‘Shiksha Doot’ among two killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

IANS | July 15, 2025 1:12 PM

Raipur, July 15 (IANS) In a fresh wave of violence in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, two men, including a ‘Shiksha Doot’ (Shiksha Doot in Chhattisgarh refers to teachers working in remote and Maoist-affected areas), were found murdered in the forests of Pilur village on Tuesday.

Odisha self-immolation case: Student succumbs to injuries

IANS | July 15, 2025 8:20 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) The 20-year-old female student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Odisha's Balasore, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar following a self-immolation attempt over sexual harassment by Assistant Professor, Samir Kumar Sahu, succumbed to the burn injuries on Monday night.

Centenarian marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in a road accident in Punjab

IANS | July 15, 2025 12:14 AM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Centenarian long-distance runner Fauja Singh, widely recognised as the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 in a road accident at Beas Pind near Jalandhar in Punjab. According to reports, the Indian-British Sikh marathon runner of Punjabi descent was hit by an unidentified vehicle when he was crossing the road in his native village.

Maharashtra: Nearly 70,000 houses built in Sangli under PM Awas Yojana

IANS | July 14, 2025 11:30 PM

Sangli (Maharashtra), July 14 (IANS) The central government has launched many public welfare schemes keeping in mind the large population of the country. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, one of the key schemes to provide affordable housing for the low and moderate-income residents of the country, has been effectively implemented in the Sangli district of Maharashtra.

Bharat Vikas Parishad: HM Amit Shah hails it as a bridge between duty and nation-building

IANS | July 14, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Bharat Vikas Parishad is not merely an institution but a unifying idea deeply rooted in the Indian ethos, said Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of the Parishad in New Delhi, and described its six-decade journey as a testament to the constructive power of organised service, cultural values, and civic engagement.