Over 15.72 crore rural homes receive safe tap water with Rs 2.08 lakh crore central outlay

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India has achieved a major milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81 per cent of rural households now having access to clean tap water, official data showed on Sunday, adding that more than 15.72 crore rural homes are receiving safe drinking water through household taps (as of October 22) -- marking a significant step towards universal water security in rural India.

Rohit, Kohli will be big assets for India in 2027 WC: MSK Prasad

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has expressed confidence in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's continued value to the Indian team, saying the veteran duo will be huge assets for the Men in Blue in the 2027 ODI World Cup.