After Rs 40K annual aid pledge, Akhilesh promises to reopen 26,000 schools ‘closed down’ by BJP govt

IANS | August 30, 2026 4:55 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed that more than 26,000 schools have been closed down by the ruling dispensation in Uttar Pradesh and those at the receiving end are mostly the children from the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak) community, a bloc that his party seeks to consolidate and mobilise ahead of 2027 Assembly elections.

India to work with Uzbekistan to preserve its Buddhist heritage sites: PM Modi

IANS | August 30, 2026 4:26 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India and Uzbekistan will work together to preserve Uzbekistan's Buddhist heritage sites. He also announced scholarships for promoting the Hindi language in Uzbekistan.

Defence Minister, UP CM perform 'Bhoomi Pujan' for 14 projects worth Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantt

IANS | August 30, 2026 4:19 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Bhoomi Pujan on Sunday for 14 development projects, including two projects being implemented in collaboration with the state government, with an investment of more than Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment.

FairPoint: Has Rahul Gandhi crossed the fine line between opposition and negativity?

Deepika Bhan | August 30, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) It was surprising to see the Leader of Opposition not attack his government for once, when the country was in the midst of a crisis. Instead, he toured the devastated regions and then offered a nine-point memorandum to the Prime Minister with recommendations for rescue and relief. The guess is not difficult. The LoP is not Indian, and the country is Nepal.

Opposition questions Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks, BJP defends message of inclusivity

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Political reactions are pouring in over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity in New York, with BJP leaders backing his assertion of inclusivity while Opposition parties questioning his position and adherence to principles of equality and plurality, back home.

PM Modi lauds Odisha’s Maithili Bhue for forest conservation efforts

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, lauded Odisha's Maithili Bhue for her dedicated forest conservation efforts in the Debrigarh region of Bargada district.

NEET-PG 2026 exams held: Over 2.65 lakh candidates appear, re-exams at two centres on Sep 5

IANS | August 30, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examinations on Sunday, with more than 2.65 lakh candidates taking the entrance test across the country in a secure and seamless process.

Ahead of upcoming festive season, PM Modi urges people to go ‘Vocal for Local’

IANS | August 30, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to embrace the spirit of 'Vocal for Local' during the upcoming festive season and give preference to products made in India while making purchases for their homes.

Attempt to create rift in communities: Giriraj Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over 'untouchability' remark

IANS | August 30, 2026 1:53 PM

Patna, Aug 30 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, of "attempting to create infighting" among social communities in his "pursuit of power".

Versatile, deeply embedded in people's hearts: PM Modi pays tributes to actor Uttam Kumar

IANS | August 30, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, calling him a "versatile actor" who is "deeply embedded" in people's hearts.

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After Rs 40K annual aid pledge, Akhilesh promises to reopen 26,000 schools ‘closed down’ by BJP govt

India to work with Uzbekistan to preserve its Buddhist heritage sites: PM Modi

Defence Minister, UP CM perform 'Bhoomi Pujan' for 14 projects worth Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantt

FairPoint: Has Rahul Gandhi crossed the fine line between opposition and negativity?

Opposition questions Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim unity remarks, BJP defends message of inclusivity

PM Modi lauds Odisha’s Maithili Bhue for forest conservation efforts

NEET-PG 2026 exams held: Over 2.65 lakh candidates appear, re-exams at two centres on Sep 5

Ahead of upcoming festive season, PM Modi urges people to go ‘Vocal for Local’

Attempt to create rift in communities: Giriraj Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over 'untouchability' remark

Versatile, deeply embedded in people's hearts: PM Modi pays tributes to actor Uttam Kumar

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