'Atmanirbhar Bharat': Woman from Gujarat's Banaskantha transforms life of farmers with 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:25 PM

Banaskantha, Aug 8 (IANS) Once confined to the kitchen, Ashaben Chaudhary from Talepura village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, now commands the skies — and the fields — as the region celebrated the 'Namo Drone Didi' initiative. Armed with cutting-edge drone technology and a determined spirit, she is revolutionising farming practices and transforming the lives of thousands of farmers across the state.

Rahul Gandhi repeats ‘rejected demand’ for machine-readable voter rolls

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has drawn sharp criticism for ‘reiterating’ allegations of irregularities in India’s electoral rolls, accusations that Election Commission of India’s sources say echo previously rejected claims and disregard established legal procedures.

PM Modi speaks with 'friend' Putin, reaffirms commitment to deepen India-Russia ties

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi/Moscow, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a "very good and detailed conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone during which both leaders not only vowed to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership but also held detailed discussions on developments concerning Ukraine.