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2 crore sisters have become Lakhpati Didis, out of 3 crore target: PM Modi during Bihar Mahila outreach

IANS | September 26, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the progress of Lakhpati Didi, one of the ambitious schemes and informed that till date, more than 2 crore sisters have become Lakhpati Didis, as against a target of 3 crore as outlined by the government. He also hoped that Bihar women would take the lead and emerge as the biggest contributor to the Lakhpati Didi workforce.

Sun sets on India's iconic MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years of service

Vishal Gulati | September 26, 2025 12:30 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 26 (IANS) The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned after defending the Indian skies for 62 years with its glorious history of shooting down planes of Pakistan in both the 1965 and 1971 wars.

Congress alleges misrepresentation to malign its Leh unit for protests, threatens legal action

IANS | September 26, 2025 12:22 PM

Srinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday alleged that rival BJP and some media anchors/social influencers were showing video footage of someone to misrepresent its councillor, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, with malicious intent.

Coal PSUs announce Rs 1.03 lakh as performance linked reward for non-executive workers

IANS | September 26, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Coal public sector undertakings (PSU) announced a performance-linked reward (PLR) of Rs 1,03,000 each for non-executive workers, an official statement said on Friday.

Some names have come up, which are verified: LG Kavinder Gupta on foreign interference in Ladakh unrest

IANS | September 26, 2025 11:56 AM

Leh, Sep 26 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in Ladakh following deadly protests, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday assured that the situation is stabilising and strong measures are being taken to protect the region’s traditions and security. He also confirmed allegations of foreign interference in the protests, and stated that “some names have come up, which are verified."

Kerala gold smuggling case: Vijayan govt suffers jolt as HC upholds stay on judicial commission

IANS | September 26, 2025 11:25 AM

Kochi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Kerala government suffered a setback on Friday when a Division Bench of the High Court dismissed its appeal challenging an earlier order that had stayed the appointment of a judicial commission to probe Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in the sensational gold smuggling case.

Brent crude steady as India’s Russian oil purchase keeps prices in check: Report

IANS | September 26, 2025 10:53 AM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Brent crude prices have remained steady, trading between $67-$69 per barrel, with no fresh global triggers driving volatility, and India’s Russian oil buying has kept the prices in check, a report showed on Friday.

Gentle architect of India’s economic transformation: Top Cong leaders pay tributes to Dr Manmohan Singh

IANS | September 26, 2025 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Top Congress leaders and the party on Friday paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation’s progress as the "gentle architect of India’s economic transformation."

Allahabad HC to pronounce verdict on Rahul Gandhi's plea in Sikh remarks case today

IANS | September 26, 2025 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court will deliver its verdict on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's petition, challenging a Varanasi court's order against him over his remarks on the Sikh community made during his visit to the US last year, on Friday at 2 p.m.

Italy’s Deputy PM confirms support for early EU Free Trade Agreement with India

IANS | September 26, 2025 9:49 AM

New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has said that his country supports early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union.

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2 crore sisters have become Lakhpati Didis, out of 3 crore target: PM Modi during Bihar Mahila outreach

Sun sets on India's iconic MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years of service

Congress alleges misrepresentation to malign its Leh unit for protests, threatens legal action

Coal PSUs announce Rs 1.03 lakh as performance linked reward for non-executive workers

Some names have come up, which are verified: LG Kavinder Gupta on foreign interference in Ladakh unrest

Kerala gold smuggling case: Vijayan govt suffers jolt as HC upholds stay on judicial commission

Brent crude steady as India’s Russian oil purchase keeps prices in check: Report

Gentle architect of India’s economic transformation: Top Cong leaders pay tributes to Dr Manmohan Singh

Allahabad HC to pronounce verdict on Rahul Gandhi's plea in Sikh remarks case today

Italy’s Deputy PM confirms support for early EU Free Trade Agreement with India

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