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PM Modi Interacts With Lakhpati Didis In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, Announces ₹2,500 Cr Fund, ₹5,000 Cr In Loans

PM Modi Interacts With Lakhpati Didis In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, Announces ₹2,500 Cr Fund, ₹5,000 Cr In Loans

The SHGs are active in the livestock sector, while others have been working in government schemes like ‘Krishi Sakhi’ and ‘NAMO Drone Didi’, officials.

Aug 25, 2024, 14:28 PM IST
Mayawati Slams Congress, SP; Vows No Alliances in Future Elections

Mayawati Slams Congress, SP; Vows No Alliances in Future Elections

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also attacked the Congress over its demand for a caste survey, asking why it did not undertake the exercise during its tenures in government.

Aug 25, 2024, 13:29 PM IST
Nine Of Top 10 Valued Firms Add Rs 95,522 Cr To Market Valuation; Reliance, TCS Lead Gainers

Nine Of Top 10 Valued Firms Add Rs 95,522 Cr To Market Valuation; Reliance, TCS Lead Gainers

The Mcap of Bharti Airtel rallied by Rs 12,268.39 crore to Rs 8,57,392.26 crore and that of ICICI Bank by Rs 11,524.92 crore to Rs 8,47,640.11 crore. 

Aug 25, 2024, 12:16 PM IST
FPIs Inject Rs 11,366 Cr In Debt Market In Aug; Inflow Tally Crosses Rs 1 Lakh Cr For 2024

FPIs Inject Rs 11,366 Cr In Debt Market In Aug; Inflow Tally Crosses Rs 1 Lakh Cr For 2024

FPIs pulled out over Rs 16,305 crore from equities so far this month, due to unwinding of the yen carry trade, recession fears in the US and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. 

Aug 25, 2024, 11:56 AM IST
PM Modi To Honor 11 Lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' In Jalgaon, Announces ₹2,500 Crore Fund, ₹5,000 Crore In Loans

PM Modi To Honor 11 Lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' In Jalgaon, Announces ₹2,500 Crore Fund, ₹5,000 Crore In Loans

An official statement on Saturday said Modi would also release a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs).

Aug 25, 2024, 10:59 AM IST
JD(U) Names MLC As Senior State Vice President

JD(U) Names MLC As Senior State Vice President

The JD(U), which suffered a major setback in the assembly polls of 2020 when it won less than 45 seats in a 243-strong House, has been upbeat since the Lok Sabha election.

Aug 24, 2024, 23:53 PM IST
Places Linked To Krishna Will Be Developed As Pilgrimage Sites, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Places Linked To Krishna Will Be Developed As Pilgrimage Sites, Says CM Mohan Yadav

As per mythology, Janapav in Indore district, Sandipani Ashram and Narayana village in Ujjain and Amjhera in Dhar district were among places linked to the deity, the chief minister said.

Aug 24, 2024, 23:51 PM IST
Murder Accused On Parole Rapes 15-Year-Old Girl In Sangli

Murder Accused On Parole Rapes 15-Year-Old Girl In Sangli

Mane is an accused in a 2011 murder case and had come out on parole two months ago.

Aug 24, 2024, 23:48 PM IST
Ruckus In Odisha Assembly Over Reservation For Students

Ruckus In Odisha Assembly Over Reservation For Students

BJP member Tankadhar Tripathy, however, criticised the BJD and Congress for raising ST, SC and OBC issues with a vested political interest. 

Aug 24, 2024, 23:47 PM IST
'State-Sponsored Communalism': Asaduddin Owaisi Targets Madhya Pradesh Govt Over Bulldozing Of House

'State-Sponsored Communalism': Asaduddin Owaisi Targets Madhya Pradesh Govt Over Bulldozing Of House

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president condemned stone pelting at policemen and the demolishing of the house and cars owned by Ali. 

Aug 24, 2024, 23:18 PM IST
Nepal Bus Accident: IAF Special Plane Departs For India Carrying Bodies Of 25 Pilgrim

Nepal Bus Accident: IAF Special Plane Departs For India Carrying Bodies Of 25 Pilgrim

At least 25 pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, and two people from Uttar Pradesh who were in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell

Aug 24, 2024, 21:26 PM IST
India To Be Free Of Naxal Menace By 2026, Time For Final Assault: Amit Shah

India To Be Free Of Naxal Menace By 2026, Time For Final Assault: Amit Shah

Urging Naxals to shun violence, Shah announced that the Chhattisgarh government would announce a "new look" surrender policy in 1-2 months. 

Aug 24, 2024, 20:45 PM IST
Woman Allegedly Raped After Being Drugged In Karnataka, 2 Arrested

Woman Allegedly Raped After Being Drugged In Karnataka, 2 Arrested

The incident was reported from Karkala town police station limit on the night of August 23, they said.  

Aug 24, 2024, 20:37 PM IST
Work-Life Balance, Fewer Flexible Work Options, Pose Challenge For Women At Job Front: Report

Work-Life Balance, Fewer Flexible Work Options, Pose Challenge For Women At Job Front: Report

The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform. 

Aug 24, 2024, 18:44 PM IST
Maharashtra Boiler Explosion: 22 Workers Injured At Steel Unit In Jalna, 3 Critical

Maharashtra Boiler Explosion: 22 Workers Injured At Steel Unit In Jalna, 3 Critical

The explosion at Gaj Kesari Steel Mill, which occurred around noon, resulted in molten iron falling on workers, he said.

Aug 24, 2024, 16:56 PM IST
Man Promises Woman A Job, Dupes Her Of Rs.12.65 Lakh, Later Hacks Into Her Insta

Man Promises Woman A Job, Dupes Her Of Rs.12.65 Lakh, Later Hacks Into Her Insta

The Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for duping a woman of Rs 12.65 lakh under the pretext of getting her a job and hacking into her Instagram account and sharing

Aug 24, 2024, 15:11 PM IST
Selja Rules Out Alliance With AAP, Says Congress Will Fight On Its Own In Haryana

Selja Rules Out Alliance With AAP, Says Congress Will Fight On Its Own In Haryana

Lok Sabha MP and the party's prominent Dalit face also dismissed the possibility of a hung assembly, asserting that the Congress would secure an "excellent majority" in the 90-member House.

Aug 24, 2024, 13:16 PM IST
​PE Teacher, 7 Others Held For Sexual Harassment Of 12-Year-Old Girl In Maharashtra

​PE Teacher, 7 Others Held For Sexual Harassment Of 12-Year-Old Girl In Maharashtra

Based on a complaint lodged by the girl's parents at Nigdi police station, the police arrested the accused on Friday.

Aug 24, 2024, 12:56 PM IST
Amazon India Announces Up To 12 Per Cent Reduction In Selling Fees Ahead Of Festive Season

Amazon India Announces Up To 12 Per Cent Reduction In Selling Fees Ahead Of Festive Season

The reduction in fee will give sellers an opportunity to optimise their operations in time for the Diwali shopping rush as well as beyond the festivities. 

Aug 24, 2024, 09:49 AM IST
Watch: EAM Jaishankar's 'Cultural Gap' Lesson To BBC Journalist Over PM Modi's Hug Diplomacy

Watch: EAM Jaishankar's 'Cultural Gap' Lesson To BBC Journalist Over PM Modi's Hug Diplomacy

Jaishankar was asked about the ‘embrace' in a question meant to seek comments on apparent linkages with Modi's meetings with Putin earlier and Zelenskyy now.

Aug 23, 2024, 23:21 PM IST