Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flagging concerns with format of census caste data collection

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cautioning that the proposed 'open-ended' format of collecting caste data in the census could result in the same caste being recorded under different names, thereby making the data inaccurate, and instead urged for a "drop-down list of castes" in the form.

Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'She who dares, leads’: NSG launches first Commando Conversion Course for women personnel

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of women in India's counter-terrorism framework, the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar has commenced the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

India working towards becoming $30 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:03 AM

Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) India recorded 7.7 per cent growth last year despite global uncertainties and is working towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, Shri Goyal highlighted the strength and resilience of the Indian economy, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said here on Tuesday during discussions with senior leaders of leading Japanese financial and investment institutions.