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LokOS digital platform boosts ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative via large-scale outreach

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:40 AM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The LokOS digital platform is supporting the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative through large-scale outreach, beneficiary tracking, and digital monitoring, enabling implementation through a robust network of 6,611 master trainers, 4.09 lakh community resource persons (CRPs), and 3.87 crore Potential Lakhpati Didis (PLDs), an official factsheet showed on Saturday.

Maharashtra on high alert amid heavy rain forecast; CM urges vigilance, shares emergency helpline numbers

IANS | July 4, 2026 6:58 AM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Office (CMO) urged citizens to remain vigilant after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall across Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Konkan and parts of central Maharashtra between July 4 and July 6.

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat today; launch Rs 1.06 lakh crore projects, lay Jaipur Metro Phase-2 foundation

IANS | July 4, 2026 6:37 AM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of major infrastructure and development projects spanning aviation, urban transport, energy, and semiconductors.

India, Oman discuss enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges in Air Force

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:09 PM

Muscat, July 3 (IANS) Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri of the Royal Air Force of Oman on Friday held discussions on enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges between the two countries.

PM Modi to launch Gujarat's new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:54 PM

Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) India's semiconductor manufacturing push is set to take another step forward with the launch of commercial chip production at CG Semi's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4.

India pays respects at funeral ceremony of former Iran Supreme leader Khamenei

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:42 PM

Tehran, July 3 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retired), paid their tributes representing India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

India, France to boost cooperation in critical minerals, economic sovereignty

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:30 PM

Paris/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India and France on Friday discussed potential areas for greater bilateral cooperation in critical minerals, economic sovereignty and security policies, and further enhance the financial industries connect between both the nations.

PM Modi to begin three-nation tour from Monday

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Indonesia at the invitation of its President Prabowo Subianto from July 6 to July 8, marking his fourth visit to the country and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.

Inside alleged JeM module uncovered in Gujarat: Masood Azhar speeches, Pak handlers and covert funding

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:36 PM

Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) What began as a piece of intelligence received by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) about suspected extremist activity in North Gujarat has, investigators say, led to the unearthing of an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module that had been quietly taking shape over the past few months through a network of relatives, trusted associates and online contacts.

‘This is where we divided the money’: Avinash Shukla recreates Ram temple donation theft conspiracy (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:20 PM

Ayodhya, July 3 (IANS) In a significant development in the Ram Temple donation theft case, investigators have uncovered what is believed to be the location where the accused allegedly distributed the stolen money among themselves.

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LokOS digital platform boosts ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative via large-scale outreach

Maharashtra on high alert amid heavy rain forecast; CM urges vigilance, shares emergency helpline numbers

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat today; launch Rs 1.06 lakh crore projects, lay Jaipur Metro Phase-2 foundation

India, Oman discuss enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges in Air Force

PM Modi to launch Gujarat's new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push

India pays respects at funeral ceremony of former Iran Supreme leader Khamenei

India, France to boost cooperation in critical minerals, economic sovereignty

PM Modi to begin three-nation tour from Monday

Inside alleged JeM module uncovered in Gujarat: Masood Azhar speeches, Pak handlers and covert funding

‘This is where we divided the money’: Avinash Shukla recreates Ram temple donation theft conspiracy (IANS Exclusive)

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