Central govt schemes transform lives in Begusarai, grateful beneficiaries thank PM Modi

IANS | May 2, 2025 5:44 PM

Begusarai, May 2 (IANS) In Bihar, the winds of change are sweeping across Begusarai as Central government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) reshape the lives of rural and urban families. For many, what once seemed like distant promises have now turned into tangible realities - pucca houses, steady income, and a renewed sense of dignity.

Farooq Abdullah backs caste census among Muslims

IANS | May 2, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to conduct a caste census, saying that the exercise will also shed light on the condition of marginalised Muslims.

98.24 percent of Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned: RBI

IANS | May 2, 2025 4:30 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) As many as 98.24 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes which were in circulation as on May 19, 2023, have now been returned with the total value of such notes outside the banking system coming down to Rs 6,266 crore at the close of business on April 30, 2025, according to an RBI update on Friday.

All-party meeting chaired by Punjab CM decides not to give extra water to Haryana

IANS | May 2, 2025 2:36 PM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) The all-party meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here on Friday to discuss the issue of giving additional water to neighbouring Haryana, unanimously decided that the state itself has no surplus water. They also decided to meet either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to apprise them of the situation.