People of Bihar praise NDA govt's decision to provide 125 units of free electricity

IANS | July 18, 2025 7:57 PM

Muzaffarpur, July 18 (IANS) In a move widely welcomed by residents across Bihar, the NDA government's decision to provide 125 units of free electricity has sparked joy and appreciation, especially among the poor and lower middle class. The scheme is being hailed as a game-changer for domestic consumers struggling with rising utility costs.

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen cultural ties

IANS | July 18, 2025 6:08 PM

Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cultural and tourism ties during a high-level meeting held in New Delhi between Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Denis Alipov, the Ambassador of Russia to India.

MoS Sanjay Seth visits missile complex in Hyderabad, hails DRDO scientists

IANS | July 18, 2025 6:00 PM

Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Friday, commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for playing a crucial role in building "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" through realisation of state-of-the-art weapon systems, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.