Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday raised serious concerns over the alleged non-payment of financial assistance to more than 50,000 children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic since March this year. In a press statement, the regional party condemned the state government over the alleged non-payment of financial assistance to children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The party alleged that the state government is not only failing to provide pension…
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Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Adivi Sesh has shared insights into why his upcoming film “G2” holds a special place in his career. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, he said that returning to shoot ‘G2’ in July is exciting, as the film has now reached an important stage in its making. He explained that each shooting schedule so far has carefully contributed to shaping the story, and the team is now closer to fully realizing their creative vision.Adivi shared, “Coming back to G2 in July …
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India’s rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also because, over the years, it has established its credibility as a country that respects international law, honours bilateral agreements, and contributes constructively to global governance, according to an article.This has been demonstrated through India’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations, following rules laid down by multilateral in…
Kochi, June 24 (IANS) Arguing that India’s small businesses need protection from increasingly volatile global economic shocks, the Institute of Small Enterprises and Development (ISED) has proposed a new policy framework that seeks to move MSME support beyond subsidies and promotional schemes towards a comprehensive de-risking strategy. The proposal forms the centrepiece of the India MSME Report 2026, released here on Wednesday by Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of MSME.At the heart …
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed NDA leaders at a conclave marking the completion of 12 years of his government, delivering a speech that blended reflection on past achievements with a call to action for the future.Addressing Chief Ministers, alliance partners and senior leaders, PM Modi emphasised the need to safeguard the gains made by millions who have risen from poverty to join the neo-middle class, urging continuous efforts to prevent any reversa…
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday highlighted the Centre’s achievements and the impact of the “double-engine government” in accelerating the state’s development across sectors. Addressing a press conference on the occasion of completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government and two years of its third term, Chief Minister Majhi described June 9 as a “historic day in India’s democratic journey”, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi w…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) As the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) completes six years of providing loans and propping up crores of street vendors, hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, on June 1, 2026 (Monday), a lookback at the scheme shows its contribution in handholding the sector and bringing back to life, which once precariously hanged in despair and uncertainty. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 01, 2020, with the aim of facilitating co…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) More than 75.5 lakh street vendors have availed over 112 lakh loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme so far, according to an official fact-sheet.Loans amounting to more than Rs 17,800 crore have been disbursed to street vendors across the country. Beneficiaries have also received nearly Rs 800 crore through interest subsidies and digital cashback incentives.Nearly 46 per cent of beneficiaries are women and around 70 per cent belong to marginalised communities. The scheme str…
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has talked about the cultural and spiritual significance of “Namaskaar.” He went on to recall how the traditional folded-hand greeting gained global recognition during Covid in 2020 as a safe and respectful alternative to handshakes. Big B took to his blog, where he mentioned: “The folded-hand gesture known as Namaskaar, Namaste, or Anjali Mudra is one of the oldest and most meaningful forms of greeting in the Indian cultural and spiritual tr…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pakistan is among the worst-affected countries as the United Kingdom has reduced its foreign aid spending, cutting development assistance from 0.5 per cent to 0.3 per cent of gross national income (GNI) by 2027, a report has said.A report by The Borgen Project said that the UK government has announced foreign aid cuts of more than $6 billion, with the deepest reductions expected in bilateral aid programmes.Pakistan and Mozambique are set to face the steepest cuts, while …