New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a key programme working to alleviate poverty in India's rural areas and empowering women, said the government on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is looking forward to virtually attending the 47th ASEAN-India Summit, being held in Kuala Lumpur, and also congratulated Malaysia for assuming the chairmanship of the group.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on Thursday and wished happiness and good fortune for everyone.
Patna, Oct 23 (IANS) As the Mahagathbandhan prepares to hold a crucial press conference on Thursday, speculation is rife that the long wait for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's wish to be declared the alliance's Chief Ministerial face may finally come to an end.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 23 (IANS) Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu, who was taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the gold misappropriation case on Wednesday night, has been arrested after several hours of questioning, said officials here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The rising number of Indian doctors in ‘Stanford University 2025 list of world’s top 2 per cent scientist' is a proud moment for the country, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian Army will begin inducting the Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines into its ranks from 2026, following a major procurement contract.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian Infantry is rapidly transforming into a tech-driven, Atmanirbhar and agile combat force aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047, said Director General Infantry Lt Gen Ajay Kumar during an informal media interaction on Wednesday, adding that “wars are not fought with borrowed weapons.”
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian Railways plans to run 1,500 special trains during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day to cater to the surge in passengers ahead of Chhath festivities, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Bagaha (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) In the run-up to the Assembly elections, women associated with the JEEViKA programme in Bagaha, Bihar, have made their political stance clear. Their trust lies firmly with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rejecting the promises and offers of Tejashwi Yadav, these ‘JEEViKA Didis’ say that under Nitish's leadership, women have felt safe, empowered, and self-reliant — something they fear could be lost under a return to the "jungle raj."
