Passion for politics stronger among Indian youth outside metros: Sachin Pilot at Jindal Leadership Lecture

IANS | October 8, 2025 4:14 PM

Sonipat, Oct 8 (IANS) “Few young people, if at all, in the country, are even remotely interested in entering public life. However, if you go outside of metro cities, Tier-II, Tier-III cities, and rural India, there is an undying passion for becoming involved in the process, and people are vying to contest elections, and maybe the reasons aren't just about governance and leadership. Young people, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas, are far more inclined to enter public life,” said Sachin Pilot, member of the Rajasthan Assembly, at the Jindal Leadership Series Lecture on the theme ‘Gen Z, Politics Click, Share & Lead’.

HM Amit Shah switches account from Gmail to Zoho Mail

IANS | October 8, 2025 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has a new email address, and it’s not the ubiquitous Gmail, but Zoho Mail. This homegrown digital solution has taken the nation by storm and is finding increasing acceptance among the netizens.

India’s Hydrogen Age has begun: Hardeep Puri

IANS | October 8, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday that India’s Hydrogen Age has begun, with the country targeting 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, which will constitute a 10 per cent share of the global market.

His leadership taking country to new heights: NDA leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years in public life

IANS | October 8, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The BJP and its NDA allies including JD(U) and Shiv Sena hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, stating that under his leadership, the dream of a strong, self-reliant, and globally respected India is becoming a reality. They emphasised that PM Modi’s leadership is propelling the country to unprecedented heights on the global stage.

NDA allies reaffirm unity amid final phase of Bihar seat-sharing talks

IANS | October 8, 2025 3:08 PM

Patna, Oct 8 (IANS) As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) finalises its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, alliance leaders have reiterated that all constituent parties remain united and will contest the polls with full strength.