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.

French Open: Osaka brushes past Vekic to enter Rd 3

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:03 PM

Paris, May 28 (IANS) Naomi Osaka secured a close victory in one of the most competitive matches of the women’s draw on Thursday, beating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-6(1), 6-4 after nearly two hours of intense baseline exchanges at Court Simonne-Mathieu in the French Open.

Vikrant Massey asks son Vardaan to 'slow down': You’re growing up too fast

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:01 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey has made an adorable appeal to his son Vardaan to stop growing up so fast.

Next phase of India’s economic growth to emerge from Himalayan region: Minister

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The next phase of India’s economic expansion will increasingly emerge from sectors and resources that remained underexplored for decades, particularly in the Himalayan region, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Thursday.

Twisha Sharma case: CBI arrests mother-in-law, ex-judge Giribala Singh in dowry death matter

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:56 PM

Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) In a significant development in the high-profile dowry death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested former district judge Giribala Singh from her Bhopal residence in connection with the alleged suicide of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma.

PM Modi extends Eid greetings to Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman, reaffirms closer bilateral ties

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:46 PM

Dhaka, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, expressing New Delhi's readiness to work together on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Anupam Kher commences the shoot for 'Shri Ram Bhoomi'

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has commenced the shoot of his next titled "Shri Ram Bhoomi." 

EAM Jaishankar calls on Cyprus President, discusses West Asia situation and India's Mediterranean interests

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:33 PM

Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, holding discussions on the evolving situation in West Asia and India's interests in the Mediterranean.

HM Amit Shah hails Veer Savarkar's contribution to freedom struggle on birth anniversary

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:32 PM

Gandhinagar, May 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a lifelong patriot who dedicated himself completely to India’s freedom struggle and social reform.