Once considered an appeal among young voters, Nepal PM’s reclusive style now under scrutiny

IANS | July 30, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) For most part of the four months that he has been in office, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, or Balen popularly, has been under media scrutiny for his largely reclusive style, where his limited engagement with the Parliament and President Ramchandra Paudel stands highlighted, raising questions about whether he can balance his unconventional ways with the constitutional expectations of a parliamentary democracy.

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Opposition parties on Thursday expressed concerns after the Parliament passed the bill that criminalises insult to the national song, 'Vande Mataram', calling it an attempt to "polarise" the country.

Gujarat: An erstwhile bicycle maker turns chips producer in Sanand, women workforce power its operations

IANS | July 29, 2026 7:39 PM

Gandhinagar, July 29 (IANS) In a remarkable growth journey, a Chennai-based Murugappa Group, which launched the Hercules cycles in 1951, is now manufacturing semiconductor chips in Gujarat's Sanand district.

Royal Ranthambore Heritage brand ties up with The Corbett Foundation for tiger conservation

IANS | July 29, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Royal Ranthambore Whisky, the premium whisky brand from Radico Khaitan Ltd., marked World Tiger Day by reaffirming its commitment to India’s tiger conservation efforts through its partnership with The Corbett Foundation.

RSS capturing education system, wants students to be 'Andhabhakts': Rahul Gandhi

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of "capturing" the education system, terming it the "real enemy" of the students and wanting them to be "Andhabhakts (blind adherents)".

BJP to launch 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary

IANS | July 29, 2026 7:23 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will roll out its nationwide 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' from Wednesday to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Maharaj.

In MP's Betul, workshop on PM Vishwakarma Yojana collates feedback from over 200 beneficiaries

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:49 PM

Bhopal, July 28 (IANS) A seminar-cum-awareness program and training camp was organised at the Zila Panchayat office in Madhya Pradesh's Betul on Tuesday, by the MSME Development Office, for collecting their feedback on the scheme's grassroots reach, its functioning and also providing them on-spot training to participants in certain areas, including product marketing and safety from cyber-related crimes.

Youngsters know how to make govt yield, thank new generation for morale: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that the country's youth had demonstrated their ability to make the government respond to public demands, saying the recent student movement over examination irregularities compelled the Centre to concede several demands.

Janta Ka Mantar: When the Mantra of Democracy Returns to the Jantar Mantar

R.K. Raina | July 27, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The recent student congregation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was not merely a protest over an examination controversy. It was a moment of political and social awakening that deserves to be understood beyond the immediate issue. The students may eventually return to their classrooms, but Jantar Mantar has entered their collective consciousness. It has become more than a place; it has become a symbol.

CJP warns of renewed agitation over alleged police crackdown on protesters

IANS | July 27, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday warned that it would resume nationwide protests if the BJP-led Centre fails to provide a written copy of the commitments made under the July 25 agreement that ended its 49-day agitation over the NEET paper leak.

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Once considered an appeal among young voters, Nepal PM’s reclusive style now under scrutiny

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

Gujarat: An erstwhile bicycle maker turns chips producer in Sanand, women workforce power its operations

Royal Ranthambore Heritage brand ties up with The Corbett Foundation for tiger conservation

RSS capturing education system, wants students to be 'Andhabhakts': Rahul Gandhi

BJP to launch 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary

In MP's Betul, workshop on PM Vishwakarma Yojana collates feedback from over 200 beneficiaries

Youngsters know how to make govt yield, thank new generation for morale: Akhilesh Yadav

Janta Ka Mantar: When the Mantra of Democracy Returns to the Jantar Mantar

CJP warns of renewed agitation over alleged police crackdown on protesters

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