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Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday. In total, he dedicated 14 projects to the state, which are set to build connectivity and benefit multiple regions, including Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui.

Will implement SC order on stray dogs, says Delhi Mayor

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday amended its August 11 order on capturing and relocating stray dogs to shelter homes in the Delhi-NCR region, political leaders across party lines welcomed the decision, and the Mayor of the national capital said the order will be fully implemented.

PIL in SC to de-register Congress for ‘anti-constitutional’ propaganda

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the de-registration of the Indian National Congress (INC) for conducting nationwide “anti-constitutional” propaganda against the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Why is Oppn scared? Prime Minister Modi backs bills on ousting arrested PM, CM

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi/Gaya ji, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday defended the three bills to remove the PM, chief ministers, and ministers under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges and slammed the Opposition for the related criticism.

National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday.

With eye on expanding defence ties in Africa, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria soon

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Algeria in the coming week.

Rooted in scientific reasoning: LoP Rahul Gandhi welcomes modified SC order on stray dogs

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified order on stray dogs, describing it as "progressive and rooted in scientific reasoning."

India’s strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The US tariff hike of 50 per cent would hit Indian corporates unevenly, with the labour-intensive textiles and gems and jewellery segment expected to see only a moderate impact while pharmaceuticals, smartphones and steel are currently relatively insulated because of exemptions, existing tariffs and strong domestic demand, according to a report on Friday.

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:53 PM

Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore during a rally in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

Delhi CM Gupta returns to public eye for first time since attack; heavy security deployed in Gandhi Nagar

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) For the first time since the shocking assault on her during a public grievance hearing, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stepped out to attend a scheduled program at Ashok Bazaar in Gandhi Nagar on Friday.

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Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event

Will implement SC order on stray dogs, says Delhi Mayor

PIL in SC to de-register Congress for ‘anti-constitutional’ propaganda

Why is Oppn scared? Prime Minister Modi backs bills on ousting arrested PM, CM

National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal

With eye on expanding defence ties in Africa, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria soon

Rooted in scientific reasoning: LoP Rahul Gandhi welcomes modified SC order on stray dogs

India’s strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar

Delhi CM Gupta returns to public eye for first time since attack; heavy security deployed in Gandhi Nagar

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