Chhattisgarh: Kamar tribe will walk on paved roads in Dhamtari, locals thank govt

IANS | August 26, 2025 6:10 PM

Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Aug 26 (IANS) Life is changing for the Kamar tribe of Chhattisgarh, one of the most backward tribal groups, who once lived in huts deep inside forests and relied solely on forest produce for survival. In Dhamtari district, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), paved houses are being built for members of the Kamar community.

Indian exporters worried as US tariff hike kicks in from Friday

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday expressed grave concern over the US government's imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian-origin goods, raising total duties on many export categories up to 50 per cent, with effect from Friday.

Bhubaneswar club crafts India’s first chocolate sculpture of PM Modi, symbolising initiatives like 'Op Sindoor', Ujjwala Yojana

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:21 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) In a fusion of artistry and confectionery, Club Chocolate – The School of Baking and Fine Pastry Art – has crafted India’s first-ever chocolate sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The creation is not just a visual likeness of the Prime Minister but also a symbolic representation of his landmark initiatives such as the Ujjwala Yojana and 'Operation Sindoor' among others.