PM Modi creating new opportunities for youth: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:34 PM

Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said India is creating unprecedented opportunities for youth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through growth in the semiconductor sector, startups, digital innovation, and skill development initiatives.

SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China's influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma awards to several distinguished and esteemed personalities on Monday, honouring their countless contributions to the nation, across diverse sectors including arts, cinema, public service, music, and more.

Jharkhand’s Dhaneshwar Saw credits his rise from common man to entrepreneur to Mudra Yojana

IANS | May 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Ranchi, May 25 (IANS) The story of the transformation of Dhaneshwar Saw, a Hazaribagh-based commoner, to a noted entrepreneur in his locality, is a testament to the potential and success of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a flagship of the Modi government launched a decade ago to give wings to the Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises as well as enterprising individuals.