PMFME scheme empowers woman entrepreneur, opens jobs for youth

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:18 PM

Hubballi (Karnataka), Sep 3 (IANS) A micro food processing enterprise in Karnataka's Hubballi has emerged as a success story under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, with the business expanding its production and creating employment opportunities for local youth and women.

First baby girl in 200 years, Maha family welcomes her in chariot

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:54 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Sep 2 (IANS) The Dahifale family in Maharashtra's Beed district turned the birth of a baby girl into a gala event by giving a rousing welcome to the infant in a chariot procession, as it was the first time in four generations that a daughter was born.

Five more Indians rescued in Nepal, search operations continue

IANS | September 1, 2026 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that five more Indian nationals were rescued from Nepal since Monday, taking the total number of rescued to 163 after devastating floods hit the Himalayan nation.