Maha CM, his deputies say Ladki Bahin scheme to 'continue forever with increase in monthly assistance'

IANS | August 31, 2024 8:37 PM

Nagpur, Aug 31 (IANS) Undeterred by the opposition's criticism, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on Saturday at two separate functions held at Nagpur city and at Katol (in Nagpur district) claimed that the ambitious Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will not be discontinued but remain implemented forever.

'I was never in hiding': Malayalam superstar Mohanlal breaks silence on Hema Committee report

IANS | August 31, 2024 7:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31 (IANS) Striking a poignant note and breaking his silence after the Kerala film industry was jolted by the explosive findings in the Hema Committee report, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal said on Saturday that he was never in hiding, adding that he "welcomes" the Hema Committee report.

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case (2nd Ld)

IANS | August 31, 2024 6:24 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Saturday adjourned the hearing on the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's nod to open investigation against the senior Congress leader for his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case to September 2.

Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations

IANS | August 31, 2024 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 witnessed heated arguments on Friday between the BJP members and MPs from the Opposition camp, while the Muslim bodies invited to present their opinion submitted their reservations to the proposed amendments.

'New billionaires' crop shows India’s potential to become global economic power'

IANS | August 30, 2024 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) As India produces one new billionaire every five days on average, economists on Friday said this is because more new companies are being registered, startups are taking the IPO route and traditional firms are becoming more and more formal amid a booming economy, reflecting the country's potential to become a global economic power soon.

Demystifying Indian cuisine: Debunking myths & reviving roots

Kavya Dubey | August 30, 2024 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) It was an evening bustling with sprightly banters, the eclectic crowd of all ages of adults with a “taste,” connoisseurs of “molecular gastronomy,” and the aroma of coffee pervaded the air as the audience awaited the launch of the international paperback edition of ‘The Bloomsbury Handbook Of Indian Cuisine’ here.

Noida Airport: 3.9 km runway constructed, commercial operations from April 2025

IANS | August 29, 2024 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The construction work at the Noida International Airport is going on in full swing and commercial operations are set to commence from here by April 2025. A runway measuring 3.9 km in length and 60 metres in width is ready, and the airport terminal building is also in the final stages.

Uttar Pradesh: Provision for FIR for anti-national posts in new digital media policy

IANS | August 28, 2024 11:12 PM

Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the state's new Digital Media Policy under which social media influencers and content creators will be provided government advertisements on their channels and pages for promoting the policies and programmes of the government.

From dignity to digital revolution: How Jan Dhan reshaped India's economic landscape

IANS | August 28, 2024 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As India marks a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on Wednesday, it would be interesting to examine the intricate planning of the economic framework that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned from the outset.

Yogi Adityanath hands out appointment letters to 5,000 youths; launches projects worth Rs 705cr

IANS | August 28, 2024 5:47 PM

Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to more than 5,000 youth under the mega employment and loan fair in Aligarh on Wednesday. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation of 305 development projects, worth Rs 705 crore, aimed at the overall development of Aligarh district.

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Maha CM, his deputies say Ladki Bahin scheme to 'continue forever with increase in monthly assistance'

'I was never in hiding': Malayalam superstar Mohanlal breaks silence on Hema Committee report

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case (2nd Ld)

Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations

'New billionaires' crop shows India’s potential to become global economic power'

Demystifying Indian cuisine: Debunking myths & reviving roots

Noida Airport: 3.9 km runway constructed, commercial operations from April 2025

Uttar Pradesh: Provision for FIR for anti-national posts in new digital media policy

From dignity to digital revolution: How Jan Dhan reshaped India's economic landscape

Yogi Adityanath hands out appointment letters to 5,000 youths; launches projects worth Rs 705cr

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