Bihan Didis receive 1.5 lakh tricolour order under Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, boosting livelihoods in Chhattisgarh

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:13 PM

Bilaspur, Aug 11 (IANS) In a vibrant blend of patriotism and empowerment, the women of Chhattisgarh’s Bihan Yojana have taken on the task of stitching more than 1.5 lakh tricolour flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, as part of the nationwide Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. This initiative is not only helping ignite the spirit of nationalism but is also significantly strengthening the financial conditions of these rural women.

Gujarat: Vadnagar to get Rs 17-crore multi-modal hub, CM Patel inspects progress

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:12 PM

Vadnagar, Aug 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the heritage city of Vadnagar to review the progress of key state and Central government development projects aimed at transforming the town into a major tourism hub. A highlight of the visit was the inspection of the Rs 17-crore Multi-Modal Transportation Hub and public plaza under construction opposite Vadnagar Railway Station.

UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) UPI transactions grew from 92 crore in FY 2017-18 to 18,587 crore in FY 2024-25, with a CAGR of 114 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

‘We are not schoolboys, Rahul Gandhi will not take oath’: Shivakumar

IANS | August 11, 2025 5:51 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will not take the oath as asked by the State Election Commission.

Rs 3,200 crore crop insurance disbursed to farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu

IANS | August 11, 2025 5:48 PM

Jaipur, Aug 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday, released Rs 3,200 crore as insurance claim amount to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

127 claims, objections filed by electors disposed in Bihar: ECI

IANS | August 11, 2025 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As many as 127 claims and objections out of 10,570 received directly from electors concerning Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar have been disposed of by officials so far, said the ECI on Monday.

Rajanna resigns: Siddaramaiah scrambles to keep him, Congress high command adamant to remove him

IANS | August 11, 2025 4:59 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sources confirmed on Monday.

LS passes two key tax Bills amid Oppn protest over SIR; both Houses adjourned for the day

IANS | August 11, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) In a brief but consequential sitting on Monday, the Lok Sabha passed two major financial legislations -- the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 -- amid loud protests by opposition members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

RS clears two key bills amid Oppn boycott, paving way for tribal representation in Goa Assembly, maritime reform

IANS | August 11, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) In a session marked by friction and procedural urgency, the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed two significant legislations - the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of Goa Bill, 2025, and the Coastal Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - through voice vote, in the absence of Opposition members.

LS passes two key sports bills amid intense uproar, adjourned till 4 pm

IANS | August 11, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As India positions itself to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the Lok Sabha on Monday passed two landmark legislations - the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - amid scenes of intense disruption by opposition members.

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Bihan Didis receive 1.5 lakh tricolour order under Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, boosting livelihoods in Chhattisgarh

Gujarat: Vadnagar to get Rs 17-crore multi-modal hub, CM Patel inspects progress

UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

‘We are not schoolboys, Rahul Gandhi will not take oath’: Shivakumar

Rs 3,200 crore crop insurance disbursed to farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu

127 claims, objections filed by electors disposed in Bihar: ECI

Rajanna resigns: Siddaramaiah scrambles to keep him, Congress high command adamant to remove him

LS passes two key tax Bills amid Oppn protest over SIR; both Houses adjourned for the day

RS clears two key bills amid Oppn boycott, paving way for tribal representation in Goa Assembly, maritime reform

LS passes two key sports bills amid intense uproar, adjourned till 4 pm

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