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HYDERABAD: Eight tribal women from Bhadrachalam, Telangana, who transitioned from daily wage labourers to successful entrepreneurs, were praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The women, members of a Self Help Group, received training through the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) and began producing millet-based biscuits under the brand Bhadradri Millet Magic. These biscuits, made from foxtail, little millet, kodo millet, finger millet, and jowar, are now being supplied from Hyderabad to London. PM Modi hailed their journey as an inspiring example of "Women-Led Development," highlighting how these women, once labourers working in fields, are now transforming lives through their entrepreneurial spirit. "The mantra of 'Women Led Development' is ready to create a new future for India. You will also feel good when you come to know about the success of the women of Bhadrachalam in Telangana. These women once used to work as labourers in the fields. They used to work hard all day for their livelihoods," the Prime Minister said.
Jaipur, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who is on a day's visit to Rajasthan, travelled by road to Dadiya, approximately 22 km away from Jaipur, after the helicopter did not take off due to adverse weather conditions. HM Shah reached Jaipur Airport on Thursday around 12.15 p.m. He was scheduled to travel by helicopter to Dadiya to attend a major public event. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the helicopter could not take off, said officials here. At Dadiya, the Union Minister inaugurated the Cooperative Conference and Employment Festival. Th ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that betraying India will have consequences. He referenced Operation Sindoor, which destroyed terrorist camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with securing the country, contrasting it with frequent terrorist attacks during Congress rule. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a strong message has gone out to the world that no one should mess with India's citizens, its borders or its defence forces, and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 10 (ANI): As Odisha celebrates 'Mandia Divas', Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that millet remains an important crop since it effectively grows in less water and "poor soil", apart from being nutritious for the body. Speaking to reporters at Bhubaneswar Airport, Chouhan stated that the government was making efforts to increase millet production. Also Read | What Is an E-Passport? From Eligibility to Steps To Apply for Next-Gen Digital Passport, All You Need To Know. Mandia Shree Anna millet is a food that not only gives nutrients to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, the diversity of arts, crafts and skills is also a great quality of our country," the PM said. "Whichever ar ...Read More >
ess than 24 hours after he asserted in Nigeria's Abuja that stepping out of the comfort zone, innovating and creating new paths has now become the very essence of today's India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the gathering of world's most influential leaders converged in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit that the main reason for India's success lies in his government's 'back to basics' and 'march to the future' approach. Addressing the G20 session on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty' at the bayside museum of modern art during the two-day 19th G20 Summit, ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Wheat is the main rabi (winter) crop, with sowing beginning from late October, while harvesting from March onwards. Other rabi crops include jowar, barley, gram and lentil. The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27 marketing year. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. Last year, wheat MSP was fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal for 2025-26 market ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, delivered the keynote address at a special programme themed 'Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy' at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru on Saturday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a release. JP Nadda said that a healthy India is necessary for Viksit Bharat, and that can be ensured through the right types of food, healthy food habits, and lifestyle. Organized by the Food Safety an ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir's tourism sector is witnessing a strong revival, with a steady rise in the number of tourists visiting the Union Territory each day.Abdullah, while addressing reporters in West Bengal ahead of the Kolkata Tourism Fair, said, "Tourists are coming back to Kashmir in good numbers. The ongoingAmarnathYatra is proceeding smoothly with heavy footfall on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, he said."I spoke to several pilgrims, and they are all happy and satisfied with the arrangements. I have come to Kolkata to ta ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of Gramya Vikas Bhawan to be built at a cost of Rs 58.32 crore here. He also planted saplings on the campus. The Chief Minister said that this building will prove to be important in the field of rural development. Also Read | Andhra Pradesh Government Bans Display of Political Symbols in Schools. Dhami said that the state government is promoting local livelihood through the One District, Two Products Scheme and is getting its traditional products recognised at the nationa ...Read More >
PM Modi in Coimbatore: 'Felt Bihar's breeze when farmers waved their gamcha' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the sight of farmers waving their gamcha (towel) in Coimbatore made him feel as though "Bihar winds had arrived in Tamil Nadu before me." Modi said farmers greeting him by rotating their towels above their heads reminded him of celebrations in Bihar. Addressing a gathering at the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, the Prime Minister apologised for arriving late, saying he was held up at Puttaparthi before travelling to Tamil Nadu. Modi added that had he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Naval Investiture Ceremony, held at Nausena Bhawan, honoured several personnel of the Indian Navy with gallantry awards for their exemplary service. The awards were conferred to honour and recognise bravery, leadership, professional achievement, and distinguished service of Naval Personnel. Also Read | Ludhiana Suicide Case: Elderly Business Couple Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Bank Officials Over Loan Repayment, Probe Underway. A total of 51 personnel were conferred with awards during the ceremony, which included one Yudh Seva Medal, thir ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " against the Left parties. The minister was responding to allegations of voter fraud in Thrissur consti ...Read More >
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set for a one-day Odisha visit on Nov 10. He will be the Chief Guest at 'Mandia Dibasa', interact with farmers in Cuttack, and chair a key meeting at ICAR-CRRI to boost agriculture. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will be on a one-day visit to Odisha on November 10 (Monday). During this visit, he will participate in key programmes aimed at enhancing farmers' income, ensuring nut ...Read More >
Global alliance launched to fight hunger, poverty with 80 nations The countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertiliser crisis caused by global conflicts and G20 must give primacy to their concerns and priorities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. In an address on the first day of the G20 summit, Modi complimented the Brazilian presidency of the grouping for taking forward the "people-centric decisions" taken at the bloc's summit in New Delhi last year. The Indian G20 presidency's call for "One Earth, One Family, One Future" continued to r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has underlined the far-reaching impact of the government's pro-farmer initiatives over the past 11 years, marking a significant phase of dignity and prosperity for the agricultural community. He highlighted key initiatives such as the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Kisan Fasal Bima, describing them as important steps taken by the government for the welfare of farmers. The Prime Minister also noted that due to the continuous increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP), the country's food producers are not only receiving fair prices for th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel looking into the levy of user fees or toll charges on National Highways (NHs) has raised concerns over the current practice of "perpetual tolling" even after project costs are recovered and a 3% annual escalation, irrespective of the highway quality, traffic volume, or user affordability.While recommending rationalisation and substantial reduction in toll charges on such stretches, its report has also mooted a "tariff authority" for toll fixation. The Public Accounts Committee headed by Congress MP K C Venugopal said, "Any continuation of tolls beyond this poin ...Read More >
Two deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Nashik division in north Maharashtra, officials said. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government will provide compensation to affected farmers, adding that surveys are underway in several areas to assess the extent of losses. The impact has been severe in north Maharashtra and parts of western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha, affecting over 82,000 farmers, state agriculture department officials said. The worst- ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Navdeep Singh of Patti Lahian Di (Tarn Taran), Arshdeep Singh of Shaliwal (Amritsar), Gurlal Singh of R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year, up from Rs 2,425 per quintal last year. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet had approved the MSP for six rabi crops for 2026-27 based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). In absolute terms, the highest increase has been announc ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, the diversity of arts, crafts and skills is also a great quality of our country, ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, along with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, listened to the 123rd episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Savitri Thakur on Sunday also inspected the 'Government Girls Home' in Raipur, operated by the Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department. This centre caters to girls in need of care and protection (CNCP). A total of 52 girls aged 6 to 18 years are currently residing here. During the inspection, arrangements related to ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy tore into the Chandrababu Naidu-led government for its repressive approach in detaining, beating up, and harassing farmers during his Banagarupalem visit. In a post on X, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said, the propaganda machinery of Chandrababu Naidu has tried to show the farmers' issue in a poor light, and the world has seen the overwhelming response despite harsh restrictions and blatant distortions in its friendly media. Also Read | Bengaluru Peepi ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of Gramya Vikas Bhawan to be built at a cost of Rs 58.32 crore here. He also planted saplings on the campus. The Chief Minister said that this building will prove to be important in the field of rural development. Dhami said that the state government is promoting local livelihood through the One District, Two Products Scheme and is getting its traditional products recognised at the national and international level through the House of Himalayas brand. He also informed tha ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, along with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, listened to the 123rd episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Savitri Thakur on Sunday also inspected the 'Government Girls Home' in Raipur, operated by the Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department. This centre caters to girls in need of care and protection (CNCP). A total of 52 girls aged 6 to 18 years are currently residing here. During the inspection, arrangements related to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly known as Essar Oil Ltd, operates a 20-million-tonne-per-year refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday asked agriculture scientists to develop high-quality millet seeds to make it a profitable crop so that farmers can divert towards it. Chouhan said this while addressing the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millet) and Woman Farmer here on the occasion of 'Mandia Divas' (Millets Day). "The farmers are looking for crops which will give them better financial benefits. So, it is a challenge before us to make millet as a profitable crop so that the farmers can divert toward the cultivat ...Read More >