Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) The 'Jeevika Didis' in Bihar, under the Rural Livelihood Mission, have taken up the task of stitching thousands of National Flags as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, going beyond their routine work as assigned under the Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) As Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan turned 31 years old on Wednesday, her younger brother and actor, Ibrahim Ali Khan, marked the special day with a lovely post on social media.
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Just a few days before the start of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, former India captain and two-time Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh has listed the Indian team as a favourite to make it to the last-four stage and termed anything better than that as "a bonus".
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Eleven years since its launch in April 2015, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been attaining new milestones in cumulative disbursals, women-centric loans in particular.
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) The makers of director Elan's upcoming comedy drama 'Pyar Prema Kalyanam', featuring Elan and actress Saanvee Meghana in the lead, on Wednesday released the trailer of their upcoming film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
London, Aug 12 (IANS) England opening batter Emilio Gay has been named in a 14-player Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI squad for a three-day warm-up fixture against the touring Pakistan side, starting at Beckenham on Thursday. It is followed by matches between the two teams at Lord’s (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) respectively.
Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh ties are set to receive an industrial boost with a private firm proposing an investment of around Rs 1,200 crore in Madhya Pradesh’s PM MITRA Park, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday after holding discussions with the company’s vice-chairman in Ahmedabad.
Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) The Congress government in Karnataka on Wednesday finally allocated portfolios to the newly sworn‑in ministers, a day ahead of the Monsoon Session, and also reshuffled the portfolios of senior ministers who had taken charge along with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
London, Aug 12 (IANS) In his second spell as England’s Test captain, Joe Root has done away with the midnight curfew imposed on his side and has urged players to behave like ‘grown adults’ as they prepare for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting at Headingley on August 19.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Wednesday that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a "more broad-based consultation", while the Opposition attacked the Centre alleging an "organised attack" against minorities in the country.
