Adani Ports anchors nation’s Blue Economy ambitions at India Maritime Week 2025

IANS | October 26, 2025 12:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and operator, is showcasing how technology, inclusion and indigenous innovation are powering the nation’s journey towards a self-reliant and sustainable Blue Economy at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025.

PM Modi lauds Ambikapur’s Garbage Cafe in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:36 AM

Raipur, Oct 26 (IANS) In a stirring anecdote shared during the 127th episode of his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted a remarkable initiative unfolding in the heart of Chhattisgarh.

Over 15.72 crore rural homes receive safe tap water with Rs 2.08 lakh crore central outlay

IANS | October 26, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India has achieved a major milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81 per cent of rural households now having access to clean tap water, official data showed on Sunday, adding that more than 15.72 crore rural homes are receiving safe drinking water through household taps (as of October 22) -- marking a significant step towards universal water security in rural India.