From Gun to Gram Sabha: What real rehabilitation looks like

Bhaavna Arora | September 6, 2026 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) For decades, the story of Left-Wing Extremism was written through ambushes, landmines, armed squads and funerals. Today, in parts of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, another story is being written. Its images are quieter -- a former Maoist discussing Gram Sabha rights, surrendered cadres rebuilding their homes, young people entering classrooms and workplaces, and men and women once trained for conflict learning to live without fear.

In UP’s Hardoi, Har Ghar Jal beneficiaries share transition from water shortages to potable water availability

IANS | September 6, 2026 9:41 PM

Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship scheme of the Central government designed to provide clean and safe drinking water, has brought significant transformation in the lives of villagers across the country.

Election in Bangladesh reduced to rubber-stamp exercise: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 9:03 PM

Dhaka, Sep 6 (IANS) The election is reduced to a rubber-stamp exercise validating a political outcome already engineered on the streets, a report said, analysing the political shift in Bangladesh amid the 11-party alliance's Dhaka-Chattogram march.

Afghanistan Foreign Minister, UNHCR representative discuss Afghan refugees' return

IANS | September 6, 2026 9:00 PM

Kabul, Sep 6 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, discussing the return of Afghan refugees and measures taken to provide them support and assistance after they arrive in the Islamic nation, local media reported on Sunday.

IAF to display famous Dolphin Leap and Spot Stall Turn manoeuvres at airshow in Egypt

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:52 PM

Cairo, Sep 6 (IANS) The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its famous "Dolphin Leap" manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn at the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow at EI Alamein International Airport in Egypt, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

India today increasingly approaches world with confidence: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India today increasingly engages with the world with confidence, not insecurity. India does not need to decide between its heritage and modernity, or choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, or pick between global partnerships and independent decision-making, a report said.

Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:25 PM

Rishikesh, Sep 6 (IANS) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a "truly unforgettable moment".

India, Saudi Arabia review 'excellent' state of bilateral relations

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:15 PM

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and reviewed the 'excellent' state of bilateral relations.

Delhi building collapse: BJP President Nitin Nabin speaks to CM Rekha Gupta

IANS | September 6, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday expressed distress over the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area and spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta about relief work.

Delhi building collapse: Home Minister speaks to Delhi CM and police chief, takes stock of situation

IANS | September 6, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As the rescue teams continue relief and rescue operation at the building collapse site in Delhi's Satya Niketan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, police commissioner and NDRF chief to take stock of the ground situation. The Home Minister, deeply distressed over the building collapse, said that all the agencies are acting in close co-ordination to provide medical assistance to all those injured in the unfortunate mishap.

Politics

From Gun to Gram Sabha: What real rehabilitation looks like

In UP’s Hardoi, Har Ghar Jal beneficiaries share transition from water shortages to potable water availability

Election in Bangladesh reduced to rubber-stamp exercise: Report

Afghanistan Foreign Minister, UNHCR representative discuss Afghan refugees' return

IAF to display famous Dolphin Leap and Spot Stall Turn manoeuvres at airshow in Egypt

India today increasingly approaches world with confidence: Report

Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'

India, Saudi Arabia review 'excellent' state of bilateral relations

Delhi building collapse: BJP President Nitin Nabin speaks to CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi building collapse: Home Minister speaks to Delhi CM and police chief, takes stock of situation

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