J&K: Centre's women empowerment drive reaches border villages

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:44 PM

Jammu, July 16 (IANS) The Central government’s women empowerment drive, via a skill training programme, is yielding remarkable results in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In the Rajouri district, many women have benefited from free skill training and are becoming self-reliant.

A sea of opportunities lie ahead for India and Finland: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:29 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India-Finland relationship is entering a decisive new phase, with “our leaders elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability earlier this year”.

Gujarat CM monitors Rath Yatra through real-time dashboard

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:27 PM

Gandhinagar, July 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed the progress of Ahmedabad's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra in real time via the Chief Minister's Dashboard, overseeing the procession's movement and security arrangements after flagging off the annual yatra earlier in the day.

Grand Vitara is E20 compatible, says Maruti Suzuki after consumer court order

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said that its Grand Vitara is an E20-compatible vehicle and the company would appeal against the order passed by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Raipur, directing the automaker to replace a customer’s vehicle.

Mission 360 gains momentum as BJP targets support for landmark 'Constitutional Amendment'

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:21 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning from July 20, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political outreach as government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to reintroduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha while linking it with the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies.