Greater Agra to emerge as 'Second Noida', says CM Yogi Adityanath; unveils Rs 6,466 crore projects for Taj City

IANS | April 7, 2026 10:12 PM

Agra, April 7 (IANS) In a landmark event that promises to reshape the future of the historic city of the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday presented a massive development boost to Agra by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 325 projects worth a total of Rs 6,466.37 crore.

Expert calls Kalpakkam nuclear reactor attaining criticality as 'step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat'

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:31 PM

Surat, April 7 (IANS) Nuclear energy expert Dr Neelam Goyal on Tuesday called the attainment of criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Tamil Nadu's Kalpakkam, as a "big win for India" and an "important step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'."

Centre to regularise Delhi’s 1,511 illegal colonies without approved layout plans

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Offering a big relief to over 45 lakh migrant residents living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 "unauthorised colonies" on an "as is, where is" basis, removing the clause for approved layout plans for these settlements.

Delhi BJP files police complaint against Kharge over ‘snake’ remark

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A delegation of the Delhi BJP met Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha on Tuesday and submitted a complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for likening the party to a snake that deserves to be crushed.

Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The government has granted special permission to foreign carriers such as Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways to operate passenger aircraft for all-cargo services to ensure seamless continuity of critical cargo movement despite the ongoing disruptions due to the Iran war, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday.

'Will boost morale', 'bring gender equality': Female professionals welcome Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Women professionals from various fields across the country, on Tuesday, welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

PM SHRI scheme transforms school education system in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

IANS | April 7, 2026 7:49 PM

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), April 7 (IANS) The Union government's ambitious PM SHRI Schools scheme is bringing a visible transformation in government schools, with Jharkhand's Sahibganj district emerging as a notable example of this change. The Mirzachauki PM SHRI High School in the district has witnessed a remarkable upgrade in infrastructure, teaching methods, and student engagement after being selected under the scheme.

Western Regional Conference will shape agriculture’s future: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IANS | April 7, 2026 7:43 PM

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasised that agriculture is the backbone of India, with farmers representing the soul of the nation.

J&K: Common facility centre transforms artisans' lives, bamboo industry gains new identity

IANS | April 7, 2026 7:42 PM

Jammu, April 7 (IANS) A unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology is unfolding in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting over 250 families associated with bamboo craftsmanship for generations.

From mud huts to concrete homes: PM-JANMAN scheme transforms lives of Baiga Tribe

IANS | April 7, 2026 7:41 PM

Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) The PM-JANMAN Awas Yojana launched by the government of India in November 2023, has brought decisive change in the lives of Baiga, Sahariya, and Bharia tribal communities, centered in remote areas of Shahdol district, by providing them with permanent and concrete houses.

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Greater Agra to emerge as 'Second Noida', says CM Yogi Adityanath; unveils Rs 6,466 crore projects for Taj City

Expert calls Kalpakkam nuclear reactor attaining criticality as 'step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat'

Centre to regularise Delhi’s 1,511 illegal colonies without approved layout plans

Delhi BJP files police complaint against Kharge over ‘snake’ remark

Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going

'Will boost morale', 'bring gender equality': Female professionals welcome Women's Reservation Bill

PM SHRI scheme transforms school education system in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

Western Regional Conference will shape agriculture’s future: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

J&K: Common facility centre transforms artisans' lives, bamboo industry gains new identity

From mud huts to concrete homes: PM-JANMAN scheme transforms lives of Baiga Tribe

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