PM Modi forgives youth over Jantar Mantar abuse, urges society to guide 'misguided' children

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a fresh video message on his official Instagram account, saying he simply felt like speaking to the young people. In the message, he referred to the recent events at Jantar Mantar, where some “mischievous youngsters” had hurled vile abuses using language unbecoming of any civilised society.

Bihar’s Makhana gains global recognition as first sea shipment reaches Canada

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:24 PM

Purnia, July 31 (IANS) India has achieved a major milestone in agricultural exports by dispatching its first sea-based shipment of Bihar’s renowned Makhana (fox nuts) to Canada. The consignment of seven metric tonnes marks a significant step towards placing Bihar’s premium farm produce on the global map and strengthening the country’s value-added agricultural exports.

Gujarat rains: CM conducts late-night review; over 16,500 evacuated

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:19 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made a surprise late-night visit to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Friday to review the state's preparedness as forecasts indicated the possibility of a red alert in 10 districts on Saturday.

Tahir Hussain’s life term exposes AAP’s criminal face: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday welcomed a city court's decision to sentence the then AAP municipal councillor Tahir Hussain to a life term in a murder case linked to the 2020 communal riots, saying that the verdict has exposed the real criminal face of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.

Adani Group Chairman donates Rs 11 crore to Assam Flood Relief Fund: CM Sarma

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:23 PM

Guwahati, July 31 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has contributed Rs 11 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for people affected by the devastating floods that have hit several parts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.

'Govt working towards our welfare': Farmers on Cabinet's decision to continue PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:04 PM

Hansi (Haryana), July 31 (IANS) Farmers in Haryana's Hansi on Friday expressed their gratitude after Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a total outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore, asserting that the government is working in their interests.