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 …
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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…
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK have released comprehensive election manifestos, packed with welfare-oriented promises aimed at key voter groups, particularly women, farmers, and low-income households. The DMK, which had made 505 promises in the 2021 elections, has expanded its commitments to 525 assurances this time. In comparison, the AIADMK, seeking a return to power, has announced 297 promises, focusing …
Gandhinagar, March 29 (IANS) Gujarat has moved to expand access to advanced computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence, announcing plans to deploy more than 100 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) across the state to support startups, educational institutions and government departments, officials said on Sunday. The initiative, led by Gujarat Informatics Limited under the state’s Science and Technology Department, follows the recent “AI Startup Samvad” and is aligned with…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, the minister highlighted that fat accumulation around the abdomen can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions, even …