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July 27, 2026 3:06 PM

‘People’s President will always inspire’: leaders remember Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

The nation on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to former President and eminent scientist Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary, remembering his outstanding contributions to India's defence, space and missile programmes and his enduring legacy ...

July 27, 2026 1:35 PM

Centre introduces anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha

As part of its efforts to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices, the Centre on Monday introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill was intro...

July 27, 2026 12:55 PM

SVEP: Building a Grassroots Start-up Ecosystem Across Rural India

As India strengthens its position as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, the focus is gradually extending beyond cities to villages. While urban centres continue to dominate the country's innovation landscape, the government has sought to u...

July 27, 2026 12:37 PM

Partition Was the Greatest Blunder of History; PoJK Retrieval Remains the Only Pending Issue with Pakistan: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday described India's Partition as "the greatest blunder of history" and asserted that the retrieval of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) remains the only pending issue between India and Pakistan. A...

July 27, 2026 11:57 AM

Govt Wants All Parties to Join Debate on Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged all political parties to participate in the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the government is introducing a stringent law to c...

July 27, 2026 11:31 AM

Rajnandgaon leads water conservation drive with Mission Jal Raksha, prepares to capture every raindrop

As the monsoon sets in, Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh has emerged as a model for water conservation through its science-driven and community-led initiative, Mission Jal Raksha, aimed at strengthening groundwater reserves and ensuring long-term...

July 27, 2026 11:14 AM

Nation Salutes CRPF Personnel on 87th Raising Day; VP, Amit Shah Lead Greetings

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday led greetings on the 87th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), paying tribute to the force's courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation's internal security. ...

July 27, 2026 10:26 AM

Corporate Mitra Scheme aims to build compliance support ecosystem for MSMEs, says IICA at Arunachal webinar

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Shillong, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), organised an awareness webinar on the Corporate Mitra Scheme for students, youth, professionals and MSMEs in Arunachal Pradesh as part of its o...

July 27, 2026 10:18 AM

Centre reviews FCV tobacco market in Andhra Pradesh, discusses measures to protect growers

A delegation from the Department of Commerce, led by Additional Secretary Nitin Kumar Yadav, visited Andhra Pradesh on July 25 to review the prevailing market situation of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco and assess measures to safeguard the interes...

July 26, 2026 7:19 PM

PM Modi highlights women’s herbal tea enterprise in Bijnor, says small initiative became a symbol of self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the success of a women-led herbal tea enterprise in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, saying the initiative exemplifies how local knowledge, natural resources and women's entrepreneurship can drive se...

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