Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India's energy mix

IANS | October 1, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the National PNG Drive 3.0 on Thursday with the aim of accelerating adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) to strengthen India's vision of increasing the share of natural gas in the primary energy mix from around 6 per cent today, supporting cleaner, reliable and affordable energy.

Spiritual leaders welcome Baba Ramdev’s remark that Indian Muslims are converted; say Sanatan tradition is ancient

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As Yoga guru Baba Ramdev said that "all Muslims in India are converted," several Hindu spiritual leaders on Thursday welcomed the statement, with some saying that the Sanatan tradition is the oldest and that other religions came later in India.

CM Adityanath felicitates police personnel, says UP was brought out of 'policy paralysis' after 2017

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:43 PM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday asserted that the state, which was earlier "marred with riots and curfews", was brought out of "policy paralysis" after 2017.

Rahul Gandhi is an inauthentic politician, claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha was relying on lies and misinformation and lacking a positive political agenda.

After Article 370, terror groups turn to J&K local issues to fuel unrest, recruit youth

Vicky Nanjappa | October 1, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan-based terror outfits have shifted their focus to exploiting local socio-political grievances in Jammu and Kashmir to incite public agitation and recruit youth after narratives surrounding the abrogation of Article 370 lost momentum, security agencies have warned.

'Three of four women UPSC chairpersons appointed after 2014': PM Modi highlights growing participation

IANS | October 1, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that women’s participation in the civil services examination has increased significantly over the years, rising from just three per cent in 1952 to around 30 per cent today.

Capt Smit brought glory to India; world proud of him, says PM Modi at UPSC event

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, has brought glory to India, and the world is proud of him.

PM Modi hails UPSC's century-long legacy as celebration of youth's aspiration, trust of every Indian

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam and hailed the institution’s century-long legacy, describing its journey as a celebration of the aspirations of millions of young Indians and the trust placed in it by the people.

PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistance

IANS | October 1, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the family members of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, and lauded his bravery, people familiar with the matter said.

Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

IANS | October 1, 2026 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi, and several other leaders on Thursday participated in various cleanliness drives under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the movement across the country.

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Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India's energy mix

Spiritual leaders welcome Baba Ramdev’s remark that Indian Muslims are converted; say Sanatan tradition is ancient

CM Adityanath felicitates police personnel, says UP was brought out of 'policy paralysis' after 2017

Rahul Gandhi is an inauthentic politician, claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar

After Article 370, terror groups turn to J&K local issues to fuel unrest, recruit youth

'Three of four women UPSC chairpersons appointed after 2014': PM Modi highlights growing participation

Capt Smit brought glory to India; world proud of him, says PM Modi at UPSC event

PM Modi hails UPSC's century-long legacy as celebration of youth's aspiration, trust of every Indian

PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistance

Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

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