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Gujarat sets a benchmark, cuts carbon emissions by 49.79 million tonnes in a year

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Clocking a remarkable journey in renewable energy production, Gujarat has emerged as the country's leading state in cutting down carbon emissions by record levels, thereby playing vital role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Clean and Green India' and also leading the march towards 'net zero' emission goals by year 2070.

Gujarat CM seeks stronger Canada ties in technology, fintech ahead of VGGS 2027

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:27 PM

Toronto, Aug 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday held separate round-table meetings with entrepreneurs and business representatives in Toronto, seeking stronger partnerships between Canadian enterprises and Gujarat in technology, public policy, financial services and fintech ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.

SC protects journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from arrest in UP road-rage FIR

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from coercive action to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in connection with an FIR registered by the Uttar Pradesh Police against him over an alleged road-rage incident in Ghaziabad.

War of words erupt over hike in onion prices, farmers say markets receiving less produce

IANS | August 25, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Leaders of the ruling NDA and the Opposition sparred over the hike in onion prices across the country, even as farmers attributed the price rise to low produce reaching markets due to alleged hoarding by middlemen and thea gap in the monsoon.

BJP hails PM Modi's ‘Saptadhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat, targets 'dimagi Naxalism'

IANS | August 25, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday elaborated on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Saptadhara' vision of building a 'Viksit Bharat', stating that the roadmap announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15 was aimed at giving India an ambitious national goal comparable to the aspirations associated with the 'Great American Dream'.

Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed's Bahawalpur base destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor: Report

IANS | August 25, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) UN-designated terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, which were damaged in strikes launched by India under Operation Sindoor last year, have been rebuilt, according to reports.

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary emerges as key Black-necked Stork breeding site in Gujarat

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district has emerged as an important breeding site for the Black-necked Stork, with a new scientific study recording four active nests and eight fledglings at the Ramsar-designated wetland.

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flagging concerns with format of census caste data collection

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cautioning that the proposed 'open-ended' format of collecting caste data in the census could result in the same caste being recorded under different names, thereby making the data inaccurate, and instead urged for a "drop-down list of castes" in the form.

Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'She who dares, leads’: NSG launches first Commando Conversion Course for women personnel

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of women in India's counter-terrorism framework, the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar has commenced the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

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Gujarat sets a benchmark, cuts carbon emissions by 49.79 million tonnes in a year

Gujarat CM seeks stronger Canada ties in technology, fintech ahead of VGGS 2027

SC protects journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from arrest in UP road-rage FIR

War of words erupt over hike in onion prices, farmers say markets receiving less produce

BJP hails PM Modi's ‘Saptadhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat, targets 'dimagi Naxalism'

Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed's Bahawalpur base destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor: Report

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary emerges as key Black-necked Stork breeding site in Gujarat

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flagging concerns with format of census caste data collection

Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

'She who dares, leads’: NSG launches first Commando Conversion Course for women personnel

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