Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) The regional outfit in Assam, Raijor Dal, has initiated preparations for its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, party president Akhil Gogoi announced on Thursday.The draft manifesto was adopted at an extended executive committee meeting of the party and is likely to be released to the public by January 15.Akhil Gogoi said the final manifesto, after consultations, would be a people-centric document aimed at reshaping Assam’s future.Party leaders said the dra…
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Patna, Jan 8 (IANS) Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and former Minister Sanjay Saraogi, on Thursday, mocked the Opposition for protesting against the renaming of the MNREGA scheme as “Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme”, accusing them of objecting to the name of Lord Ram. Addressing party workers during a felicitation ceremony in Samastipur, Saraogi said that the NDA government has introduced a new bill and a revamped scheme named …
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, called upon the people of the state to decisively end what he described as the “family-centric and dynastic governance” of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a statement, Palaniswami said there was growing uncertainty within the DMK-led alliance, particularly regarding the continued presence of the Indian National Congress. “There i…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China is now reported to be eyeing northern Thailand, especially along the Thai–Myanmar border, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) playbook to build strategic influence in the region.China’s move to extend its geopolitical influence in the area is disguised as development assistance, according to an article in the Myanmarese media outlet, The Irrawaddy.The proposal by a Chinese proxy is to construct a 172 km tunnel linking Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai. The Chinese …
Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and CM Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the New Year 2026. Governor Patel stated that the “New Year symbolises new resolutions, new energy and new opportunities. This is the time to take lessons from past experiences and resolve to take Madhya Pradesh to new heights of progress”.Patel urged people of the state to become participants in the journey of development by adopting social harmony, c…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) With an aim to ensure uniform economic development across all districts and further strengthen Gujarat’s contribution to the national economy, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to work towards increasing district-wise GDP, thereby accelerating the overall growth rate of the state, spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar, Vaghani said the Chief Minister emphasised that Gujar…
Imphal, Dec 28 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to unlocking Manipur’s vast potential across multiple sectors through a series of focused development programmes.Addressing a Sports Meet-cum-92nd Anniversary celebration of the Mao Students’ Union (MSU) at Punanamei in Senapati district, the Governor said priority was being given to strengthening infrastructure, improving road connectivity, enhancing public service delivery…
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) India’s economic acceleration and digital transformation are reshaping the country at a pace that many outside observers may underestimate, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said after a recent visit. Keshap said meetings with cabinet ministers, parliamentarians, experts and business leaders left him with “a clear sense of an India on the move.” He cited India’s 8.2 per cent growth rate and visible transformation across infrastruc…