Village voices reach the Red Fort: Gram pradhans laud PM Modi’s vision

IANS | August 14, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Panchayat representatives invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the moment one of immense pride and honour. Many described the invitation as a recognition of grassroots governance and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing Central government schemes in their villages.

Bihar voter list: ‘EC’s actions show due process, not prejudice’

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish online the list of over 65 lakh voters proposed for deletion during Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The move has placed the ECI at the heart of a heated political debate.

Developed nation: Mere imagination or reality ?

Manu Gaur | August 14, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Bharat’s independence, while the nation is on its way to becoming the world’s third-largest economy, it still needs to focus on several other crucial aspects to truly become a developed nation.

'Tragedy struck, but PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana gave us a way forward'

IANS | August 13, 2025 10:18 PM

Shahdol, Aug 13 (IANS) The Central government’s flagship insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), is proving to be a vital support system for families in times of personal loss. In Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, the scheme has helped several grieving families regain financial stability after losing loved ones.