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Surat businessmen bag Rs 100 crore Tricolour flags order ahead of Independence Day

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:33 PM

Surat, Aug 1 (IANS) As the nation gears up to celebrate 79th Independence Day, a wave of patriotism has triggered massive demand for the national flag under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Riding on this surge, Surat - Asia’s largest textile hub - has emerged as a key supplier of Tricolour flags, with local businessmen receiving orders worth Rs 100 crore.

India’s forex reserves rise by $2.7 billion to $698.19 billion

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:12 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.7 billion to reach $698.19 billion for the week ending July 25, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Despite repeated invites, Rahul Gandhi never responded: EC counters accusations (Lead)

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted the accusations by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who alleged that the poll body is complicit in “vote chori” (vote theft) to benefit the BJP.

Faith across frontiers: The Swaminarayan tradition and global Hindu identity

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) While you wander the vast streets of Delhi, the majestic silhouette of Swaminarayan Akshardham attracts your attention – a quiet colossal amidst the city’s chaos. Deboard a train at the bustling Dadar station in Mumbai, and the graceful BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir greets you as you enter the city’s dynamic commotion.

GST collections rise 7.5 pc in July to Rs 1.96 lakh crore

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:16 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July, up 7.5 per cent from the same month of the previous year, according to government data released on Friday.

A for Akhilesh..then F for FIR filed against SP leaders for involving children in protest

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:09 PM

Bhadohi, Aug 1 (IANS) In Uttar Pradesh, a grassroots education initiative launched by the Samajwadi Party has ignited a fierce political and legal debate over the role of ideology in classrooms.

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and all state governments on a plea seeking a complete ban on "illegal" betting apps across the country.

Govt should take back Air India from Tata Group, says Manish Tewari

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Congress MP and former I& B Minister Manish Tewari on Friday said that the government should take Air India back from the Tata Group "as they have run the airline into the ground".

ECI refutes Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote theft’ claim as baseless, reaffirms neutrality

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations made by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who accused the poll body of being complicit in alleged "vote chori (vote theft)" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Terming the assertions "baseless", the poll body maintained that it remains committed to conducting elections in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner.

1,703 Indians deported from US since January 2025: MEA

IANS | August 1, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) A total of 1,703 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States between January 20 and July 22, 2025, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said in response to a Lok Sabha query on Friday.

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Surat businessmen bag Rs 100 crore Tricolour flags order ahead of Independence Day

India’s forex reserves rise by $2.7 billion to $698.19 billion

Despite repeated invites, Rahul Gandhi never responded: EC counters accusations (Lead)

Faith across frontiers: The Swaminarayan tradition and global Hindu identity

GST collections rise 7.5 pc in July to Rs 1.96 lakh crore

A for Akhilesh..then F for FIR filed against SP leaders for involving children in protest

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

Govt should take back Air India from Tata Group, says Manish Tewari

ECI refutes Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote theft’ claim as baseless, reaffirms neutrality

1,703 Indians deported from US since January 2025: MEA

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