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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is helping generate employment, empower the country’s youth and build a stronger workforce for the future. Addressing an incentive disbursal programme under PM-VBRY, the Prime Minister added the initiative has helped create millions of jobs in recent years and has emerged as a symbol of the Union government’s commitment to providing opportunities for young Indians.”PM-VBRY is t…

Porbandar, June 13 (IANS) A 100-hectare ‘Furniture Park’ proposed for Porbandar, along with plans for a shipbuilding cluster, was placed at the centre of a high-level industry summit on Saturday, as government representatives and industry leaders discussed developing the coastal city into a port-linked manufacturing and export hub under India’s broader industrial expansion strategy. The ‘Developed Porbandar Furniture Park Summit’, chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Man…

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 …

Hyderabad, June 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership has ushered in a period of historic governance reforms and transformative development, redefining India’s developmental trajectory.The Central minister conveyed ‘heartiest’ congratulations to PM Modi on completing 12 years as the Prime Minister of the country and over 9,000 days in public office. “By transforming governance into an instrument of e…

Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday congratulated CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar on his unanimous election as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and expressed confidence in his ability to lead both the state and the party through challenging times. In a message addressed to Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah said he had closely observed his colleague’s “indomitable energy, organisational skills, and unquestionable loyalty” to the Congress party …

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the progress and priorities of the BJP-led NDA government in the state. Taking to X after the meeting, Sarma said he was “honoured” to call upon the Prime Minister and discuss Assam’s development trajectory under the NDA 3.0 government. “Honoured to call upon Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji in New Delhi today. I briefed him on the h…

Srinagar, May 28 (IANS) Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi, on Thursday said Kashmir’s breathtaking mountains felt “wonderfully similar” to Switzerland, as she highlighted ongoing cooperation and future collaboration opportunities in the region.Currently on a visit to Kashmir, Maya Tissafi said on X, “The breathtaking mountains of #Kashmir feel wonderfully familiar to a Swiss. In #Srinagar, I had insightful discussions with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and former Minister …

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday demanded the Centre hold an immediate special session of the Parliament on 33 per cent women’s reservation in legislative bodies. Paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, the Chief Minister said that the INDIA bloc is ready to support women reservation bill in the Parliament.He said the Modi government created hurdles in the implementation of women’s reservation by linking i…

Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday said that the state government is carrying out a detailed assessment of government land in and around Guwahati with the aim of preserving it for future developmental projects, educational institutions and industrial infrastructure. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Jagiroad Assembly constituency, Sarma said the government has identified large tracts of land in the Dharamtul area and adjoining regions, whi…

Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said that the Somnath Temple stands as a powerful symbol of India’s Sanatan culture, national self-respect and unwavering faith.He said that despite repeated attacks and destruction by foreign invaders, the temple was rebuilt each time with even greater grandeur, reflecting the resilience and spirit of Indian civilisation.Addressing the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” programme at Jharkhand Mahadev Temple, the Chief Minist…