Mangalam canteens empower over 1,700 women across Gujarat

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:20 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Gujarat's rural development initiative is transforming livelihoods for women across the state, with more than 1,700 members of Sakhi Mandals now earning between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000 per month through the rapidly expanding Mangalam Canteen network, an official said on Friday.

Russian judokas allowed to compete under national flag again

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:06 PM

Moscow (Russia), Nov 28 (IANS) The Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation (IJF) has voted to allow Russian judokas to compete in international competitions under the Russian flag, with the country's national anthem and symbols, the IJF has announced.

India creating trusted, inclusive online space via 5G, data safeguards: Jitin Prasada

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India is working to build a safer, more trusted and inclusive digital environment by expanding 5G connectivity and strengthening data protection frameworks, Minister of State for Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada said as the fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded on Friday.