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Gujarat: People from Surendranagar district benefiting from AB PM-JAY

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:47 PM

Surendranagar (Gujarat), Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact in Gujarat is the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Many residents of Surendranagar district are availing free healthcare services under this scheme.

PM Modi welcomes release of Israeli hostages, lauds Trump's 'unwavering peace efforts'

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of Israeli hostages while hailing the "unwavering peace efforts" of US President Donald Trump and the "strong resolve" Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) As part of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 – India’s largest school innovation movement, an event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 in Delhi Cantt saw students and teachers engaging in conversation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The students shared their innovative ideas and innovations while the Minister lauded their outstanding contribution and efforts towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Mamata Banerjee should resign: UP Women's Commission chairperson

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:26 PM

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) Reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement following the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur, where she said girls should not be allowed to go out at night, Babita Chauhan, Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission, on Monday demanded her resignation.

Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi; invites him for GST event, partnership summit

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:24 PM

Amaravati, Oct 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him for the ‘Super GST-Super Savings’ event in Kurnool district and the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.

‘Poll play or truth’: Tejashwi cries foul over case timing

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) de facto chief Tejashwi Yadav‘s reaction on Monday came on expected lines when a Delhi court framed charges against him, his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, and mother Rabri Devi in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotel land-for-job case.

Gold, silver prices hit record highs as global rally intensifies

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:19 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a meteoric rise on Monday, with both precious metals surging to new all-time highs in domestic and international markets.

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Viksit Bharat Buildathon, over 3 lakh schools participate (Lead)

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Buildathon (VBB) 2025 in the capital, which saw participation of over 3 lakh schools, marking India’s largest ever school innovation challenge.

Gujarat: Rabi Krushi Mahotsav 2025 to be held on Oct 14; CM Patel to inaugurate event

IANS | October 13, 2025 6:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 13 (IANS) A week-long ‘Vikas Saptah’ is currently being observed in Gujarat, under which various theme-based events are being organised, mapping 24 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspirational journey in public service.

‘Defer SIR in Maharashtra’: SEC tells Election Commission

Sanjay Jog | October 13, 2025 6:53 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to defer the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state due to elections to local and civic bodies.

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Gujarat: People from Surendranagar district benefiting from AB PM-JAY

PM Modi welcomes release of Israeli hostages, lauds Trump's 'unwavering peace efforts'

Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

Mamata Banerjee should resign: UP Women's Commission chairperson

Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi; invites him for GST event, partnership summit

‘Poll play or truth’: Tejashwi cries foul over case timing

Gold, silver prices hit record highs as global rally intensifies

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Viksit Bharat Buildathon, over 3 lakh schools participate (Lead)

Gujarat: Rabi Krushi Mahotsav 2025 to be held on Oct 14; CM Patel to inaugurate event

‘Defer SIR in Maharashtra’: SEC tells Election Commission

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