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Bhagalpur entrepreneur credits Modi govt's welfare schemes for business growth

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:07 PM

Bhagalpur, May 26 (IANS) A businessman in Bihar’s Bhagalpur has credited the Central government's welfare schemes, such as the PM Mudra Yojana and Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), for helping him establish and expand his enterprise, saying the initiatives have significantly improved both his livelihood and local employment generation.

Jharkhand: Jamtara farmer earns handsome income under PM-KUSUM scheme

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:06 PM

Ranchi, May 26 (IANS) In a surprising tale of fate turning into fortune, Damodar Singh, a Jamtara farmer, saw his fortunes touch the sky months after the installation of solar pumps at his farms under the PM-KUSUM scheme.

SC issues fresh directions to curb illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a fresh set of sweeping directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh to curb rampant illegal sand mining in and around the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, cautioning that continued environmental degradation and unchecked mining activities pose a serious threat to wildlife habitats, river ecosystems and public infrastructure.

Modi govt's welfare schemes transform lives in Jharkhand, housing and solar pump beneficiaries hail impact

IANS | May 26, 2026 7:46 PM

Ranchi, May 26 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on Tuesday, beneficiaries of key Central welfare schemes in Jharkhand reflected on the changes these initiatives have brought to their lives, with many saying government support has improved their living conditions and strengthened their financial security.

Tata Sons board meeting ends amid focus on leadership, loss-making businesses

IANS | May 26, 2026 7:30 PM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) The board meeting of Tata Sons concluded on Tuesday amid heightened attention on the leadership of the conglomerate and concerns over the financial performance of several group businesses.

Gujarat: PMAY beneficiaries in Surat delighted over Modi govt’s 12 years in power

IANS | May 26, 2026 7:15 PM

Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) A group of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in Gujarat’s Surat district expressed joy over the Modi government's 12 years in power and wished for an even longer stint. The root cause of their delight is the transformation and upliftment in their lives and those of their families over the past decade.

'An era of Ram Rajya, Sanatan and development', says Acharya Pramod Krishnam on 12 years of Modi govt

IANS | May 26, 2026 6:25 PM

Ghaziabad, May 26 (IANS) Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Tuesday described the decade-long tenure of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as "India advancing towards Ram Rajya".

Central science, innovation schemes to be rolled out in West Bengal: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced to integrate Central scientific and innovation schemes with educational institutions in West Bengal that would help create a stronger pipeline for innovation, scientific learning and research-oriented talent development among the youth.

'India's prestige has grown worldwide': Varanasi lauds PM Modi on 12 years in office

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:25 PM

Varanasi, May 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 12 years in office drew praise on Tuesday from devotees and residents in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, with many hailing his leadership for boosting India's global standing and accelerating development in the temple city.

Akhilesh bats for Rahul Gandhi's claim of Union government falling in a year

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's recent claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government will fall within a year found support from the Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav.

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Bhagalpur entrepreneur credits Modi govt's welfare schemes for business growth

Jharkhand: Jamtara farmer earns handsome income under PM-KUSUM scheme

SC issues fresh directions to curb illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary

Modi govt's welfare schemes transform lives in Jharkhand, housing and solar pump beneficiaries hail impact

Tata Sons board meeting ends amid focus on leadership, loss-making businesses

Gujarat: PMAY beneficiaries in Surat delighted over Modi govt’s 12 years in power

'An era of Ram Rajya, Sanatan and development', says Acharya Pramod Krishnam on 12 years of Modi govt

Central science, innovation schemes to be rolled out in West Bengal: Dr Jitendra Singh

'India's prestige has grown worldwide': Varanasi lauds PM Modi on 12 years in office

Akhilesh bats for Rahul Gandhi's claim of Union government falling in a year

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