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Odisha CM disburses Rs 697 Crore under PM-KISAN, calls for inclusive growth, farmer empowerment

IANS | August 2, 2025 5:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) In a major boost to farmers' welfare, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday disbursed the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to more than 34.85 lakh farmers across the state, releasing total assistance of Rs 697 crore. The disbursement event was held at the ICAR-CIFA campus on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar and marked the state-level observance of PM-Kisan Diwas.

From denial to evidence: How NADRA cards nailed Pakistan’s hand in Pahalgam attack

Vicky Nanjappa | August 2, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) It is a well known fact that in the aftermath of every terrorist attack in India, Pakistan has denied any hand in the same. Be it Mumbai 26/11, Uri, Pahalgam or Pulwama, Pakistan has always tried it to pass it off as an attack carried out by the locals.

Watershed moment for Assam as National Waterway-57 is revitalised: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | August 2, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In a historic step towards the revival of Assam’s river-based trade and sustainable logistics, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) was operationalised on Saturday with the first-ever cargo trial run from the Govardhan Bridge in Chandrapur, Kamrup to Hatsingimari in South Samara.

‘Guilty’: Prajwal Revanna sentenced to life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed

IANS | August 2, 2025 4:48 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) In a major development, the Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru sentenced Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment till death and imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Saturday in connection with an obscene video and a rape case involving a 47-year-old woman.

PM Modi’s efforts making India strong, self-reliant: Farmers

IANS | August 2, 2025 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to make India self-reliant and buy swadeshi products is winning praise from farmers across the country.

Technique used in child pornography cases to nab culprits adopted to establish identity of Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:28 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which secured the conviction of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in the obscene video and rape case involving a 47-year-old woman, used advanced techniques adopted in international child pornography investigations to establish his identity, sources stated on Saturday.

Welfare of farmers, small industries ‘top priority’, says PM Modi as Trump slaps tariffs

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:24 PM

Varanasi, Aug 2 (IANS) The welfare of farmers, small industries and youth remains the government’s “top priority” as the country stays on track to become the world’s third-largest economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump announced to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India from August 7.

PM-KISAN brings relief to Bihar farmers, ensures continuity in farming

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:17 PM

Patna, Aug 2 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, farmers across Bihar on Saturday hailed the move as a much-needed relief, particularly for small and marginal growers.

Three terrorists killed in J&K's Kulgam district, security operation still on (Ld)

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:13 PM

Srinagar, Aug 2 (IANS) Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Jodhpur farmers rejoice as PM Modi releases 20th installment of PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | August 2, 2025 3:08 PM

Jodhpur, Aug 2 (IANS) Farmers in Rajasthan's Jodhpur region on Saturday expressed joy and gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The initiative, aimed at providing direct financial support to farmers, continues to be a vital source of relief and empowerment for cultivators across India.

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Odisha CM disburses Rs 697 Crore under PM-KISAN, calls for inclusive growth, farmer empowerment

From denial to evidence: How NADRA cards nailed Pakistan’s hand in Pahalgam attack

Watershed moment for Assam as National Waterway-57 is revitalised: Sarbananda Sonowal

‘Guilty’: Prajwal Revanna sentenced to life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed

PM Modi’s efforts making India strong, self-reliant: Farmers

Technique used in child pornography cases to nab culprits adopted to establish identity of Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos

Welfare of farmers, small industries ‘top priority’, says PM Modi as Trump slaps tariffs

PM-KISAN brings relief to Bihar farmers, ensures continuity in farming

Three terrorists killed in J&K's Kulgam district, security operation still on (Ld)

Jodhpur farmers rejoice as PM Modi releases 20th installment of PM-KISAN scheme

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