Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Aug 15 — Local traders in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of the 'Saptadhara' initiative, describing it as an important roadmap for strengthening India's economy and creating new opportunities for business, investment and…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Saturday lashed out at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for remaining absent from the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, saying that…
Patna, Aug 15 — A 45‑year‑old farmer, Vijay Haldar, was killed in a tiger attack within the Valmikinagar forest range of Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) on Saturday, triggering anger among villagers and disrupting traffic on the Valmikinagar‑Bagaha main road. Vijay Haldar was working in his field near…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes while reiterating India's commitment to strengthening ties with the nations.Replying to French President Emmanuel Macron's Independence Day wishes on social media platform X, the Prime…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for eradicating the mentality that treats women as objects for men’s use, emphasising that India will move forward only when India's women move forward — with respect, safety, equality, and justice.…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Responding to strong rumours of the Karnataka government withdrawing the ban on gutka in the state, Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader on Saturday clarified that the government has only issued an order prohibiting nicotine‑laced gutka and pan masala and has not withdrawn the…
Patna, Aug 15 — A 26‑year‑old man was allegedly shot dead on Independence Day in Shahpur village under the Salimpur police station area of the Barh subdivision in Patna. The incident has created panic in the locality.The deceased has been identified as Veeru Kumar, a resident of Lodipur village…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) Chairman and Naoda MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday started writing wall graffiti in his son’s name in Murshidabad district’s Rejinagar for the upcoming Assembly bypoll. Although the Election Commission is yet to announce bypolls for Rejinagar and…
Imphal, Aug 15 — Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday stressed that peace is the foundation of development and lasting stability can be achieved only through mutual trust, justice, dignity and the participation of all communities. Hoisting the National flag at the 1st Manipur…
Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech has drawn positive reactions in Chhattisgarh, particularly his emphasis on taking Indian agricultural products to global markets and strengthening sectors such as pharmaceuticals, banking, legal services, Yoga…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Saturday accused the state government of secretly releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu despite its public claim that not even a drop would be released to the neighbouring state. Ashoka alleged that the government was releasing…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to all political parties to come together and extend their support to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Opposition said on Saturday that it is "ready to extend support if it is not linked with the Delimitation Bill".PM…
Gadag, Aug 15 — Karnataka Police have arrested seven persons, including a doctor and a staff nurse, in connection with the alleged rape of a mentally challenged woman and the subsequent illegal termination of her pregnancy in Gadag district, police said on Saturday. The arrested persons have been…
Agartala, Aug 15 — Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that the state has made significant progress across sectors in recent years, with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) doubling in six years and a strong focus on creating economic opportunities for nearly 40 lakh people.…
Rajkot, Aug 15 — Gujarat's 80th Independence Day celebrations at Jhagadia in Bharuch and Gondal in Rajkot district centred on national unity, youth participation, self-reliance, agriculture and the goal of building a developed India by 2047, with ministers Praful Pansheriya and Jitu Vaghani…
Mumbai, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on strengthening the agriculture sector, promoting millets, harnessing artificial intelligence and developing the blue economy can open new avenues for India’s economic growth, according to CA Aditya Sesh, Member of the Expert Committee at…
Jaipur, Aug 15 — Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday announced, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 90 development works worth around Rs 807 crore in Bikaner district, covering healthcare, education, roads, electricity, agriculture and administrative infrastructure.…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — The mother of Asaful Malik, arrested in Bengaluru for alleged links with Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on Saturday claimed her son was innocent, even as police said he was detained in the Bommasandra Industrial Area. Asaful Malik, son of Abed Malik, is a resident of Noapara…
Ahmedabad, Aug 15 — The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has recorded significant growth in freight operations, infrastructure, passenger services and railway safety over the past year, with Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash highlighting the division’s performance while addressing the…
Bhopal, Aug 15 — On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday announced that 2027 will be celebrated as the "Year of Youth" in the state, focusing on seven key areas -- education, skill development, entrepreneurship, employment, startups,…
Shahdol, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, emphasised the need to take millets and agricultural products to global markets. On this, IANS spoke to Founder and Director of Shahdol-based Granoxy Naturals Private Limited, Shubham Tiwari. Welcoming the Prime…