Benefiting the poor: Gujarat citizens appreciate Modi govt schemes

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:43 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' programme inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects across multiple sectors worth more than Rs 34,200 crore, citizens across Gujarat on Saturday shared their views on the government schemes, expressing appreciation for the initiatives that, they say, are genuinely benefiting the poor.

President Droupadi Murmu performs 'pind daan' at Gayaji

IANS | September 20, 2025 2:31 PM

Patna, Sep 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu performed the sacred 'pind daan and shraaddh' rituals for her ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple and Phalgu Akshayavat in the world-famous Pitru Paksha Mela in Gayaji on Saturday.

BJP slams Pitroda over ‘Pak feels like home’ remark; Cong, SP respond

IANS | September 20, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A political storm erupted after Indian Overseas Congress chief Satyanarayan Pitroda, (popularly known as Sam Pitroda) remarked that “Pakistan feels like home” to him and called for better neighbourhood diplomacy, prompting a scathing attack from the BJP, which questioned the party's intent, while Congress leaders defended the comments as "personal' and "misinterpreted".

PMK founder Dr. Ramadoss seeks meeting with PM Modi amid party leadership row

IANS | September 20, 2025 12:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) The internal tussle in the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has taken a new turn after the Election Commission formally recognised Anbumani Ramadoss as the party’s President. Following this decision, reports suggest that party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation.