Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21).
Sabarkantha, Aug 20 (IANS) With Ganesh Utsav around the corner, a women’s self-help group in Kukadia village of Idar, Sabarkantha, is gaining attention for crafting eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols, offering a sustainable alternative to Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols that harm the environment.
Saharsa (Bihar), Aug 20 (IANS) They say when positive thinking meets hard work, success becomes inevitable. In a heartening tale of innovation rooted in tradition, Basanti Kumari and her mother-in-law Lalita Devi, residents of Ward 24, Patuaha under Saharsa Municipal Corporation, have transformed a humble household skill into a thriving small business—making traditional “bari”.
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Two separate cases have been registered against psephologist Sanjay Kumar by the district electoral officers (DEO) of Nashik and Nagpur for allegedly misleading voters with wrong data on the Devlali and Ramtek assembly segments for the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections held in November 2024.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India's textile and apparel sector has continued to demonstrate resilience despite the global uncertainties, to chart a positive growth trajectory in July, reaffirming the sector’s role as a key driver of employment, exports and economic growth.
Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) With annual production crossing 1,000 metric tonnes of palm oil, Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in the implementation of the National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that more than 150 farmers in Gujarat have adopted oil palm cultivation and are reaping economic benefits.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called online money gaming a menace worse than drugs, warning that the addiction has already claimed several young lives.
Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) North Gujarat is fast becoming an epicentre of India’s automotive revolution, powered by the manufacturing strength of Suzuki Motors’ Gujarat plant, which has an annual capacity of 7.5 lakh car units, as issued by the Gujarat government on Wednesday.
Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for citizens and stakeholders in the food business to submit their objections and suggestions regarding proposed amendments to certain penal provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) This Vice-Presidential election is not just about filling a constitutional post—it is an ideological battle for the soul of the nation, said Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge while canvassing for former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as joint candidate for the Vice-President of India.
