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Rain disrupts Delhi-Gurugram traffic; Waterlogging causes long traffic jams

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New Delhi: Normal life has been severely affected in the national capital Delhi and the entire NCR (National Capital Region) due to torrential rains on Saturday. Heavy waterlogging in many major areas of Delhi, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad brought the movement of vehicles on the roads to a halt. The worst situation due to the rain was seen in Gurugram, where apart from the main roads, residential areas were also flooded. Heavy waterlogging on the flyover near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi slowed down vehicular traffic. Meanwhile, waterlogging…

President appeals to teachers to move ahead with ‘nation first’ spirit on Teachers’ Day

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New Delhi : On the auspicious occasion of Teachers’ Day, President Draupadi Murmu called upon teachers across the country to guide and shape the new generation. She stated that teachers’ primary responsibility is not only to provide formal education to students, but also to develop them into sensitive and responsible citizens by inculcating scientific thinking, moral values, and a sense of “nation first.” She clarified that students who achieve success in life with ethical conduct and right thinking are the greatest symbol of a teacher’s true success. Referring to his special…

SP’s women card: Announcement of financial assistance every year under ‘Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana’

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Lucknow: Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has made a major push to woo women voters. The party has announced the launch of the “Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana” if it returns to power in the state. According to MP Dimple Yadav, under this scheme, eligible women will receive financial assistance of ₹40,000 per year to empower them financially and become self-reliant. The party will soon share a complete outline of the scheme’s eligibility, rules, and application process. Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav clarified that no…

Bihar government’s major initiative for women; Announcing financial assistance from education to entrepreneurship

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Patna: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Bihar government has announced several important initiatives to promote women’s safety, higher education, and self-reliance. At a special event organized by the Home and Education Departments at Gyan Bhawan in Patna, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary detailed the new initiatives being launched by the state government for the welfare of women. Special financial assistance schemes have been launched to promote women in the state in the fields of research and entrepreneurship. Under this scheme, 1,000 women will be provided fellowships of ₹10,000 per…

Will Yogi and Fadnavis join the parliamentary board? Speculation about changes in the BJP intensifies

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New Delhi: New developments within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organization have fueled speculation about a reshuffle in the Modi cabinet and changes within the party’s top leadership. According to insiders, the most significant changes in the coming days could be seen within the party’s highest decision-making body, the Parliamentary Board. Although the BJP Parliamentary Board is small in size, its role within the organization is considered extremely powerful. All major and crucial decisions, from selecting the prime ministerial candidate to finalizing candidates for major elections, are made through this board.…

Indian Overseas Congress USA strongly opposes the upcoming visit of Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsangh chalak (chief) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the United States

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NEW YORK, NY: Indian Overseas Congress USA strongly opposes the upcoming visit of Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak (chief) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), to the United States, including his scheduled appearance at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29. Bhagwat’s visit comes amid growing concern about the influence of Hindu nationalist and supremacist politics within the Indian diaspora and American public life. Indian Overseas Congress USA calls on elected officials, civil society organizations, universities, faith communities, and Indian American organizations to reaffirm their commitment todemocracy, religious freedom, pluralism,…

UN Commissioner strongly condemns Israel’s occupation of UNRWA’s vocational training center in East Jerusalem

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Christian Saunders, Acting Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) , has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation of the agency’s Qalandiya Vocational Training Center in East Jerusalem, calling the action a systematic attempt to undermine the agency and harm Palestinian rights. The seizure occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 , when Israeli forces raided this key UNRWA facility in the Kafr Aqab area. The forces expelled all staff and completely barred their return. Following this, the Israeli flag was raised in the compound’s courtyard. By Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Israel had further strengthened its…

Make in India strengthened; Opening the way for domestic companies to manufacture missiles

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New Delhi: The Central Government has taken a historic decision to strengthen indigenisation and self-reliance in the defence sector. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology of all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian industries. According to the information released by the Defence Ministry, the main objective of this move is to manufacture missile systems domestically on a large scale in the country and to increase the participation of Indian private and public industries in the national defence ecosystem. Following…

Delhi government’s women’s scheme launched; Beneficiaries will soon receive Rs 2,500 in their accounts

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New Delhi: The path has been cleared for the implementation of the “Delhi Lakshmi Yojana,” launched with the aim of economically empowering women in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented official acceptance letters to approximately 2,500 eligible women during a grand ceremony held at Talkatora Stadium on August 26. Sixty-five women were invited on stage and personally handed the letters, while the remaining beneficiaries will receive them before September 1. Giving an update on the progress of the scheme, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that under the scheme, which began on…

Speed ​​in passing bills, more than half of the bills in the 18th Lok Sabha were passed in the same session

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New Delhi: A major shift is underway in the functioning of Parliament in New Delhi . The trend of passing bills in the same session in which they are introduced is rapidly increasing. According to data from PRS Legislative Research, 34 of the 64 bills introduced so far in the 18th Lok Sabha, or 53 percent, have been passed by both houses in the same session. This trend is significantly different from previous Lok Sabhas. During the 16th Lok Sabha, 189 bills were introduced, of which only 33%, or 63,…