At diaspora event, PM Modi projects India as confident emergent power, accelerator of peace (2nd Ld)

IANS | September 23, 2024 5:27 AM

Uniondale, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi projected the new perception of India on the world stage as a confident emergent power, accelerator of the peace process, and "first responder" in his address to the diaspora here on Sunday and gave his vision for transforming it into an economic and technological powerhouse.

NCPCR holds meeting with Google, social media platforms to discuss safety measures for children

IANS | September 22, 2024 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has held a meeting with Google and social media platforms like Meta, X, Snapchat etc., to discuss issues related to protection of rights and safety of children, along with several other issues.

Giriraj Singh links Kanpur train derailment attempt to 'civil war preparation' by 'specific community'

IANS | September 22, 2024 8:20 PM

Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) In response to the attempted derailment of a train on the Delhi-Howrah route near Kanpur, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said that there is a "preparation for civil war" underway.

Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja

IANS | September 21, 2024 10:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh has reversed the export ban on the much popular and prized Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja, an important festival of Hindu Bengalis, officials said on Saturday, adding that export of 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa has been approved.

Kashi Prerna Cafe: Transforming lives of 700 rural women in Varanasi

IANS | September 21, 2024 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Kashi Prerna Cafe, operated by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) has provided employment opportunities to 700 rural women in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, embodying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Why no action against BJP leader over hateful remarks on Rahul, questions Kharge

IANS | September 21, 2024 6:14 PM

Srinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday wondered why no action had been taken by the party against a leader who made hateful remarks about Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

In the prevailing preference for a male child, this doctor witnesses a sluggish change

Kavya Dubey | September 21, 2024 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) It begins with the pang of a score of bones snapping all at once, the process is intense for both delivering a baby—the mother and the obstetrician—each time.

J&K on path of development under PM Modi's leadership: BJP Gen Secy Tarun Chugh

IANS | September 20, 2024 11:44 PM

Jammu, Sep 20 (IANS) BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday called on the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand for a "stronger J&K with peace and prosperity", adding the union territory is on a path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul terms Tirumala Prasad defilement reports disturbing; stresses protection of religious places' sanctity

IANS | September 20, 2024 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described reports suggesting the presence of animal fat in the ghee used to prepare 'Prasad' at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh as disturbing, while underlining that the matter needs to be "thoroughly looked into".

YEIDA launches housing scheme; flats offered between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 45 lakh

IANS | September 20, 2024 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has introduced a built-up housing scheme in Sector 22D of the Yamuna Expressway. This marks yet another step by the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh to turn the dream of owning a house into a reality.

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At diaspora event, PM Modi projects India as confident emergent power, accelerator of peace (2nd Ld)

NCPCR holds meeting with Google, social media platforms to discuss safety measures for children

Giriraj Singh links Kanpur train derailment attempt to 'civil war preparation' by 'specific community'

Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja

Kashi Prerna Cafe: Transforming lives of 700 rural women in Varanasi

Why no action against BJP leader over hateful remarks on Rahul, questions Kharge

In the prevailing preference for a male child, this doctor witnesses a sluggish change

J&K on path of development under PM Modi's leadership: BJP Gen Secy Tarun Chugh

Rahul terms Tirumala Prasad defilement reports disturbing; stresses protection of religious places' sanctity

YEIDA launches housing scheme; flats offered between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 45 lakh

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