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'All thanks to Centre': PM Ujjwala Yojana help women in MP's Damoh get rid of kitchen smoke

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:49 AM

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 2 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana continues to improve the lives of economically weaker families in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, as beneficiaries praised the government, stating that access to free LPG connections has replaced traditional wood-fired stoves, reduced household smoke and significantly improved their health and quality of life.

Six Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in Delhi for visa violations; shifted to detention centre

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s Central District Special Staff has apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly violating the conditions of their Indian visas during a special verification drive conducted under “Operation VISTA 1.0 (Visa Status Verification)”, officials said on Sunday.

Cotton is the cornerstone of India's rural economy, agricultural prosperity

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Cotton is the cornerstone of India's rural economy, self-reliance and agricultural prosperity, and the government is committed towards the welfare of cotton farmers, according to Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.

K'taka BJP chief writes to Tamil Nadu CM, seeks cooperation on Cauvery, Mekedatu

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:21 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday wrote an open letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, urging him to adopt a statesmanlike approach during discussions with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on the Cauvery River dispute and to extend support for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project.

TN Cong chief accuses BJP of ‘double standards’ over Cauvery water row

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:38 AM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore has accused the BJP of adopting “double standards” on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, questioning whether the party’s state leadership has ever raised Tamil Nadu’s water rights with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP-led Centre.

India’s passenger vehicle market logs robust July sales at nearly 4.7 lakh units

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Buoyed by tax relief and GST 2.0-related benefits, the passenger vehicle market in India registered robust July sales at nearly 4.7 lakh units.

Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation (AIIO) Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Sunday condemned the use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent protests, stating that while people are free to express dissent, protests must remain within the bounds of decency and should not damage public property or involve offensive language.

Institutional partnerships to strengthen handloom sector, empower weavers: Govt

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Institutional partnerships with premier institutions such as IITs and NIFTs can develop technological solutions that reduce manual effort, integrate scientific precision into traditional weaving processes and enhance the livelihoods of weavers, according to an official statement on Sunday.

Prez Murmu flags off inaugural Soldierathon honouring President's Bodyguard, Kargil heroes

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday flagged off the inaugural Soldierathon, a first-of-its-kind event organised to celebrate the 253-year legacy of the President's Bodyguard (PBG), at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ today

IANS | August 2, 2026 6:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” on Sunday through video conferencing with the aim of inspiring young people across the country to actively participate in the mission to build a drug-free India.

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'All thanks to Centre': PM Ujjwala Yojana help women in MP's Damoh get rid of kitchen smoke

Six Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in Delhi for visa violations; shifted to detention centre

Cotton is the cornerstone of India's rural economy, agricultural prosperity

K'taka BJP chief writes to Tamil Nadu CM, seeks cooperation on Cauvery, Mekedatu

TN Cong chief accuses BJP of ‘double standards’ over Cauvery water row

India’s passenger vehicle market logs robust July sales at nearly 4.7 lakh units

Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

Institutional partnerships to strengthen handloom sector, empower weavers: Govt

Prez Murmu flags off inaugural Soldierathon honouring President's Bodyguard, Kargil heroes

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ today

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