Bihar: PM-KISAN scheme becomes lifeline for Rohtas farmers

IANS | December 3, 2024 9:10 PM

Patna, Dec 3 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, providing monetary assistance of Rs 6,000 to farmers, on a yearly basis, has turned out to be a lifeline for the farmers of Bihar’s Rohtas district.

Maha Kumbh 2025: App-based e-rickshaws, e-autos to enhance local transport

IANS | December 2, 2024 4:14 PM

Prayagraj, Dec 2 (IANS) In the run-up to Maha Kumbh 2025, a significant step has been taken to improve local transport for devotees visiting Prayagraj. Starting December 15, an app-based booking service for e-rickshaws and e-autos will be available, on platforms like Ola and Uber.

Understanding the Shia genocide in Pakistan: A crisis in Kurram district (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 1, 2024 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The systematic targeting of Shia Muslims in Pakistan, particularly in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has grown into a humanitarian crisis. The escalating violence against the Shia community underscores a complex interplay of historical, geopolitical, and socio-political factors that demand urgent attention and resolution.