Gujarat leads in oil palm drive with over 1,000 MT annual production: Govt

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) With annual production crossing 1,000 metric tonnes of palm oil, Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in the implementation of the National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that more than 150 farmers in Gujarat have adopted oil palm cultivation and are reaping economic benefits.

Gujarat’s auto sector grows at 16.4 pc; sets sights on EV leadership

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:46 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) North Gujarat is fast becoming an epicentre of India’s automotive revolution, powered by the manufacturing strength of Suzuki Motors’ Gujarat plant, which has an annual capacity of 7.5 lakh car units, as issued by the Gujarat government on Wednesday.

Gujarat govt extends deadline for suggestions on food safety act amendments

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for citizens and stakeholders in the food business to submit their objections and suggestions regarding proposed amendments to certain penal provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Opposition’s show of solidarity for Vice-Presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) This Vice-Presidential election is not just about filling a constitutional post—it is an ideological battle for the soul of the nation, said Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge while canvassing for former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as joint candidate for the Vice-President of India.

Rajesh Sakariya: Criminal past of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:16 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a public hearing at her residence on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the political divide in the national capital city.

What happened in Parliament would bring shame to any civilised society: BJP on Trinamool MPs tearing, throwing Bills at HM

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A major uproar broke out in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Opposition MPs, including members of the Trinamool Congress, tore and hurled copies of three key bills towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah while he was introducing them. The BJP has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a “shameful act that would bring disgrace to any civilised society.”

Asim Munir’s existential crisis: Lies, bluster and narrative battles

Vicky Nanjappa | August 20, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has done it again. This time at an event in Belgium, he boasted that India begged for a ceasefire during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

EPFO records all-time high addition of 21.89 lakh net members during June

IANS | August 20, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June this year, marking the highest ever increase since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

Elevating morality in public life and restoring integrity in politics: Amit Shah explains purpose behind three bills

IANS | August 20, 2025 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, hours after presenting the three bills in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, said that the purpose behind introducing these legislations was to “elevate the declining level of morality in public life and bring integrity to politics.”

Presidential reference: Elected government can’t be at 'whims of Governors', remarks SC

IANS | August 20, 2025 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that allowing a Governor to withhold assent to Bills without returning them to the state Assembly would place the functioning of an elected government at the "whims and fancies" of a Governor.

Politics

Gujarat leads in oil palm drive with over 1,000 MT annual production: Govt

Gujarat’s auto sector grows at 16.4 pc; sets sights on EV leadership

Gujarat govt extends deadline for suggestions on food safety act amendments

Opposition’s show of solidarity for Vice-Presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy

Rajesh Sakariya: Criminal past of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker

What happened in Parliament would bring shame to any civilised society: BJP on Trinamool MPs tearing, throwing Bills at HM

Asim Munir’s existential crisis: Lies, bluster and narrative battles

EPFO records all-time high addition of 21.89 lakh net members during June

Elevating morality in public life and restoring integrity in politics: Amit Shah explains purpose behind three bills

Presidential reference: Elected government can’t be at 'whims of Governors', remarks SC

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