RSS eyes Bengal push as centenary nears; no retirement rule at 75: Sources

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marks its centenary year, the organisation is expanding its footprint while also subtly countering political chatter around the “75-year retirement age” debate, a topic gaining momentum with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching the same milestone this year.

Passengers travelling from Gaya to Delhi on Amrit Bharat train express excitement, thank govt

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:40 PM

Gaya, Aug 22 (IANS) Passengers on board the newly-launched Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and New Delhi on Friday expressed their excitement and gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who flagged off the train. Many described the journey as comfortable and highlighted the new facilities, including CCTV cameras, clean washrooms, and better seating arrangements.

Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday. In total, he dedicated 14 projects to the state, which are set to build connectivity and benefit multiple regions, including Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui.

Will implement SC order on stray dogs, says Delhi Mayor

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday amended its August 11 order on capturing and relocating stray dogs to shelter homes in the Delhi-NCR region, political leaders across party lines welcomed the decision, and the Mayor of the national capital said the order will be fully implemented.