Kanpur, June 24 (IANS) Ashutosh Yadav, a resident of Kanpur, who had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to ensure that no compromise is made regarding his security after PM Modi had downsized his convoy during the then global instability, expressed gratitude after receiving a response from the Prime Minister.Speaking to IANS, Ashutosh Yadav reiterated that sarifices by the citizens are essential for the “idea of Nation First”.He said: “I consider myself fortunate…
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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Spending by Indians on experiences — recreational and cultural activities, restaurants, hotels and travel — is expected to outpace spending on physical goods between 2025 and 2030, a report said on Monday.During this period household expenditure on physical goods is likely to grow at a 9.1 per cent compound annual growth rate, while broader experiential spending will likely grow at 10.3 per cent CAGR, the report from real estate services and investment firm CBRE Resea…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The postponement of the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit due to concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa has highlighted India’s growing role in supporting the continent’s healthcare needs, particularly through vaccine development and manufacturing, according to a report.As per an analysis by IOL, the summit’s deferment has drawn attention to India’s swift efforts to support Africa’s response to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak reported in the Demo…
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a trove of newly declassified documents that she said show former top US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci influenced intelligence assessments on the origins of Covid-19 and later denied such contacts under oath before Congress.The release by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) marks a major escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to revisit the origins of the pandemic and …
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the expanding and evolving healthcare landscape of India, emphasising how the country worked hard to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible in past twelve years. PM Modi took note of world’s largest healthcare program Ayushman Bharat, providing quality healthcare to the most vulnerable sections and also shared a glimpse of health sector’s transformation, reaffirming commitment to build a healthy India.Over th…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India is set to play a key role in the global response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the Serum Institute of India (SII) fast-tracking the development and production of a vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, according to a report.A report by Modern Diplomacy showed that the initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the University of Oxford and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with su…
Kanpur, June 13 (IANS) Amid global instability, the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, and the resulting economic challenges, a young competitive exam aspirant from Kanpur has written an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing unwavering faith in his leadership. Voicing concern for the Prime Minister’s safety, the letter states that while citizens can endure any form of hardship, they cannot accept any compromise when it comes to the Prime Minister’s security. Ashutosh Yadav,…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India’s systematic investment plan (SIP) story remains compelling as the monthly SIP book has grown nearly tenfold over the last decade, a report said on Saturday.The SIP book has grown from Rs 3,189 crore in May 2016 to Rs 30,954 crore in May 2026, surviving multiple disruptions including demonetisation, Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and global tariff headwinds, the report from ValueMetrics said.However, outstanding systematic investment plan accounts reached 1,0…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) India has entered a phase of “peak development potential” and is poised to sustain high growth over the next two decades, the World Bank’s Chief Economist Indermit Gill said, arguing that the country’s economic trajectory will be driven by its own strengths rather than by following China’s development model.During a briefing on the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, Gill told IANS that India stands out among major economies because its long-term …
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Conclave on Wednesday, drew a sharp contrast between India’s economic past –often described as the “Hindu growth rate” of sluggish 3–4 per cent — and the present accelerated pace achieved under the NDA since 2014. One of the defining achievements of the NDA’s twelve years in power has been liberating the nation from what Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as the Congress’ “web …