From temple to touchscreen: Haridwar welcomes ‘Ek Ishwar’ App for virtual puja

IANS | September 2, 2025 10:21 PM

Haridwar, Sep 2 (IANS) Haridwar - the ancient city known as the gateway to spiritual awakening - has now embraced the digital era with the launch of the ‘Ek Ishwar’ mobile app, an initiative that blends age-old faith with modern technology. The app was officially launched at the revered Siddhpeeth Dakshin Kali Temple by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Kailashanand Maharaj of the Niranjani Akhada.

From sewing machines to self-reliance: Jeevika Didis share their journey

IANS | September 2, 2025 10:07 PM

Samastipur, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd. A district-level event was also organised at the Collectorate auditorium in Samastipur, where a large number of women associated with Jeevika self-help groups (SHGs) participated.

Govt working on further reforms to enhance ease of doing business: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 2, 2025 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the government continues to work towards ease of doing business and ease of living by deregulating, reducing procedures, simplifying policies, and decriminalising laws as he invited suggestions from industry leaders to further improve the investment climate, avoid duplication, enhance use of technology, and strengthen ethics and fairness in markets.

‘90 pc Congress, 10 pc RJD’: Pappu Yadav on Voter Adhikar Yatra crowd (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | September 2, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav has claimed that the recently concluded Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar was overwhelmingly dominated by Congress supporters, asserting that 90 per cent of the people present were Congress workers and admirers of Rahul Gandhi, while participation from ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and others was less than 10 per cent.