Gujarat disburses over Rs 1,432 crore to women self-help groups

IANS | November 14, 2025 12:10 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 14 (IANS) The Gujarat government has disbursed more than Rs 1,432 crore in funds and over Rs 3,652 crore in cash-credit loans to self-help groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

Anandpur Sahib turning white to evoke Guru Tegh Bahadur's divine light

IANS | November 12, 2025 7:18 PM

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Nov 12 (IANS) In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of Punjab's historic Anandpur Sahib, a transformative "White City" project was kicked off on Wednesday to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with grandeur.

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India’s artisans

IANS | November 9, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The next-generation GST 2.0 rate cuts on several handicraft items from 12 per cent to 5 per cent have come as a major boon for the country's artisans, as demand for their products has gone up, leading to higher earnings and also enabling them to compete with factory-made goods.