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Start-up surge and heritage pride define Kashmir’s post-370 transformation

Shashikant Trivedi | August 4, 2025 5:26 PM

Srinagar, Aug 4 (IANS) Six years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a multidimensional transformation that defies its turbulent past. From start-up acceleration to cultural revival, the region is scripting a new narrative - one rooted in economic inclusion, infrastructural modernisation, and civic empowerment.

Philippines President arrives in India on five-day State Visit

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on Monday on his first State Visit to India. Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita welcomed him at the airport.

Delhi: AAP decides to oppose Education Bill in Assembly

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Opposition Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced its decision to oppose the education bill on school fee fixation, with Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi assailing the government for delaying its tabling in the House by four months.

NABARD has given over Rs 1.59 lakh crore to states for rural infrastructure: FM Sitharaman

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that NABARD has disbursed a sum of over Rs 1.59 lakh crore as loan assistance to state governments for the creation of rural infrastructure in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25).

Lok Sabha adjourned for day as deadlock over Bihar SIR persists

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday following persistent protests by Opposition members demanding an immediate debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Finance Act 2025 provides substantial relief under new tax regime: Minister

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Finance Act, 2025, has provided substantial relief under the new tax regime with new slabs and tax rate, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Guj CM Bhupendra Patel reviews progress of Rs 3,920 crore bulk drug park in Jambusar

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:39 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction Bulk Drug Park in Jambusar, Bharuch district, a key initiative under the Central Government’s Bulk Drug Park Policy.

'Distorted anti-India mentality', BJP tears into Rahul Gandhi after SC rebuke over Army remarks

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rebuked the Congress MP over his remarks on the Indian Army, with the party asserting that the apex court's observations raise "serious concerns" over Gandhi's sense of "Indianness" and national responsibility.

Omnichannel 2.0: Indian retail sector enters new era, WhatsApp emerges as powerful channel

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India’s retail sector is entering a new era of integrated customer experience, Omnichannel 2.0, where retail is defined by real-time, seamless engagement across digital and physical worlds, a report said on Monday.

Gujarat CM prays for progress in Bharuch's Stambheshwar Mahadev shrine

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:25 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 4 (IANS) In the auspicious month of Shrawan, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday offered prayers and performed rituals at the ancient pilgrimage site of Stambheshwar Mahadev in Bharuch district.

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Start-up surge and heritage pride define Kashmir’s post-370 transformation

Philippines President arrives in India on five-day State Visit

Delhi: AAP decides to oppose Education Bill in Assembly

NABARD has given over Rs 1.59 lakh crore to states for rural infrastructure: FM Sitharaman

Lok Sabha adjourned for day as deadlock over Bihar SIR persists

Finance Act 2025 provides substantial relief under new tax regime: Minister

Guj CM Bhupendra Patel reviews progress of Rs 3,920 crore bulk drug park in Jambusar

'Distorted anti-India mentality', BJP tears into Rahul Gandhi after SC rebuke over Army remarks

Omnichannel 2.0: Indian retail sector enters new era, WhatsApp emerges as powerful channel

Gujarat CM prays for progress in Bharuch's Stambheshwar Mahadev shrine

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