Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released the first instalment of Rs 25,863 crore to the states for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) scheme.

'Do not be afraid': PM Modi encourages newly recruited constable at Rajasthan event

IANS | July 4, 2026 7:58 PM

Balotra, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to five newly recruited government employees during the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district. The interaction turned into an emotional moment when the Prime Minister stopped a nervous police constable from hurriedly leaving the stage and encouraged him to remain confident.

US weighs tax relief for college athletes

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:54 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) US lawmakers have called for reforms to protect college athletes from crippling tax bills as the explosive growth of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals leaves many young sports stars struggling to navigate a complex tax system without adequate guidance.

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.

Rs 79.85 lakh recovered from 7 accused: An account of Ram Temple donation ‘theft’

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:25 PM

Ayodhya, July 1 (IANS) Even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensifies its probe into embezzlement of donations and offerings at the Ram Temple, the series of disclosures sheds light on the deep nexus that existed among the temple staff and how they breached all norms and violated Ram bhakts’ trust to fill their own coffers.