Bihar’s ‘Jeevika Didi’ kitchens turn aspirations into reality for thousands of women

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:14 PM

Bihar Sharif, Nov 1 (IANS) The "Jeevika Didi" kitchens in Bihar are doing more than serving meals -- they are changing the lives of women across the state, turning aspirations into reality and empowering them to become self-reliant. From humble beginnings to financial independence, the programme has become a beacon of hope for thousands of women.

‘I could not believe PM Modi was calling’: Venu Deshmukh on PM’s personal outreach to Teejan Bai

IANS | November 1, 2025 7:39 PM

Durg (Chhattisgarh), Nov 1 (IANS) During his day-long visit to Chhattisgarh on the state’s 25th Foundation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a heartfelt moment amid grand inaugurations to personally inquire about the health of renowned folk artist Teejan Bai. The Padma Vibhushan awardee, celebrated for her Pandwani performances that brought India’s folk storytelling tradition to the global stage, has faced health challenges.

PM Modi launches veiled attack on Cong over LWE as Chhattisgarh marks 'Silver Jubilee'

IANS | November 1, 2025 6:41 PM

Raipur, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a veiled yet stinging attack on the Congress, accusing those who "pretend to uphold the Constitution and shed crocodile tears in the name of social justice" of committing decades of injustice for political gain, leaving Chhattisgarh deprived of roads, schools, and hospitals under the shadow of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).

Odisha takes a big leap in chip manufacturing with ground-breaking ceremony of SiCSem’s unit

IANS | November 1, 2025 5:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) As India doubles down on semiconductor manufacturing, SiCSem, a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, on Saturday lauded the vision and commitment of both the Central and Odisha governments in enabling the semiconductor revolution, as the company performed the ground-breaking ceremony of its compound semiconductor fabrication facility at Info Valley here.