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New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) As the Iran-Israel-US tensions dominate global headlines and threaten world peace, a different kind of tussle is unfolding at home — one that pits once foes, then allies, and now adversaries against each other in an evolving political battle.Arvind Kejriwal’s court relief in the Delhi excise policy case has triggered visible unease within the Congress — the only national party consistently positioning itself as the principal challenger to the BJP. After Delhi’s Rouse …

Raipur, Feb 26 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is proving to be a boon for poor families in the Naxal-affected areas of Mohla-Manpur and Ambagarh Chowki districts of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, those eligible for government ration are receiving free rice, gram, sugar, and salt every month. This has brought a transformational change in the lives of farmers by enabling them to live a respected and dignified life while improving their economic condition.Many familie…

Dehradun, Feb 25 (IANS) The benefits of Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, launched under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in 2024, are reaching the length and breadth of the country, including the distant and remote locations. The Ayushman Bharat-Vay Vandana Yojana has proved to be a lifeline for the people of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.Chamoli, a border district, has made remarkable progress in bringing the senior citizens on board, making them eligible to become…

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee general secretary, Sachin Pilot, on Thursday claimed that the trade agreement with America was made under pressure and is “throttling” the farmers of India, saying that the 144 crore people of India will never accept this. ​ He further stated that trade agreements are tools for economic progress, but they must be based on equal terms and mutual public interest. Agreements that lead toward slavery by sacrificing the nation’s sovereignty a…

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) As India-AI Impact Summit 2026 entered its third day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the event, alleging that it was being run more as a publicity exercise than a serious platform to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Rahul Gandhi said that instead of focusing on India’s own talent and the responsible use of its data, the summit had turned into a ‘disorganised PR spectacle’.Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi wrote…

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday alleged “utter chaos and rank mismanagement” at the India-AI Impact Summit, being held in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. He claimed that the participants and founders are encountering numerous challenges, such as the ban on personal electronic devices and bags, along with the requirement to use cash instead of digital and UPI payments.He further suggested that the Modi government “should learn” from the Bengaluru Te…

Bhopal, Feb 15 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendra, opened in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district, is the new centre of activity as patients and their relatives are thronging the medical store to buy highly subsidised medicines, which elsewhere burn a hole in their pockets. Here, people are getting access to high-quality generic medicines at prices almost 50 to 90 per cent lower than their private counterparts. Many patients said that this has brought them mental as well as financial relief and thank…

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of creating confusion over the India-US trade pact and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s food providers are safe, capable and strong. Taking to social media platform X, Union Minister Chouhan said, “Under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the country’s food provider is safe, capa…

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two days after the unopposed election of BJP corporator Ritu Tawde as the Mumbai Mayor, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday characterised the new administration as a “dark day” for Mumbai, alleging that the ruling party’s leadership will prioritise the interests of industrialists over the Marathi people, and will facilitate land acquisitions by major businesses. The party said that this is despite Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissing such concerns,…

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi lost his cool at a section of media persons on Thursday, as they questioned him about a possible privilege motion against him by the ruling party in the ongoing Budget session. Rahul, visibly agitated at the question, snapped at the scribes, asking, “Have you been given this code word for today”? In the same breadth, he asked them to “stay objective” in their work and uphold the sanctity of their profession. On Wednesday, t…