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PMAY (U) provides financial assistance to Gariyaband beneficiaries, fulfilling dreams of pucca houses

IANS | June 25, 2025 7:53 PM

Gariyaband, June 25 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) PMAY(U), completes a decade since its launch in 2015, it continues to bring transformative change across India. In Chhattisgarh’s Gariyaband district, beneficiaries of the scheme have expressed gratitude to the central government, stating that their dream of owning a pucca house has finally come true.

Emergency still exists within Congress: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

IANS | June 25, 2025 6:34 PM

Ghaziabad, June 25 (IANS) As the nation marks 50 years since the declaration of the Emergency, spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Wednesday stirred fresh political debate by claiming that while the Emergency may no longer exist in the country, it still prevails within the Congress party.

Reliance-owned Campa Cola faces backlash over hurting religious sentiments

IANS | June 25, 2025 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Campa Cola, the once-iconic Indian soft drink brand recently revived by Reliance Industries, is facing massive backlash online.

How young Narendra Modi fought tyranny during Emergency, struggled to protect democracy

IANS | June 25, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) As the nation observes 50th anniversary of Emergency, imposed by the then Indira Gandhi government on June 25, 1975, it also marks a moment to recall the contributions and sacrifices of those who fought against the ‘murder’ of democracy and the suspension of civil liberties and fundamental rights of citizens for more than 20 months.

Best-of-two leeway for students: CBSE approves twice-a-year Board exams for Class 10 from 2026

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a landmark decision aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the implementation of a 'Two Board Examination System' for Class 10 starting from the academic year 2026, that will give students the leeway to enhance their scores in up to three subjects if they so desire.

Fear marked Indira’s India, PM Modi’s times defined by democratic expansion: Saints on Emergency

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:35 PM

Ayodhya, June 25 (IANS) As India marks the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, saints and spiritual leaders across the country have drawn sharp comparisons between the “dark days” of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the present era under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.

India’s economy remains resilient amid spike in global uncertainties: RBI

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:21 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Various high-frequency indicators for May 2025 point towards resilient economic activity in India across the industrial and services sectors amid the elevated global uncertainty, according to the RBI’s monthly economic bulletin released on Wednesday.

ICMR to procure 2 more mobile BSL-3 labs to enable rapid diagnosis during virus outbreaks

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:09 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday stated that it is in the process of procuring two more Mobile Biosafety level 3 (MBSL-3) laboratories to enable rapid diagnosis during the outbreaks of known and unknown high-risk pathogens in the country.

International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre to be set up at Agra: Cabinet

IANS | June 25, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to establish the International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,626 crore Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2

IANS | June 25, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Rs 3,626.24 crore Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 in Maharashtra, comprising the Vanaz to Chandani Chowk Corridor and Ramwadi to Wagholi Corridor, as extensions of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1.

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PMAY (U) provides financial assistance to Gariyaband beneficiaries, fulfilling dreams of pucca houses

Emergency still exists within Congress: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Reliance-owned Campa Cola faces backlash over hurting religious sentiments

How young Narendra Modi fought tyranny during Emergency, struggled to protect democracy

Best-of-two leeway for students: CBSE approves twice-a-year Board exams for Class 10 from 2026

Fear marked Indira’s India, PM Modi’s times defined by democratic expansion: Saints on Emergency

India’s economy remains resilient amid spike in global uncertainties: RBI

ICMR to procure 2 more mobile BSL-3 labs to enable rapid diagnosis during virus outbreaks

International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre to be set up at Agra: Cabinet

Cabinet approves Rs 3,626 crore Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2

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