Pakistan: Rights group accuses authorities of conducting surveillance, harassing Baloch protesters in Islamabad

IANS | August 10, 2025 9:41 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The Baloch families sit-in in Islamabad demanding the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and an end to enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan continued for the 26th consecutive day on Sunday even as the BYC accused the Pakistani authorities of maintaining road blocks, conducting surveillance and harassing protesters instead of addressing their legitimate demands.

Robert Vadra dodged questions, put onus on deceased associates in money laundering probe: ED

IANS | August 10, 2025 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of giving evasive and non-cooperative replies during questioning about a suspicious 2008 land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur village.

Yogi govt targets filariasis-free UP by 2027, launches eradication drive

IANS | August 10, 2025 9:18 PM

Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government launched a special eradication drive while working on a war footing to make Uttar Pradesh filariasis-free by 2027, an official said on Sunday.

Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover plan as ‘fastest path to end war’

IANS | August 10, 2025 9:07 PM

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his government’s controversial plan to take full military control of Gaza City, describing it as the “speediest and most effective way” to end the ongoing war.

Uttar Pradesh: Record 75 lakh women, kin benefit from free bus travel on Rakhi

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:57 PM

Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Raksha Bandhan free bus scheme for women has set a new passenger record this year, with the number of beneficiaries nearing 75 lakh on Sunday, an official said.

India’s energy sector is rising through global uncertainty: Hardeep Puri

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday that India’s energy sector is rising through global uncertainty with the reforms that have been rolled out in the oil and gas sector.

Namami Gange workshop in Himachal promotes coarse grains, women's self-reliance

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:40 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) As part of the Central government's Namami Gange Project, the Wildlife Institute of India organised a workshop in Nahan of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, aimed at making women from self-help groups aware of various food products made from coarse grains.

Bangladesh: Students block Dhaka-Barishal highway for fourth consecutive day

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:36 PM

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Traffic movement on Dhaka-Barishal highway remained disrupted for fourth consecutive day on Sunday as students continued to block highway for their three-point demand, including end of syndication in the health sector, the media reported.

New route, new hope: Vande Bharat links Punjab to Katra in record time

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:23 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 10 (IANS) A new Vande Bharat Express train connecting Amritsar to the holy shrine of Maa Vaishno Devi at Katra will start operating from August 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train virtually on Sunday from Bengaluru by waving the green flag online.

Yogi’s ‘Uttam Pradesh’ vision gathers pace, 'CM dashboard' drives development, governance

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh’s march towards holistic and inclusive growth under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership is accelerating, with the CM Dashboard emerging as a pivotal tool in ensuring efficiency, accountability, and quality in governance.

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Pakistan: Rights group accuses authorities of conducting surveillance, harassing Baloch protesters in Islamabad

Robert Vadra dodged questions, put onus on deceased associates in money laundering probe: ED

Yogi govt targets filariasis-free UP by 2027, launches eradication drive

Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover plan as ‘fastest path to end war’

Uttar Pradesh: Record 75 lakh women, kin benefit from free bus travel on Rakhi

India’s energy sector is rising through global uncertainty: Hardeep Puri

Namami Gange workshop in Himachal promotes coarse grains, women's self-reliance

Bangladesh: Students block Dhaka-Barishal highway for fourth consecutive day

New route, new hope: Vande Bharat links Punjab to Katra in record time

Yogi’s ‘Uttam Pradesh’ vision gathers pace, 'CM dashboard' drives development, governance

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