Ex-mill sugar prices fall 20 per cent, retail prices too start declining: Govt

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Ex-mill sugar prices in India have declined by around 20 per cent, while retail sugar prices have also started coming down, and given the normal transmission of changes through the supply chain, retail prices are expected to follow the downward movement in prices shortly, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.

BJP Mahila Morcha workers celebrate Raksha Bandhan with party chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) On the occasion of the Raksha Bandhan festival on Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha workers tied 'rakhi' to party President Nitin Nabin at his residence in the national capital.

Nepal floods: Leaders across party lines urge relief, rescue efforts for stranded Indians

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Friday expressed concern over the devastating floods in Nepal and called for intensified rescue and relief efforts, particularly for Indians stranded in the neighbouring country.

'Hi5, smiles and more': PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

IANS | August 28, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, sharing moments of smiles, high-fives and interaction with schoolchildren.

India’s institutions have been captured: Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 1:19 PM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s democratic institutions have been “captured” and the judiciary and Election Commission can no longer be considered fully independent, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has alleged.

Implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan (Amendment) Bill under consideration, process on: Arjun Ram Meghwal

IANS | August 28, 2026 12:16 PM

Jaipur, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan (Amendment) Bill is under active consideration, asserting that the government wants the law to be implemented before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Don’t hijack Gen Z protests: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 12:11 PM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Political parties must not hijack or politicise the growing youth-led campaign over failing schools, disputed examinations and unemployment, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said, arguing that young Indians should be allowed to speak for themselves.

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Ex-mill sugar prices fall 20 per cent, retail prices too start declining: Govt

BJP Mahila Morcha workers celebrate Raksha Bandhan with party chief Nitin Nabin

Nepal floods: Leaders across party lines urge relief, rescue efforts for stranded Indians

'Hi5, smiles and more': PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

India’s institutions have been captured: Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan (Amendment) Bill under consideration, process on: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Don’t hijack Gen Z protests: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Baba Ramdev sends Raksha Bandhan gift to Kangana Ranaut; calls for end to hatred, discrimination

May bond of love, affection, mutual trust remain forever unbreakable: PM Modi on Raksha Bandhan

India-Sri Lanka review bilateral defence cooperation, explore new avenues for joint training

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