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President Murmu to honour Rajasthan mother who designed special chair for son with cerebral palsy

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:04 PM

Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) When a school refused admission to her son because he couldn't sit independently, Neha Solanki chose not to accept defeat. Instead, the psychologist and mother embarked on a mission that has now earned her national recognition. On July 31, President Droupadi Murmu will honour Neha with the Grassroots Innovator Recognition 2026 by NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission for designing an innovative adaptive chair for children with cerebral palsy.

Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties, India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly, to facilitate meaningful discussions, and to foster a collective determination to advance the nation.

PM Modi hails Skyroot's 28-year-old team, says 'not talking about 56-year-old youth'

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while lauding the Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, said on Monday that the feat was achieved by youngsters with an average age of 28 years and not by a "56-year-old youth".

7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India's inherent strength, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects India's "inherent strength" and "offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal" with which India aspires to achieve new milestones.

Monsoon Session: Potential, aspirations of youth as boundless as space, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that both the monsoon season and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive for the nation, while also hailing the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as "boundless as space" itself.

Reinvestigation likely into how Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala party office was built on bakery land

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:36 AM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) The South 24 Parganas district administration is considering a reinvestigation into how the party office of the Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee was constructed over the land of an erstwhile bakery, which was suddenly gutted by a devastating fire in the closing quarters of 2014.

Three Delhi Metro station gates shut ahead of CJP protest; Rajiv Chowk resumes Ops after brief halt

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Three Delhi Metro station gates were temporarily closed on Monday morning ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned march to Parliament, as thousands of supporters began gathering at Jantar Mantar to participate in the "Chalo Sansad" protest.

Vande Mataram is our heritage; disrespect insults nation: Leaders on national song bill

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Political leaders across party lines expressed differing views on the proposed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is set to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

J&K flash flood: Over 20 deaths, dozens missing in Poonch, Rajouri districts

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:41 AM

Jammu, July 20 (IANS) As the horrors of unprecedented death and destruction caused by the flood unfold in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, bone-chilling reports of human suffering and infrastructure collapse came to light on Monday, with hundreds of fortunate civilians escaping death with a whisker.

‘Mission Ghazwa-e-Hind’ working to convert Hindus through multiple fronts: BJP Leader K. Karunasagar (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) BJP leader and High Court advocate K. Karunasagar has alleged that organised conversion activities are being carried out through multiple channels and called for greater awareness among the Hindu community, describing them as part of what he termed “Mission Ghazwa-e-Hind.”

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President Murmu to honour Rajasthan mother who designed special chair for son with cerebral palsy

Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi

PM Modi hails Skyroot's 28-year-old team, says 'not talking about 56-year-old youth'

7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India's inherent strength, says PM Modi

Monsoon Session: Potential, aspirations of youth as boundless as space, says PM Modi

Reinvestigation likely into how Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala party office was built on bakery land

Three Delhi Metro station gates shut ahead of CJP protest; Rajiv Chowk resumes Ops after brief halt

Vande Mataram is our heritage; disrespect insults nation: Leaders on national song bill

J&K flash flood: Over 20 deaths, dozens missing in Poonch, Rajouri districts

‘Mission Ghazwa-e-Hind’ working to convert Hindus through multiple fronts: BJP Leader K. Karunasagar (IANS Exclusive)

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