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EAM Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart discuss West Asia situation, economic security issues

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of Tuesday's Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, highlighting that the special strategic and global partnership between both countries remains rooted in their joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Iranian minister calls Foreign Secretary Misri, discusses regional developments and bilateral ties

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday received a call from Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht Ravanchi, during which they discussed the ongoing developments in the region and also reviewed the bilateral cooperation.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma awards to several distinguished and esteemed personalities on Monday, honouring their countless contributions to the nation, across diverse sectors including arts, cinema, public service, music, and more.

Gujarat: Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana addresses needs of elderly residents

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:01 PM

Gandhinagar, May 25 (IANS) Gujarat government's 'Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana' (Destitute Elderly Pension Scheme) has emerged as a key source of financial support for thousands and lakhs of elderly citizens across the state.

Jharkhand’s Dhaneshwar Saw credits his rise from common man to entrepreneur to Mudra Yojana

IANS | May 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Ranchi, May 25 (IANS) The story of the transformation of Dhaneshwar Saw, a Hazaribagh-based commoner, to a noted entrepreneur in his locality, is a testament to the potential and success of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a flagship of the Modi government launched a decade ago to give wings to the Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises as well as enterprising individuals.

Fake love for Dalits: BJP claims Rahul using Kharge as ‘rubber-stamp’

IANS | May 25, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The BJP on Monday hit out at the Congress for its double standards on promoting the marginalised sections of society, accusing the “feudal” party of using President Mallikarjun Kharge as a mere rubber stamp and mascot of Dalit empowerment.

'India's steel sector focuses on sustainable growth'

IANS | May 25, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s steel sector is now entering a new phase where growth is no longer measured solely in volume, but also in sustainability, reflecting a deeper evolution in industrial priorities, according to an article in the Kuwaiti media.

Govt releases comprehensive report ahead of new IIP 2022–23 series launch on June 1

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) In a bid to help users better understand and assimilate the new IIP 2022–23 series ahead of its official launch on June 1, the government on Monday said it has released a detailed report of the Technical Advisory Committee on Base Year Revision of the All-India Index of Industrial Production (TAC-IIP).

India expanding solar, wind and hydrogen push to reduce oil dependency: Former BPCL official

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s push towards ethanol blending and renewable energy is helping reduce the country’s dependence on imported crude oil, Krishnakumar Gopalan, former Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited said on Monday.

Delhi Police solves mobile theft case within 12 hours; 72 stolen phones recovered, 40 cases worked out

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The South District Police of Delhi on Monday said that it had solved a mobile theft case within 12 hours, leading to the recovery of 72 stolen mobile phones, the arrest of three habitual offenders, and the working out of 40 theft cases registered across Delhi.

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EAM Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart discuss West Asia situation, economic security issues

Iranian minister calls Foreign Secretary Misri, discusses regional developments and bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Gujarat: Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana addresses needs of elderly residents

Jharkhand’s Dhaneshwar Saw credits his rise from common man to entrepreneur to Mudra Yojana

Fake love for Dalits: BJP claims Rahul using Kharge as ‘rubber-stamp’

'India's steel sector focuses on sustainable growth'

Govt releases comprehensive report ahead of new IIP 2022–23 series launch on June 1

India expanding solar, wind and hydrogen push to reduce oil dependency: Former BPCL official

Delhi Police solves mobile theft case within 12 hours; 72 stolen phones recovered, 40 cases worked out

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