New Delhi: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday released A Century of Service – The RSS in 100 Acts of Seva, authored by former Telangana Governor and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Radhakrishnan said the book documents the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) century-long Read More…
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Assam to Set Up Government Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Every District: CM
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced plans to establish government-run drug rehabilitation centres in every district of the state to help people overcome addiction and return to normal life. Speaking at a press conference in Jorhat after a two-day conference of district commissioners, Sarma said the government had received several complaints Read More…
Bihar floods: Congress calls for immediate relief and rescue operations
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday urged the government and administration to expedite relief and rescue operations in flood-hit Bihar and ensure that essential assistance reaches affected families without delay. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in the floods and offered his condolences to the bereaved families. In a Read More…
Govt bars charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000, MDR decision on higher-value transactions pending
New Delhi: The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to impose charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government is yet to clarify whether merchants will have to pay a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions Read More…
PM Modi Visits Piyush Goyal’s Residence for Ganpati Darshan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. Sharing details of his visit on X, Modi said he sought the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh for everyone and wished for their well-being.
India approves power exports to Nepal amid hydropower crisis
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day from September 13 to December 31, 2026, to help the neighbouring country meet its power requirements following recent floods. Under the approval, India will supply up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circuit transmission Read More…
Kerala’s EcoSense programme promotes waste management among students
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s EcoSense initiative, launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, is encouraging students to adopt sustainable waste-management practices and become environmental champions. Implemented by the Local Self Government Department in collaboration with the General Education Department, the Student Green Brigade Scholarship programme aims to provide scholarships to 50,000 students while developing green skills and Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins three-day Bhutan visit
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar began a three-day visit to Bhutan on Monday to strengthen institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Election Commission of Bhutan. During his visit from September 14 to 16, Kumar is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu Read More…
Ayurveda gains global momentum, India focuses on research and quality standards
New Delhi: Ayurveda is gaining international recognition amid the expansion of India’s Ayush sector, growing domestic use of traditional medicine and rising demand for wellness and medical value travel. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, the focus is on integrating Read More…
BJP targets Congress over alleged irregularities in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday stepped up its attack on the Congress over alleged irregularities in a 2016 recruitment examination for panchayat development officers in Uttarakhand, demanding answers from senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. The BJP’s criticism came days after the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on the premises of a former special officer on Read More…