Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to ‘Pietra Dura’ craftmanship
Agra, July 14 (IANS) Artisans in Agra, who have been involved in their generational craft of making 'Pietra Dura' artworks, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he presented an elegant marble inlay work box featuring the renowned Indian craftmanship to Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, during his recent…
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Raj govt to conduct intensive health screening of all pregnant women
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) In a major initiative to strengthen maternal and child health services and further reduce the maternal mortality rate, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government will conduct intensive health screening of all…
India-UK FTA kicks in on Wednesday, bilateral trade to get booster shot
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comes into force on Wednesday, represents a “gold standard” FTA due to its wide sectoral coverage that includes farmers, seafood exporters, and labour-intensive…
Two days after shooting wife dead, Delhi cop commits suicide
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable, who had allegedly shot his wife dead in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area following a domestic dispute and went absconding, committed suicide on Tuesday, police said.The accused had been…
Sambhal administration razes ‘illegal’ Eidgah, mosque; DM says land worth Rs 5 crore…
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), July 14 (IANS) Acting on a court directive, the district administration on Tuesday carried out the demolition of an allegedly illegal mosque and Eidgah 'constructed on government land' in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal…
Punjab offers opportunities in textiles, says CM Mann at BharatTex 2026
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the state offered opportunities across the entire textile value chain and provided a transparent, industry-friendly ecosystem for entrepreneurs.…
Samajwadi Party demands SC-monitored probe into irregularities at Hindu temples
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the alleged irregularities in donations and jewellery handling at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, the Shri Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand, and Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, the…
Delhi: DDA removes 10,000 MT silt from Rohini’s trunk rainwater drain
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) On the direction of Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has removed more than 10,000 MTs of accumulated silt and waste in a specialised drive at the major underground trunk…
Former Andhra minister, Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham passes away
Amaravati, July 14 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSR Congress Party leader Mudragada Padmanabham passed away on Tuesday, following brief illness. He was 73.
A prominent leader of the Kapu community, the former MP breathed his…
Bharat Tex 2026 kicks off with record global participation
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here, marking the commencement of the world's largest integrated textile value chain event with participation of…