Self-Reliance and Multi-Alignment will guide India’s future: Manish Tewari at Jindal Policy Conclave

IANS | September 22, 2025 1:19 PM

Sonipat, Sep 22 (IANS) “In 2047, India will celebrate the centenary of its independence and commemorate the fruition of the world's first nonviolent struggle of passive resistance, the national liberation, a struggle unique and unparalleled in the annals of human history. First and foremost, it is important to ensure that democracy remains the status quo of India. Especially at a point in time when countries around India have become targets of undemocratic regime change as a consequence of the gap between the unfulfilled aspirations of young people, and whatever respective governments have to offer,” said Manish Tewari, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha at his inaugural address at the Jindal Policy Conclave, titled: India and the World - Inception Of Ideas For Viksit Bharat.

PM Modi to lay foundation for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal tomorrow

IANS | September 21, 2025 11:30 PM

Itanagar, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on Monday to lay the foundation stones of 13 development projects including two major hydro power projects, worth over Rs 5,127 crore at Itanagar and will address a mega public meeting at the Indira Gandhi Park here, officials said on Sunday.

Booking rates for Delhi stadiums reduced to promote concerts, live events

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Looking to give a new momentum to national and international live events and concerts in Delhi, the Central government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have reduced booking rates for all major stadiums by 40–50 per cent, an official said on Saturday.

From rags to riches: Two PMMSY beneficiaries scripting remarkable success stories in Bhagalpur

IANS | September 19, 2025 8:17 PM

Bhagalpur, Sep 19 (IANS) In Bihar's Bhagalpur, two beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) are scripting remarkable success stories, rising from humble beginnings to becoming local entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector. By setting up mini fish feed mills, they are not only becoming self-reliant but also fueling regional economic growth.

Iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passes away at 52

IANS | September 19, 2025 3:50 PM

Guwahati, Sep 19 (IANS) Celebrated Assamese singer and music legend Zubeen Garg, whose soulful voice made him a household name across the country, passed away in a tragic accident in Singapore. He was 52.

GST rate cuts to boost housing, construction sectors

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (IANS) The GST rate reductions on key construction materials and services are expected to make housing more affordable, reduce infrastructure costs, and create more employment opportunities, according to an official statement issued on Friday.