Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) A miniature version of the Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, and a unique cutout book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi have become the biggest attractions at the ongoing National Book Fair, held from September 4 to 14 at Balrampur Garden, Hazratganj, Lucknow.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) When Sheikh Hasina fled the nation on 5th August last year, anti-Hasina forces who led the July uprising hailed that Bangladesh has regained its Independence. Since a year, these forces have been rolling their sleeves to establish that only in 2024, Bangladesh has seemed to gain ‘real’ liberation, often indulging in a narrative making of pushing 2024 uprising over 1971 Liberation War.
Guwahati/Aizawl, Sep 11 (IANS) After the expected inauguration of Bairabi–Sairang new railway project on September 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways is set to introduce three pairs of new train services connecting Mizoram capital Aizawl with the national capital, Guwahati and Kolkata, officials said on Thursday.
Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) Rajasthan will witness the first-ever Ghoomar Festival-2025 in Jaipur on November 15, an initiative of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma aimed at showcasing the state’s rich folk culture and strengthening women's empowerment at national and international levels.
Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) As Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government completes four years in power, the state support in healthcare services has stood out as its defining achievement. Through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), the state government is extending financial assistance to citizens who cannot afford expensive treatments during critical and life-threatening illnesses.
Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, is bringing drastic changes in the lives of people by ensuring ease of living in villages as well as towns and empowering lakhs of households with solar power.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The ongoing Gen Z protests in Nepal have affected the flow of human and goods traffic across its border to India, resulting in a bottleneck that has affected trade and business.
Ramgarh (Jharkhand), Sep 10 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes five years on Wednesday, its impact is being felt across India, especially in places like Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Launched on September 10, 2020, with the aim of revolutionising the fisheries sector, the scheme has brought a wave of change to rural communities, empowering individuals and boosting local economies.
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) As Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests sweeping across the country, the announcement on Tuesday was met with mixed emotions - from anger to relief - as citizens accused him of leading a "corrupt" and "oppressive" government and some declared that "Oli’s ego has turned into ashes".
Hong Kong, Sep 9 (IANS) Addressing a packed audience at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) summit in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring call for philanthropy to move beyond charity and become a collaborative mission rooted in responsibility.
