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Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM’s Street Vendors’ Scheme till 2030

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister’s Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore, with the restructured scheme aiming to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new, a cabinet communique said.

GST Council may end compensation cess by October 31

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax Council, scheduled to meet on September 3, will likely discuss ending the compensation cess by October 31, ahead of schedule.

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) In a compelling address on the second day of the tri-service seminar 'Ran Samvad 2025' at the Army War College in Mhow (now known as Ambedkar Nagar), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.

India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025: Govt

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India has been making significant progress in the transition to green energy and electrification as the nation has a total of 56.75 lakh registered electric vehicles (EVs) till February this year, according to government data.

Delhi lawyers protest against L-G's virtual police deposition order

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Lawyers across several courts in the national capital on Wednesday intensified their protest against Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena's August 13 order that allows police to virtually present evidence in courts directly from police stations.

Mumbai: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:43 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year’s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from the ancient Tamil legend.

Family of four killed in Bastar as car swept away in Jheeram Ghati amid heavy rains

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:40 PM

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 27 (IANS) Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, claiming four lives after a car was swept away in Jheeram Ghati, officials said on Wednesday.

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Port has crossed a historic milestone in record time, positioning itself as a global player in maritime trade, state Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said on Wednesday.

HM Amit Shah felicitates security personnel involved in Op Mahadev, praises their bravery

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met and felicitated the personnel from the armed forces, paramilitary, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, who as part of ‘Operation Mahadev’, avenged the April 22 Pahalgam massacre by neutralising all three Pakistan-backed perpetrators.

Trump tariffs a shock therapy India needs to break free of dependence: Economists

IANS | August 27, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The extreme US tariffs are nothing less than "economic blackmail", but they may also be the shock therapy India needs to break free of complacency and dependence, economists have stressed.

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Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM’s Street Vendors’ Scheme till 2030

GST Council may end compensation cess by October 31

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025: Govt

Delhi lawyers protest against L-G's virtual police deposition order

Mumbai: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal

Family of four killed in Bastar as car swept away in Jheeram Ghati amid heavy rains

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

HM Amit Shah felicitates security personnel involved in Op Mahadev, praises their bravery

Trump tariffs a shock therapy India needs to break free of dependence: Economists

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