Skill development programme in Mumbai's Kandivali trains traditional cobblers for higher incomes

IANS | February 24, 2026 8:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) A special skill development training programme for the leather workers’ community was organised at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Skill Development Centre in Mumbai's Kandivali (East) on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal, aiming to make traditional workers self-reliant through modern technical skills and to boost employment.

Grand Braj Holi begins, devotees and tourists throng Barsana, Nandgaon

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:39 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.

Leaders across parties react sharply as NCERT revises Class 8 textbook

IANS | February 24, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Leaders across parties have reacted sharply to the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) revised Class 8 Social Science textbook, which states that the Congress accepted the 1947 Partition as "the only way forward", sparking a fresh debate over how India’s history is taught.

Commuters, residents praise speed, comfort of Meerut Metro on first day

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:06 PM

Meerut, Feb 23 (IANS) Meerut Metro, on the first day of its operation, saw a wave of excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers thronged stations from the morning, eager to experience the city’s first metro ride.

Racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi unacceptable: Meghalaya CM

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:59 PM

Shillong, Feb 23 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area, describing the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and “completely unacceptable”.

Award-winning artisans bring traditional crafts to Delhi at Parishkriti expo

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A week-long handloom exhibition showcasing India's rich weaving traditions has brought award-winning artisans and weavers from across the country to the national capital, offering them a platform to sell directly to customers without intermediaries.

Over 14,000 people in J&K's Kotranka receive tap water for first time since Independence under Jal Jeevan Mission

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:34 PM

Rajouri (J&K), Feb 23 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for the remote hilly areas of J&K's Rajouri district, more than 14,000 people in its Kotranka subdivision are receiving tap water at their homes for the first time since Independence under the Central government's Jal Jeevan Mission scheme.

'Pleasant journey in 55 minutes': Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Passengers travelling on the newly inaugurated Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services expressed happiness and gratitude, saying the high-speed connectivity has dramatically reduced travel time across the National Capital Region, while improving comfort on the journey.

'Pakistan's poverty level jumps to 11-year high amid govt claims of economic revival'

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) While the Pakistan government claims that the country’s economy has been revived from the brink and is now stable, the harsh reality is that poverty has climbed to an 11-year high of 29 per cent and income inequality is at levels not seen in nearly three decades, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Global trends, fading roots: What the Korean wave means for India

Vivek Sharma | February 22, 2026 11:18 PM

New Delhi: Recent incidents and growing concerns around excessive online influence and cultural obsession among adolescents have renewed national debate on how foreign cultural content is being consumed by young Indians, and whether adequate guidance and balance are being provided at the family and institutional level.

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Skill development programme in Mumbai's Kandivali trains traditional cobblers for higher incomes

Grand Braj Holi begins, devotees and tourists throng Barsana, Nandgaon

Leaders across parties react sharply as NCERT revises Class 8 textbook

Commuters, residents praise speed, comfort of Meerut Metro on first day

Racial abuse of Arunachal women in Delhi unacceptable: Meghalaya CM

Award-winning artisans bring traditional crafts to Delhi at Parishkriti expo

Over 14,000 people in J&K's Kotranka receive tap water for first time since Independence under Jal Jeevan Mission

'Pleasant journey in 55 minutes': Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

'Pakistan's poverty level jumps to 11-year high amid govt claims of economic revival'

Global trends, fading roots: What the Korean wave means for India

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