Madhya Pradesh: Water conservation becomes mass movement in Khandwa, tops national ranking

IANS | June 2, 2025 7:08 PM

Khandwa, June 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district has set a national benchmark in water conservation, securing the top position in the Centre's Jal Shakti Ministry rankings. Through the construction of over 1.29 lakh water conservation structures under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Khandwa has become a model for effective rainwater harvesting and community-driven water management.

Flood situation grim in Northeast as toll rises to 34; HM Shah talks to CMs

IANS | June 1, 2025 11:18 PM

Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) The overall flood situation in the northeastern states remained grim with the death toll in six states of the region rising to 34, an official said on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with the Chief Ministers of Assam (Himanta Biswa Sarma), Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu) and Sikkim (Prem Singh Tamang) and Manipur Governor (Ajay Kumar Bhalla) and inquired about the flood situation.

Demolition of Jangpura slum mandated by HC: Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva

IANS | June 1, 2025 9:22 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) With the opposition AAP and the Congress crying foul over a slum demolition in the national capital's Jangpura area, Delhi unit BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said the action was taken on court order.

Congress condemns rape, murder of 9-year-old girl in Bihar

IANS | June 1, 2025 9:12 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Alleging political patronage for criminals, the Congress on Sunday condemned the brutal rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Muzaffarpur in NDA-ruled Bihar.

Bihar: Motihari beneficiaries count benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme, thank govt

IANS | June 1, 2025 9:05 PM

Motihari, June 1 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) - the largest publicly funded health assurance scheme in the world, providing health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation, is yielding considerable results in the city as thousands of residents have registered themselves for the scheme and are also drawing benefits from it.

Delhi: NDMC to build 27-metre clock tower at Talkatora roundabout

IANS | June 1, 2025 8:27 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will construct a clock tower at the Talkatora roundabout as a grand architectural landmark, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Sunday.

Sharmista arrest case: Need to differentiate between hate speech and patriotism, say Kolkata Police

IANS | June 1, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Amid growing sympathy for arrested influencer Sharmista Panoli, the Kolkata Police on Sunday presented its patriotic credentials while countering ‘misleading narrative' surrounding their action and her objectionable social media content.

Street to stability: Rajasthan’s Sapna Prajapati becomes shining example of PM SVANidhi scheme

IANS | June 1, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The completion of five years of PM Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) has seen remarkable success as many beneficiaries of the scheme shared story of their transformation and also how this helped bring stability to their lives despite myriad challenges thrown at them, during the Covid-19 outbreak.

At least, the RSS engages in thoughts and debates: Former Cong leader Arvind Netam (IANS Interview)

Shashikant Trivedi | June 1, 2025 5:56 PM

Raipur, June 1 (IANS) Arvind Netam, a seasoned tribal leader from Chhattisgarh and former Congress heavyweight, is once again in the spotlight. The 83-year-old has been invited by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the chief guest at the valedictory ceremony of “Karyakarta Vikas Varg Dwiteeya,” scheduled for June 5, 2025, in Nagpur.

Illegal gambling platforms putting minors and youth at risk: Report

IANS | June 1, 2025 4:37 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A new report on Sunday raised serious concerns about the growing threat of illegal online gambling platforms in India, especially to vulnerable groups like minors and young adults.

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Madhya Pradesh: Water conservation becomes mass movement in Khandwa, tops national ranking

Flood situation grim in Northeast as toll rises to 34; HM Shah talks to CMs

Demolition of Jangpura slum mandated by HC: Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva

Congress condemns rape, murder of 9-year-old girl in Bihar

Bihar: Motihari beneficiaries count benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme, thank govt

Delhi: NDMC to build 27-metre clock tower at Talkatora roundabout

Sharmista arrest case: Need to differentiate between hate speech and patriotism, say Kolkata Police

Street to stability: Rajasthan’s Sapna Prajapati becomes shining example of PM SVANidhi scheme

At least, the RSS engages in thoughts and debates: Former Cong leader Arvind Netam (IANS Interview)

Illegal gambling platforms putting minors and youth at risk: Report

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