Rajkot entrepreneur gives his salon a makeover with PM Mudra Yojana

IANS | April 16, 2025 9:54 PM

Rajkot, April 16 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote startups and self-employment, continues to receive a positive response across the country. One such inspiring success story comes from Rajkot, where a local entrepreneur has transformed his small salon into a thriving business with the help of the scheme.

Shahdol beneficiaries thrive with easy loans through PM Modi’s Mudra scheme

IANS | April 16, 2025 9:42 PM

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), April 16 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is changing lives across Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh by providing easy, collateral-free loans to people from economically weaker and middle-income groups. This initiative is helping individuals not only start their own businesses but also turn their dreams into reality.

Varanasi weavers thriving with help of PM Modi govt schemes, beneficiaries call it 'Sanjeevani Booti'

IANS | April 15, 2025 8:53 PM

Varanasi, April 15 (IANS) The timeless looms of Varanasi are weaving more than just Banarasi sarees these days - they're spinning stories of revival, self-reliance, and economic empowerment. Thanks to a series of schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government, particularly after 2014, Varanasi's weavers and textile entrepreneurs are experiencing a resurgence many describe as nothing short of a "Sanjeevani Booti" — a lifeline that resurrected a dying craft.

Arjun Kapoor reveals his first love was filmmaking

IANS | April 15, 2025 4:21 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Before capturing hearts on the big screen, actor Arjun Kapoor had an entirely different dream — one that placed him behind the camera rather than in front of it.

Delhi: BJP hits out at Kejriwal for not spending money allocated for Dalit welfare

IANS | April 14, 2025 8:24 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi unit BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday hit out at AAP National Convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for exploiting Dalits and doing little for their educational, social, and economic advancement, as reflected by the alleged under-utilisation of Rs 891 crore allocated for the purpose in the last four years.