Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of 'forcible disappearances' (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 19, 2024 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances predominantly involve Baloch activists, intellectuals, and members of nationalist groups who are abducted by state security forces or unidentified armed groups.

Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

IANS | December 19, 2024 8:11 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a unique policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centric redevelopment plan in Maharashtra’s history, officials said.

In a historic boost to enrollment, first AI classes at Ghaziabad Anganwadis received with enthusiasm

IANS | December 19, 2024 6:47 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 19 (IANS) On September 1, a groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Governor Anandiben Patel, was launched in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad as the country's first AI classes kicked off at local Anganwadis. This innovative step has already begun to make waves, bringing a digital revolution to early childhood education.

Gujarat's Amit Mandali explains how Ayushman Bharat became his lifeline in liver treatment

IANS | December 19, 2024 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Amit Mandali, a resident of Patdi tehsil of Surendranagar district of Gujarat, was facing a life-threatening health condition sometime ago. Faced with financial hardships and family turmoil over his liver infection, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) came to his rescue and emerged as a lifeline for the family.

MP: Dream of pucca house fulfilled under PM-JANMAN scheme, says beneficiary Lalita

IANS | December 18, 2024 10:44 PM

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 18 (IANS) Houses are being built in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). These houses have essential amenities like tap water, electricity, roads and community facilities.

Gujarat: Banaskantha's Masali becomes country's first ‘solar village’ in border area

IANS | December 18, 2024 9:21 PM

Banaskantha, Dec 18 (IANS) In a significant milestone for the country's solar energy program, the Masali village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has become the country’s first 'solar village' on the border.

13 drown as Indian Navy speedboat bangs into passenger ferry in Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast (2nd Lead)

Quaid Najmi | December 18, 2024 9:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) In a gruesome maritime disaster, at least 13 persons drowned, including three Indian Navy sailors plus another 99 were rescued from the Arabian Sea when a naval speedboat on engine-trials lost control and abruptly rammed into a chockful passenger ferry, near the Raigad Coast, off Gateway of India, here on Wednesday evening, officials said.

Nalasopara beneficiaries elated over cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | December 18, 2024 9:01 PM

Nalasopara, Dec 18 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, opened under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is helping patients and their families across the country, in buying medicines at dirt-cheap rates.

Several families in MP’s Shahdol get pucca houses under PMAY, thank PM Modi

IANS | December 17, 2024 10:46 PM

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 17 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, one of the key schemes of the Modi government, has proved a boon for the poor and marginalised sections of the society. Several families in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol have got pucca houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Some of them spoke to IANS and thanked PM Modi for the scheme.

As PM Modi launches Rs 46,000 cr projects in Rajasthan, beneficiaries heap praise on Centre's welfare schemes

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:43 PM

Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme, celebrating the completion of one year of the Rajasthan government in office. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 projects related to Energy, Roads, Railways and Water worth over Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan.

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Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of 'forcible disappearances' (IANS Analysis)

Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

In a historic boost to enrollment, first AI classes at Ghaziabad Anganwadis received with enthusiasm

Gujarat's Amit Mandali explains how Ayushman Bharat became his lifeline in liver treatment

MP: Dream of pucca house fulfilled under PM-JANMAN scheme, says beneficiary Lalita

Gujarat: Banaskantha's Masali becomes country's first ‘solar village’ in border area

13 drown as Indian Navy speedboat bangs into passenger ferry in Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast (2nd Lead)

Nalasopara beneficiaries elated over cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Several families in MP’s Shahdol get pucca houses under PMAY, thank PM Modi

As PM Modi launches Rs 46,000 cr projects in Rajasthan, beneficiaries heap praise on Centre's welfare schemes

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