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.

Navy commissions two ‘homegrown’ warships, Defence Minister terms it decisive step towards self-reliance

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned two stealth frigates – INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Visakhapatnam.

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Delhi cancelled

Saurabh Sharma | August 26, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India, planned for later this week, has been cancelled, sources in Kabul told IANS on Tuesday.

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.

Kapil Sibal slams govt's 'distorted logic of morality' behind bill to sack jailed ministers

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi government's "distorted logic of morality" behind the introduction of the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill 2025, claiming that the real intention behind the proposed law is to imprison rivals and bring down governments of non-BJP parties.

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.

Odisha: Angul lemons exported to US, farmers reap higher profits

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:16 PM

Angul, Aug 26 (IANS) It may sound surprising, but lemons from Odisha’s Angul (also known as Anugul) district have made their way to the United States. Nearly one lakh lemons have been exported to the US in three phases this month. What once sold for just 20 to 30 paisa a piece in the local market is now fetching farmers Rs 1 per piece, thanks to the support of the ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society).

Vice President’s post is non-political, rooted in constitutional values: Sudershan Reddy

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:45 PM

Lucknow, Aug 26 (IANS) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy (retd), the INDIA bloc’s Vice Presidential candidate, began his Uttar Pradesh tour on Tuesday, where he was welcomed by Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders.

Bihar SIR: 1.62 lakh objections received from voters so far, says ECI

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) With just five days left before the claims and objections window closes, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said it has so far received 1.62 lakh applications from voters in Bihar seeking inclusion or deletion of names in the draft electoral rolls, and only 10 objections from political parties.

DU’s Rs 1 lakh bond requirement for DUSU polls sparks protests from student organisations

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS, on Tuesday staged a protest at Delhi University’s Arts Faculty against the administration’s decision to mandate a Rs 1 lakh electoral bond for candidates contesting the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections.

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

Navy commissions two ‘homegrown’ warships, Defence Minister terms it decisive step towards self-reliance

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Delhi cancelled

Indian exporters worried as US tariff hike kicks in from Friday

Kapil Sibal slams govt's 'distorted logic of morality' behind bill to sack jailed ministers

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

Odisha: Angul lemons exported to US, farmers reap higher profits

Vice President’s post is non-political, rooted in constitutional values: Sudershan Reddy

Bihar SIR: 1.62 lakh objections received from voters so far, says ECI

DU’s Rs 1 lakh bond requirement for DUSU polls sparks protests from student organisations

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