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Jharkhand: Rural women pave way for self-reliance with cow dung crafts in Koderma this Diwali

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:46 AM

Koderma (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (IANS) While earthen and electronic lamps are commonly available, few people know that lamps can also be made from cow dung. At the Pehalwan Ashram in Bhakra, located in the remote Satgawan block of Koderma district in Jharkhand, 15 different products, including lamps and idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi, are being crafted from cow dung in anticipation of Diwali and Chhath Puja. Through these cow dung crafts, rural women are paving the way for self-reliance.

Timely intervention averts tragedy as fire breaks out at Amritsar-Saharsa Express train (Ld)

IANS | October 18, 2025 10:43 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted with the intervention of railway employees as a fire broke out in one of the AC coaches of the Amritsar-Saharsa Express (train 12204) at the Sirhind station in Punjab.

Nishikant Dubey claims Rajiv Gandhi influenced 1977 Boeing deal, cites Shah Commission findings

IANS | October 18, 2025 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday accused former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of exerting undue influence over a 1977 Indian Airlines aircraft purchase, alleging that he intervened to secure a deal with Boeing for personal commission instead of opting for Airbus, despite opposition from key government bodies.

Inflation burden eases further for India’s farm, rural workers in September

IANS | October 18, 2025 9:55 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The year-on-year inflation rate for agricultural labourers and rural Labourers stood at -0.07 per cent and 0.31 per cent, respectively, in September, figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment showed on Saturday.

Our festivals rooted in historic and transformative events: CM Yogi

IANS | October 18, 2025 12:05 AM

Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) Addressing the Diwali Karyakarta Parivar Milan Samaroh at City Montessori School, Lucknow, the Chief Minister said that this event reflects the age-old cultural traditions of Sanatan Dharma.

India among top five countries with its own domestic 4G stack: PM Modi

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of global leaders, the Prime Minister set the tone for the summit. In his speech, PM Modi emphasised India’s unwavering momentum and its role as a beacon of hope in a rapidly evolving world.

Govt committed to development of tribal communities: President Droupadi Murmu

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the government has taken several concrete steps to ensure the overall development of tribal communities, adding that real progress of the nation and society lies in the development of all sections of society.

PM Modi slams Congress for policy mismanagement

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Reflecting on the pre-2014 policy landscape at the NDTV World Summit on Friday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a grim picture of India’s challenges under Congress rule, accusing the party of fostering policy paralysis, rampant scams, and economic mismanagement that left the nation vulnerable.

We're actually living in the first Indian decade of that Indian century: Nick Booker

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India's growth story has been phenomenal so far, and we're actually living in the first Indian decade of the Indian century, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker said on Friday.

PM Modi declares new India’s robust response to terrorism

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address at the NDTV World Summit 2025, organised at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, declaring that India has moved beyond silence to deliver decisive responses to terrorism.

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Jharkhand: Rural women pave way for self-reliance with cow dung crafts in Koderma this Diwali

Timely intervention averts tragedy as fire breaks out at Amritsar-Saharsa Express train (Ld)

Nishikant Dubey claims Rajiv Gandhi influenced 1977 Boeing deal, cites Shah Commission findings

Inflation burden eases further for India’s farm, rural workers in September

Our festivals rooted in historic and transformative events: CM Yogi

India among top five countries with its own domestic 4G stack: PM Modi

Govt committed to development of tribal communities: President Droupadi Murmu

PM Modi slams Congress for policy mismanagement

We're actually living in the first Indian decade of that Indian century: Nick Booker

PM Modi declares new India’s robust response to terrorism

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