Flexible and focused on skill sets: ‘Pariksha pe charcha’ fame student praises New Education policy

IANS | January 16, 2025 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Sakshi Surana, the girl student from Maharashtra’s Solapur district who overcame one of the most difficult moments of her life, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspiring words serving as the anchor, spoke about the New Education policy on Thursday and elaborated on how this would serve as the 'building blocks' of New India.

Constituency watch: BJP's 5-time MLA vs AAP’s Adil Khan in Mustafabad; jailed Tahir Hussain also in fray

IANS | January 16, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Amid an intense campaigning and poll blitzkrieg for the Delhi Assembly elections, many high-profile candidates from different parties have filed nominations in the last leg. While the city prepares to witness a high-stakes poll battle in almost all constituencies, the Mustafabad seat with about 40 per cent Muslim population has emerged as a key battleground area.

Internet users to surpass 900 million in India this year, AI a game changer

IANS | January 16, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Driven by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, the internet user base in India is set to surpass 900 million by 2025, driven by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, a report showed on Thursday.

Kerala police exhume body of temple priest amid controversy on ‘Samadhi’ claim

IANS | January 16, 2025 11:44 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) The Kerala police on Thursday exhumed the body of a temple priest, Gopan Swami, whose mysterious death and burial in a concrete chamber at Aralumoodu, Neyyatinkara, stirred controversy and public curiosity.

PM Modi inaugurates ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai, devotees praise his commitment to Sanatan works

IANS | January 15, 2025 10:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said, "The essence of all our religious texts and scriptures is the spirit of service. I am pleased that our government continues to work with this very spirit of service for the welfare of the people."

Self-Help Groups empower women in Himachal Pradesh, boosting rural livelihoods

IANS | January 15, 2025 9:31 PM

Nahan/Shimla, Jan 15 (IANS) Self-help groups formed under the National Rural Livelihood Mission are proving to be extremely beneficial for women. By joining these groups, women in rural areas are becoming self-reliant.

Getting 24 hours electricity from PM-Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojana, say beneficiaries

IANS | January 15, 2025 8:45 PM

Udhampur (J&K), Jan 15 (IANS) For the residents of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, the problem of power outages has become a thing of the past as they are reaping the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and getting their houses and shops illuminated with uninterrupted power supply.

Mahakumbh: 21-member foreign delegation from 10 countries to take holy dip on January 16

IANS | January 15, 2025 7:58 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 15 (IANS) The grand and divine Mahakumbh organised by the Yogi Adityanath government is now capturing global attention. In a significant move that will capture the attention of all, a 21-member foreign delegation from 10 countries will take holy dip at the Sangam on Thursday.

'Govt working with dedication, spirit of service': PM Modi says during ISKCON Temple inauguration in Navi Mumbai

IANS | January 15, 2025 6:37 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India is a living land with a vibrant culture and the main foundation of "our spiritual culture is the spirit of service", which is the consciousness of this culture.

Cong leaders back Rahul’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remark; slam RSS chief

IANS | January 15, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's 'treason' jibe at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat kicked up a raging row on Wednesday, with top BJP brass including Union Ministers and national spokespersons launching a broadside at the Congress leader.

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Flexible and focused on skill sets: ‘Pariksha pe charcha’ fame student praises New Education policy

Constituency watch: BJP's 5-time MLA vs AAP’s Adil Khan in Mustafabad; jailed Tahir Hussain also in fray

Internet users to surpass 900 million in India this year, AI a game changer

Kerala police exhume body of temple priest amid controversy on ‘Samadhi’ claim

PM Modi inaugurates ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai, devotees praise his commitment to Sanatan works

Self-Help Groups empower women in Himachal Pradesh, boosting rural livelihoods

Getting 24 hours electricity from PM-Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojana, say beneficiaries

Mahakumbh: 21-member foreign delegation from 10 countries to take holy dip on January 16

'Govt working with dedication, spirit of service': PM Modi says during ISKCON Temple inauguration in Navi Mumbai

Cong leaders back Rahul’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remark; slam RSS chief

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