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Rahul Gandhi has failed as a Leader of Opposition: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

IANS | September 18, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Minister and Republican Party of India (A) chief Ramdas Athawale, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying he has "failed as a Leader of the Opposition" and is lowering his political value by making "baseless allegations" against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Union government.

‘I respect all religions’: CJI Gavai clarifies remarks on reconstruction of beheaded Lord Vishnu idol

IANS | September 18, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday clarified that his remarks during the hearing of a PIL seeking judicial intervention for the reconstruction of a 7-foot-long beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho were being misportrayed on social media.

Manufacturers need not change price stickers on unsold goods made before Sept 22: Govt

IANS | September 18, 2025 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Providing a big relief to manufacturers, the Centre has withdrawn the need to change price stickers on unsold goods made before September 22, following the revision in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates.

Gujarat's Maniben sells milk worth Rs 1.94 crore in 2024-25, targets Rs 3 crore sales this year

IANS | September 18, 2025 6:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) In growing 'atmanirbharata' for Gujarat women, Banaskantha's Maniben has set a new benchmark by selling milk worth Rs 1.94 crore in past one year and is now raring to take it to Rs 3 crore by next year.

Rajasthan: Akshardham Temple’s consecration ceremony on Sep 25; Mahant Swami Maharaj to attend

IANS | September 18, 2025 6:16 PM

Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) The Akshardham Temple, under construction by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organisation in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur is getting final touches and is all set to organise consecration ceremony (Pran Pratistha) on September 25.

Know all about brain-eating amoeba infection that claimed 19 lives in Kerala

IANS | September 18, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Exposure to contaminated water is a major reason for infection from a brain-eating amoeba that has claimed the lives of 19 people, including children as young as three years old, in Kerala, said doctors calling for avoiding swimming in lakes and other water bodies.

Stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day on US Fed rate cut, buying in IT sector

IANS | September 18, 2025 4:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Indian equity indices extended the gaining momentum for the third consecutive session on Thursday amid buying in IT stocks after the US Fed announced a rate cut.

Global confidence in India is rising amid next-gen reforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | September 18, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Global confidence in India is rising, and next-generation reforms such as the recent GST restructuring and the rapid expansion of India's digital infrastructure are enabling stronger domestic and international partnerships, essential for achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

Delhi CM opens 502 Anganwadis, announces Rs 10 crore loan for MSME business women

IANS | September 18, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Promising to make Delhi a model state, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched 502 refurbished Anganwadi-cum-creche for working women and announced collateral free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to women in the MSME sector.

Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav cannot develop Bihar: Amit Shah

IANS | September 18, 2025 4:03 PM

Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday targeted the RJD national President Lalu Prasad Yadav and said he or the other leaders in his family cannot develop Bihar.

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Rahul Gandhi has failed as a Leader of Opposition: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

‘I respect all religions’: CJI Gavai clarifies remarks on reconstruction of beheaded Lord Vishnu idol

Manufacturers need not change price stickers on unsold goods made before Sept 22: Govt

Gujarat's Maniben sells milk worth Rs 1.94 crore in 2024-25, targets Rs 3 crore sales this year

Rajasthan: Akshardham Temple’s consecration ceremony on Sep 25; Mahant Swami Maharaj to attend

Know all about brain-eating amoeba infection that claimed 19 lives in Kerala

Stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day on US Fed rate cut, buying in IT sector

Global confidence in India is rising amid next-gen reforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Delhi CM opens 502 Anganwadis, announces Rs 10 crore loan for MSME business women

Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav cannot develop Bihar: Amit Shah

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