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India's active mobile subscribers cross 1,086.18 mn in August 2025
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's telecom sector continued its upward trajectory in August, with the number of active mobile subscribers reaching 1,086.18 million, representing approximately 93.07 per cent of the total 1,167.03 million wireless subscriber base.
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Karnataka: Shivamogga villagers refuse to participate in caste survey unti
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Shashikumar, a resident of the Barur Gram panchayat area, stressed that while he is not against the survey, getting a network tower is the need of the hour, with previous requests for a tower allegedly being ignored for over 3 years. Reportedly, the Tehsildar of the Sagar Taluk has assure
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Three booked in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi for 'practising banned religious ac
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Thane rural police in Bhiwandi have arrested three people, including an American national, allegedly involved in banned religious activities and illegal conversion.
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Sant Eshwer Samman celebrates 10 glorious years honouring India's unsung s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Sant Eshwer Foundation hosted the 10th edition of the prestigious Sant Eshwer Samman on October 5, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, New Delhi, marking the completion of a decade of "sewa", said the release.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches People's Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025-26
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a release, in the run-up to the launch, extensive preparations were carried out. The Ministry had virtual interactions with State Governments, Union Territories, and State Institutes of rural development and panchayati raj (SIRD&PRs) to finalise strategies and ensure smoo
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"If we want to become world's number one...no other option than Swadeshi":
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Minister also emphasised the importance of the cooperative sector in strengthening India's rural economy and said it has become a crucial lifeline for the rural economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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'Har Ghar Jal' in Gujarat brings water to every doorstep
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to official data, by 2022, Gujarat achieved 100 per cent household tap water connections, reaching 91.73 lakh rural families across all 33 districts.
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Assam CM presents cheques to 37,804 beneficiaires under Mukhya Mantri Mahi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Among them, 32,997 beneficiaries are from rural areas and 1,623 from urban areas. The Abhiyan aims to create alternative village-based livelihoods by promoting women entrepreneurship in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, handloom, and handicrafts.
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Pernod Ricard India Foundation and ISAP India Foundation Empower Farmers t
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Khairtal Tijara (Rajasthan) [India], October 4: In a major step toward strengthening rural livelihoods, Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), in partnership with ISAP India Foundation, is implementing Project Pragati--a holistic initiative designed to support small and marginal farmers in K
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CPRG hosts dialogue ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The seminar is part of CPRG's 'Future of Society' initiative, which examines how emerging technologies reshape institutions and everyday life. It also serves as a pre-summit dialogue in the lead-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Multiple industry leaders, and educationists took part
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Himachal panchayat polls likely in December, roster by Oct 15: Minister An
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Anirudh Singh, on Friday said that elections to Panchayati Raj institutions in the state are likely to be held in December 2025, with the election roster expected to be announced by the State Election Commission by Oct
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Traditional and local food festival draws tourists in Shimla, Himachal Pra
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The event was inaugurated on Friday by Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, who stated that the initiative not only attracts tourists but also empowers rural women entrepreneurs.
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