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Shivraj Chouhan launches National Scholarship Portal for agriculture students

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students from across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. Under this initiative, a total amount of Rs 21.35 crore was released directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 6,000 students, an official statement said on Tuesday.

NDA, Oppn face off at Makar Dwar over Jharkhand students' protests, Parliament disruption issue

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The NDA and Opposition MPs came face to face on Tuesday as both sides staged separate protests outside Makar Dwar of Parliament over various issues, ranging from Opposition's selective outrage pertaining to Jharkhand students stir to disruption of Parliament.

Congress' democracy is selective: Dharmendra Pradhan on police action against Jharkhand students

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress, alleging that the party’s commitment to democracy is 'selective'.

Mutual fund industry sees Rs 2.35 lakh crore net inflow in July, AUM at Rs 85.76 lakh crore: AMFI data

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Mutual fund schemes in India recorded a net inflow of Rs 2.35 lakh crore in July, while assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 85.76 lakh crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

ISI may target India around Independence Day, security agencies on high alert

Vicky Nanjappa | August 11, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government is leaving no stone unturned to secure India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh amid intelligence inputs warning that elements backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) could attempt a misadventure.

CRPF, students march together during Tiranga rally at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:08 PM

Srinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) Ahead of the 80th Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday organised a Tiranga Rally with school students at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, promoting the spirit of patriotism and the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.

Gujarat Forest Dept to buy plastic waste collected by villagers around Nalsarovar

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:07 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department has launched a Rs 2.94 crore Plastic Waste Management Project around the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, under which plastic waste collected by villagers will be purchased and transported to a dedicated collection centre, in an effort to reduce pollution in the Ramsar-designated wetland.

'Will Rs 1 per kg potato create $1 trillion economy', SP chief's taunt at UP govt over farmers' mounting distress

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:06 PM

Lucknow/New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a bitter critique of the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, over the worsening condition of potato farmers in the state, claiming that falling market prices, rising input costs and inadequate government procurement have pushed growers into severe financial distress.

Waving 'Rahul Gandhi bhago mat' posters, NDA MPs stage protest march in Parliament premises

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA MPs staged a protest on Tuesday, with multiple lawmakers heading towards the Parliament's Makar Dwar, carrying placards with slogans like "Grah Mantri ki Charcha se Rahul Gandhi bhago mat (Rahul Gandhi, don't run away from Home Minister's reply)".

'Cover-up or action': Nishikant Dubey raises questions over Jharkhand paper leak accused arrest

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday raised questions over the arrest of one of the accused in the alleged Jharkhand paper leak case and sought answers from Chief Minister Hemant Soren regarding the involvement of senior officials.

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Shivraj Chouhan launches National Scholarship Portal for agriculture students

NDA, Oppn face off at Makar Dwar over Jharkhand students' protests, Parliament disruption issue

Congress' democracy is selective: Dharmendra Pradhan on police action against Jharkhand students

Mutual fund industry sees Rs 2.35 lakh crore net inflow in July, AUM at Rs 85.76 lakh crore: AMFI data

ISI may target India around Independence Day, security agencies on high alert

CRPF, students march together during Tiranga rally at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Gujarat Forest Dept to buy plastic waste collected by villagers around Nalsarovar

'Will Rs 1 per kg potato create $1 trillion economy', SP chief's taunt at UP govt over farmers' mounting distress

Waving 'Rahul Gandhi bhago mat' posters, NDA MPs stage protest march in Parliament premises

'Cover-up or action': Nishikant Dubey raises questions over Jharkhand paper leak accused arrest

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