PM Modi calls for self-reliant India, urges Seva Yatris to embrace spirit of national service

IANS | September 25, 2026 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting via video conferencing with participants of the Seva Yatra travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on Friday, said that India must work towards becoming self-reliant and face challenges with determination and a spirit of service.

PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar; highlights grassroots service, Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted via video conferencing with participants of the Seva Yatra travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Seva Yatris shared their experiences from their journey, including their interactions with villagers and beneficiaries of various government schemes.

ECI says UP conference postponement due to event scheduling factors

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that the postponement of two Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) conferences in Uttar Pradesh was part of the routine process of adjusting dates for official events, citing factors including venue availability, schedules of senior authorities and natural conditions.

Gujarat: Feeder bus services in Ahmedabad improve connectivity, curtail travel time

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:26 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 24 (IANS) The Metro feeder bus routes, launched by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), have brought double benefits to the city residents -- comfortable rides as well as shortened travel time in reaching their destinations.

INS Sudarshini arrive in Egypt for second visit, strengthening bridges of friendship across seas

IANS | September 24, 2026 10:59 PM

Cairo, Sep 24 (IANS) Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, for a second port call during the return leg of Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, strengthening bridges of friendship across the seas, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

'Do not just reduce Kashmir to a geopolitical narrative': Indian researcher calls on global platforms at UNHRC

IANS | September 24, 2026 10:41 PM

Geneva, Sep 24 (IANS) During the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, an Indian researcher called for a more people-centred and development-oriented understanding of Jammu and Kashmir.

ECI defends ECINet architecture, says statutory powers remain decentralised

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asserted that its ECINet digital platform is a decentralised system in which only designated election officials can perform statutory functions relating to electoral rolls, not officers at the poll panel’s headquarters.

No documents were required for additional declaration form, reiterates ECI on SIR guidelines

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Amid a row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday drew attention to the provision, cleared with "unanimous approval", that those submitting an additional declaration form, along with Form 6 or Form 8, would not have to submit any other document.

Trump, Xi open White House State visit

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:45 PM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a State visit, with both leaders calling for cooperation as they prepared to discuss trade, security and technology.

Sealing Islamabad and Rawalpindi will not help manage critical crisis in Pakistan

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:02 PM

Islamabad, Sep 24 (IANS) Sealing Islamabad and Rawalpindi from the rest of the country will not help the Pakistan government in managing crisis, as the mismanagement of economic, political and governance issues has exposed the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government's position, a report has detailed.

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PM Modi calls for self-reliant India, urges Seva Yatris to embrace spirit of national service

PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar; highlights grassroots service, Viksit Bharat vision

ECI says UP conference postponement due to event scheduling factors

Gujarat: Feeder bus services in Ahmedabad improve connectivity, curtail travel time

INS Sudarshini arrive in Egypt for second visit, strengthening bridges of friendship across seas

'Do not just reduce Kashmir to a geopolitical narrative': Indian researcher calls on global platforms at UNHRC

ECI defends ECINet architecture, says statutory powers remain decentralised

No documents were required for additional declaration form, reiterates ECI on SIR guidelines

Trump, Xi open White House State visit

Sealing Islamabad and Rawalpindi will not help manage critical crisis in Pakistan

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