Country fortunate to have leader like him: Mallika Nadda wishes PM Modi on 75th birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 5:20 PM

Bilaspur, Sep 17 (IANS) Warm wishes, and heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from across the nation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 75th birthday. Among those who extended greetings on Wednesday was Dr Mallika Nadda, President of Special Olympics Bharat and wife of BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda. Dr Mallika Nadda expressed deep admiration and respect for the Prime Minister and said the country is fortunate to have a leader like him.

GST rate cuts to result in Rs 2 lakh crore saving for consumers: Sitharaman

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:31 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the reduction in tax rates on goods and services as part of the GST 2.0 reforms would result in a saving of Rs 2 lakh crore for consumers, leaving more money in the hands of the common people for savings or discretionary spending.

Hosur in TN's Krishnagiri district to turn garbage hotspots into green spaces

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:13 PM

Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Hosur City Municipal Corporation (HCMC) in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district has launched a major initiative to transform garbage dumping spots across the city into litter-free and green zones, in a bid to improve urban aesthetics and strengthen solid waste management.

Gujarat: 7-year-old boy recites 200 Pi digits in 24 seconds, dedicates feat to PM Modi

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:08 PM

Bhuj, Sep 17 (IANS) A seven-year-old child prodigy in the deserts of Kutch has caught the imagination of people with his extraordinary skills - memorizing and reciting Pi digits in just seconds. Yugveersinh Jaipalsinh Jadeja, a Class 2 pupil from Bhuj has created a 'world record' by reciting 200 digits of Pi (π) in just 24 seconds, recognised by the World Records India.