Jamnagar homes shine with PM Surya Ghar scheme, power bills drop sharply

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:15 PM

Jamnagar, Aug 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ is beginning to make a tangible difference in the lives of ordinary citizens in Jamnagar, as residents report significant savings on their electricity bills and a renewed sense of energy independence.

I don’t think many people gave this Indian team a chance: Kaif reflects on historic Oval thriller

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called “a big win for India” despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories — a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph “won on the field — not on paper.”

U22 Asian Boxing C'ships: India assured of six medals as two women, four men advance to semis

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:03 PM

Bangkok, Aug 4 (IANS) India is assured of six more medals in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 on Monday after Priya (women’s 60kg), Paranjal Yadav (women’s 70kg), Harsh (men’s 60kg), Neeraj (men’s 75kg), Rockey Chaudhary (men’s 85kg) and Ishan Kataria (men’s 90+kg) sealed their semifinals berth with comfortable victories in their respective bouts.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta targets Congress over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hit out at the Congress for the 1984 riots during a discussion in the Assembly even as workers of the grand old party protested outside the premises over demolition of slums in the city.