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Varanasi weavers thriving with help of PM Modi govt schemes, beneficiaries call it 'Sanjeevani Booti'

Varanasi, April 15: The timeless looms of Varanasi are weaving more than just Banarasi sarees these days - they're spinning stories of revival, self-reliance, and economic empowerment. Thanks to a series of schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government, particularly after 2014, Varanasi's weavers and textile entrepreneurs are experiencing a resurgence many describe as nothing short of a "Sanjeevani Booti" — a lifeline that resurrected a dying craft.

Rs 10,000 crore deeptech fund will be gamechanger for India's innovation system: PHDCCI

New Delhi, April 15: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday described the allocation of Rs 10,000 crore funds in the Union Budget for exploring and expanding deeptech in the country as a progressive and path-breaking step, which will open new avenues in the field of start-ups and innovation ecosystem, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Indo-Russian venture bids to supply AK-203 assault rifles to Kerala Police

New Delhi, April 15: Kerala Police could soon become the second Indian security agency to get domestically produced Kalashnikov assault rifles after the Indian-Russian joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), registered and located in India, announced its decision to participate in a tender for the supply of AK-203 assault rifles for the local outfit.

As first Hisar-Ayodhya flight takes off, locals filled with joy

New Delhi, April 15: The launch of the maiden Hisar to Ayodhya flight on Tuesday sent the locals into a euphoric and jubilant mood. Many of the fliers, who boarded the first flight to the birthplace of Lord Ram, praised the government for establishing direct air connectivity between the two cities.

'Lucknow CAT bench established in 1987 but got its own office building under PM Modi'

Lucknow, April 14: The Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) bench was established way back in 1987, but it got its own office building only now, after 38 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister in-charge of DoPT (Department of Personnel and Training), which is the administrative Ministry of CAT.

Respect for Ambedkar only under NDA: Union Minister

Hubballi, April 14: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that it was the NDA government that accorded the highest respect to the architect of the Constitution B.R. Ambedkar, who had long been ignored by successive governments since the pre-Independence era.

Uttarakhand govt working to preserve cultural values: CM Dhami

Haridwar, April 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the government is working determinedly to preserve the cultural values and demography of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. For this, anti-conversion and anti-riot laws have been strictly implemented in the state.