Bhopal, June 4 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) has come as a boon for the women of Madhya Pradesh's Betul district who were unemployed and spent their time on household chores and working in agricultural fields.
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) The celebrations for the first-ever IPL victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned tragic on Wednesday with over 20 fans injured and falling sick, and three killed following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred while fans were attending the celebration event for the RCB team lifting the IPL 2025 trophy.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India saw an 8.8 per cent rise in high-net-worth individual (HNWI) wealth in 2024, witnessing 378,810 millionaires with a total wealth of $1.5 trillion by the end of last year, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Ranchi, June 4 (IANS) A state-wide bandh called by tribal organisations over issues related to traditional religious sites had a major impact across Jharkhand on Wednesday, bringing normal life to a standstill in several districts of the state.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Tuesday said that the university is introducing a fourth year in undergraduate programmes. He also elaborated on the infrastructural development underway, revealing that projects worth around Rs 2,000 crore are currently in progress, as he expressed his aspiration to see the institution ranked among the top 100 universities globally within the next decade.
Noida, June 3 (IANS) What began as a petty online squabble spiralled into a terrifying act of violence on the streets of Noida, as a man allegedly attempted to mow down another with a high-speed SUV.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police have busted an international drug trafficking syndicate operating in the national capital and arrested three persons, including the key supplier, in a series of raids in Delhi and Punjab.
Kendrapara (Odisha), June 2 (IANS) From the shadows of financial struggle to becoming a beacon of rural empowerment, Mamata Nath Sharma of Taradipal village in Odisha's Kendrapara district has emerged as a true changemaker. Recently honoured at the National Lakhpati Didi Conference held at the State Lok Seva Bhawan, Mamata’s story reflects the spirit of resilience, opportunity, and transformation that lies at the heart of India’s rural development vision.
Rajouri, June 2 (IANS) In a remarkable step towards imparting beautician skills to about three dozen women in the border district, the state administration has initiated a training course at the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), run by the Jammu and Kashmir Bank. Under the programme, a group of 35 young women from Rajouri district will get training for next 15 days.
Khandwa, June 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district has set a national benchmark in water conservation, securing the top position in the Centre's Jal Shakti Ministry rankings. Through the construction of over 1.29 lakh water conservation structures under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Khandwa has become a model for effective rainwater harvesting and community-driven water management.
