Youth will shape India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' and those who keep learning will succeed, says PM Modi

IANS | August 8, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the lives and choices of the youth will play a crucial role in shaping India's journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat', stressing that every decision they make will have an impact on the country and its future. He also added that those who keep learning will succeed.

I am proud of you all: PM Modi to students during IIT Delhi convocation

IANS | August 8, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as the Chief Guest, and congratulated the students, wishing them all the best for their futures, adding that they aren't just taking degrees but taking forward a dream of doing something for the country.

Abhishek Banerjee's absconding PA surfaces, appears at CID office for interrogation

IANS | August 8, 2026 11:45 AM

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) After remaining absconding for a long time, Sumit Roy, the Personal Assistant of the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, finally surfaced on Saturday morning and appeared at the office of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in South Kolkata to face interrogation.

Jharkhand exam protest: Student delegation, govt meet for 2nd round of talks

IANS | August 8, 2026 11:13 AM

Ranchi, Aug 8 (IANS) The second round of talks between the students of the JPSC-JSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch and the Jharkhand government is underway at the State Guest House in Ranchi.

'Visible change of heart in Rahul Gandhi about women': Rijiju calls on Cong to back quota Bill

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has said that no country can achieve true progress or fulfil its potential if women are not able to express themselves freely, stressing the need to bring women's voices back into public discourse and create an environment where they can pursue what they want.

UN chief backs impartial inquiry into killing of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

IANS | August 7, 2026 11:54 PM

United Nations, Aug 7 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres backs his human rights chief's call for an impartial inquiry into the killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Friday.

BJP slams TN Budget as ‘visionless’, backs all‑party meet on Cauvery

IANS | August 7, 2026 11:05 PM

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu chief spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy on Friday strongly criticised the state budget, describing it as visionless and lacking any roadmap to address the rising debt burden or create productive assets, while affirming that Tamil Nadu’s interests in the Cauvery water dispute remain fully protected under law.

Uttarakhand govt suspends PWD engineers over damaged bridge approach road

IANS | August 7, 2026 10:31 PM

Dehradun, Aug 7 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has suspended three Public Works Department (PWD) engineers and ordered immediate action against design consultants after the approach road of a newly constructed bridge on the Tons River was damaged.

Dharavi Redevelopment Project clarifies due process followed in Ganesh Nagar–Meghwadi rehabilitation

IANS | August 7, 2026 10:14 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP)/Slum Rehabilitation Authority on Friday issued an official statement rejecting claims that residents of Ganesh Nagar–Meghwadi were evicted without prior notice.

High-level meeting held on expanding city gas network in Chandigarh

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:47 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (IANS) A delegation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), led by its Chairperson, Anil Kumar Jain and including Director, Monitoring, Lt. Col. Kumar Abhishek, Director (Monitoring), held a meeting with the Punjab Governor and Union Territory Adminstrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Friday on expanding the City Gas Distribution network for a cleaner and more sustainable Chandigarh.

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Youth will shape India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' and those who keep learning will succeed, says PM Modi

I am proud of you all: PM Modi to students during IIT Delhi convocation

Abhishek Banerjee's absconding PA surfaces, appears at CID office for interrogation

Jharkhand exam protest: Student delegation, govt meet for 2nd round of talks

'Visible change of heart in Rahul Gandhi about women': Rijiju calls on Cong to back quota Bill

UN chief backs impartial inquiry into killing of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

BJP slams TN Budget as ‘visionless’, backs all‑party meet on Cauvery

Uttarakhand govt suspends PWD engineers over damaged bridge approach road

Dharavi Redevelopment Project clarifies due process followed in Ganesh Nagar–Meghwadi rehabilitation

High-level meeting held on expanding city gas network in Chandigarh

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