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Rice, millets, and dreams: Tamil Nadu's food entrepreneurs thrive under PMKSY
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, July 10: In the heart of Tamil Nadu's fertile Cauvery Delta, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Farmers, home cooks, and rural entrepreneurs - many of them women - are turning into business owners, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
From farms to factories: How Tamil Nadu's incubation hubs are boosting rural livelihoods
Tiruchirappalli/Thanjavur, July 10: In a powerful display of how grassroots innovation, technical mentorship, and government-backed initiatives are transforming India's rural economy, IANS visited two model Food Processing Incubation Centres in Tamil Nadu - one at SASTRA Deemed University in Thanjavur and the other at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirappalli.
Director Suneel Darshan calls Deepika Padukone's demand for 8-hour work shift 'unreal'
Mumbai, July 10: Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has called actress Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour work shift "unreal".
Karnataka launches Telecom Centre of Excellence to lead India's next-gen tech revolution
Bengaluru July 10: In a major boost to India's innovation and skilling ecosystem, Minister of Medical Education & Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department, Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil on Thursday inaugurated the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE), a first-of-its-kind national initiative aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity building in next-generation technologies.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta expresses concern over waterlogging, gives strict instructions to officers
New Delhi, July 10: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday expressed displeasure and concern over the waterlogging in various areas yesterday due to heavy rains in the national capital.
Post-Kremlin recognition, Afghanistan hopes Central Asian countries will follow suit
New Delhi Earlier this month, Russia became the first country to give recognition to Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: and embrace the de facto Taliban administration in Kabul as a legitimate partner.
Raksha Khadse conducts review of SAI LNCPE, Trivandrum; Inaugurates Medical Centre extension
Thiruvananthapuram, July 10: The Sports Authority of India, Regional Centre at LNCPE, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, hosted Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Deeply, truly, and honestly so sorry: Cierra Ortega breaks silence following exit from 'Love Island USA'
Washington, DC, July 10: Cierra Ortega has broken her silence after her sudden exit from 'Love Island USA.'
MoS Raksha Khadse conducts review of SAI Trivandrum; inaugurates medical centre extension
Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 : Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse conducted a review of the facilities at the Sports Authority of India, Regional Centre at LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram, and also inaugurated the medical centre building here on Thursday.
Dharmendra Pradhan flags off national meet on NEP implementation in Gujarat
Kevadia, July 11: The two-day National Vice-Chancellors’ Conference, hosted at Tent City-2 in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district in Gujarat, was inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday.
Punjab Cabinet approves cashless treatment scheme of Rs 10 lakh for residents
Chandigarh, July 10: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Thursday approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna -- a first-of-its-kind scheme in the country to provide cashless medical treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to residents of the state.
Slugfest erupts over Bengal university exam paper referring to freedom fighters as 'terrorists'
Kolkata, July 10: A political and social uproar has erupted in West Bengal after a history question paper from a reputed state university indirectly referred to Indian freedom fighters as “terrorists.”
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 66 new Anganwadi Centres, 134 related posts
Bhopal, July 9: A Cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at the Mantralaya in Bhopal on Wednesday, during which several decisions were approved.
'Cheetahs are happy, have adapted well to new home': PM Modi thanks Namibia for help in Cheetah reintroduction in India
Windhoek, July 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Parliament of Namibia, thanked the country for its gift of Cheetahs, which have helped in the reintroduction of Cheetahs in India.
W. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Tata Sons Chairman, discusses industrial growth
Kolkata, July 9: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a fruitful meeting with Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and the Tata Group on at Nabanna State Secretariat in Howrah on Wednesday.
India and Namibia sign two MOUs in fields of health and entrepreneurship
Windhoek, July 9: Following their discussions on further strengthening bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah witnessed the exchange of two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of health and entrepreneurship, in Windhoek on Wednesday.
Diljit Dosanjh shuts down 'No Entry 2' exit rumours, shares a funny vlog with Anees Bazmee, Boney Kapoor
Mumbai, July 9: Contrary to reports doing the rounds that Diljit Dosanjh has walked out of Boney Kapoor and Anees Bazmee's 'No Entry 2' due to creative differences, the Punjabi singer-actor continues to be a part of the sequel of the 2005 comedy film.
Boxing Interim Committee bars personal coaches at national camps, pushes centralised training
New Delhi, July 9: In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has reinforced its long-standing policy to disallow personal coaches and support staff at official national camps.
Jails in Maharashtra overcrowded, 12,343 more inmates than their capacity: CM Fadnavis in reply to Legislative Council
Mumbai, July 9: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the jails in the state are overcrowded with prisoners as compared to their actual capacity.
MoS Suresh Gopi's film clears hurdle as makers agree to rename it 'Janaki. V'
Kochi, July 9: The controversy surrounding the latest film featuring Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi has finally settled, with the makers agreeing to rename the film following objections raised by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Heat wave scorches North Korea
Seoul, July 9: A heat wave is scorching North Korea, with daytime high temperatures in the capital expected to reach up to 34 degrees Celsius, state media reported Wednesday.
Did movement of fuel control switches cause Air India plane crash?
New Delhi, July 9: The ongoing investigation into the cause of the June 12 crash of Air India flight 171 has "narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches," according to a report in the reputed aviation journal Air Current.
758 irrigation projects completed in Vidarbha, says Maha minister
Mumbai, July 9: Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan has said that 758 irrigation projects have been completed in the Vidarbha region, and another 87 were under implementation.
Education Ministry organises two-day Vice Chancellors' Conference of Central Universities in Gujarat's Kevadia
New Delhi, July 9: The Ministry of Education is organising a two-day 'Vice Chancellors Conference' of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat, from July 10-11.
EaseMyTrip Co-Founder launches AI venture studio to foster Indian Innovation
New Delhi, 9 July: In a move that signals growing confidence in India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, Rikant Pittie, co-founder of travel booking platform EaseMyTrip, has announced the launch of an AI Venture Studio aimed at supporting the country's most promising technology entrepreneurs.
Israel: Salaries in April up 3.6 per cent Year to Year
Tel Aviv, July 9: Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that, in April 2025, according to original data, the average salary of an Israeli worker for a salaried position at current prices was 13,905 Shekels (USD 4,143), an increase of 3.6 per cent compared to April 2024 when it was 13,423 Shekels (USD 3,999).
PM Modi's vision turns 'backward districts' into 'aspirational districts': Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, July 8: In a historic event on Tuesday, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the Dholpur Science Centre in Rajasthan, a significant milestone for the region.
Punjab launches 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana' for free treatment up to ₹10 lakh annually
Chandigarh, July 8: The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Tuesday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana', a major healthcare initiative that promised free and cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per year for every eligible resident of the state.
149 days of chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuries...: Hrithik Roshan pens bittersweet note as he wraps up 'War 2'
Mumbai, July 8: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan can't wait to present his film 'War 2' to the audience.
Udit Narayan on his upcoming project 'Maine Pyar Kiya Phir Se': It's high on melody
Mumbai, July 8: Playback singer Udit Narayan, who ruled the Bollywood of the 1990s, recorded the title song for the upcoming film recently.
Hrithik Roshan feels a mixed bag of emotions as he concludes 'War 2' shoot after 149 days of hardwork
Mumbai, July 8: After 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, and injuries, actor Hrithik Roshan has finally wrapped up the shoot of "War 2".
'We always planned on coming back... here we are again', says Kohli on attending Wimbledon match at Centre Court
New Delhi, July 8: Former India captain Virat Kohli expressed his joy of being at the Centre Court for the Wimbledon match and recalled his first visit to the iconic venue from 10 years back in 2015.
Diljit Dosanjh should have clarified his position on this film, says Delhi Minister Sirsa amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy
New Delhi, July 7: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has spoken out amid backlash against Diljit Dosanjh for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' and said the actor-singer should have provided clarity on the matter.
Chandrababu Naidu for zero crime-rate through technology
Amaravati, July 7: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to transform Andhra Pradesh into a zero-crime-rate state by leveraging technology.
Poland reinstates checkpoints on borders with Germany, Lithuania
Warsaw, July 7: Poland reinstated checkpoints along its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday to curb illegal migration and reinforce national security, authorities said.
Jr NTR pens heartfelt note as he wraps shooting for 'War 2', praises Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji
Mumbai, July 7: Superstar Jr NTR has penned a heartfelt note as he wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming action-packed movie 'War 2'.
Maha has not received Central funds for JJM scheme since Oct 2024: Minister
Mumbai, July 7: Maharashtra Minister of Water Supply and Sanitation Gulabrao Patil, in a written reply, told the Legislative Council that the state has not received central funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme from October 2024, and is using its own funds to complete the ongoing projects.
Sharad Kelkar reacts to criticism on Tumm Se Tumm Tak: 'Such relationships do exist in society' *Put a pic of Sharad Kelkar
Mumbai, July 7: Actor Sharad Kelkar's latest project "Tumm Se Tumm Tak" talks about a unique love saga between a 19-year-old girl Anu, and a 46-year-old business tycoon Aryavardhan.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs receives standing ovation from fellow inmates after court hearing
Los Angeles, July 7: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has been embroiled in the sexual assault controversy, received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after being found not guilty of a number of charges.
15 pc of $23 trillion global gold market now held in India: Report
New Delhi, July 7: While global forex reserves total around $12.5 trillion, the gold market is currently valued at $23 trillion, 15 per cent of which is held in India, according to a report released on Monday.