Japan: Increasing people-to-people ties between Wakayama and India discussed

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:51 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (IANS) President of the Japan-India Friendship Promotion Group of Wakayama Prefectural Assembly called on India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday, holding discussions on increasing people-to-people ties between Wakayama and India through tourism and cultural exchanges.

Maiden India call-up ‘another opportunity to fulfill my dream’, says Harsh Dubey

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:21 PM

Nagpur, May 28 (IANS) Young left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey said his selection for the upcoming one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan felt like a dream come true and described his maiden call-up to the national team as ‘another opportunity’ to move closer to fulfilling his dream of playing for India.

Women power Jal Jeevan Mission in UP, play vital role in ensuring clean water supply in 97,000 villages

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:11 PM

Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) The Jal Jeevan Mission, a Central flagship scheme, has become a major source of income for women in Uttar Pradesh as they have become key ‘drivers’ in ensuring supply of clean tap water in more than 90,000 villages in the state. This has also resulted in their large-scale employment and turning the opportunity into a major source of employment.

Centre releases Rs 10,021 crore to 12 states under PMAY-G

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday released a “mother sanction” of Rs 10,021.42 crore to 12 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), in a landmark step towards realising the vision of ‘Housing for All’ by March 2029.