New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha witnessed pointed interventions on pressing national issues, with members highlighting the deepening “digital divide” and escalating threats from “cybersecurity” breaches. Dr V. Sivadasan, the CPI(M) MP from Kerala, drew attention to the stark “national digital divide” that continues to exclude large sections of the population from essential services and opportunities.He pointed out that numerous edu…
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Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesman and senior leader A.N.S. Prasad said the Union Budget 2026-27 is a powerful reflection of India’s historic economic transformation under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the nation’s journey from vulnerability to global leadership. Recalling the situation in 2013, Prasad said India was then derisively labelled part of the “Fragile Five”, a period marked by policy paralysis, corruption scandals, widening fiscal…
Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026–27, aimed at strengthening the goal of a developed India, “presents a clear and confident vision of the country’s bright and self-reliant future”.She said that watching the live presentation of the “public welfare–oriented Budget” offered “a comprehensive understanding of India’s long-term development strategy, which focuses on inclusive growth, innovation, and economic resilience.”Laud…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday addressed citizens from Chhatrasal Stadium in her maiden Republic Day speech, highlighting her government’s efforts to clear decades of administrative inertia, strengthen the health ecosystem and facilitate economic empowerment. Speaking at the Delhi government’s official event on the 77th Republic Day, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive progress report of her government’s 11-month tenure and outlined a forward-l…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th Rozgar Mela and addressed them through a video link, emphasising reforms, economic growth and the role of young people in nation building. “Today, you are receiving appointment letters for government services; in a way, this is an invitation letter for nation building,” the Prime Minister said, reminding the youth of their duty towards the Consti…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) In the telecom sector, production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes have resulted in 25,000 manufacturing jobs and exports worth Rs 13,000 crore, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, said on Saturday.Addressing a Rozgar Mela in Shivagangai, Tamil Nadu, the minister said the Rozgar Mela is not just about appointment letters but about creating opportunities, dignity and a stronger nation.“The Rozgar Mela reflects Ind…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in its digital transformation journey.The Electronic Personnel Licence is a secure digital licence incorporating ICAO-aligned security features to ensure authenticity, prevent tampering, and enable real-time verification. It can be accessed through the eGCA mobile application.The …
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that SAMPANN pension portal, developed by Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, has integrated with DigiLocker and pensioners can gain anytime access to Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs), gratuity sanction orders and other important documents through Digilocker accounts.All pensioners under the Department of Telecommunications have been informed about the successful integration of the SAMPANN pension portal with the Di…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Startup India’ vision has been a game changer in transforming the country from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators, according to startup founders.Srikanth Iyer, co-founder and CEO of HomeLane, said the impact of ‘Startup India’ can be seen in funding support, improved infrastructure and a significant boost in ease of doing business.“Startup India has been a game-changer in three ways. One, it has enabled a lar…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India’s youth are no longer spectators but active architects of the nation’s political, economic and social transformation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday, underscoring their central role in building a developed India.Addressing the National Conclave on “Viksit Bharat ka Sankalp aur Yuva” on the occasion of National Youth Day, organised by Hansraj College at Vigyan Bhawan, Sonowal said the confidence, innovation …