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'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in all Bengal madrasahs: Minister

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:25 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) The West Bengal Directorate of Madrasah Education has made the singing of "Vande Mataram" mandatory during assembly prayers before classes in all government, aided and recognised madrasahs across the state with immediate effect, confirmed Khudiram Tudu, the minister in charge of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education in the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government headed by the new and ninth Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari.

'I publicly apologised, didn't intend to hurt sentiments': Saayoni Ghosh on row over old objectionable post

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:14 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) As the controversy over a 2015 social media post shared by her that depicted a condom being placed on a Shivling, Trinamool Congress MP and actor Saayoni Ghosh said on Wednesday that she had publicly apologised for the post in 2021 and claimed her X account had been hacked at that time.

PM Modi dedicates ‘FAO 2026 Agricola Medal’ to food providers of India

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Wednesday dedicated the prestigious medal to the food providers of India.

Parle Products says 'thank you' after PM Modi gifts its toffees to Meloni

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:57 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Melody maker Parle Products Pvt Ltd on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking its toffee to the global stage.

Strawberry cultivation flourishes in Gujarat’s Dang as natural farming drive boosts farmers' incomes

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat's Dang district has emerged as the state's leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding rapidly under the government's natural farming initiative and farmers earning up to Rs 8 lakh annually per hectare.

Former U'khand CM Khanduri's last rites held with full military honours, emotional tributes paid

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:25 PM

Haridwar, May 20 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri was cremated with full military honours in Haridwar on Wednesday, as political leaders, saints, and supporters paid heartfelt tributes to the veteran leader remembered for his discipline, integrity, and contribution to the development of the state.

Ahmedabad's NID develops lightweight, ergonomic parcel trolley for Indian Railways

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:14 PM

Ahmedabad, May 20 (IANS) Students at the Railway Design Centre of the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad have developed a modern 'parcel trolley' for Indian Railways, aimed at making parcel handling on railway platforms faster, easier and more efficient.

PM Modi receives FAO’s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:02 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters here on Wednesday.

Army's Northern Command chief reviews LoC security situation in Rajouri

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:54 PM

Jammu, May 20 (IANS) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, an official said.

Gujarat: Camel milk becomes a new source of income in Kutch region

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:39 PM

Kutch, May 20 (IANS) In the deserts of the Kutch belt in Gujarat, camel milk is fast emerging as an alternative source of livelihood for hundreds of families, dependent on livestock farming.

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'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in all Bengal madrasahs: Minister

'I publicly apologised, didn't intend to hurt sentiments': Saayoni Ghosh on row over old objectionable post

PM Modi dedicates ‘FAO 2026 Agricola Medal’ to food providers of India

Parle Products says 'thank you' after PM Modi gifts its toffees to Meloni

Strawberry cultivation flourishes in Gujarat’s Dang as natural farming drive boosts farmers' incomes

Former U'khand CM Khanduri's last rites held with full military honours, emotional tributes paid

Ahmedabad's NID develops lightweight, ergonomic parcel trolley for Indian Railways

PM Modi receives FAO’s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare

Army's Northern Command chief reviews LoC security situation in Rajouri

Gujarat: Camel milk becomes a new source of income in Kutch region

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