Washington, April 10 (IANS) Underscoring job creation as the core of global development strategy, World Bank president Ajay Banga has pointed to models like India’s cooperative sector as examples of scalable growth solutions.Speaking at the Atlantic Council ahead of the annual Spring meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Banga said development efforts must shift focus from individual projects to broader outcomes centred on employment and economic opportunity.“Development…
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Raipur, April 9 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has highlighted the significant progress in eradicating Naxalism from the state during his recent three-day visit to Delhi, where he held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin.Speaking to mediapersons, Chief Minister Sai credited Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, the strong resolve of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the bravery of security forces for successfully rooting out Naxalism …
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar’s development in the post-Maoism era, an official said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Maoism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister, said a statement.He also shared a comprehensive blu…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday outlined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s vision of inclusive growth, asserting that the national capital is progressing by balancing development with heritage, sensitivity, and compassion.In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted key provisions in the latest Budget aimed at strengthening animal welfare and healthcare infrastructure across Delhi.She said that a sum of Rs 62 crore has been allocated to bolster …
Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) In line with the vision of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Hospital here is being developed into the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), modelled on AIIMS. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas visited RUHS on Friday, where he held detailed discussions with medical experts from premier national institutions and senior officials from the Department of Medical Education regarding the institution’s transformatio…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda is of the opinion that a party needs “political will at a national level” to work towards education and healthcare for citizens in the country.Speaking to IANS on Thursday, Pitroda called AAP national Convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s free education model “bogus”.”It is all bogus. They have no idea. No, what I’m saying is you need the political will at a national level. You can’t do these things in isolation in one college here or two…
Kozhikode, April 2 (IANS) The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive, two-volume election manifesto, positioning employment generation and welfare expansion at the core of its electoral pitch in Kerala.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the document, underscoring the front’s promise of continuity in development over the past decade.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.A central pillar of the manifesto is an ambitious employ…
Kochi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.At the heart of the manifesto is “Mission Samudra”, an ambitious plan to t…
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has sanctioned an ambitious underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, which is aimed at transforming connectivity in the Northeast.Addressing a massive public rally in Assam’s Biswanath district, PM Modi said the project, estimated at Rs 18,500 crore, will significantly reduce travel distance between Gohpur and Numaligarh, ushering in a new era of seamless connectivity in the region.He add…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the “rising prices of essential commodities”, including LPG, air travel, and medicines, accusing the government of economic mismanagement.In a post on X, Kharge said, “The Modi government has completely dismantled the country’s strategic and economic policies — a direct consequence of which is now being borne by 1.4 billion Indians.”Referring to recent price revisions…