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India has consistently protested CPEC’s inclusion in China’s OBOR: Govt tells Parliament

IANS | July 24, 2025 10:19 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The government of India has reiterated its firm opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), stating that it has "consistently protested" to concerned parties over the inclusion of the project as a flagship component of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, now renamed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Govt has no plan to remove 'socialist' and 'secular' from Constitution's Preamble: Law Minister Meghwal

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:59 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that although some groups are advocating for the removal of the words "socialist" and "secular" from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, the government has no current plan or intention to pursue such a move.

India-UK trade deal brings new hope, boosts crop exports and income: Farmers

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Farmers on Thursday welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a major boost for Indian agriculture and a turning point for the farming community.

BJP will repeat SIR in other states if they win Bihar: Former Tripura CM

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:30 PM

Agartala, July 24 (IANS) Former Tripura Chief Minister and veteran CPI (M) leader Manik Sarkar on Thursday said that if the BJP win the Assembly elections in Bihar through Special Intensive Revision (SIR), they will repeat the same process in other states as well.

Odisha Congress proposal on no-confidence motion triggers heated debate

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:21 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) A fierce debate broke out in Odisha following the opposition Congress’s proposal to oust the BJP-led state government, bringing a no-confidence motion in the assembly over rising cases of women's atrocities in the state.

'India-UK trade deal a big win for Brand Modi, will boost farmers, techies, job creation'

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-UK trade agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, has strengthened Brand Modi on the global stage, finance experts said on Thursday.

J&K: Deputy Commissioner Reasi inaugurates ‘Didi Ki Rasoi’ canteen to empower women

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:08 PM

Reasi, July 24 (IANS) In a meaningful stride towards women's empowerment and grassroots development, Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik on Thursday inaugurated the “Didi Ki Rasoi” canteen at the Government Polytechnic College in J&K's Reasi.

Life-saving surgeries, zero cost: Ayushman Bharat rescues poor in MP's Neemuch

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:25 PM

Neemuch, July 24 (IANS) A massive transformation is underway in the villages of Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh, as the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continues to provide life-saving healthcare to the most economically vulnerable.

UP: Daily wages of farm workers hiked to Rs 252, lakhs of rural workers to benefit

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:14 PM

Lucknow, July 24 (IANS) In a landmark decision that will empower and uplift agricultural workers in Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced a revision in the minimum wage rates.

Swachh Bharat Mission: India’s sanitation drive shows strong gains

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:13 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India’s sanitation landscape continues to evolve under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), with significant infrastructure gains across both rural and urban areas.

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India has consistently protested CPEC’s inclusion in China’s OBOR: Govt tells Parliament

Govt has no plan to remove 'socialist' and 'secular' from Constitution's Preamble: Law Minister Meghwal

India-UK trade deal brings new hope, boosts crop exports and income: Farmers

BJP will repeat SIR in other states if they win Bihar: Former Tripura CM

Odisha Congress proposal on no-confidence motion triggers heated debate

'India-UK trade deal a big win for Brand Modi, will boost farmers, techies, job creation'

J&K: Deputy Commissioner Reasi inaugurates ‘Didi Ki Rasoi’ canteen to empower women

Life-saving surgeries, zero cost: Ayushman Bharat rescues poor in MP's Neemuch

UP: Daily wages of farm workers hiked to Rs 252, lakhs of rural workers to benefit

Swachh Bharat Mission: India’s sanitation drive shows strong gains

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