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'Living example of women empowerment': PM Modi highlights 46 pc beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi

IANS | August 30, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Sharing what he described as a "living example" of women's empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said women account for 46 per cent of the beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi Yojana, reflecting how women are using the initiative to expand their small businesses and improve their families' financial prospects.

Committed to ensuring safety of foreign nationals: Nepal Minister Shisir Khanal

IANS | August 30, 2026 12:01 PM

Nuwakot (Nepal), Aug 30 (IANS) Amid ongoing rescue and relief operations following the devastating flash floods, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday said the government was "equally committed" to ensuring the safety of foreign nationals, at par with the citizens of the Himalayan Nation.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign binds society together, deepens connection with nation: PM Modi

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the spirit of patriotism shown during the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, stating that such efforts bind society together and deepen the connection with the nation.

PM Modi urges citizens to join 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign to build drug-free India

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign is currently gaining momentum across the country to eradicate substance abuse and build a drug-free India by 2047.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi praises Mumbai man for creating specialised website to know India's history

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared Krishna Seshadri's story and praised him for his unique historical work, highlighting a specialised website created by him.

Pune man arrested for killing mother after quarrel over money to buy liquor

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:16 AM

Pune, Aug 30 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old man stabbed his mother to death following a quarrel over his demand for money to buy liquor in the Vishrantwadi area of Maharashtra's Pune, officials said on Sunday, adding that he has been arrested.

IAS officer Divya Mittal resigns, says true power comes not from any post but people

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:12 AM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer, announced her resignation from the service on Sunday, bringing an end to what she described as an "unforgettable" 13-year journey in public service.

President Droupadi Murmu to grace 'NIFT Combined Convocation 2026’

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will grace the ‘NIFT Combined Convocation 2026’ as the Chief Guest on Monday, where graduating students from 18 NIFT campuses across the country will come together to celebrate the conferment of their degrees and mark the culmination of their academic journey at the Institute.

FM Sitharaman addresses vibrant Indian diaspora in US, meets top CEOs

IANS | August 30, 2026 9:28 AM

Chicago, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted and addressed the vibrant Indian diaspora community in the US at the Consulate General of India’s office here, an official statement said on Sunday.

Indian Army Aviation pilots pull off daring rescue at 18,600 ft near Nun Kun

IANS | August 30, 2026 8:45 AM

Srinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) Indian Army Aviation pilots successfully carried out a high-altitude casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif, overcoming strong winds and extremely challenging terrain to rescue a person stranded on a steep mountain slope.

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'Living example of women empowerment': PM Modi highlights 46 pc beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi

Committed to ensuring safety of foreign nationals: Nepal Minister Shisir Khanal

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign binds society together, deepens connection with nation: PM Modi

PM Modi urges citizens to join 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign to build drug-free India

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi praises Mumbai man for creating specialised website to know India's history

Pune man arrested for killing mother after quarrel over money to buy liquor

IAS officer Divya Mittal resigns, says true power comes not from any post but people

President Droupadi Murmu to grace 'NIFT Combined Convocation 2026’

FM Sitharaman addresses vibrant Indian diaspora in US, meets top CEOs

Indian Army Aviation pilots pull off daring rescue at 18,600 ft near Nun Kun

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