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Karnataka: Belagavi hosts state-level exhibition showcasing women’s self-help group products

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:56 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 12 (IANS) Belagavi was buzzing with excitement as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated a grand state-level exhibition and sales outlets at the historic Sardar Maidan. Organised by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, the event turned into a lively celebration of creativity, culture, and women’s empowerment.

Jharkhand: Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana paves way for women's self-reliance in Palamu

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:47 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (IANS) The Central Government’s ‘Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana’ has become a major means of making rural women self-reliant. Women’s self-help groups are formed and provided with easy loans, skill training, and market linkages to help them start their own livelihoods under this scheme. A large number of women in Palamu, Jharkhand, have also benefited immensely from this scheme.

Delhi Speaker presents book on Assembly’s parliamentary legacy to PM Modi

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, who presented him a specially curated coffee table book on the city legislature’s parliamentary legacy.

India’s first 'Bioethics Centre' launched at Pramukhswami Medical College in Anand

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:35 PM

Anand, Dec 12 (IANS) One of the biggest challenges faced by medical professionals is ensuring that patients feel satisfied with their treatment and confident that their care is proceeding correctly.

PM Modi's upcoming three-nation visit to include parliament address, interactions with Indian diaspora and business community: MEA

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding meetings with the top leadership, addressing parliament members besides engaging in interactions with the business communities and Indian diaspora during this three nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, next week.

Silver surges past Rs 2 lakh/kg, gold prices jump nearly 2 pc

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Silver touched the Rs 2 lakh mark to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,013,88 per kilogram on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the intraday trade on Friday.

In a first, President Murmu leads Manipur in commemorating historic Nupi Lal Day

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:39 PM

Imphal, Dec 12 (IANS) For the first time, Manipur commemorated Nupi Lal Day in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, who on Friday, led the people of the state in paying tribute to the brave women warriors of the historic "Nupi Lal" movement.

Gujarat's accident insurance scheme becomes a lifeline for over 4 crore citizens

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Gujarat's Collective Group Accident Insurance Scheme has evolved into a safety net for millions, offering timely financial relief during some of the state's worst tragedies, government officials said on Friday.

10 chip units approved with Rs 1.6 lakh crore investment in India to date

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Under the Semicon India Programme, 10 units have been approved with an investment of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, which include silicon fab, silicon carbide fab, advanced packaging, and memory packaging, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Shivakumar held talks with BJP on govt formation; HM Amit Shah rejected proposal, claims Yatnal

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:21 PM

Belagavi, Dec 12 (IANS) Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal claimed on Friday that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra met Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the government formation in the state.

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Karnataka: Belagavi hosts state-level exhibition showcasing women’s self-help group products

Jharkhand: Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana paves way for women's self-reliance in Palamu

Delhi Speaker presents book on Assembly’s parliamentary legacy to PM Modi

India’s first 'Bioethics Centre' launched at Pramukhswami Medical College in Anand

PM Modi's upcoming three-nation visit to include parliament address, interactions with Indian diaspora and business community: MEA

Silver surges past Rs 2 lakh/kg, gold prices jump nearly 2 pc

In a first, President Murmu leads Manipur in commemorating historic Nupi Lal Day

Gujarat's accident insurance scheme becomes a lifeline for over 4 crore citizens

10 chip units approved with Rs 1.6 lakh crore investment in India to date

Shivakumar held talks with BJP on govt formation; HM Amit Shah rejected proposal, claims Yatnal

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