Viksit Bharat can be realised only through Viksit Panchayats: Minister

IANS | October 31, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The approval of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) reflects the government’s abiding faith in Panchayats as the foundation of democracy and recognises that the vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only through Viksit Panchayats, Union Minister of Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh has said.

OP Jindal Global University announces World Ideas Forum to mark Haryana anniversary

IANS | October 31, 2026 11:41 AM

Sonipat, Oct 31 (IANS) On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Haryana’s formation, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Haryana’s first and only “Institution of Eminence”, announced the launch of the inaugural World Ideas Forum, to be held from 23–25 January 2027 at its campus in Sonipat under the theme “Where the World’s Ideas Meet”.

Exercise AUSTRAHIND: India, Australia troops demonstrate joint operational capabilities

IANS | October 31, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a step towards deepening India-Australia defence cooperation, the military of both countries showcased enhanced interoperability and joint operational capabilities during a joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training in coastal terrain as part of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

CTI to launch poster campaign in 20 markets around Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan; urges INDIA Bloc to cancel rally

IANS | October 31, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) With Diwali approaching, some Delhi traders have expressed concern over the proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan, with the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday launching a massive poster campaign urging that business activities in major markets should not be disrupted during the peak festive season and urging the INDIA Bloc to cancel its 'Chalo Delhi' rally.