A legacy of service, a vision for future: Rashtra Sevika Samiti observes ‘Sankalp Diwas’

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Marking 90 years of service, dedication, and nation-building, Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Delhi Prant, through its intellectual forum, Medhavini Sindhu Srijan, organised a dignified Sankalp Diwas programme at Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Samiti's founder and first chief, Lakshmibai Kelkar.

'Took cognisance within 24 hours': BKTC chief assures strict action against guilty in alleged Badrinath Temple theft

IANS | July 8, 2026 9:16 PM

Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said on Wednesday that the organisation had taken cognisance of the complaint regarding the alleged theft of donations made at the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand's Badrinath "within 24 hours" and assured that whoever is found guilty will be severely punished.

PM Modi’s Indonesia visit inspires diaspora to deepen Indian roots

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:54 PM

Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community members in Indonesia, he talked about India’s fast growth trajectory with the mantra of ‘reform, perform and transform’ and also underlined how the country’s self-reliance was serving as a multiplying force for the region as a whole.

'Proud moment for Indian diaspora, excited to welcome PM Modi,' says former New Zealand MP

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:20 PM

Auckland, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit New Zealand on July 10-11, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in the past four decades and also a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two nations.

Every action of ECI is based on the Constitution and electoral laws: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday organised the third one-day conference for media and communication officers. Around 200 officials from 10 states and Union Territories were brought together to strengthen election-related communication and address the growing challenge of misinformation in the digital age.

CM Fadnavis rebuts Oppn over Mumbai rain fury, cites unprecedented rainfall, slams past desilting scams

IANS | July 8, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) The ongoing Monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly witnessed fiery exchanges on Wednesday as the Opposition aggressively targeted the ruling MahaYuti government over recent monsoon-related crises.

Badrinath donation theft case: Cong says Oppn leader should head probe panel

IANS | July 8, 2026 4:08 PM

Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) The Congress strongly hit out at the Uttarakhand government on Wednesday regarding the theft case of donations at the Badrinath Temple and expressed a lack of confidence in the ongoing investigation into the "irregularities" concerning the shrine's offerings.

El Nino: Govt intensifies preparedness, kharif sowing at 350.85 lakh hectares as monsoon improves

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the potential impact of El Nino and an extensive monitoring mechanism has been put in place, adding that rainfall would gain further momentum this month, leading to an acceleration in kharif sowing.

US indictment, Western reports further establish India's stand on separatist killing in Canada

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The United States charging imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and an associate for the 2023 murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada has further underscored the fact that the killing was orchestrated by a transnational crime syndicate, not the Indian government.

'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:01 PM

Haridwar, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that if there were any irregularities relating to the donations made at Shri Badrinath Temple, it would be "a sin amounting to cow slaughter", while assuring that strict action would be taken against whoever is found guilty in the case.

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A legacy of service, a vision for future: Rashtra Sevika Samiti observes ‘Sankalp Diwas’

'Took cognisance within 24 hours': BKTC chief assures strict action against guilty in alleged Badrinath Temple theft

PM Modi’s Indonesia visit inspires diaspora to deepen Indian roots

'Proud moment for Indian diaspora, excited to welcome PM Modi,' says former New Zealand MP

Every action of ECI is based on the Constitution and electoral laws: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CM Fadnavis rebuts Oppn over Mumbai rain fury, cites unprecedented rainfall, slams past desilting scams

Badrinath donation theft case: Cong says Oppn leader should head probe panel

El Nino: Govt intensifies preparedness, kharif sowing at 350.85 lakh hectares as monsoon improves

US indictment, Western reports further establish India's stand on separatist killing in Canada

'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

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