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India working towards becoming $30 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:03 AM

Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) India recorded 7.7 per cent growth last year despite global uncertainties and is working towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, Shri Goyal highlighted the strength and resilience of the Indian economy, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said here on Tuesday during discussions with senior leaders of leading Japanese financial and investment institutions.

Heartening to see Gurukul students connecting with tech via computer lab: Gautam Adani

IANS | August 25, 2026 10:57 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 25 (IANS) The Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday said it was heartening to see students of Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya in Ayodhya connect with technology through a modern computer laboratory.

Cong leaders know 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' is PR stunt; Rahul has no connect with youth: BJP

IANS | August 25, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday asserted that several prominent Congress leaders refrained from posting and promoting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' on their social media platforms as they know that it is a "pure PR stunt" and that the Rae Bareli MP has "no connect with the youth of India".

Rajasthan HC bans junk food in schools; prohibits sale in canteens and within 50m of school gates

IANS | August 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Jaipur, Aug 25 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has prohibited the sale of junk food in school canteens and within a 50-metre radius of school gates across the state, citing concerns over children’s health, education and overall development.

Every Indian must be proud: PM Modi on 10 years of UPI

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Marking 10 years of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the scale and reach of India's digital payment revolution are something every Indian must be proud of.

Piyush Goyal reaffirms India's commitment to create conducive environment for global investors

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:14 AM

Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for global investors and building enduring partnerships for shared growth.

Uttarakhand govt steps up crackdown on adulterators, hoarders ahead of festive season

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:07 AM

Dehradun, Aug 25 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday intensified its crackdown on food adulterators and hoarders ahead of the upcoming festive season, launching an extensive inspection and enforcement campaign across the state.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD issues red alert

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday morning, triggering widespread waterlogging and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the region.

UP Food Department destroys contaminated rasgullas in Ghaziabad, Noida ahead of festivals

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:38 AM

Noida, Aug 25 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Food Department has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration in Ghaziabad and Noida ahead of the upcoming festive season, taking major action against suspected substandard food products.

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with Russian FM Lavrov on bilateral, global issues

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:28 AM

Moscow, Aug 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues.

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India working towards becoming $30 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

Heartening to see Gurukul students connecting with tech via computer lab: Gautam Adani

Cong leaders know 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' is PR stunt; Rahul has no connect with youth: BJP

Rajasthan HC bans junk food in schools; prohibits sale in canteens and within 50m of school gates

Every Indian must be proud: PM Modi on 10 years of UPI

Piyush Goyal reaffirms India's commitment to create conducive environment for global investors

Uttarakhand govt steps up crackdown on adulterators, hoarders ahead of festive season

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD issues red alert

UP Food Department destroys contaminated rasgullas in Ghaziabad, Noida ahead of festivals

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with Russian FM Lavrov on bilateral, global issues

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