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HM Amit Shah inaugurates hostel facility for 1,600 students at Maa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:19 PM

Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated hostel facilities for boys and girls at the Maa Umiya Dham campus in Ahmedabad and said the institution would strengthen educational opportunities for students while reflecting the social and economic progress achieved by the Patidar community.

Started in Covid era, Gujarat village library now supports competitive exam aspirants

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:08 PM

Surat, May 28 (IANS) A modern library established in a tribal-dominated village in Gujarat’s Surat district under the state government’s ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ has emerged as a major educational support centre for students from nearly 20 surrounding villages preparing for competitive examinations.

Piyush Goyal cites Congress-era agreements with EdTech firm criticised by Rahul Gandhi

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday questioned Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for omitting the fact that the same education technology firm that the Congress leader is criticising was earlier “repeatedly awarded projects by institutions functioning under Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka”.

Sadhvi Ritambhara, Karpatri Maharaj praise PM Modi's achievements

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:01 PM

Ayodhya, May 28 (IANS) Religious leaders in Ayodhya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his government completed 12 years in office. They spoke about the development of the country and major decisions taken during his leadership.

Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:13 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.

‘PM Awas Yojana changed our lives,’ say Vadodara residents

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:09 PM

Vadodara, May 28 (IANS) Thousands of families in Vadodara are seeing their dream of owning a house come true under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Beneficiaries of the scheme expressed happiness and gratitude after moving into their own houses.

Delhi-NCR receives showers as thunderstorms bring relief from scorching heat

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR finally received the much-awaited rainfall on Thursday, as thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate showers lashed several parts of the national capital and its surrounding areas in the evening.

From 2023 power battle to CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: How Karnataka Congress leadership struggle unfolded

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:56 PM

Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) The Congress high command heaved a sigh of relief as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tendered his resignation on Thursday amid the intense leadership tussle in the state unit and is now hopeful of a smooth transition of power to Deputy Chief Minister and state party President D. K. Shivakumar, who is regarded as a devoted and go-getter leader for the party.

'Trinamool failed to read public anger': MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on party's defeat in Bengal

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:45 PM

Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on Thursday launched a blistering critique of the party’s functioning, governance failures, corruption allegations, and organisational culture, following its debacle in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Myanmar President to begin India visit from Bodh Gaya this week

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will be on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will begin his visit to India from Bodh Gaya on Saturday.

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HM Amit Shah inaugurates hostel facility for 1,600 students at Maa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad

Started in Covid era, Gujarat village library now supports competitive exam aspirants

Piyush Goyal cites Congress-era agreements with EdTech firm criticised by Rahul Gandhi

Sadhvi Ritambhara, Karpatri Maharaj praise PM Modi's achievements

Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

‘PM Awas Yojana changed our lives,’ say Vadodara residents

Delhi-NCR receives showers as thunderstorms bring relief from scorching heat

From 2023 power battle to CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: How Karnataka Congress leadership struggle unfolded

'Trinamool failed to read public anger': MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on party's defeat in Bengal

Myanmar President to begin India visit from Bodh Gaya this week

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