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India at forefront as traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) As traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse, the country stands at the forefront of this transformation as rich wealth of traditional knowledge, powered with modern regulation, digital systems, and scientific rigour marks India out as a world leader in this area, the government said on Tuesday.

PM Modi invites Jordanian firms to partner India, create robust economic corridor

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:42 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Jordanian companies to partner India and reap the benefits of its 1.4 billion consumer market, its strong manufacturing base, and a stable, transparent, and predictable policy environment.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to tackle legacy problems of pollution, waterlogging

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inspected the desilting of Sunehri Pul and the progress on Barapullah Bridge Phase-3, reiterating the government’s commitment to finding permanent solutions to legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution.

'Don't understand the obsession with changing the name': Priyanka Gandhi on renaming of MGNREGA

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised the Centre’s move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying she did not understand the government’s obsession with changing the name of the flagship rural employment scheme.

PM Surya Ghar scheme delivers zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is steadily transforming India’s residential power landscape, with more than 7.7 lakh households already reporting zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Tuesday.

Death toll in Delhi-Agra Expressway accident rises to 13

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:18 PM

Mathura, Dec 16 (IANS) The death toll in the Delhi-Agra Expressway road accident in Mathura has climbed to 13 from four as reported earlier, officials said on Tuesday.

Oppn hits out at Nitish Kumar over alleged hijab incident, Pappu Yadav terms it 'fatherly emotion'

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Opposition parties on Tuesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a viral video in which he is allegedly seen removing a woman’s hijab during a public event, terming the act "shameful" and demanding an apology.

Old trade routes can power future prosperity, says PM Modi at India-Jordan Business Forum

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:15 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Jordan have the potential to convert geography into opportunity and opportunity into long-term growth.

'Work for pittance to run key govt schemes': Sonia Gandhi raises issues of ASHA, Anganwadi workers in RS

IANS | December 16, 2025 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Former Congress President and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the ongoing distress faced by millions of women frontline workers during Zero Hour, calling for urgent reforms to support ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists), Anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).

RS: Digvijaya Singh claims irregularities in organic crop certification, BJP MP demands fire safety fund for historic markets

IANS | December 16, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) During the Zero Hour in Parliament, two MPs from Madhya Pradesh highlighted critical issues affecting cultural heritage and agricultural exports.

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India at forefront as traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse

PM Modi invites Jordanian firms to partner India, create robust economic corridor

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to tackle legacy problems of pollution, waterlogging

'Don't understand the obsession with changing the name': Priyanka Gandhi on renaming of MGNREGA

PM Surya Ghar scheme delivers zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households

Death toll in Delhi-Agra Expressway accident rises to 13

Oppn hits out at Nitish Kumar over alleged hijab incident, Pappu Yadav terms it 'fatherly emotion'

Old trade routes can power future prosperity, says PM Modi at India-Jordan Business Forum

'Work for pittance to run key govt schemes': Sonia Gandhi raises issues of ASHA, Anganwadi workers in RS

RS: Digvijaya Singh claims irregularities in organic crop certification, BJP MP demands fire safety fund for historic markets

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