PMEGP empowers 8.12 lakh micro entrepreneurs with Rs 24,398 crore financial assistance

IANS | October 3, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Nearly 8.12 lakh micro entrepreneurs have been assisted with margin money (MM) subsidy to the tune of Rs 24,398.61 crore since FY2014-15 under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for creating sustainable employment opportunities to 73.08 lakh people, according to the government.

Monsoon withdrawal followed by mild chill to Delhi-NCR mornings, evenings; AQI remains in moderate category

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:51 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The weather is changing across several parts of the country, including Delhi-NCR, as conditions have become favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from North India. With rainfall coming to a halt, the weather has started clearing. However, there is a slight chill in the air. Mornings and evenings are witnessing a mild chill, although the Sun remains bright during the day.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital helps two critical newborns recover

IANS | October 2, 2026 10:59 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Two newborns who developed life-threatening complications shortly after birth have recovered following prolonged treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, including a premature baby born at 26 weeks weighing just 1 kg and another full-term newborn diagnosed with a multidrug-resistant bacterial infection.

Gujarat: Dengue hits ‘Ekta Diwas’ parade contingent; 24 test positive

IANS | October 2, 2026 10:41 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 2 (IANS) At least 24 personnel who have come to Gujarat for preparations for the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day) parade have tested positive for dengue at the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital in the past two days, while several others remain under observation after developing fever and body ache, a senior hospital official said on Friday.