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India gets exclusive right to explore Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean: Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) In a historic feat, India has become the first country in the world to secure exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the allotted 10,000 sq km area of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.

Gujarat beneficiaries receive extensive health services in Kutch, Navsari under ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:05 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) Beneficiaries in Gujarat’s Kutch and Navsari districts are receiving a wide range of health services under the ongoing Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. The campaign aims to improve maternal and child health, promote preventive care, and ensure access to essential medical services, particularly for women and children.

Benefiting the poor: Gujarat citizens appreciate Modi govt schemes

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:43 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' programme inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects across multiple sectors worth more than Rs 34,200 crore, citizens across Gujarat on Saturday shared their views on the government schemes, expressing appreciation for the initiatives that, they say, are genuinely benefiting the poor.

Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan benefits over 42,000 women in Gujarat's Dahod

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:32 PM

Dahod (Gujarat), Sep 20 (IANS) Under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, more than 42,000 women in Gujarat's Dahod district have already benefited, with the numbers expected to rise further in the coming days.

India moving ahead with courage and confidence in Amrit Kaal: PM's Principal Secretary PK Mishra

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P.K. Mishra on Saturday said that India is advancing with courage and confidence during the “Amrit Kaal” and stressed that institutions like the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) will play a vital role in building capacity for the nation’s growth, commerce and governance.

PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to boost India's tourism sector

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal virtually during the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, marking a major milestone for the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and India's growing cruise tourism sector.

H-1B visa fee hike to potentially have ripple effects on US innovation, job economy: Nasscom

IANS | September 20, 2025 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The H-1B visa fee hike, with just one-day deadline, by the US administration can potentially have ripple effects on America’s innovation ecosystem and the wider job economy, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Saturday.

Delhi CM Gupta inaugurates first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli dairy, targets former CM Kejriwal

IANS | September 20, 2025 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the national Capital's first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli Dairy, calling it a "proud moment" and emphasising that the city needs several such facilities to process cattle dung and municipal waste.

India of 2025 is far more exciting place for talented students: Radhika Gupta

IANS | September 20, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) After US President Donald Trump announced that American companies have to pay $100,000 for securing H-1B Visa for a foreign employee -- a move that could impact the Indian tech talent at the most- Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund urged Indians to return home, saying India of 2025 is a far more exciting place than India of 2005 ever was.

CID probe ordered into Zubeen Garg's death, autopsy completed in Singapore

IANS | September 20, 2025 2:40 PM

Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the CID will probe the circumstances leading to the sudden death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.

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India gets exclusive right to explore Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean: Jitendra Singh

Gujarat beneficiaries receive extensive health services in Kutch, Navsari under ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’

Benefiting the poor: Gujarat citizens appreciate Modi govt schemes

Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan benefits over 42,000 women in Gujarat's Dahod

India moving ahead with courage and confidence in Amrit Kaal: PM's Principal Secretary PK Mishra

PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to boost India's tourism sector

H-1B visa fee hike to potentially have ripple effects on US innovation, job economy: Nasscom

Delhi CM Gupta inaugurates first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli dairy, targets former CM Kejriwal

India of 2025 is far more exciting place for talented students: Radhika Gupta

CID probe ordered into Zubeen Garg's death, autopsy completed in Singapore

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