Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged the BJP government to open talks with students protesting at Jantar Mantar against the paper leak issue, saying the growing unrest among youth cannot be ignored and deserves a political response rather than confrontation.
Reaffirming the Punjab government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of economically and socially vulnerable sections, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, released ₹2,150.73 crore under various Social Security Schemes during the current financial year up to June 2026.
Anna Hazare stated on Thursday that violence can never be the solution to any issue.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Parliament that on an average, 59 road accidents took place every hour in the country last year.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid homage to iconic freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary, describing the revolutionary as a timeless symbol of courage, patriotism and sacrifice whose ideals continue to inspire Indians to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation.
On the final day of Bharat Tex 2026, Industry Secretary, Jharkhand government Arava Rajkamal visited the state pavilion at the Bharat Mandapam here to review the showcase of GI-tagged products, Tasar silk, handloom textiles and tribal handicrafts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), including seven in Odisha, marking a major push to modernise railway infrastructure and improve passenger amenities.
The Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed a political showdown with the Congress moving a no-confidence motion against the Vishnu Deo Sai government on the final day of the Monsoon Session.
Street food vendors in Lakhanpur received a major boost on Friday as Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the development of a modern Street Food Hub under the PM SVANidhi scheme, saying the project will provide organised vending spaces, strengthen local livelihoods and showcase Dogra cuisine to tourists and pilgrims.
The senior BJP leader said the development projects launched by the Prime Minister will boost ease of living in the city and regional development.
