Monsoon session of Parliament to conclude today

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:14 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The monsoon session of Parliament is set to conclude on Thursday after running for nearly a month since July 21. The proceedings in both Houses -- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha -- will reconvene at 11 a.m. for the final sitting of the session.

India, Russia to hold talks tomorrow in Moscow

IANS | August 20, 2025 11:01 PM

Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21).

Powered by PM scheme, Saharsa women lead a homegrown food enterprise

IANS | August 20, 2025 10:25 PM

Saharsa (Bihar), Aug 20 (IANS) They say when positive thinking meets hard work, success becomes inevitable. In a heartening tale of innovation rooted in tradition, Basanti Kumari and her mother-in-law Lalita Devi, residents of Ward 24, Patuaha under Saharsa Municipal Corporation, have transformed a humble household skill into a thriving small business—making traditional “bari”.

Gujarat leads in oil palm drive with over 1,000 MT annual production: Govt

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) With annual production crossing 1,000 metric tonnes of palm oil, Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in the implementation of the National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that more than 150 farmers in Gujarat have adopted oil palm cultivation and are reaping economic benefits.

Gujarat’s auto sector grows at 16.4 pc; sets sights on EV leadership

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:46 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) North Gujarat is fast becoming an epicentre of India’s automotive revolution, powered by the manufacturing strength of Suzuki Motors’ Gujarat plant, which has an annual capacity of 7.5 lakh car units, as issued by the Gujarat government on Wednesday.