India embarked on developmental path after PM Modi came to power: VHP

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 24 years as head of government and enters his 25th year, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Shriraj Nair on Wednesday said the country is now driven by development-oriented politics. He added that after the Modi government came to power, India truly embarked on a path of progress.

New Bangladesh: A democracy sans opposition (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 8, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The 2024 July Uprising, showcased as youth fighting against injustice and apparent authoritarian governance of Sheikh Hasina shattered rose glasses soon after the interim government was established on August 8, 2024 with Muhammad Yunus as its chief advisor.

NITI Aayog unveils roadmap on AI to empower 490 million informal workers

IANS | October 8, 2025 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Wednesday released a pioneering study to systematically explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies can be harnessed to transform the lives and livelihoods of India’s 490 million informal workers who are the backbone of the nation’s economy.

UPI reaches 500 million consumers, 65 million merchants, says report

IANS | October 8, 2025 5:11 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) With over 500 million consumers and 65 million merchants, unified payments interface (UPI) has evolved from a digital payment platform into a daily habit, driving financial inclusion, enabling access to credit, and fuelling growth for micro and small enterprises across India, according to a report released here on Wednesday.