Maharashtra: 40 held in connection with Parbhani violence; MVA slams sacrilege to Ambedkar statue (Ld)

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:24 PM

Parbhani (Maharashtra), Dec 11 (IANS) At least 40 people have been detained for their alleged involvement in the large-scale mob violence, stray arson, stone-pelting, and vandalising public or private properties that were witnessed during a shutdown call here to protest the desecration of a statue of B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of Indian Constitution, officials said here on Wednesday.

Haryana: Women of self-help groups become self-reliant, share how their incomes increased

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:03 PM

Karnal, Dec 11 (IANS) The women from self-help groups who had set up their stalls in the exhibition organised at ICAR-IIWBR in Karnal, Haryana, shared how they have become self-reliant and how their earnings have increased.

Mahakumbh 2025: Cyber police station to shield devotees from AI, dark web and social media scammers

IANS | December 11, 2024 9:49 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 11 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has taken steps to digitise the Mahakumbh 2025, the first such initiative, by introducing advanced technology during the entire period of pilgrimage.

Smart India Hackathon: PM Modi focuses on out-of-the-box thinking for national and global progress

IANS | December 11, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with young innovators at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024 on Wednesday via video conferencing.

Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon: Students hail PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision

IANS | December 11, 2024 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday inaugurated the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 and spoke about the initiative’s potential to engage young minds in finding solutions to contemporary challenges.

In MP's Shajapur, Jan Aushadhi Kendra pharmacist and beneficiaries count benefits of scheme

IANS | December 11, 2024 7:23 PM

Shajapur, Dec 11 (IANS) Jan Aushadhi Kendras, in its bid to revolutionise the country's healthcare landscape by offering affordable and cheaper medicines to the poor and marginalised sections, is yielding good results and also winning wide applause from the common men.

When Dilip Kumar countered an aggressive Indira Gandhi in presence of PM Nehru

Vikas Datta | December 11, 2024 11:11 AM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The matchless thespian of Hindi cinema, he is still remembered for his understated, yet intense roles of brooding and star-crossed lovers, a smitten Mughal Crown Prince, a rustic simpleton-turned-outlaw, boisterous pranksters, dutiful policemen, and many more, yet Dilip Kumar's most significant performance came in a private interaction when he -- politely -- rebuked a future Prime Minister in front of her father.

73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre

IANS | December 10, 2024 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.

'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad HC judge

IANS | December 10, 2024 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court said it has taken note of the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

More tents, bigger parking spaces: UP Ministers give lowdown on grandeur of Mahakumbh 2025

IANS | December 9, 2024 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) As Uttar Pradesh government finalises preparation for the Mahakumbh 2025, there are many firsts being done for the comfort and convenience of pilgrims as they throng the holy town, next month.

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Maharashtra: 40 held in connection with Parbhani violence; MVA slams sacrilege to Ambedkar statue (Ld)

Haryana: Women of self-help groups become self-reliant, share how their incomes increased

Mahakumbh 2025: Cyber police station to shield devotees from AI, dark web and social media scammers

Smart India Hackathon: PM Modi focuses on out-of-the-box thinking for national and global progress

Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon: Students hail PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision

In MP's Shajapur, Jan Aushadhi Kendra pharmacist and beneficiaries count benefits of scheme

When Dilip Kumar countered an aggressive Indira Gandhi in presence of PM Nehru

73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre

'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad HC judge

More tents, bigger parking spaces: UP Ministers give lowdown on grandeur of Mahakumbh 2025

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