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Security breach at Jagannath Temple: Servitors raise concerns urging state govt to take corrective measures

IANS | July 9, 2025 11:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 9: Senior servitors and locals on Wednesday raised serious objections over the serious security lapses at the famous Puri Jagannath Temple as some unknown persons were seen entering the 12th-century shrine, scaling the Meghanada Pacheri, the outer boundary wall of the temple, during the just concluded Rath Yatra.

Delhi Airport advises passengers to consider alternative transport like Metro amid downpour

IANS | July 9, 2025 9:41 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAl) on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory owing to heavy downpour in the Delhi-NCR region, advising them to consider alternative modes of transport, including Delhi Metro, to reach the airport and avoid potential delays.

Yogi govt achieves historic milestone: Over 37 crore saplings planted in a single day (Lead)

IANS | July 9, 2025 9:07 PM

Lucknow, July 9 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh created history on Wednesday with a record-breaking plantation drive. As part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" initiative, the state planted 37,21,40,925 saplings by 6:06 PM, surpassing the government’s set target of 37 crore by an impressive 21,40,925 saplings.

Bihar Bandh brings state to halt, opposition calls revision 'Vote Bandi'

IANS | July 9, 2025 8:46 PM

Patna, July 9 (IANS) Bihar Bandh by the INDIA Bloc against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list being conducted by the Election Commission brought the state to a grinding halt, with the opposition terming the revision as ‘Vote Bandi’.

Indian space regulator approves Musk’s Starlink services for 5 years (Lead)

IANS | July 9, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Wednesday announced that it has approved Elon Musk’s Starlink for a period of five years in the country.

PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated in Jamnagar to provide affordable medicines to all

IANS | July 9, 2025 8:08 PM

Jamnagar, July 9 (IANS) In a major boost to affordable healthcare in Gujarat, Jamnagar MP Poonamben Maadam inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra on Wednesday at Guru Gobind Government Hospital.

Planted 204 crore saplings, reforested 5 lakh acres in eight years: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday planted saplings of banyan, neem, and peepal at Triveni Vatika on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya, dedicating them to Lord Shri Ram, Mother Earth, and ‘Janmadayini Maa (all mothers)’ under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.

16th Agriculture leadership conclave: Argentina reaffirms commitment to agri-cooperation with India

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:34 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) At the two-day Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2025, Argentina underlined the importance of its deepening ties with India and emphasised how agriculture remains a strong pillar of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

HM Amit Shah holds ‘Sahkar Samvad’ with women cooperative workers of three states

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As part of the programs being organised under the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday held 'Sahkar Samvad' with women associated with the cooperative sectors of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad.

Bihar: Central schemes transformed life of widow with 5 children in Bihar

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:24 PM

Jamui, July 9 (IANS) Once burdened by hardship and uncertainty, Lalita Devi, a resident of Sadar block in Bihar’s Jamui district, is now leading a life of dignity and stability — thanks to key government schemes aimed at empowering the rural poor.

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Security breach at Jagannath Temple: Servitors raise concerns urging state govt to take corrective measures

Delhi Airport advises passengers to consider alternative transport like Metro amid downpour

Yogi govt achieves historic milestone: Over 37 crore saplings planted in a single day (Lead)

Bihar Bandh brings state to halt, opposition calls revision 'Vote Bandi'

Indian space regulator approves Musk’s Starlink services for 5 years (Lead)

PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated in Jamnagar to provide affordable medicines to all

Planted 204 crore saplings, reforested 5 lakh acres in eight years: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

16th Agriculture leadership conclave: Argentina reaffirms commitment to agri-cooperation with India

HM Amit Shah holds ‘Sahkar Samvad’ with women cooperative workers of three states

Bihar: Central schemes transformed life of widow with 5 children in Bihar

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