New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that India has ramped up its policy focus and public investment for sports. “In this regard, India’s oil and gas PSUs have played a pioneering role,” the Minister emphasised.Hardeep Singh Puri said this while speaking at an event organised by the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) in collaboration with the Delhi Soccer Association and Sudeva Academy to celebrate National Sports Day, the …

Chandigarh, Aug 30 (IANS) Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Saturday came down heavily on the Union Government, holding it responsible for aggravating Punjab’s worst flood in the last 37 years. The Cabinet Minister said the timely release of water by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in June could have significantly reduced the devastation. He lamented that even as lakhs of people in Punjab continue to suffer, the Prime Minister has not made a single statement on th…

Bhagalpur, Aug 30 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the state. In this context, a meeting was held at the Samiksha Bhavan in Bhagalpur under the chairmanship of the ECI’s Special Observer for electoral rolls, Bharat Kheda, with district representatives of political parties.During the meeting, District Election Officer (DEO) and District Magistrate Naval Kishore Choudh…

Varanasi, Aug 30 (IANS) The world-famous Banarasi saree and silk industry is facing a severe impact due to tariffs imposed by the US. Following the imposition of tariffs, large orders from the US are being cancelled, and foreign traders have started returning shipments, say traders.According to the Varanasi Textile Industry Association, if this situation persists, the city could suffer losses of up to Rs 300 crore annually. This crisis has put the livelihoods of thousands of artisans at risk, an…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Delhi BJP government is committed to good governance. In line with this, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to reorganise all revenue districts of the government in accordance with the 12 zones of the Delhi Municipal Corporation. She stated that the establishment of mini secretariats in every district will enable quicker resolution of public issues.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revealed that the boundaries of all revenue districts will be realigned to match the …

Gandhinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took part in the vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across the Ghatlodiya assembly constituency on Saturday evening.Demonstrating deep reverence and cultural pride, the CM visited several Ganesh pandals in Ghatlodiya, Gota, Sola, Thaltej, and Memnagar, where he offered prayers and participated in the festive spirit with thousands of devotees.During his visit, the Chief Minister had darshan of Lord Ganesha at numerous prominent …

Imphal, Aug 30 (IANS) Manipur Police authority has provided a job to the younger brother of martyred BSF personnel Deepak Chingakham, who made a supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during ‘Operation Sindoor’, officials said on Saturday. A police official said that the police authority has appointed Chingakham Naoba Singh, the brother of martyred Deepak Chingakham, to the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Manipur Police. “The appointment of Chingakham Naoba Singh is done in recognition a…

Patna, Aug 30 (IANS) After participating in the Vote Adhikar Yatra, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav reached the residence of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna on Saturday evening. Speaking to the media, Akhilesh Yadav said he has no doubt about Tejashwi’s face, praising the RJD leader’s work and connecting it with the hopes of Bihar’s youth.“The work he has done is visible. Tejashwi first gave jobs, and he will continue to do so in th…

Patna, Aug 30 (IANS) With only a short time left for the Bihar Assembly elections, political parties have stepped up their campaigns to mobilise workers. In this sequence, the NDA organised a workers’ conference in Katihar, where Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressed party members at the High School Ground in Korha in the district.During his speech, Samrat Choudhary launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, mocking Gandhi’s recent meeti…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan continues to resonate beyond diplomatic corridors, as industrialist Baba Kalyani shared a powerful anecdote reflecting the Prime Minister’s deep understanding of cultural nuances and his proactive diplomacy in promoting India as an investment destination.In a video shared by Modi Story, a popular X account, chronicling the Prime Minister’s leadership journey, Baba Kalyani recalled a memorable moment from one of PM Modi’s earl…