Gujarat farmer builds potato harvester inspired by PM Modi’s Vocal for Local

IANS | March 31, 2025 8:53 PM

Aravalli (Gujarat), March 31 (IANS) In the heart of north Gujarat, known for its sprawling potato fields, a farmer’s ingenuity has set a new benchmark in agricultural innovation. Anilbhai Patel, a farmer from Bhensawada village in Dhansura taluka of Aravalli district, has crafted a special harvester that promises to transform the way potatoes are harvested in the region.

Delhi: AAP, BJP spar over information boards outside meat shops

IANS | March 31, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The opposition AAP and the ruling BJP in Delhi were on Monday involved in a spat over 'information boards' outside meat shops. AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar alleged that it was a campaign to “name and shame” poor meat sellers.

Waqf Bill 2024: Bid to ensure inclusivity, improve income from property

IANS | March 31, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The appeal by Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) to all Members of Parliament from Kerala to support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduced by the Central government has renewed the debate over the key benefits from the proposed legislation.

Don’t spread canards on Waqf Amendment Bill: Kiren Rijiju to parties, organisations

IANS | March 31, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday asked ‘some groups’ in political parties and Muslim outfits to refrain from spreading canards and lies on the Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that it was in the larger interest of the minorities and any attempt to thwart it will only harm the community.

BJP MP Sanjay Seth to launch 'Fatty Liver Free Ranchi' campaign on April 5

IANS | March 31, 2025 6:30 PM

Ranchi, March 31 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth, is set to launch a special campaign on April 5 to screen and provide free treatment for fatty liver disease in his Parliamentary constituency.

HM Amit Shah hails NCB, Delhi police for busting narco-smuggling network

IANS | March 31, 2025 6:01 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for mounting a joint operation in its fight against the narco syndicate and busting a major network in the Delhi-NCR area, leading to recovery of contraband drugs valued at Rs 27.4 crore.

Maha govt to assist in establishment of excellence centre on Vedic mathematics: CM Fadnavis

IANS | March 31, 2025 5:07 PM

Nagpur, March 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state government will support in establishment of an Excellence Centre on Vedic Mathematics, emphasising that a quality centre should be set up in Bharati Krishna Vidya Vihar School for its research.

Nation's two-third population not in favour of ‘Hindu Rashtra’: Mani Shankar Aiyar

IANS | March 31, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said that there is a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and spoil the harmonious atmosphere in the country, apparently at the behest of those in power, but such tactics would not succeed because majority of the population does not support such divisive politics.

CBI raids Khudiya Colliery in Dhanbad, arrests two ECL staff for taking bribe

IANS | March 31, 2025 4:27 PM

Dhanbad, March 31 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested PF clerk Arvind Kumar Rai and employee Sheetal Bauri after they were caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 at Eastern Coalfields Ltd’s (ECL) Khudiya Colliery in Dhanbad’s Mugma Area, officials said.

PM Modi has vision for India for next 1,000 years, says Swami Avdheshanand Giri

IANS | March 31, 2025 1:50 PM

Nagpur, March 31 (IANS) Swami Avdheshanand Giri, the Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara on Monday shed light on the developments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to RSS HQ in Nagpur and stated that India’s progress and prosperity for next 1,000 years remains one of 'priority areas' of PM Modi’s governance. He also criticized the Opposition for insulting the country’s valiant and historical figures.