National News: Latest India Updates

Weaving change: Mudra Yojana empowers women artisans in Bihar's Bagaha

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:26 PM

Bagaha (Bihar), July 31 (IANS) In the heart of Bagaha, government schemes like the Mudra Yojana are not only revitalising traditional crafts but also empowering women with sustainable livelihoods. Two local cooperatives -- the Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti and the Dhirauli Prathmik Oon (Wool) Bunkar Sahayog Samiti -- stand as testaments to the transformative impact of financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship.

Stampede near Gundicha Temple in Puri: Development Commissioner submits inquiry report

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 31 (IANS) Development Commissioner Anu Garg on Thursday submitted the inquiry report on the stampede incident that occurred near the Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri during Rath Yatra on June 29 this year.

People must believe PM Modi, not Donald Trump: Ghulam Nabi Azad

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:12 PM

Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) President of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, said on Thursday that the country must believe what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and not what US President Donald Trump says.

India-made Green Hydrogen Power Plant starts operating at Kandla port

IANS | July 31, 2025 9:20 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the indigenously made 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at the Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla in Gujarat.

Gujarat emerges as national leader in lung cancer care: Over 4,300 patients treated at GCRI in 5 years

IANS | July 31, 2025 8:57 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat is solidifying its position as a national hub for advanced lung cancer treatment, with the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) in Ahmedabad treating 4,397 patients between 2020 and 2024.

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command

IANS | July 31, 2025 8:26 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Thursday took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCinC) of the Western Naval Command, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who retired on Thursday after an illustrious 40-year naval career.

Govt spends Rs 2.75 lakh crore on big infra projects to boost growth in April-June

IANS | July 31, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India's fiscal deficit for the April-June period was Rs 2,80,000 crore or 17.9 per cent of the estimate for the financial year ending March 31, government data showed on Thursday.

Punish those who filed, pursued false Malegaon blast case: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | July 31, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday welcomed the NIA Special Court’s decision to acquit all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, demanding legal action against those who filed and pursued the false matter.

'How did India become fastest-growing economy?': Experts refute Rahul Gandhi's criticisms

IANS | July 31, 2025 7:20 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Experts hit back at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism that "demonetisation and a flawed GST" killed the Indian economy, by highlighting that if this was the case, then how come India became the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with nominal GDP tripling from 2014-15 to 2024-25.

EVMs found tamper-proof again after verification in Maharashtra: ECI

IANS | July 31, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), declaring them tamper-proof after a comprehensive checking and verification (C&V) exercise conducted in Maharashtra.

national

Weaving change: Mudra Yojana empowers women artisans in Bihar's Bagaha

Stampede near Gundicha Temple in Puri: Development Commissioner submits inquiry report

People must believe PM Modi, not Donald Trump: Ghulam Nabi Azad

India-made Green Hydrogen Power Plant starts operating at Kandla port

Gujarat emerges as national leader in lung cancer care: Over 4,300 patients treated at GCRI in 5 years

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command

Govt spends Rs 2.75 lakh crore on big infra projects to boost growth in April-June

Punish those who filed, pursued false Malegaon blast case: Delhi BJP chief

'How did India become fastest-growing economy?': Experts refute Rahul Gandhi's criticisms

EVMs found tamper-proof again after verification in Maharashtra: ECI

LATEST NEWS

Strong economic growth, jobs and positive 2026 outlook driving consumer confidence in India

Sanjay Mishra empathises with Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback: It’s necessary for his well being

India has successfully insulated its citizens from global price shocks: Hardeep Puri

WPL: 'Important to strike right balance between training and time off,' says RCB head coach ahead of final

EAM Jaishankar, Palestinian counterpart Aghabekian discuss development cooperation, Gaza Peace Plan

Trade pacts were rushed in UPA era, India often conceded far more than it gained: Piyush Goyal

India’s engineering exports grow 3.88 pc in April-Dec 2025

EAM Jaishankar, Comoros counterpart Mohamed discuss cooperation in health, sports, capacity building

5th T20I: Samson under spotlight as India targets series finale win vs New Zealand (Preview)

Vishal Mishra says his new track ‘Kya Bataun Tujhe’ comes from a very restless place