Varanasi: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

IANS | July 30, 2025 5:12 PM

Varanasi, July 30 (IANS) As Raksha Bandhan is almost here, sisters across the nation are busy preparing rakhis for their brothers. In a heartwarming and symbolic gesture, Muslim women in Varanasi on Wednesday have created special rakhis themed around 'Operation Sindoor' and sent them to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express gratitude and solidarity.

‘Operation Sindoor stands for India’s new doctrine’: JP Nadda contrasts UPA and PM Modi era on terror response

IANS | July 30, 2025 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In a scathing attack on the Congress-led UPA government, BJP national president and Rajya Sabha MP JP Nadda on Wednesday highlighted what he called a "stark difference" in India’s counter-terrorism approach between 2004-2014 and 2014-2025.

No PM Modi-Trump call during Operation Sindoor, confirms EAM Jaishankar

IANS | July 30, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) During a Rajya Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday delivered a firm clarification regarding speculations around diplomatic engagements between India and the U.S. He categorically stated that no phone conversations occurred between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. President Donald Trump between April 22 and June 16.

SC declines to defer framing of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-job scam

IANS | July 30, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to direct a Delhi trial court to defer proceedings on the framing of charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad in the alleged land-for-job scam case.

PM Modi welcomes return of sacred Piprahwa relics after 127 years

IANS | July 30, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years, terming it a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation.

Delhi HC trashes Medha Patkar's plea to introduce new witness in defamation case against L-G Saxena

IANS | July 30, 2025 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by social activist Medha Patkar challenging a trial court’s refusal to allow her to examine an additional witness in a decades-old defamation case against V.K. Saxena -- the present Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

BJP MP slams Oppn for attempting to mislead people on Op Sindoor

IANS | July 30, 2025 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday slammed the Opposition for deliberately misleading the public with baseless allegations and questions regarding Operation Sindoor.

Himachal Pradesh: Last date for insurance of maize, paddy crops in Kangra extended to July 31

IANS | July 30, 2025 2:53 PM

Kangra, July 30 (IANS) Farmers in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, now have until July 31 to get their insurance of maize and paddy crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the central government’s flagship crop insurance scheme. Originally slated to end on June 30, the deadline was extended due to delayed monsoon and sowing activities.

PM Modi to release 20th installment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi on August 2

IANS | July 30, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on August 2 from Varanasi, marking another significant step in the government's direct benefit transfer initiative for farmers.

Bank body data shows pathetic state of institutional financial inclusion in West Bengal

IANS | July 30, 2025 2:47 PM

Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) The latest report by a credible bankers' body, on Wednesday, identified the pathetic state of institutional financial inclusion among people residing in rural West Bengal.

Politics

Varanasi: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

‘Operation Sindoor stands for India’s new doctrine’: JP Nadda contrasts UPA and PM Modi era on terror response

No PM Modi-Trump call during Operation Sindoor, confirms EAM Jaishankar

SC declines to defer framing of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-job scam

PM Modi welcomes return of sacred Piprahwa relics after 127 years

Delhi HC trashes Medha Patkar's plea to introduce new witness in defamation case against L-G Saxena

BJP MP slams Oppn for attempting to mislead people on Op Sindoor

Himachal Pradesh: Last date for insurance of maize, paddy crops in Kangra extended to July 31

PM Modi to release 20th installment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi on August 2

Bank body data shows pathetic state of institutional financial inclusion in West Bengal

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