New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, for highlighting the remarkable growth of India’s handloom sector. The Prime Minister’s Office, in a post on social media platform X, shared Margherita’s article on how India is weaving together heritage, innovation, and collective effort to inspire the world.“Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, writes about the growth of the textile sec…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) For the next leg of growth in India, it is time to look beyond monetary and fiscal support, and focus on structural reforms, in order to reach “aspirational” levels of growth, an HSBC Global Investment Research report said on Wednesday.On that front, some trade reforms were already underway – slashing tariffs on intermediate inputs, signing more trade pacts, welcoming FDI, and improving the business environment across states.”But for impact, these must run deep,” said the…

Patna, Aug 6 (IANS) The flood situation in Muzaffarpur and Saran districts of Bihar has worsened significantly, with rivers breaching embankments, submerging villages, and cutting off vital road links, plunging thousands of people into crisis.In Muzaffarpur’s Aurai block, the water level of the Bagmati River has risen by over three feet, causing widespread panic.On Tuesday, the Chachari bridge in Babhangama East Tola was completely washed away under pressure from the surging river. This bridge…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot be discussed in Parliament as the matter is sub-judice and goes against the rules of procedural conduct of business in the House.Since the commencement of the Monsoon Session in Parliament, the Opposition MPs have been disrupting both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on t…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said that in terms of policy response, it sees the likelihood of another rate cut by the RBI in Q4 (likely in October policy) amid headwinds from tariff-related developments.In a unanimous vote, the RBI MPC kept the policy rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, in line with expectations. All members voted to retain the stance at neutral.“The policy statement noted that the benign trend in the headline inflation print is likely to be transitory, on t…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) More than 7 lakh persons have been rehabilitated from drug de-addiction centres in the year 2024-25, said Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, in the Parliament on Wednesday.Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Kumar shared that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) has formulated and enacted National Action Plan for Drug Demand for Reduction (2018-2025), which supports rehabilitation and drug-deaddiction centres.“Ove…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Indian Railways has significantly enhanced the travel facilities for the benefit of economically weaker passengers with the number of seats available for non-AC passengers increasing to 54 lakh, which constitutes 78 per cent of the total, while AC seats comprise the remaining 22 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Due to the higher availability of general coaches, the number of passengers travelling in general unreserved coaches has shown an increasing tren…

Bareilly, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched an attack on the opposition, accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics. He claimed that efforts to defame the Kanwar Yatra had failed due to public awareness and the proactive role of the administration.Addressing a large public gathering here, he said, “A malicious attempt was made to defame the Kanwar Yatra by disregarding public sentiments. But today, its successful and peaceful conduct stands …

Agartala, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bid to boost tourism and protect forests, the Tripura Forest Department has decided to set up six eco-parks in the state, state Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma said on Wednesday. The Minister said the proposed eco-parks would not only promote tourism and conservation but also help generate livelihood opportunities for local communities.“The proposed six eco-parks would be developed in six of the state’s eight districts, except Dhalai and South Tri…

Kanpur, Aug 6 (IANS) Kanpur Warriors have joined Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) as its new franchise ahead of the second season. Conceptualised, owned, and operated by SJ Uplift Kabaddi, UPKL continues to expand into kabaddi-strong belts across the state. With Kanpur’s long-standing kabaddi heritage, vibrant youth circuits, and growing appetite for competitive sport, Kanpur Warriors’ addition marks a strategic milestone in the league’s mission to deepen inclusivity and unearth local h…