‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will empower women’: BJP; Applicants grateful for ‘financial security’
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) After Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the government’s flagship ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ on Saturday, the BJP said that the scheme aims to empower women. The women who got themselves registered on the first day…
Duleep Trophy: Patidar named captain of defending champions Central Zone, Rinku appointed vice-captain
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India batter Rajat Patidar has been retained as the captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which starts on August 23 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. With Patidar again leading…
China’s factory activity shrinks, adding to concerns over economic recovery: Report
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) China’s factory activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction in July for the first time since February as weak domestic demand and weather-related disruptions weighed on production, increasing pressure on policymakers to…
MP CM Mohan Yadav congratulates Yamini Maurya on Commonwealth Games silver
Bhopal, Aug 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday congratulated Sagar’s Yamini Maurya for winning the silver medal in the women’s 57 kg judo event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing her achievement…
Urvashi Rautela meets Lamine Yamal’s mother during FIFA: Behind every great champion is an incredible mother
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela made headlines once again during the FIFA World Cup 2026 as she met Sheila Ebana, the mother of Spanish football star Lamine Yamal. Shedding light on her meeting with the football’s mother, Urvashi…
Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan appeal to people to stand by PM Modi
Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 1 (IANS) Rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the criticism in the wake of ‘insults’ and ‘abuses’ directed at him during recent protests, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief…
India’s impressive maritime model offers lessons for South Africa: Report
Cape Town, Aug 1 (IANS) As it seeks to unlock the potential of its Blue Economy, South Africa can learn a lot from India on how stronger maritime security can support economic growth and also help in becoming a leading maritime power, a report has…
Spanish PM urges EU unity over Ceuta migrant crisis
Madrid, Aug 1 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called on the European Union to convene an extraordinary meeting of interior ministers to coordinate a common response to the recent migrant crisis in Spain’s North African…
Portugal maintains Schengen rules with Spain but tightens border controls over Ceuta crisis
Lisbon, Aug 1 (IANS) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said that Portugal will not suspend Schengen free movement rules with Spain over deadly migrant crossings into Ceuta, but will strengthen border controls along the country’s…
Kuwait says air defences destroy hostile drones, facilities damaged
Kuwait City, Aug 1 (IANS) Kuwait said on Saturday that its armed forces had detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country’s airspace, while several vital installations were targeted in what it described as “Iranian aggression.”…