New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The recent student congregation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was not merely a protest over an examination controversy. It was a moment of political and social awakening that deserves to be understood beyond the immediate issue. The students may eventually return to their classrooms, but Jantar Mantar has entered their collective consciousness. It has become more than a place; it has become a symbol.The phrase Jantar Mantar itself carries a deeper metaphor. While histor…
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a grand Indian diaspora event in Auckland, his counterpart, Christopher Luxon, described the visit as “worth the wait” and characterised the occasion as a historical moment, noting that he had never experienced such an atmosphere at one of the country’s premier venues. Addressing the massive, enthusiastic crowd at an Indian community event titled ‘Kia Ora Modi’ in Auckland, Luxon said, “It is great to see you all. What an amazing…
France/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India’s AI-ready talent pool and industry-backed skilling programmes are creating new opportunities for the country’s middle class while positioning India as the preferred destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).Speaking at a panel discussion on “How to Promote the Rise of a New Middle Class?” during the Rencontres Economiques d’Aix-en-Provence at Aix-Marseille University in France, FM Sitharaman highligh…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the world considers India a reliable power. Addressing a media event here, PM Modi said: “Bharat is a fast-growing economy, a credible economy, and along with being among the rising powers, Bharat is also a reliable power.”“We are the nation whose consciousness carries the memory of an era. We are a nation with an era’s memory chip embedded within us. India today is writing the future of the next 1,000 years. And th…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed NDA leaders at a conclave marking the completion of 12 years of his government, delivering a speech that blended reflection on past achievements with a call to action for the future.Addressing Chief Ministers, alliance partners and senior leaders, PM Modi emphasised the need to safeguard the gains made by millions who have risen from poverty to join the neo-middle class, urging continuous efforts to prevent any reversa…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Over the past 12 years, the Government has steadily empowered India’s middle class through wide-ranging reforms. A sharp reduction in taxation, improved banking access, wider insurance coverage, and expanded pensions have reduced financial stress. Subsidised loan rates and digital reforms have also made savings, borrowing, and financial planning more accessible and convenient. The government’s tax reforms have significantly eased the financial burden on the middle cl…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As Karachi’s summer heat tightens its grip every June, Hina’s living room turns into a monthly budgeting war room. The old pedestal fan circulates hot air while her son wipes sweat from his forehead doing homework on the sofa, a report has said.On the table lies an electricity bill folded several times over, while her husband silently scrolls through air-conditioner prices on shopping apps, comparing installment options they still are not sure they can afford, accord…
Kathmandu, May 29 (IANS) Nepal’s Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, on Friday announced major tax relief measures targeting the middle class, mirroring steps taken by the Indian government in February 2025. Presenting a budget of NPR 2.124 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27 at a joint session of Parliament, Minister Wagle said the government has raised the income tax exemption threshold for individuals to NPR 1 million. Currently, individuals earning more than NPR 500,000 annually are required t…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget is likely to reflect an economy constrained by prolonged stabilisation policies, weak revenue generation and growing dependence on externally driven reforms, according to a recent economic analysis that warns the country risks slipping into a low-growth equilibrium without major structural recalibration.According to the analysis by Sakib Berjees, the country’s economic model has become heavily centred on stabilisation measures, with…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Senior CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the latest increase in fuel prices, describing the move as a cruel betrayal of the people at a time when inflation and rising living costs are already pushing ordinary families into severe financial distress.In a strongly worded statement, Vijayan accused the Union government of imposing an additional burden on common citizens instead of of…