Ranchi: MoS Sanjay Seth launches ‘Swadeshi’ campaign to build self-reliant India

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:01 PM

Ranchi, Aug 27 (IANS) The state-level campaign “Adopt Swadeshi – Build a Self-Reliant India” was officially launched in Jharkhand's Ranchi on Wednesday by Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth. The campaign began with Seth placing stickers on various business establishments, encouraging traders to sell and promote indigenous products.

Maha govt will explore new markets in wake of US tariffs: CM Fadnavis

IANS | August 27, 2025 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Maharashtra government has established a war room to review the situation arising from the US government’s move to impose a 50 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 27.

Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM’s Street Vendors’ Scheme till 2030

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister’s Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore, with the restructured scheme aiming to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new, a cabinet communique said.

GST Council may end compensation cess by October 31

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax Council, scheduled to meet on September 3, will likely discuss ending the compensation cess by October 31, ahead of schedule.

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Port has crossed a historic milestone in record time, positioning itself as a global player in maritime trade, state Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said on Wednesday.

Tensions rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan as Islamabad tightens grip on natural resources

IANS | August 27, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) There is a growing unrest in Pakistan’s resource-rich regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan as Islamabad is riding roughshod over the rights of these states to their natural minerals.

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

IANS | August 27, 2025 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives due to the landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s Reasi district.

Trump calls PM Modi ‘very terrific man’, but sticks to claims of mediation, stands by tariff threat

IANS | August 27, 2025 8:59 AM

New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Even as he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a very terrific man”, US President Donald Trump stuck to his threats of “a very strong tariff system” against anyone over the Ukraine-Russia war, and gave an embellished narrative of his role in ending the Operation Sindoor conflict.

PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi, wishes for everyone's happiness, peace

IANS | August 27, 2025 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed for the happiness and well-being of all citizens.

Demographic changes pose threat to Assam’s indigenous population: CM Sarma

IANS | August 26, 2025 10:52 PM

Guwahati, Aug 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday cautioned that demographic changes in certain parts of the state could pose long-term challenges to the indigenous population.

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Ranchi: MoS Sanjay Seth launches ‘Swadeshi’ campaign to build self-reliant India

Maha govt will explore new markets in wake of US tariffs: CM Fadnavis

Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM’s Street Vendors’ Scheme till 2030

GST Council may end compensation cess by October 31

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

Tensions rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan as Islamabad tightens grip on natural resources

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

Trump calls PM Modi ‘very terrific man’, but sticks to claims of mediation, stands by tariff threat

PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi, wishes for everyone's happiness, peace

Demographic changes pose threat to Assam’s indigenous population: CM Sarma

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