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Women in Jaunpur lead the way in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ flag production

IANS | August 10, 2025 5:10 PM

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) With Independence Day approaching, women from rural self-help groups (SHGs) in Jaunpur are making a significant contribution to the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Under the centrally sponsored National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), 68 SHGs have taken up the task of making national flags, ahead of the government’s massive nationwide flag-hoisting initiative scheduled for August 13, 14, and 15.

FairPoint: Why Rahul Gandhi's desperation weakens his credibility

Deepika Bhan | August 10, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) When Congress leader Rahul Gandhi 'exposed' anomalies in the voter list of Karnataka's Mahadevapura Assembly constituency, it was hailed by his party and allies as a move that exposed the BJP and its victories at the Centre and in states.

Explained: India’s digital leap as it nears 79th Independence Day

IANS | August 10, 2025 4:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) As India prepares for its 79th Independence Day next week, its digital governance ecosystem has made citizens more independent in accessing services and participating in governance.

PM Modi's vision helped increase lion population to 891: Environment Minister

IANS | August 10, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching Project Lion in 2020, leading to a rise in the wildcat population from 674 to 891 to date.

'India has emerged as preferred security partner in Indo-Pacific'

IANS | August 10, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India has now graduated to becoming a "preferred security partner" in the Indo-Pacific region, forming defence partnerships that not only include joint exercises and capacity building but also exports of defence equipment either as a grant or under a defence Line of Credit at the request of the partner state, according to former Indian diplomat Suchitra Durai.

Op Sindoor proved India’s power to defeat enemies with home-grown strength: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 10, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor was a testament to India’s ability to crush its enemies using indigenous capabilities, asserting that the country would not spare those who challenge its sovereignty.

Delhi: Speeding SUV kills pedestrian near President's Estate, driver detained

IANS | August 10, 2025 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A speeding SUV crushed a man to death and injured another on a road close to the high-security President's Estate in New Delhi, the police said on Sunday.

'Rahul Gandhi should apologise or prove his claims', Chirag Paswan backs ECI

IANS | August 10, 2025 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan came out strongly against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, backing the Election Commission of India (ECI) after it rejected Gandhi’s claims of large-scale voter list manipulation.

PM Modi hails K'taka youth for tech role in bringing Pak to its knees in Op Sindoor

IANS | August 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the youngsters of Karnataka and Bengaluru in particular for providing cutting-edge technology to the Indian Armed Forces, enabling them to bring Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor.

PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat train, will ease travel for devotees

IANS | August 10, 2025 3:15 PM

New Delhi/Katra, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train service virtually on Sunday.

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Women in Jaunpur lead the way in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ flag production

FairPoint: Why Rahul Gandhi's desperation weakens his credibility

Explained: India’s digital leap as it nears 79th Independence Day

PM Modi's vision helped increase lion population to 891: Environment Minister

'India has emerged as preferred security partner in Indo-Pacific'

Op Sindoor proved India’s power to defeat enemies with home-grown strength: Rajnath Singh

Delhi: Speeding SUV kills pedestrian near President's Estate, driver detained

'Rahul Gandhi should apologise or prove his claims', Chirag Paswan backs ECI

PM Modi hails K'taka youth for tech role in bringing Pak to its knees in Op Sindoor

PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat train, will ease travel for devotees

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