New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised ‘Vidur Prerana Swadeshi Herbal Tea’, made by women from Lakhiwala village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district and said the tea is rich in natural goodness and is a beautiful example of women becoming self-reliant. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In our country, tea is not merely a beverage; it embodies a sense of togetherness. Whether it is the start of the day, a m…
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Giridih (Jharkhand), July 23 (IANS) Jharkhand’s Giridih police claimed to have solved the murder of a young man who had been missing for nearly a month. Police arrested one accused in connection with the case, officials said on Thursday.Acting on the accused’s lead, police recovered the victim’s skeletal remains, along with a scarf allegedly used in the crime, clothing, slippers, a mobile phone, and a knife from the crime scene. According to police, Hriday Narayan Singh (72), a resident of Siy…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Visakhapatnam retained the top spot among India’s non‑metro job markets among the fastest‑growing smaller cities for hiring and migration, a report said on Wednesday.The report from professional networking platform LinkedIn said Visakhapatnam was followed by Ludhiana, Surat, Vadodara and Prayagraj — occupying the top five positions.It underscored the rise of non‑metro hubs that are expanding beyond legacy industries. Technology, financial services, manufacturi…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, accusing them of showing lack of empathy over not visiting the landslide-hit Wayanad. Priyanka Gandhi, who is also a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad is yet to visit the affected regions in the constituency and express solidarity with the victims, days after the landslide wreaked havoc.BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya tak…
Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has accused political parties of exploiting the grievances of deprived and marginalised communities for political gain, alleging that they incite protests and unrest to advance their interests.At a press conference here on Friday, Mayawati referred to recent incidents in Meerut, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Hardoi and other places, claiming that certain groups were attempting to provoke aggrieved sections of society into agitation ra…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actress Debchandrima Singha Roy has opened up about her upcoming show ‘Fitoor,’ saying it reflects the silent emotional journeys many young girls experience. In a statement, she shared, “This promo touched my heart because it’s a journey that so many girls silently go through. Stepping into a co-ed college after studying in a girls’ school can be overwhelming, especially for girls. I hope every young girl who watches this feels seen and understands that it’s okay to b…
Gandhinagar, June 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that ‘Bharat Taxi’ was founded on a fundamentally different philosophy from existing app-based ride-hailing platforms, arguing that the cooperative initiative recognises drivers as “Sarathis” rather than merely service providers. Addressing thousands of taxi operators at the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, HM Shah said the distinction reflected the cooperative movement’s approach to dignity and ownership…
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Nigam offered prayers at the revered Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra and even shared a few glimpses of his visit along with his family. Siddharth shared a string of images and clips from his visit. In the pictures, the actor was seen standing in front of the temple with joined hands. A clip showed him posing with fans and even making corn in a small stall. For the caption, he wrote: “Blessed to seek the divine at Bhimashankar Temple. Grateful for the p…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) From Uttarakhand to Kerala, political and spiritual leaders along with the general public took part in the 12th International Yoga Day celebration, highlighting that apart from ensuring health and wellbeing, yoga and Ayurveda have generated employment opportunities in the country.BJP MP Dinesh Sharma said: “Yoga is not just about International Yoga Day, but a resolve to promote and protect the health of people globally.””I believe India’s traditions of Ayurveda and yo…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being. In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a unique water yoga session was held at Bargad Ghat on the Yamuna River as part of the preparations for International Yoga Day. Participants performed yoga exercises in wate…