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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says 'honoured' to welcome PM Modi to Art of Living international centre in Bengaluru

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 8 (IANS) Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Art of Living International Centre in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Sunday to participate in the celebrations marking 45 years of the Art of Living foundation and the 70th birthday of its founder.

Op Sindoor anniversary: Rajnath Singh asks Armed Forces Commanders to remain future-ready

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:38 PM

Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the Commanders of the three Services to remain future-ready by drawing lessons from 'Operation Sindoor' as well as the evolving global security landscape.

Human activity affecting tiger breeding in India's tiger reserves, finds study

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:37 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Tourism and human activity are pushing India’s tigers towards stress and affecting their breeding, reveals a new study at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

Piyush Goyal explores avenues to boost India's beauty and personal care sector

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met senior officials from the French beauty and personal care major L'Oréal Groupe and discussed strengthening sourcing, manufacturing, and exports from the country.

India-New Zealand FTA seen as big step to correct US-triggered trade disruption

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The recently-concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is not only seen by the global media as a significant step forward for the two democracies in strengthening bilateral economic relations, but also a major move to correct the disruption in global trade caused by the tariff turmoil triggered by the US.

Chhattisgarh's young entrepreneur develops 'Caffeine-free' coffee, CM Sai felicitates him

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:27 PM

Raipur, May 8 (IANS) Entrepreneur Vishal Haldar from the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh has sparked a remarkable herbal revolution in the heart of Bastar by transforming discarded wild date palm seeds (locally known as 'Chhind') into a "caffeine free" herbal coffee.

PM Modi’s Somnath visit a major moment for Sanatan Dharma, says Vadodara historian

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:10 PM

Vadodara/Gir Somnath, May 8 (IANS) Vadodara-based historian and conservation specialist Chandrashekhar Patil on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11 as an important moment for Sanatan Dharma, saying "the temple continues to represent Indian self-confidence, cultural revival and faith despite centuries of invasions".

DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after parting of ways with Congress

IANS | May 8, 2026 4:55 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has formally sought a separate seating arrangement for its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha following the collapse of its alliance with the Congress in the aftermath of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Kerala CM race enters final lap; AICC observers reject 'support list' leak

IANS | May 8, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) With suspense intensifying over who will become Kerala’s next Chief Minister, the Congress high command has moved into the decisive phase of consultations after AICC observers submitted their detailed report to party President Mallikarjuna Kharge in New Delhi on Friday.

Delhi minister Kapil Mishra inaugurates project worth Rs 70 lakh in Sonia Vihar

IANS | May 8, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Art, Culture and Languages, Tourism and Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday inaugurated road and drain construction works worth Rs 70 lakh at the Third Pushta Market in national capital's Sonia Vihar under the Chief Minister Development Fund, an official said.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says 'honoured' to welcome PM Modi to Art of Living international centre in Bengaluru

Op Sindoor anniversary: Rajnath Singh asks Armed Forces Commanders to remain future-ready

Human activity affecting tiger breeding in India's tiger reserves, finds study

Piyush Goyal explores avenues to boost India's beauty and personal care sector

India-New Zealand FTA seen as big step to correct US-triggered trade disruption

Chhattisgarh's young entrepreneur develops 'Caffeine-free' coffee, CM Sai felicitates him

PM Modi’s Somnath visit a major moment for Sanatan Dharma, says Vadodara historian

DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after parting of ways with Congress

Kerala CM race enters final lap; AICC observers reject 'support list' leak

Delhi minister Kapil Mishra inaugurates project worth Rs 70 lakh in Sonia Vihar

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