Raksha Bandhan gift: Free bus travel for women in Rajasthan; Rs 501 DBT to Anganwadi workers

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Jaipur, Aug 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced a special double gift for the women of Rajasthan, and declared that women in the state will be able to travel free of cost in Rajasthan State Roadways buses for two days – on August 9 (Raksha Bandhan) and August 10. This facility will be available for travel within the state boundaries. Emphasising the cultural significance of the festival, the Chief Minister said that Raksha Bandhan is not just a celebration but a reflection of…

NIA raids 19 locations in Punjab over Amritsar temple grenade attack case

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids at 19 locations across Punjab in connection with the March grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The searches were conducted in the border districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Batala as part of a widening investigation into the terror incident. The raids led to the seizure of several incriminating materials, including mobile phones and other digital devices, the agency said.According to the NIA, the g…

RBI has set up 2,421 centres for financial literacy to cover rural areas: Minister

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken various interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness among the rural population, including microfinance borrowers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.The Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) project has been initiated by the RBI since 2017 with an objective to adopt community-led, innovative, and participatory approaches to financial literac…

Shelter for all: Mor Awaas brings relief to several families in monsoon

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Banki Mongra, Chhattisgarh, Aug 5 (IANS) Banki Mongra Municipal Council has taken a significant step towards fulfilling the dream of housing for all by distributing “Mor Awaas” certificates to eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative aims to ensure that economically weaker sections of society receive access to safe, secure, and permanent housing.As per the latest data, a total of 53 beneficiaries have been selected under the “Mor Awaas” scheme in Banki …

Tripura CM urges revival of traditional art forms through innovation

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Agartala, Aug 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that culture plays the most important role in achieving mental and spiritual peace, and efforts should be made to showcase the traditional mixed culture of the state to the world. The Chief Minister, while speaking at the first meeting of the reconstituted State-level Cultural Advisory Committee at the civil secretariat, said that culture is the ornament of a society. Saha, who also holds the Information and Cultural Affair…

Anil Ambani leaves ED headquarters after 9-hour grilling, to be called again (Lead)

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) After a gruelling around nine-hour interrogation regarding an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani finally left the Enforcement Directorate (ED) headquarters here on Tuesday.After the first round, the regulator is set to call Anil Ambani again for questioning in a couple of days, according to sources.Reliance Group Chairman has reportedly sought 7-10 days from the probe agency to submit documents related to the alleged scam.The 66-y…

K’atak govt fast-tracking Bengaluru Airport metro line & suburban rail access: Siddaramaiah

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Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government is fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and further is fast-tracking suburban rail access by 2029. He was addressing the gathering after the inaugural ceremony of SAP Labs India Innovation Park, at Devanahalli, in Bengaluru.Siddaramaiah stated, “Our government in 2017 finalised the line and kick-started the airport line process. Currently, we are fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and are fast-tracking…

Rajya Sabha flashpoint: Parliamentary decorum and democratic dissent

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Monsoon Session of Parliament on August 5, 2025, witnessed a charged exchange in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the intensifying friction between the Opposition and the ruling establishment. The “alleged” presence of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel in the Rajya Sabha during recent Opposition protests has raised concerns and sparked a debate over the evolving nature of security within Parliament. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge brought t…

Rahul Gandhi bringing disgrace to entire nation, foreign countries are mocking us: K'taka BJP

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Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly talking against the armed forces and Operation Sindoor, Karnataka BJP unit said on Tuesday that he is bringing disgrace to the entire nation and foreign countries are mocking us due to his conduct. Speaking to the media at the state BJP office — Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru — on Tuesday, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has said …

Nitish Kumar lays foundation for Rs 862 cr Salepur–Rajgir four-lane highway; inaugurates Rajgir ROB

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Patna, Aug 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Salepur–Rajgir four-lane highway, a key project aimed at improving connectivity to the Buddhist tourist circuit and boosting regional development. He also inaugurated the newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) on National Highway 82, easing local traffic congestion.The ceremony was held at Belaua village in Silav block, where the Chief Minister unveiled a plaque and launched the Rs 862.63 crore…