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In MP’s Shahdol, Shubham Tiwari develops millet-based enterprise with help from PMFME scheme

IANS | May 3, 2026 7:09 PM

Bhopal, May 3 (IANS) Shubham Tiwari, a young and ambitious individual from Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, has become a popular name not just in his neighbourhood but also in adjoining districts. The reason behind his rise from oblivion to prominence is his millet-based enterprise – ‘Granoxy’, which has become a household name, and its products are also being shipped outside the country.

Indian Army to participate in bilateral military exercise with Cambodia

IANS | May 3, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An Indian Army contingent has left for Cambodia to participate in the second edition of India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

Archival image of Pak satellite shared as 'original' to whip up sentiments: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The successful launch of Pakistani satellite Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) by its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, a strategic base in China, led to public celebrations as people rejoiced over nation's expansive space ambitions.

Govt debunks 'misleading' power crisis claims, says grid stable and demand fully met (Lead)

IANS | May 3, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The government on Sunday dismissed as "misleading" a viral social media post that claimed India was facing a severe power crisis and potential grid failures due to coal shortages, asserting that the country’s power system remains stable and fully capable of meeting demand.

Indian heritage gallery in Penang showcases rare artefacts, highlights India's rich cultural legacy: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 5:25 PM

George Town, May 3 (IANS) A newly opened Indian cultural facility in Malaysia is drawing attention for showcasing rare and historically significant artefacts that highlight the depth and diversity of India's heritage.

Mission Drishti a proof of India’s space reforms: Industry

IANS | May 3, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The successful launch of Mission Drishti serves as a definitive proof-of-concept for India’s private space sector reforms and signals a transition from small-scale testing to sovereign, all-weather surveillance capabilities, the Indian Space Association said on Sunday.

Govt rejects claims of Aadhaar design change, calls viral posts misleading

IANS | May 3, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The government on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that Aadhaar cards will soon be reduced to a simple format with just a photograph and QR code, stating that there is no such proposal under consideration and terming the claims misleading.

Health Ministry releases framework on screening, treatment of childhood diabetes

IANS | May 3, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Aiming to integrate childhood diabetes care into the public health system, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a guidance document on standardised framework for screening, diagnosis and treatment, an official said on Sunday.

FairPoint: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her

Deepika Bhan | May 3, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In February 2019, Mamata Banerjee wrote an 18-line poem titled 'Key', lamenting what she saw as a 'shrinking' democratic space under the regime at the Centre. The poem spoke of voices being stifled, of lips metaphorically locked, and of a reckoning that would one day confront those in power. It was a political message wrapped in verse -- sharp, accusatory, and unambiguous in its intent.

Great Nicobar Project could reshape Indo-Pacific balance, pose strategic challenge to China: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being seen as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region, with far-reaching geopolitical implications, particularly for China.

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In MP’s Shahdol, Shubham Tiwari develops millet-based enterprise with help from PMFME scheme

Indian Army to participate in bilateral military exercise with Cambodia

Archival image of Pak satellite shared as 'original' to whip up sentiments: Report

Govt debunks 'misleading' power crisis claims, says grid stable and demand fully met (Lead)

Indian heritage gallery in Penang showcases rare artefacts, highlights India's rich cultural legacy: Report

Mission Drishti a proof of India’s space reforms: Industry

Govt rejects claims of Aadhaar design change, calls viral posts misleading

Health Ministry releases framework on screening, treatment of childhood diabetes

FairPoint: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her

Great Nicobar Project could reshape Indo-Pacific balance, pose strategic challenge to China: Report

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