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IANS Year Ender 2025: Nine more global honours recognise PM Modi's statesmanship, India's expanding influence

IANS | December 30, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to receive several civilian honours from countries across the globe in 2025 which not only reflected recognition of his statesmanship and contributions to international relations but also India's strengthened diplomatic relationships and New Delhi's expanding influence.

J&K: Entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela organised in Udhampur under Mission YUVA

IANS | December 30, 2025 5:03 PM

Udhampur, Dec 30 (IANS) The District Employment and Counselling Centre organised a day-long entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela recently, under the Mission YUVA, to promote self-employment and enterprising spirit among the women and self-help groups (SHGs).

RBI likely to run more OMOs in Q1 CY26, pause rate cuts: Report

IANS | December 30, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may undertake more open market operations in February–March to keep durable liquidity, a report said on Tuesday.

J&K: Jal Jeevan Mission brings potable water to thousands of homes in Doda

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:59 PM

Jammu, Dec 30 (IANS) The Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal), launched by the Modi government in 2019, has brought sweeping changes in the lives of lakhs of people, enabling them access to clean tap water. The initiative to provide potable water has seen considerable success across the country, even in border areas and those with hilly terrains.

India in world’s top 2 list as social protection coverage of citizens crosses 64 pc

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s social protection coverage has risen sharply from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025, taking the country to the second rank in the world after China in providing social protection to its citizens.

Shaping futures beyond borders: Army empowers J&K youth with free coaching for competitive exams

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:54 PM

Rajouri, Dec 30 (IANS) In a laudable initiative aimed at transforming the educational landscape of Jammu and Kashmir’s border areas, the Indian Army under its White Knight Corps is providing free and high-quality coaching to deserving youth, aspiring for professional careers.

Chhattisgarh: PM JANMAN fulfils dream of owning pucca house for Gariaband residents

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:51 PM

Raipur, Dec 30 (IANS) In Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyaan (PMJANMAN) is proving to be a lifeline for those who, due to financial constraints, could never dream of owning a permanent house.

INC means ‘Islamabad National Congress’: BJP on National Anthem row in Kerala

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress (INC), calling it the 'Islamabad National Congress' following an alleged mistake in the rendition of the national anthem at a Congress event in Kerala.

‘Mini Khel Mahakumbh’ to be held in Surat from January 9 to 12

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:41 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) At a time when children are increasingly glued to mobile phones and digital gadgets, Gandhinagar-based Children’s Research University has taken a commendable initiative to bring Gujarat’s young talent back to the playground and nurture their abilities through a scientific approach. The university will organise the State-level ‘Under-11 Athletics Meet Season 4.0’ in Surat from January 9 to 12, 2026.

CAG report on ‘Sheeshmahal’ to be tabled in Delhi Assembly’s Winter Session: Kapil Mishra

IANS | December 30, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Winter Session of the Delhi Assembly starting on January 5 will see the tabling of CAG reports on spending on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence or ‘Sheeshmahal’, Delhi Jal Board finances and alleged corruption in Delhi government-funded colleges, Minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.

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IANS Year Ender 2025: Nine more global honours recognise PM Modi's statesmanship, India's expanding influence

J&K: Entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela organised in Udhampur under Mission YUVA

RBI likely to run more OMOs in Q1 CY26, pause rate cuts: Report

J&K: Jal Jeevan Mission brings potable water to thousands of homes in Doda

India in world’s top 2 list as social protection coverage of citizens crosses 64 pc

Shaping futures beyond borders: Army empowers J&K youth with free coaching for competitive exams

Chhattisgarh: PM JANMAN fulfils dream of owning pucca house for Gariaband residents

INC means ‘Islamabad National Congress’: BJP on National Anthem row in Kerala

‘Mini Khel Mahakumbh’ to be held in Surat from January 9 to 12

CAG report on ‘Sheeshmahal’ to be tabled in Delhi Assembly’s Winter Session: Kapil Mishra

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