MP: A unique initiative to apprise prisoners about govt's public welfare schemes

IANS | May 11, 2025 6:30 PM

Mandsaur, May 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a district jail in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district organised an awareness programme to impress upon the inmates and prisoners about various public welfare schemes being run by the Central government and also encouraged them to subscribe to them upon release from jail.

‘Laaton ke bhoot, baaton se…’: Former Army Chief lambasts Pakistan

IANS | May 11, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan has a long history of breaking promises and also has a habit of being on the loose, unless being pulled by its horns, said former Army chief General Shankar Roy Chowdhury while reacting to ceasefire violation by Pakistan last night, hours after two countries reached an understanding to the effect.

With Rs 10.27 lakh crore investments, Tamil Nadu tops in industrial growth

IANS | May 11, 2025 5:35 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has emerged as the leading state in India in terms of industrial growth, with a total of 897 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed for investment proposals worth Rs 10,27,547 crore. These projects are expected to generate employment for over 32.23 lakh people, according to a statement released by the state government on Sunday.

Delhi, Mumbai airport operations normal; security checks taking longer

IANS | May 11, 2025 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Sunday that operations at the airport are normal, but some flights may be affected due to airspace restrictions, and the processing time at security checkpoints may take longer on account of more stringent security protocols.