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Gujarat to celebrate World Sanskrit Day with 3-day cultural events focused on language revival

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:47 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 4 (IANS) Gujarat will celebrate World Sanskrit Day with a three-day festival from August 6 to 8, featuring a Sanskrit Gaurav Yatra (Pride Parade), Sambhashan Divas (Spoken Sanskrit Day), and Sahitya Divas (Literature Day). The events will coincide with the larger Sanskrit Week observed across India, culminating in World Sanskrit Day on August 9.

Delhi Assembly: CM, BJP MLAs hail armed forces, PM Modi for Operation Sindoor (Lead)

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) On the opening day of Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday led legislators in hailing the armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successful Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, even as Opposition AAP members questioned the logic behind the ceasefire in the cross-border action.

Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India over Russian oil purchase

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:15 PM

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to substantially raise tariffs on India for purchasing oil from Russia.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi/Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi on Monday, expressing confidence that the visiting leader's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will significantly deepen the ties between two nations.

Odisha: Dhenkanal postal division launches APT 2.0, allows customers real-time tracking

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (IANS) In a first of its kind initiative, the Dhenkanal postal division in Odisha has introduced the Advanced Postal Technology (APT) 2.0 service, providing real-time tracking updates to customers via SMS service.

J&K: RSETI organises beautician training programme in Reasi; sees huge participation

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:09 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) The Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) recently organised a free training programme in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, which saw participation of many novice and aspiring beauticians from across the province.

About 54 crore loans worth over Rs 35 lakh crore sanctioned under MUDRA scheme: Centre

IANS | August 4, 2025 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Since its inception, 53.85 crore loans amounting to over Rs 35.13 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: A region in crisis amid exploitation, repression

IANS | August 4, 2025 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) While Jammu & Kashmir under Indian administration has witnessed significant strides in infrastructure, education, and democratic participation, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to languish under systemic neglect, repression, and exploitation.

From Hurriyat to harmony: Kashmir after 370 - no stones, no strikes

Deepika Bhan | August 4, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Six years ago, when Article 370 was abrogated, few believed that there would be complete silence on the issue in Kashmir. Once a place where stone pelting had become a means of livelihood for some and a tool of disruption for Pakistan-backed separatists, the region underwent a dramatic transformation after one decisive step by India’s Parliament and the strong resolve of the Modi government.

PWD hiring case: Big relief for Satyendar Jain as Delhi court accepts CBI closure report

IANS | August 4, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) In a big relief for former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain, a Delhi court on Monday accepted a closure report filed by the CBI in a case related to the allegedly irregular hiring of consultants in the PWD department in 2018.

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Gujarat to celebrate World Sanskrit Day with 3-day cultural events focused on language revival

Delhi Assembly: CM, BJP MLAs hail armed forces, PM Modi for Operation Sindoor (Lead)

Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India over Russian oil purchase

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

Odisha: Dhenkanal postal division launches APT 2.0, allows customers real-time tracking

J&K: RSETI organises beautician training programme in Reasi; sees huge participation

About 54 crore loans worth over Rs 35 lakh crore sanctioned under MUDRA scheme: Centre

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: A region in crisis amid exploitation, repression

From Hurriyat to harmony: Kashmir after 370 - no stones, no strikes

PWD hiring case: Big relief for Satyendar Jain as Delhi court accepts CBI closure report

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