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Shop to Enterprise: Patna youth see jump in business and fortunes, courtesy PMEGP

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:59 PM

Patna, March 22 (IANS) Ashok Kumar, a resident of Bihar's Sheikhpura district who once barely managed to make ends meet by running a small shop, is running a successful entrepreneurial venture in the city. He attributes his success to the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) – a central government scheme, which assists prospective beneficiaries in establishing new micro-enterprises primarily with small project costs, facilitated through small loans.

Bhakti geet and bhajans to echo in UP’s temples, ‘shakti peethas’ during Chaitra Navratri

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:39 PM

Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Special spiritual and cultural programmes are set to be organised at Devi Mandirs and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami and Navami (March 25, 26 and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, said officials on Sunday.

PM Modi's longest stint reflects people's trust: Chirag Paswan

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) On Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the longest-serving head of government in the country, Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed his admiration for the milestone, saying it reflects not only the Prime Minister’s leadership but also the trust and faith of the people of India.

China tried to block Taiwanese theatre production in Strasbourg: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) In an incident that brings to light Chinese high-handedness on silencing dissenting narratives that seek to deflate or defeat its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to revoke a planned show with Taiwan’s national theatre and concert hall. The attempt, however, remained unsuccessful in light of public furore.

Ex-envoy Veena Sikri highlights India's outreach to all sides in Iran tensions

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Veena Sikri emphasised India's active diplomatic engagement with all parties amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel tensions, underscoring the country’s pursuit of peace, dialogue, and diplomacy.

Under PM Modi, traditional medicine gaining global recognition: Vice President

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:28 PM

Pune, March 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's traditional systems of medicine have gained renewed global recognition.

Domestic LPG supply remains normal, panic bookings dip: Govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal, panic bookings have come down, while the government has increased commercial LPG allocation to states, according to an update by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday amid global disruptions due to the Middle East war.

India’s expanding forests and biodiversity tell a lesser-known green story

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s environmental record often draws scrutiny over pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter positive story — one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.

'Pakistan can't survive without terrorism': BJP hits out at ex-diplomat Abdul Basit

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:53 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that former Pakistani diplomat Abdul Basit’s recent remarks against India show that the country "cannot survive without terrorism".

Indian envoy Pranay Verma meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rehman in Dhaka

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:26 PM

Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met Prime Minister Tarique Rehman here and extended wishes to him on Eid.

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Shop to Enterprise: Patna youth see jump in business and fortunes, courtesy PMEGP

Bhakti geet and bhajans to echo in UP’s temples, ‘shakti peethas’ during Chaitra Navratri

PM Modi's longest stint reflects people's trust: Chirag Paswan

China tried to block Taiwanese theatre production in Strasbourg: Report

Ex-envoy Veena Sikri highlights India's outreach to all sides in Iran tensions

Under PM Modi, traditional medicine gaining global recognition: Vice President

Domestic LPG supply remains normal, panic bookings dip: Govt

India’s expanding forests and biodiversity tell a lesser-known green story

'Pakistan can't survive without terrorism': BJP hits out at ex-diplomat Abdul Basit

Indian envoy Pranay Verma meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rehman in Dhaka

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