Scholars, students hail Gyan Bharatam Portal as ‘historic step’ in preserving ancient knowledge

IANS | September 12, 2025 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The launch of the Gyan Bharatam Portal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hailed as a landmark achievement in preserving and promoting India’s vast manuscript heritage. The portal aims to digitally catalogue, preserve, and share India’s priceless ancient knowledge contained in millions of manuscripts, many of which have been scattered across the world.

NHRC directs timely distribution of fertilisers, no cane-charge on farmers

IANS | September 12, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday directed the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure the proper and timely distribution of fertilisers like urea and DAP to farmers across the country.

Tariffs on Indian goods out of fear of a stronger India: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | September 12, 2025 6:56 PM

Nagpur, Sep 12 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that tariffs on Indian goods have been imposed out of fear of a stronger India while giving a call for a shift from a self-centered approach to that of "belongingness" to solve global problems.

UP to observe ‘Seva Parv’ from Sep 17 to Oct 2; over 15 lakh saplings to be planted

IANS | September 12, 2025 6:42 PM

Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up to celebrate 15-day long ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ across the country to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to observe ‘Seva Parv’ from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 15 lakh saplings across the state.

NCW launches three-day ‘Catalysts for Change’ program in Diu

IANS | September 12, 2025 6:12 PM

Diu, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday inaugurated its three-day capacity-building program “Catalysts for Change: Gender Inclusive Governance” in Diu.

Coal mine workers to get dress code, insurance cover of Rs 1 crore from Sep 17: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

IANS | September 12, 2025 4:14 PM

Ranchi, Sep 12 (IANS) Union Coal and Mining Minister G. Kishan Reddy has announced major welfare measures for regular and contract workers in the coal industry, including enhanced insurance cover and the introduction of a uniform dress code.

UP: Miniature Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi cutout book steal the show at National book fair

IANS | September 12, 2025 3:21 PM

Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) A miniature version of the Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, and a unique cutout book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi have become the biggest attractions at the ongoing National Book Fair, held from September 4 to 14 at Balrampur Garden, Hazratganj, Lucknow.

Mobocracy in 'New Bangladesh' (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 11, 2025 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) When Sheikh Hasina fled the nation on 5th August last year, anti-Hasina forces who led the July uprising hailed that Bangladesh has regained its Independence. Since a year, these forces have been rolling their sleeves to establish that only in 2024, Bangladesh has seemed to gain ‘real’ liberation, often indulging in a narrative making of pushing 2024 uprising over 1971 Liberation War.

PM Modi likely to launch new trains linking Aizawl with Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati

IANS | September 11, 2025 10:52 PM

Guwahati/Aizawl, Sep 11 (IANS) After the expected inauguration of Bairabi–Sairang new railway project on September 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways is set to introduce three pairs of new train services connecting Mizoram capital Aizawl with the national capital, Guwahati and Kolkata, officials said on Thursday.

Rajasthan: Ghoomar festival to be organised for first time in Jaipur on Nov 15

IANS | September 11, 2025 10:49 PM

Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) Rajasthan will witness the first-ever Ghoomar Festival-2025 in Jaipur on November 15, an initiative of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma aimed at showcasing the state’s rich folk culture and strengthening women's empowerment at national and international levels.

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Scholars, students hail Gyan Bharatam Portal as ‘historic step’ in preserving ancient knowledge

NHRC directs timely distribution of fertilisers, no cane-charge on farmers

Tariffs on Indian goods out of fear of a stronger India: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

UP to observe ‘Seva Parv’ from Sep 17 to Oct 2; over 15 lakh saplings to be planted

NCW launches three-day ‘Catalysts for Change’ program in Diu

Coal mine workers to get dress code, insurance cover of Rs 1 crore from Sep 17: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

UP: Miniature Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi cutout book steal the show at National book fair

Mobocracy in 'New Bangladesh' (IANS Analysis)

PM Modi likely to launch new trains linking Aizawl with Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati

Rajasthan: Ghoomar festival to be organised for first time in Jaipur on Nov 15

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