Gujarat: PM Modi to inaugurate 25 new E-buses on Oct 31

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) In a move to further enhance the tourist experience at Ekta Nagar, home to the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 25 new electric buses (E-buses) during his visit on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Happiness among employees as PM Modi-led Cabinet clears 8th Pay Panel terms

IANS | October 28, 2025 9:11 PM

Sikar, Oct 28 (IANS) In a major decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the terms and conditions for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), paving the way for a significant increase in the salaries and allowances of Central government employees.

Punganur cow steals the spotlight at Pushkar Fair

IANS | October 28, 2025 8:37 PM

Pushkar, Oct 28 (IANS) The world-famous Pushkar International Cattle Fair 2025 has found its star attraction this year -- the tiny yet remarkable Punganur cow. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, this endangered breed is gaining attention for its unique size, minimal maintenance needs, and surprisingly high productivity.

UP's 'Viksit 2047' campaign becomes mass movement with 57 lakh inputs

IANS | October 27, 2025 11:22 PM

Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government’s campaign “Samarth Uttar Pradesh – Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047: Samriddhi Ka Shatabdi Parv Mahabhiyan” has transformed into a historic mass movement of public participation, as the state moves towards its goal of becoming a capable and developed state by 2047, an official has said.

An Empire's bitter harvest: The sugar rivalry between West Indies and British India (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | October 26, 2025 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) In the early 19th century, within the grand theatre of the British Parliament, a bitter conflict unfolded, not of armies and navies, but of commodities and capital. It was a struggle that pitted one cornerstone of the empire, the powerful West India sugar colonies, against the burgeoning and complex interests of Britain's vast dominion in India.

CM Yogi Adityanath calls on JP Nadda in Delhi

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to BJP National President and Union Minister for Chemicals, Fertilisers and Health J.P. Nadda at the latter’s official residence in the national capital. The meeting took place at a time when the BJP has intensified its preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.