BRICS Youth Summit: Dy CM highlights Gujarat’s rise from ‘charkha’ to space tech
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) The BRICS Youth Summit and BRICS Youth Council began in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, with Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi calling young people not just the future of their countries but their “strong present” and greatest strength. Sanghavi, who was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony, welcomed youth delegates from […]
Rajasthan civic body elections: Voting to be held in two phases on Sept 9 and 11
Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The wait for local body polls in Rajasthan is over. The State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the schedule for municipal polls across the state, which will be conducted in two phases on September 9 and 11. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate […]
‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative to boost Maha textile exports: Dy CM
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said the state’s ‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative aims to connect farmers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and the global fashion industry, positioning Maharashtra as a major textile and export hub. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, DCM Shinde said Maharashtra is pursuing […]
Uttarakhand: PM Vishwakarma Yojana beneficiaries in Chamoli get training in marketing and AI
Dehradun, Aug 19 (IANS) The beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli are pleasantly surprised as well as delighted over receiving training in the cutting-edge technology, free of cost. A well-coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) course curriculum has been made available for them, besides elaborate training schedule in products marketing and branding. The one-day workshop […]
Mizoram connectivity projects set to transform economy: Study Committee
Aizawl, Aug 19 (IANS) The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) and the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Link could transform Mizoram’s economy and bring significant changes in related sectors, a study committee set up by the state government said on Wednesday. The Impact Study Committee on the KMMTTP and the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Link submitted its final draft […]
Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes Speed of Doing Business Bill
Amaravati, Aug 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday approved the Andhra Pradesh Omnibus (Speed of Doing Business) Bill-2026, aimed at simplifying regulations, easing approval procedures, and creating a more investor-friendly industrial ecosystem. Minister for Law and Minority Affairs NMD Farooq introduced the Bill on the third day of the monsoon session. Minister Farooq […]
Jagan asks YSRCP cadres to get ready for local body polls
Amaravati, Aug 19 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday asked the party cadres to gear up for the ensuing local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. He affirmed that the party should work with the aim of a massive victory, with the coalition government failing on […]
Chhattisgarh artistes grateful for opportunity to perform at Rashtrapati Bhavan on I-Day
Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Aug 19 (IANS) Members of Chhattisgarh’s ‘Jai Garhiya Baba Tribal Folk Mandari Dance Troupe’ expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for having received an opportunity to perform during President Droupadi Murmu’s ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the 80th Independence Day. The dancers hailing from Saraitola village in […]
Collective efforts essential to prevent youth from falling for drug addiction: Maha CM
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials on Wednesday that instead of taking measures after the younger generation falls prey to addiction, tendencies that push youth into the abyss of drugs must be curbed. He said youth should be empathised with and prevented from entering this vicious cycle while speaking at […]
