US decision on H-1B visa fee hike likely to have humanitarian consequences: Govt

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India on Saturday said that the fallout of the US administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas from September 21 is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families which it hoped can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.

Manipur ambush: Govt announces ex-gratia for Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:23 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) The Manipur government, on Saturday, announced a financial compensation for the families of the two Assam Rifles personnel martyred and five others injured by unidentified gunmen in the state's Bishnupur district, officials said.

Booking rates for Delhi stadiums reduced to promote concerts, live events

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Looking to give a new momentum to national and international live events and concerts in Delhi, the Central government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have reduced booking rates for all major stadiums by 40–50 per cent, an official said on Saturday.

Rajasthan: Short film on PM Modi’s biography screened at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jodhpur

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:08 PM

Jodhpur, Sep 20 (IANS) As part of the nationwide celebrations marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, various programmes are being organised across the country. In this series of events, a short film based on the biography of PM Modi was screened at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jodhpur on Saturday, where all students watched the inspiring story of the Prime Minister’s life.

Madhya Pradesh: PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana providing affordable medicines to poor in Guna

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:59 PM

Guna, Sep 20 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), launched by the Central Government, is playing a vital role in providing affordable and quality medicines to economically weaker sections in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district. Under this scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened near the district hospital, offering generic medicines at lower prices.

Manipur ambush: Guv, ex-CM, others condemn attack on Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:28 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Chief Minister and several organisations, including an apex tribal organisation, on Saturday strongly condemned the attack by unidentified gunmen on an Assam Rifles convoy in which two personnel were killed and five injured.