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BJP cites ‘jhooth ki goonj’ site to hit out at Rahul Gandhi
“Rahul’s every lie will be countered with facts. The ‘jhooth ki goonj’ website is exposing every lie of his. The louder propaganda echoes, the faster truth will emerge,” BJP spokesperson Anil Banluni said. Party neta Sudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration and envy vis-a-vis PM Modi, but every lie of his is being exposed.
Join sports, playgrounds more important than PlayStation: PM to youth
Speaking at the Khelo India dialogue, he said, “More important than screens are sports centres. More important than PlayStation is the playground. And this will happen only when the youth embrace this approach.” Lamenting India’s absence from almost half of Olympic sports, he said that is why he had announced a talent hunt for children in the 5-15 years age bracket.
Parliament may be reconvened, hints Rijiju, brings delimitation bill in focus
Though Rijiju made no categorical comment about an immediate session to take up the constitutional amendment bill to implement the law from 2029 with a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, he said Parliament has been reconvened in the past after a session was not prorogued. The monsoon session, which ended on Aug 13, has not been prorogued yet.
BPCL CMD says mulling E10 petrol option, then walks back
“We are looking into various related aspects but nothing has been finalised yet,” said the chief of the oil marketing company that is the leading coordinator for the ethanol blending programme. However, a few hours later, amid growing scrutiny, he claimed that he had been misquoted. “His response is being misquoted to suggest as if E10 is being considered as an option, which is not correct, it said.
How much did India's defence production and exports surge since 2014? Rajnath Singh reveals
India's defence manufacturing sector has recorded a major expansion over the past decade, with domestic production rising nearly four-fold since 2014 and defence exports witnessing a sharp increase. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that domestic defence production has grown from around Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 1.80 lakh crore, while exports have climbed from nearly Rs 1,000 crore to around Rs 39,000 crore.
Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu put on hold due to flash flood: DTC
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Thursday said that the Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu on August 28-29 has been put on hold due to flash flood in neighbouring country. This has been done as a preventive measure due to massive flash floods, an official from the DTC said.
PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29, to attend SCO Summit, check details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from 29–30 August on a bilateral visit and the Kyrgyz Republic for the 26th SCO Summit from 31 August to 1 September 2026. At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, PM Modi will undertake a State Visit to Tashkent on 29–30 August 2026.This will be Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. During the visit, he will hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Only 20% LPG consumers applied for PNG connections
The transition from LPG to piped gas has seen a mere 20% uptake among eligible consumers, which remains a concern for the government despite extensive promotional efforts. Households have been targeted with informational notices and camps, but the challenge persists. To spur conversion, new incentives for distributors are being rolled out, complemented by the introduction of nodal officers to enhance administrative support in the field.
Mohan Bhagwat in US: Hindu American Foundation issues security advisory ahead of RSS event
The Hindu American Foundation issued an advisory for an upcoming RSS event in New York City. Activists have attempted to disrupt and cancel the celebration, prompting calls for vigilance. New York City Mayor Mamdani expressed no support for the event but cited jurisdictional limitations. The USCIRF urged US government sanctions against the RSS for alleged religious freedom violations.
COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet
The UNCCD has launched a Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility. This initiative aims to strengthen global drought resilience by 2050. New AI tools will help countries assess and manage drought risks effectively. The facility will unlock finance for water security and land restoration projects. India advocates for proactive, technology-enabled drought preparedness over reactive relief.
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