First principle of British foreign policy: Protecting England by the finances of India (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | November 30, 2025 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) For millions of people across the fertile lands of Hindustan in the early 1800s, the greatest enemy was not a rival prince or a neighboring army, but an invisible, all-consuming debt. This debt, manufactured by the boundless ambition of the British East India Company (EIC) under Governor-General Marquis Wellesley, was the single most destructive force unleashed upon the subcontinent.

Chhattisgarh: From ordinary woman to 'drone didi', Jagriti Sahu's story inspires others

IANS | November 30, 2025 7:50 PM

Raipur, Nov 30 (IANS) Jagriti Sahu, a resident of Matwari village in Durg district was an ordinary and unknown name until her mushroom cultivation became a roaring success and earned her the spotlight. Though, this came at the cost of abandoning her dreams of being a teacher, her transition from the ordinary resident to 'Drone Didi' has been impressive and has become a tale of inspiration for others.

Gujarat: Porbandar villagers plead for all-weather road, CM Bhupendra Patel sanctions Rs 9 crore

IANS | November 30, 2025 7:21 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 30 (IANS) The widely popular SWAGAT online programme in Gujarat continues to deliver lasting solutions to core issues faced by residents in remote regions. A recent example is Moddar village in Porbandar district. This small settlement near Kutiyana, home to about 1,200 people, is celebrating a long-awaited resolution made possible through this initiative.