JEEVIKA Didis place their trust in Nitish Kumar over Tejashwi Yadav

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:13 PM

Bagaha (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) In the run-up to the Assembly elections, women associated with the JEEViKA programme in Bagaha, Bihar, have made their political stance clear. Their trust lies firmly with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rejecting the promises and offers of Tejashwi Yadav, these ‘JEEViKA Didis’ say that under Nitish's leadership, women have felt safe, empowered, and self-reliant — something they fear could be lost under a return to the "jungle raj."

MP: Betul traders thank Modi govt for loan under PM SVANidhi scheme

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:39 PM

Bhopal, Oct 22 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, aimed at supporting the street vendors in urban as well as rural areas, has transformed the lives of hundreds of small shopkeepers and traders across the country.