Gujarat: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana transforms farmers’ lives in Dang

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Dang, Aug 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is proving to be a game-changer for farmers in Gujarat’s Dang, turning once rain-dependent agriculture into a year-round livelihood. Nareshbhai, a resident of Umbarpada in Kasadbari village, shared how the scheme changed his family’s farming prospects.Talking to IANS, Nareshbhai said: “There are five members in our family, and this scheme was sanctioned in my mother Bharjuben Kakadiyabhai’s name. Earlier, farming was entir…

HM Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav over voter list objections; defends SIR

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Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, accusing them of protecting infiltrator vote banks. Addressing a public rally in Sitamarhi, Shah said, “The Constitution of India does not give voting rights to anyone not born in this country. Rahul Gandhi is roaming with the Constitution book, but I urge him to read it carefully….

Centre outlines key directives towards 100 GW nuclear energy mission

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday jointly convened a high-level meeting to discuss the 100 GW Nuclear Energy Mission here.This meeting follows up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious target of expanding India’s clean energy basket and reaffirms the country’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions.During the meeting, a thorough review was conducted on the roadmap to increase India’s nuc…

PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia to highlight India’s para-sports vision at APC General Assembly

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will represent the country at the 2025 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards, and General Assembly scheduled to be held from August 10 to 15 in Astana, Kazakhstan. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia and General Secretary Jaywant Hammanavar will be attending the event on behalf of India.This prestigious gathering will bring together representatives from 45 Asian National Paralympic Committees (NPC), along with athle…

Jannik Sinner secures spot in ATP Finals, joins Carlos Alcaraz

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Jannik Sinner has secured his spot at the 2025 ATP Finals, joining rival Carlos Alcaraz in the season-ending event in Turin. The world No. 1 will return to his home nation to defend the year-end championship title he won in 2024 without losing a set. This year’s ATP Finals will be held at the Inalpi Arena from November 9–16.Sinner will feature in the ATP Finals for the third year in a row and the fourth time overall. According to the ATP Win/Loss Index, he holds a 10-…

Liverpool Women appoint Gareth Taylor as head coach

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Liverpool, Aug 8 (IANS) Liverpool FC Women have announced Gareth Taylor as the club’s new head coach.The 52-year-old joins the Reds with a wealth of Women’s Super League experience and a history of winning trophies in the women’s game. Taylor left Manchester City in March after a five-year spell in charge that included triumphs in the Women’s FA Cup and League Cup, as well as runner-up finishes in the WSL, missing out only on goal difference in 2023-24.He had previously coached within Ci…

Suryakumar Yadav shows signs of Asia Cup availability by batting during rehab at CoE

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown significant signs of achieving full fitness ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup by batting in the nets during his ongoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE).In July, Suryakumar had undergone surgery for a sports hernia in the lower-right abdomen in Munich, Germany, and then checked into the CoE for rehabilitation. Though Suryakumar showed in a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he’s resumed b…

Rajniesh Duggall shares fond childhood memories of Raksha Bandan, reveals how he plans to celebrate the fesrival this year

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall has opened up about his cherished childhood memories of celebrating Raksha Bandhan. Speaking to IANS, he shared how he plans to mark the occasion this year, keeping the spirit of sibling love and tradition alive. Sharing his plans for Rakshabandhan, which will be observed on August 9, Rajniesh shared, “This year it’ll be at our place, as everyone will be meeting after a long time.”Remembering his childhood Rakhi days, he shared that the…

Top graphic studios in Canada, India to handle high end VFX sequences of Upendra's upcoming film 'Next Level'

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Chennai, Aug 8 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, top graphic studios in India and Canada will colloborate with one another to deliver high-end VFX sequences in Kannada star Upendra’s upcoming pan-Indian film ‘Next Level’. For the unaware, Upendra is all set to return to the silver screen with his much-awaited pan-Indian film, ‘Next Level’ — a project that promises to offer a unique cinematic experience, blending gripping storytelling with cutting-edge visual effects.Produce…

Karishma Tanna shares the delicious yet healthy recipe for her protein fibre rich ladoos

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Karishma Tanna loves to sweat it out in the gym to maintain that toned physique.In order to complete her protein requirement, Karishma loves to relish protein fibre-rich ladoos as her morning pre-workout snack, the recipe of which has been provided by her mother-in-law.”Protein fibre rich ladoos Wch are perfect for morn pre work out snack or evening hunger pangs. Who wants recipe ???? Recipe by my MIL…Dm me (sic),” she wrote on her Instagram handle.Taking to her …