China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025

IANS | January 1, 2025 7:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday.

'Election stunt': Muslim religious leaders slam AAP govt over Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana

IANS | January 1, 2025 5:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Undeterred by the storm over the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced yet another financial assistance scheme, this time for temple and gurdwara priests who will get Rs 18,000 a month. The political slugfest between the AAP, BJP and the Congress over this scheme is likely to continue before the Assembly polls scheduled to take place in Delhi in February this year.

PM Modi shares iconic moments spent during Odisha visit in 2024

IANS | December 31, 2024 10:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared pictures of some of the heartwarming and iconic moments of the outgoing year 2024. PM Modi also shared the beautiful moments he spent during his visits to Odisha in 2024.

'Green Army' of Varanasi: A team of 20 women take on social evils, thank PM Modi for empowering

IANS | December 31, 2024 7:54 PM

Varanasi, Dec 31 (IANS) A group of 20 resilient women, dubbed as the 'Green Army', hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Deora village near Varanasi, are on a mission to eradicate social evils from the society. They have been running a highly successful campaign against alcohol abuse, child marriage and dowry in the village and also getting admiration for their social work.