New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Friday accused the Opposition of acting irresponsibly and avoiding a discussion on the examination paper leak issue, even as Parliament witnessed another day of disruptions during the Monsoon Session.Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh alleged that the Opposition’s conduct was undermining democratic functioning and claimed that the protest movement had been amplified through social media accounts operating from Pakis…
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New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The NDA leaders on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that if the latter was really concerned about climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, he could have “midway returned from his foreign trip to meet the agitator”.This comes a day after LoP Gandhi, in a post on X, accused the BJP-led Centre of “Asatya (lies) and Hinsa (violence)” over Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation following deterioration in his health, resulting from 20…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here, marking the commencement of the world’s largest integrated textile value chain event with participation of exhibitors from more than 14 countries including the US, Europe and Japan. In his inaugural address, Giriraj Singh said that Bharat Tex has, within just three editions, evolved into a globally recognised platform for trade, investment, innovation and policy dia…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Bharat Tex 2026 — India’s largest global textile event — will begin here on Tuesday, bringing together more than 7,000 buyers, over 1,600 exhibitors and delegates from more than 20 countries to showcase the country’s textile value chain and strengthen global trade partnerships, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The four-day event — held from July 14 to July 17 — is being organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of Textile Export P…
Patna, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that the Centre would restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at an appropriate time. His remarks came after J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently intensified the demand for the restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees for the region.Earlier this week, CM Omar Abdullah announced that his party would hold a protest in Delhi on July 20 to press for the demand.For the first time, Farooq Abdullah, presid…
Patna, July 4 (IANS) Political posters supporting former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have surfaced outside the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) office in Patna on Saturday, renewing the demand that he be conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The posters have also drawn attention for describing Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar’s son, as the future leader of Bihar.The posters praised Nitish Kumar’s nearly two decades of leadership in Bihar, portraying his tenure as a landmark perio…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the time had come to execute district and state textile plans with a proactive approach, stressing the need for value addition, sustainability, niche products and effective utilisation of free trade agreements to achieve India’s textile export ambitions.Addressing the concluding session of the two-day Textiles Summit 2026, Singh said the sector must focus on the right product-market mix while ensuring compliance wi…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, political leaders and the general public in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar emphasised the benefits of yoga, saying that it ensures positivity of mind and body while helping one to remain free of stress, addiction and other health issues.In Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader Ravinder Raina said, “Yoga is an important part of life. While on one hand it keeps a person healthy and on the other it ensures positivity of mind and …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s textile industry has expanded to nearly $190 billion in 2025-26 and is poised to achieve the target of $350 billion by 2030, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said on Thursday.The domestic textile market has grown from about Rs 6 lakh crore in 2014-15 to over Rs 16 lakh crore, reflecting the sector’s robust expansion and increasing contribution to the national economy.He further noted that the textile and apparel sector currently provides direct employment to …
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union ministers, BJP MPs and party leaders on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, describing the achievement as a reflection of public trust, transformative governance and dedicated service to the nation. Union Minister Giriraj Singh said Prime Minister Modi’s legacy would be defined not only by the length of his tenure but also by his contribution to the welfare of the poor and n…