Monsoon-related disasters: ICR-ER organises seminar for integration with Emergency Operation Centres of states, UTs

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) on Friday organised a seminar in the national capital in the wake of monsoon-related disasters in some parts of the country, an official said, adding the objective of the meeting was to ensure seamless integration with the Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) of all states and union territories.

PM Modi’s Kolkata visit blends development with ‘Operation Sindoor’ and anti-infiltration pitch

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:21 PM

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three major metro routes in Kolkata, significantly expanding the city’s urban transit network. The new routes include the much-anticipated under-river metro line and a direct connection to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

SC relaxes ‘too harsh’ directions on stray dogs, prohibits public feeding (Lead)

IANS | August 22, 2025 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its earlier sweeping directions on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, observing that a complete prohibition on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs appeared "too harsh".

Maneka Gandhi welcomes Supreme Court’s modified directions on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified directions on the management of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling it a "practical step" compared to the earlier order, which had mandated the capture and relocation of all stray dogs.

Passengers travelling from Gaya to Delhi on Amrit Bharat train express excitement, thank govt

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:40 PM

Gaya, Aug 22 (IANS) Passengers on board the newly-launched Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and New Delhi on Friday expressed their excitement and gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who flagged off the train. Many described the journey as comfortable and highlighted the new facilities, including CCTV cameras, clean washrooms, and better seating arrangements.

Rooted in scientific reasoning: LoP Rahul Gandhi welcomes modified SC order on stray dogs

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified order on stray dogs, describing it as "progressive and rooted in scientific reasoning."

SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on the issue of relocating stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, amid widespread debate and opposition from animal rights activists and organisations.

No more leaky roof: Latur family finds hope under PM Awas Yojana

IANS | August 21, 2025 10:24 PM

Latur (Maharashtra), Aug 21 (IANS) For Gayatri Ghodke, a resident of Ausa town in Maharashtra’s Latur district, having a permanent roof over her head once seemed like a distant dream. Struggling with a dilapidated house that leaked during monsoons and offered little comfort or safety, her family lived each day in uncertainty.

Kolkata artistes thrilled to perform before PM Modi during Metro launch ceremony

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:40 PM

Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to give a major boost to Kolkata’s metro connectivity by inaugurating three new metro lines in the city on Friday. The expansion is expected to drastically cut down travel time and ease traffic congestion across major parts of the city, including access to the airport.

Shubhanshu Shukla's space voyage vindicates vision of Atmanirbhar, Vishwabandhu Bharat: Jitendra Singh

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's space voyage vindicates the vision of Atmanirbhar and Vishwabandhu Bharat, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Thursday.

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Monsoon-related disasters: ICR-ER organises seminar for integration with Emergency Operation Centres of states, UTs

PM Modi’s Kolkata visit blends development with ‘Operation Sindoor’ and anti-infiltration pitch

SC relaxes ‘too harsh’ directions on stray dogs, prohibits public feeding (Lead)

Maneka Gandhi welcomes Supreme Court’s modified directions on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR

Passengers travelling from Gaya to Delhi on Amrit Bharat train express excitement, thank govt

Rooted in scientific reasoning: LoP Rahul Gandhi welcomes modified SC order on stray dogs

SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

No more leaky roof: Latur family finds hope under PM Awas Yojana

Kolkata artistes thrilled to perform before PM Modi during Metro launch ceremony

Shubhanshu Shukla's space voyage vindicates vision of Atmanirbhar, Vishwabandhu Bharat: Jitendra Singh

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