Jammu, June 1 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), which started six years ago on June 1, 2020, as a key Central government scheme to support street vendors in keeping their businesses afloat during the post-pandemic era, has slowly emerged as a key pivot in reshaping and reinventing the small-time businesses. The scheme, with a pan-India presence, also brought a sea change in the lives of small-time businessmen and vendors in Jammu and Kashmir.Shakeel Ahmad…
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New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India has dispatched emergency pharmaceutical supplies as part of efforts to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).The Ethiopia‑headquartered Africa CDC said in a social media post that the consignment, donated by the Government of India, was received in Uganda by its Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre and will be deployed to affected communitie…
Brussels, May 23 (IANS) China is not merely a competitor but a “predatory power” in the international system that has “mastered the art of winning” without direct confrontation. While Western countries have spent decades focused on “globalisation” and “liberal reform”, Beijing has benefited from the gradual shift of the West’s industrial base to its own economy, a report mentioned.For Chinese President Xi Jinping, the weakening of the West is not a strategic goal but something …
Kathmandu, May 22 (IANS) Nepal has formally requested the United Nations to defer its scheduled graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, citing mounting economic challenges, global uncertainties, and concerns over the country’s preparedness for the transition.Nepal was due to graduate from the LDC category in November 2026, a milestone that would mark the country’s progress in human development and economic resilience.However, as the deadline approaches, concerns have intensif…
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) May 21 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, who is also In-charge of Water Resources Ministry, said on Thursday that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project had been prepared and would soon be submitted to the Centre for approval. Speaking to reporters near the Kollegal helipad and the Madhyaranga temple in Chamarajanagar district, Shivakumar noted that the state government had alrea…
Geneva/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday reiterated India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and international cooperation during the plenary session of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Assembly, themed “Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility”, provided a global platform for India to showcase its transformative health initiatives.Speaking on behalf of the world’s largest democracy, Nadda highlighted that Ind…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called for deeper collaboration between industry and government to advance ease of doing business, enhance India’s competitiveness and accelerate the country’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.Addressing ASSOCHAM India Business Reform Summit 2026 here, the minister said the present global situation and geopolitical uncertainties should be viewed as an opportunity for India to strengthen business proces…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday criticised decades of governance in West Bengal, alleging that ordinary people had faced corruption and political interference in daily economic activities for years. Speaking at a public event in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development works worth Rs 620 crore, Union Minister Shah compared Bengal’s present condition with Gujarat’s earlier development trajectory and sa…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) governments are now in power across 80 per cent of the country, attributing the political expansion to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the work of grassroots party workers. Addressing a public programme in Gandhinagar after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development works worth Rs 620 crore, HM Shah said the BJP had expanded significantly a…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP’s sweeping performance in Gujarat’s recent local body elections reflected the people’s trust in development-oriented governance, while asserting that both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had been decisively rejected by voters. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 620 crore under the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, HM Shah said …