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Gujarat doubles development grants for districts hosting national, state celebrations

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has doubled the development grants available to districts hosting state-level Republic Day, Independence Day and Gujarat State Foundation Day celebrations outside Gandhinagar, raising the maximum allocation from Rs 7.5 crore to Rs 15 crore under revised provisions approved by the state.

UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Permanent Representatives from 17 countries to the United Nations (UN) on Friday celebrated the rich handloom heritage and craftsmanship in Mumbai on the occasion of National Handloom Day.

Gujarat notifies data centre policy to build 7.5 GW green AI capacity by 2029

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:04 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday formally notified the 'Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29', setting out an ambitious plan to develop 7.5 GW of Hyperscale Green AI Data Centre capacity and position the state as India's leading destination for next-generation digital infrastructure.

Thenhi becomes first solar village in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari, residents rejoice over benefits

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:03 PM

Raipur, Aug 7 (IANS) PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, one of the flagship public welfare schemes of the Central government, is providing significant relief to thousands of people by slashing their electricity bills and also enabling them to develop it as a ‘supplementary source’ of income.

'Mamata my leader, but Abhishek has also contributed to Trinamool': Shatrughan Sinha (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:33 PM

Patna, Aug 7 (IANS) Maintaining that he considers Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as his "only leader", MP Shatrughan Sinha said that General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has also contributed significantly to the party and even called him "one of the best orators" in the Parliament.

Gujarat emerging as tech hub with semiconductor ecosystem, AI and data centres: CM Patel

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:09 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) Gujarat is rapidly transforming from India's manufacturing and renewable energy powerhouse into a technology hub, with semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure driving its next phase of growth, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday.

UP: Tricolours woven by women in Kanpur give new pace to ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:02 PM

Kanpur, Aug 7 (IANS) A group of women workers, trained as Tricolour weavers, are proving to be key drivers of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Kanpur Dehat region and the surrounding areas.

India's medical device industry to touch $250 billion by 2047: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India's medical device industry is expected to emerge as a global powerhouse with a projected market size of $250 billion by 2047, according to a FICCI-DUA report released on Friday.

Rescue ops underway on war footing to save stranded animals in Kerala floods

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:33 PM

Pathanamthitta, Aug 7 (IANS) Even as rescue and relief efforts continue for flood-hit families across Kerala, a parallel humanitarian mission is underway to save thousands of stranded animals in Pathanamthitta, one of the state's worst-affected districts.

India focuses on capacity‑building in Africa unlike colonial powers: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s engagement with Africa focuses on capacity‑building rather than resource extraction, a new report has said, highlighting trade, investment and training initiatives that brought about structural transformation, according to a new report.

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Gujarat doubles development grants for districts hosting national, state celebrations

UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage

Gujarat notifies data centre policy to build 7.5 GW green AI capacity by 2029

Thenhi becomes first solar village in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari, residents rejoice over benefits

'Mamata my leader, but Abhishek has also contributed to Trinamool': Shatrughan Sinha (IANS Interview)

Gujarat emerging as tech hub with semiconductor ecosystem, AI and data centres: CM Patel

UP: Tricolours woven by women in Kanpur give new pace to ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

India's medical device industry to touch $250 billion by 2047: Report

Rescue ops underway on war footing to save stranded animals in Kerala floods

India focuses on capacity‑building in Africa unlike colonial powers: Report

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