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Women empowerment: Gujarat gets its first female driver behind wheel of BRTS bus

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women empowerment, the Surat Municipal Corporation has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in Gujarat: A woman driver will now operate a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) bus dedicated to women passengers. This marks the first instance in the state where the steering of a 12-metre BRTS bus has been entrusted to a woman.

J&K: AK rifle bullets, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins recovered from Kashmir Times office (Lead)

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:57 PM

Jammu, Nov 20 (IANS) AK rifle cartridges, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins, among other items, were recovered during the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police raids at the Kashmir Times office at its Residency Road area of Jammu city.

Madhya Pradesh: Religious and eco-tourism to pick up pace with chopper service

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:37 PM

Bhopal, Nov 20 (IANS) With the formal launch of PM Shri Heli Tourism Service, the religious and eco-tourism is set to pick up pace as the helicopter services have been rolled out for the pilgrims and tourists, to visit the multiple picturesque locations and spiritual centres.

Gujarat observes 19th Whale Shark Day at Mangrol Fishing Port, scores of fishermen join

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:30 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 20 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday organised a special event to celebrate the 19th Whale Shark Day at the Mangrol fishing port, which saw participation of a large number of fishermen with the resolve of saving and protecting the endangered fish.

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore to date

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached multiple properties belonging to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group entities worth Rs 1,452.51 crore in the money laundering case.

Why PM Modi has branded Cong as ‘Muslim League Marxist Congress’

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Congress party’s choice of former President of Chile and the United Nations’ former High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 has come under public scrutiny and strong condemnation from certain quarters.

Facing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised that the 16th India–Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue remains a key pillar of the comprehensive strategic partnership, which reflects the trust, democratic values and common vision of both nations for a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific.

UP: Khadi Mahotsav to kick off tomorrow; notable gramodyog units to be honoured

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:05 PM

Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) Starting November 19, the capital city will host a remarkable ten-day-long Khadi festival, where a wide array of exquisite handicrafts, furniture and handloom from across the state will be put on display.

RBI’s foremost priority is to ensure financial stability: Reserve Bank Guv

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday said that the foremost priority of the RBI is to ensure financial stability in the system, and it was working to simplify regulatory requirements where possible while maintaining necessary safeguards and guardrails.

UP: Awareness program held to educate farmers about soil testing, under PM-RKVY

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:47 PM

Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) If the health of soil is assessed and tested ahead of sowing of crops, it gives insights into the essential elements required for a good harvest and also on how the farmers can compensate for the losses by equipping the soil with nutrients at the right time.

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Women empowerment: Gujarat gets its first female driver behind wheel of BRTS bus

J&K: AK rifle bullets, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins recovered from Kashmir Times office (Lead)

Madhya Pradesh: Religious and eco-tourism to pick up pace with chopper service

Gujarat observes 19th Whale Shark Day at Mangrol Fishing Port, scores of fishermen join

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore to date

Why PM Modi has branded Cong as ‘Muslim League Marxist Congress’

Facing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties

UP: Khadi Mahotsav to kick off tomorrow; notable gramodyog units to be honoured

RBI’s foremost priority is to ensure financial stability: Reserve Bank Guv

UP: Awareness program held to educate farmers about soil testing, under PM-RKVY

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