Milk producers reap benefits of direct transfers, dairy-led growth in Gujarat

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:11 PM

Gandhinagar, June 1 (IANS) Banas Dairy is transferring more than Rs 40 crore every day directly into the bank accounts of milk-producing women, its chairman and Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary said on World Milk Day, highlighting what he described as a cooperative model that has helped livestock rearers increase incomes through milk production, livestock credit, bioenergy and organic farming.

SC declines to shift NEET-UG 2026 re-exam to computer-based format

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to direct the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in a computer-based test (CBT) mode, observing that such a direction could not be granted at this stage when authorities were already engaged in conducting the fresh examination scheduled for June 21.

1.5 crore water conservation structures built under Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan, says Jal Shakti Minister Paatil

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:27 PM

Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister, C.R. Paatil said on Sunday that under the 'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan' (water conservation campaign), launched on September 6, 2024, about 1.5 crore water conservation units have been successfully built till date.

PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana strengthens water conservation and irrigation in Ajmer villages

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:05 PM

Ajmer, May 31 (IANS) Under the Central government's flagship 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana' (PMKSY), several water conservation and irrigation development projects worth crores of rupees have been undertaken in various villages of Rajasthan's Ajmer district. These initiatives have improved water availability in rural areas while also contributing significantly to rainwater conservation and groundwater recharge.

Akash Gupta thanks PM Modi for 'Mann ki Baat' mention, says cleanliness possible only by collective efforts

IANS | May 31, 2026 6:31 PM

Basti (Uttar Pradesh), May 31 (IANS) Akash Gupta, who leads a group of youths in cleaning the Manorama river in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning about their efforts in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Gupta also said that cleanliness efforts are possible only when the entire nation comes together.

'Mann Ki Baat' is now 'Jan Ki Baat': BJP leaders on PM Modi's monthly radio address

IANS | May 31, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Following the 134th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the monthly radio program is a "rare" regular communication by the Prime Minister of a country and that it has now turned into "Jann Ki Baat".

BJP marks 12 years of Modi govt with nationwide brotherhood campaign

IANS | May 30, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes twelve years in office on June 7 this year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sweeping nationwide initiative titled the "Brotherhood Program" (Bhaichara Karyakram) running from June 5 to 21.

Outrage grows over Ghaziabad teen's murder; locals seek 'bulldozer action' (Ld)

IANS | May 30, 2026 8:39 PM

Ghaziabad, May 30 (IANS) A day after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Ghaziabad, the victim's neighbours demanded that the accused be subjected to encounter and bulldozer action. A local woman also alleged that hospital authorities had refused treatment to the teenager because the family could not arrange the required money.

PM Modi to address 134th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' tomorrow

IANS | May 30, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, officials said on Saturday.

Delhi-NCR gets rain relief, pleasant spell likely till June 4

IANS | May 30, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The weather in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) changed dramatically on Saturday evening when rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds swept across several areas, weather officials said.

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Milk producers reap benefits of direct transfers, dairy-led growth in Gujarat

SC declines to shift NEET-UG 2026 re-exam to computer-based format

1.5 crore water conservation structures built under Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan, says Jal Shakti Minister Paatil

PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana strengthens water conservation and irrigation in Ajmer villages

Akash Gupta thanks PM Modi for 'Mann ki Baat' mention, says cleanliness possible only by collective efforts

'Mann Ki Baat' is now 'Jan Ki Baat': BJP leaders on PM Modi's monthly radio address

BJP marks 12 years of Modi govt with nationwide brotherhood campaign

Outrage grows over Ghaziabad teen's murder; locals seek 'bulldozer action' (Ld)

PM Modi to address 134th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' tomorrow

Delhi-NCR gets rain relief, pleasant spell likely till June 4

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