PM Modi lauds Ambikapur’s Garbage Cafe in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:36 AM

Raipur, Oct 26 (IANS) In a stirring anecdote shared during the 127th episode of his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted a remarkable initiative unfolding in the heart of Chhattisgarh.

Over 15.72 crore rural homes receive safe tap water with Rs 2.08 lakh crore central outlay

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India has achieved a major milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81 per cent of rural households now having access to clean tap water, official data showed on Sunday, adding that more than 15.72 crore rural homes are receiving safe drinking water through household taps (as of October 22) -- marking a significant step towards universal water security in rural India.

Cyclone 'Montha': IMD issues orange alert for North coastal TN

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:34 AM

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) A deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal is gradually intensifying and is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm 'Montha' by Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

NDRF teams sent to coastal Andhra districts as cyclone Montha looms

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:09 AM

Amaravati, Oct 26 (IANS) With the threat of cyclone ‘Montha’ in the Bay of Bengal looming large, the Andhra Pradesh government has sent NDRF and SDRF teams to six coastal districts, appointed special officers for 19 districts and suspended all activities on beaches.