‘See the savings’: Guwahati Jan Aushadhi Kendra shows medicine price gaps with market rates

IANS | April 30, 2025 10:12 PM

Guwahati, April 30 (IANS) In Assam's Guwahati city, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra has emerged as a boon for the poor and underprivileged, offering quality medicines at highly affordable prices. The initiative has significantly reduced the financial burden of medical expenses while ensuring better access to healthcare for the needy. Locals have praised the scheme and expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP’s Amit Malviya rebukes Rahul: ‘Caste census long in the works, not your idea'

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Central government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census has reignited political friction, with the Congress and the BJP trading barbs over credit and intent. While the move marks a significant policy step with implications for governance and welfare delivery, it has also opened the door to renewed ideological sparring between the ruling party and the opposition.

Rahul welcomes caste census decision, says Modi govt adopted Congress' vision

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As the Central government decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asserted that the move reflected the Congress' long-standing vision for social justice. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had come under pressure and finally adopted a key plank of the Opposition's developmental agenda.

Caste count goes official: BJP seizes agenda; INDIA bloc faces strategic recalibration

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a landmark decision with far-reaching social and political implications, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday, comes amid growing political momentum around caste data and its role in public policy.

India’s GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April, 30 (IANS) While India is rapidly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the development has ushered in a promising trend in women's career advancement with a significant increase in female representation in mid and senior positions in the sector, according to a TeamLease Digital report released on Wednesday.

India buys gold worth Rs 12,000 crore on Akshaya Tritiya, silver purchase at Rs 4,000 crore

IANS | April 30, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India saw an estimated sale of gold jewellery and related items worth approximately Rs 12,000 crore on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said.

Artisans of Ummedpura in Neemuch preserve a 400-year-old traditional art

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:09 PM

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), April 29 (IANS) Ummedpura, a small village in Jawad tehsil of Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district, has carved out a global identity for its exquisite handicrafts. The village is renowned for its 400-year-old traditional art form - Nandana print - a block printing technique that uses 100 per cent natural dyes on pure cotton fabric.

Fan in collar, AC helmet on head: Delhi Traffic Police to get a cool new look this summer

Ravi Bhushan Dwivedi | April 29, 2025 6:42 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a major relief for traffic police personnel braving the scorching Delhi heat, the Delhi Traffic Police is planning to equip them with collar fans and air-conditioned helmets.

President Murmu confers Padma Awards to 71 distinguished personalities

IANS | April 28, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards to 71 distinguished individuals at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan's Durbar Hall. The honours included four Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 57 Padma Shri awards, recognising outstanding contributions across diverse fields.

Fear deepens in Delhi’s refugee camps as Pakistani Hindus face fresh visa checks

IANS | April 28, 2025 9:28 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) After the Indian government directed Pakistani nationals to leave the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) submitted a report to the Delhi Police, revealing the presence of around 5,000 Pakistanis in the national capital. Among them are thousands of Pakistani Hindu refugees, now living in uncertainty and fear.

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‘See the savings’: Guwahati Jan Aushadhi Kendra shows medicine price gaps with market rates

BJP’s Amit Malviya rebukes Rahul: ‘Caste census long in the works, not your idea'

Rahul welcomes caste census decision, says Modi govt adopted Congress' vision

Caste count goes official: BJP seizes agenda; INDIA bloc faces strategic recalibration

India’s GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

India buys gold worth Rs 12,000 crore on Akshaya Tritiya, silver purchase at Rs 4,000 crore

Artisans of Ummedpura in Neemuch preserve a 400-year-old traditional art

Fan in collar, AC helmet on head: Delhi Traffic Police to get a cool new look this summer

President Murmu confers Padma Awards to 71 distinguished personalities

Fear deepens in Delhi’s refugee camps as Pakistani Hindus face fresh visa checks

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