Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Blasphemy laws in Pakistan allow abuse, mob violence, and the targeting of individuals and religious minorities, including Christians, for criminal prosecutions that carry life sentences and death penalties, a report has stated.
Dehradun, April 26 (IANS) The ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has witnessed a significant surge in pilgrim turnout, with more than 2.38 lakh devotees visiting the four sacred shrines within the first few days of the pilgrimage season, officials said on Sunday.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India's peak power demand soared to a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the country, which forced both domestic and commercial consumers to step up the use of air conditioners and other cooling devices, data compiled by the Power Ministry showed.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Shreya Mundhra, who won a gold medal at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, on Sunday was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging her win in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address.
Agartala, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the work of a small cottage industry run by entrepreneur Pradeep Chakraborty in Tripura during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', bringing national attention to grassroots enterprise and women-led livelihoods in the northeastern state.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has inaugurated an Adani Vikas Kendra in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, marking a step toward expanding livelihood opportunities for women through skill development and garment manufacturing.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) As the national capital grapples with intensifying summer conditions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the government has accelerated the on-ground implementation of its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on residents.
Khandwa, April 24 (IANS) A women-led Self-Help Group (SHG) in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district has launched the production of biodegradable “flour lamps” as an alternative to plastic offerings in the Narmada River, combining environmental conservation with rural employment with support from the state government.
Dehradun, April 24 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has intensified action against the spread of misleading and unverified information related to the Char Dham Yatra on social media, with police registering three FIRs so far in such cases.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Nearly one in three candidates placed in CY2025 were women, and overall women’s hiring remained stable compared to broader hiring trends, a report said on Thursday.
