Odisha CM disburses Rs 697 Crore under PM-KISAN, calls for inclusive growth, farmer empowerment

IANS | August 2, 2025 5:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) In a major boost to farmers' welfare, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday disbursed the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to more than 34.85 lakh farmers across the state, releasing total assistance of Rs 697 crore. The disbursement event was held at the ICAR-CIFA campus on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar and marked the state-level observance of PM-Kisan Diwas.

‘Guilty’: Prajwal Revanna sentenced to life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed

IANS | August 2, 2025 4:48 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) In a major development, the Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru sentenced Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment till death and imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Saturday in connection with an obscene video and a rape case involving a 47-year-old woman.

PM-KISAN brings relief to Bihar farmers, ensures continuity in farming

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:17 PM

Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, farmers across Bihar on Saturday hailed the move as a much-needed relief, particularly for small and marginal growers.

Jodhpur farmers rejoice as PM Modi releases 20th installment of PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:08 PM

Jodhpur, Aug 2 (IANS) Farmers in Rajasthan's Jodhpur region on Saturday expressed joy and gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The initiative, aimed at providing direct financial support to farmers, continues to be a vital source of relief and empowerment for cultivators across India.

Tejashwi Yadav’s name missing from voter list; sparks political storm in Bihar

IANS | August 2, 2025 2:56 PM

Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) With just months to go before the Bihar Assembly elections, the voter list revision process has sparked a political uproar, especially after RJD Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav discovered his own name missing from the electoral rolls during a live Press conference in Patna.

My father passed away in 2019, farm laws introduced in 2020: Rohan Jaitley refutes LoP Gandhi’s ‘threat’ claim

IANS | August 2, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The political discourse surrounding India’s now repealed controversial farm laws saw a fresh flare-up on Saturday, as Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for claiming that the BJP stalwart had 'threatened' him over the farm protests.

Arun Jaitley was sent to threaten me during farm laws protest, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

IANS | August 2, 2025 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In a charged address at the All India Congress Committee’s Annual Legal Conclave titled 'Constitutional Challenges – Perspectives & Pathways', Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that BJP leader Arun Jaitley was sent to threaten him during his campaign against the now-repealed farm laws.

Will not spare attackers even in 'Pataal Lok': PM Modi warns Pakistan of India's 'Rudra roop'

IANS | August 2, 2025 1:14 PM

Varanasi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying India would not spare anyone who attacks it -- even if they are hiding in "Pataal Lok".

Cong now has conclusive evidence of voter list manipulation, says LoP Rahul Gandhi at Legal Conclave

IANS | August 2, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Addressing the annual Legal Conclave titled 'Constitutional Challenges – Perspectives & Pathways', Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing it of enabling electoral fraud. He said the grand old party has “conclusive evidence” of this fraud by the poll panel and he claimed that the institution has “disappeared” and no longer functions independently.

Arrested Kerala nuns granted bail by NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur

IANS | August 2, 2025 12:20 PM

Bilaspur/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (IANS) The NIA Court in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday granted bail to the two Kerala nuns who were arrested last week on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion. The court had completed hearing arguments on the bail plea on Friday.

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Odisha CM disburses Rs 697 Crore under PM-KISAN, calls for inclusive growth, farmer empowerment

‘Guilty’: Prajwal Revanna sentenced to life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed

PM-KISAN brings relief to Bihar farmers, ensures continuity in farming

Jodhpur farmers rejoice as PM Modi releases 20th installment of PM-KISAN scheme

Tejashwi Yadav’s name missing from voter list; sparks political storm in Bihar

My father passed away in 2019, farm laws introduced in 2020: Rohan Jaitley refutes LoP Gandhi’s ‘threat’ claim

Arun Jaitley was sent to threaten me during farm laws protest, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

Will not spare attackers even in 'Pataal Lok': PM Modi warns Pakistan of India's 'Rudra roop'

Cong now has conclusive evidence of voter list manipulation, says LoP Rahul Gandhi at Legal Conclave

Arrested Kerala nuns granted bail by NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur

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