Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Bhojpuri superstar and actor-politician Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirauha believes that the interior parts of India, especially the extreme rural villages and areas has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.He highlighted how the villages now have improved infrastructure, healthcare facilities and modern agricultural practices reshaping village life.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Nirauha highlighted advancements in agriculture, and point…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state.He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country’s top two constitutional functionaries together.The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state’s growing prominence in the country’s political and de…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged the Centre to enhance the borrowing and access limits under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) for northeastern states, saying such initiatives have become crucial in sustaining the region’s rapid development and unlocking large-scale infrastructure investments.Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States” in Shillong, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Padma Shri and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar has revealed that one of his biggest goals outside athletics is to fulfil his father’s long-cherished dream of building a hospital, a project he hopes to complete by 2028.The para high jumper opened up about the sacrifices made by his family during his sporting journey and how those experiences shaped his determination to give back.Praveen said his parents never allowed financial hardships to become an obstacle in h…
Omkareshwar, June 19 (IANS) Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a historic moment on Friday as President Droupadi Murmu participated in the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration aimed at eliminating one of the most challenging genetic disorders. Addressing the gathering, the President described the observance as a meaningful effort in tackling a pressing health sector issue and praised the remarkable progress achieved under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. She high…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s maiden Budget, questioning the government’s claim of a financial crisis and alleging that the document lacked a vision for the state’s future.Reacting to the Budget, Vijayan said the narrative built around Kerala being in a severe financial crisis, first through the White Paper and later repeated during the Budget presentation, app…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened lower on Friday after a recent rally, with IT stocks bearing the brunt of the selling pressure after global software services provider Accenture’s guidance cut triggered concerns over the sector’s growth outlook.Sensex opened at 76,852.86, down 0.71 per cent or over 500 points, while Nifty began the session at 23,991.20, declining 0.73 per cent or more than 150 points.Sector-wise, Nifty IT plunged nearly 6 per cent, while Nifty MidSmall IT &a…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s technology-driven solutions are creating prosperity at the grassroots level, highlighting how innovations in agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and digital services are transforming lives across the country.Addressing the VivaTech 2026 conference here, PM Modi said India is leveraging technology not only to drive innovation but also to ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens.He stressed that technology must be …
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, supported by fag-end buying and gains in PSU bank, healthcare, metal and realty stocks, even as weakness in the IT sector capped the upside.The Sensex rose 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 77,409.98, while the Nifty gained 82.30 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 24,168.00.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,200 level now emerges as the immediate resistance. “A sustained …
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to deepen, adding to the challenges facing the Pakistani establishment. The ongoing protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have drawn attention not only within the region but also internationally.What has become particularly uncomfortable for Islamabad is that protesters are openly criticising the administration while drawing comparisons between conditions in Jammu and Kashmir and those in PoK.Offi…