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150 tonnes per year from 32 ponds: Jharkhand’s young entrepreneur sets example in fisheries by leveraging PMMSY

IANS | September 8, 2026 9:44 PM

Ranchi, Sep 8 (IANS) An annual production of up to 150 tonnes per year from across 32 ponds is the milestone set by a young fish entrepreneur in Jharkhand’s Giridih district, who leveraged the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme and applied modern techniques to enhance the output and simultaneously scale up productivity in the fisheries sector on a whole.

J&K: GOBARdhan unit in Doda emerges as rural model for clean cooking fuel

IANS | September 8, 2026 9:17 PM

Jammu, Sep 8 (IANS) A GOBARdhan unit in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has emerged as a successful model for generating clean energy from organic waste and also laying the groundwork for economic growth and rural prosperity.

PM SVANidhi scheme awareness camp held in Haryana's Jind; street vendors grateful to Modi govt for collateral-free loans

IANS | September 8, 2026 9:13 PM

Jind, Sep 8 (IANS) An awareness camp under the 'Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Yojana' was organised at Haryana's Jind Municipal Council, with the aim of financially empowering street vendors and small business owners, who thanked the Union government for the assistance upon their participation in the camp.

Centre launches portal for data harmonisation across Ministries

IANS | September 8, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday launched a Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) portal on Data Harmonisation for use by all Union Ministries, departments and organisations with the aim of fostering greater coordination for data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking across the government.

‘India growth story inspires global trust’: PM Modi highlights 7.8 pc GDP surge at Global Fintech Fest

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:56 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Delivering a strong rebuttal to economic critics amid global volatility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Tuesday that India’s robust 7.8% GDP growth rate demonstrates resilient economic fundamentals and instils "new trust" worldwide.

Cheque bounce cases: SC grants Rajpal Yadav relief from surrender, subject to Rs 5 crore deposit

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea filed by actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav and his wife challenging the Delhi High Court judgment upholding their conviction in multiple cheque dishonour cases, and granted them exemption from surrendering, subject to a deposit of Rs 5 crore.

India will continue to support relief and rescue efforts in Nepal: MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support Nepal in its ongoing relief and rescue operations following the devastating flash floods, saying it will continue to extend assistance based on requirements on ground.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Ram Temple Trust CEO during Ayodhya visit

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:00 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday met the newly appointed first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) and other members of the temple body during his visit to the city.

India in touch with Russia, Ukraine to see if ideas can contribute to cessation of conflict: MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict that a solution will not emerge from the battlefield, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that New Delhi remains in touch with Moscow and Kyiv to see if there are ideas and suggestions that can contribute to the cessation of the war.

BJP workers did not become 'intoxicated' by power despite years of support: PM Modi

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:34 PM

Navsari, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s workers had continued to follow the path of public service despite receiving electoral support for several years, saying they had not become "intoxicated with power".

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150 tonnes per year from 32 ponds: Jharkhand’s young entrepreneur sets example in fisheries by leveraging PMMSY

J&K: GOBARdhan unit in Doda emerges as rural model for clean cooking fuel

PM SVANidhi scheme awareness camp held in Haryana's Jind; street vendors grateful to Modi govt for collateral-free loans

Centre launches portal for data harmonisation across Ministries

‘India growth story inspires global trust’: PM Modi highlights 7.8 pc GDP surge at Global Fintech Fest

Cheque bounce cases: SC grants Rajpal Yadav relief from surrender, subject to Rs 5 crore deposit

India will continue to support relief and rescue efforts in Nepal: MEA

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Ram Temple Trust CEO during Ayodhya visit

India in touch with Russia, Ukraine to see if ideas can contribute to cessation of conflict: MEA

BJP workers did not become 'intoxicated' by power despite years of support: PM Modi

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