Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) After more than two-and-a-half decades as a legislator, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented his maiden Budget on Friday.With the presentation of the revised State Budget for 2026-27, CM Satheesan also entered the rare list of Kerala Chief Ministers who have presented a Budget while in office, a distinction earlier held only by R. Sankar and Oommen Chandy.Beginning his speech with figures from the White Paper on Kerala’s financial position, CM Sathe…
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Tirupati, June 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government during the last two years gave oxygen to Andhra Pradesh that was on a ventilator. Declaring that the government remains committed to upholding the public trust through continued good governance, he called for a collective effort to make Andhra Pradesh a model state for the nation.He stated that the NDA government started administration after treating t…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The total balance sheet of the non-banking financial company (NBFC) sector in India is projected to reach Rs 92.9 trillion by FY28, with nearly 15 per cent annual growth, a report said on Friday.The report from ratings agency Brickwork Ratings said the total assets in the segment stood at Rs 61.1 trillion in FY25, with growth driven by robust loan demand across retail, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), and services segments.Credit growth reached 19.4 per cent…
New Delhi/Agartala, June 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday highlighted the state’s remarkable strides in education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment and economic growth at the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state’s commitment to building strong human capital in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the NITI Aayog meeting themed “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”, Saha congratulated…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a significant step towards promoting economic prosperity and inclusion under the PM Vishwakarma (PMV) Scheme, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Thursday is implementing the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative to provide dedicated market access to Divyangjan Vishwakarma artisans. The initiative is helping traditional craftspeople expand their customer base, increase sales and move towards sustainable livelihoods, the ministry said.Und…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to redevelop Dharavi on the lines of modern housing projects in Singapore and Hong Kong. However, he emphasised that the residents, their livelihoods and the local identity of Dharavi must remain at the centre of this transformation, while ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.The Chief Minister was speaking at a high-level review meeting of the Dharavi Redevelopment Pr…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, held a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the measures required to protect MSMEs from the adverse fallout of the West Asia crisis, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The Minister directed the officials to closely monitor the evolving situation and develop timely and appropriate strategies to effectively address any potential challenges regarding the avail…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in the national capital and discussed strengthening cooperation across various sectors. Both sides also agreed to enhance coordination in international forums, building on their shared history as BRICS members and influential Global South voices.South African Deputy President Mashatile arrived in New Delhi on May 29 for a six-day working visit concluding…
Vadodara/Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates across various government departments and organisations during the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela held at 47 locations across the country. Newly appointed youths in Vadodara and Bengaluru on Saturday expressed happiness and gratitude after receiving their appointment letters. In Vadodara, the 19th Rozgar Mela was organised with Union Jal Shakt…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Governing Body Meeting of intergovernmental body Asian Productivity Organization concluded here after three days of deliberations, reviewing Vision 2030 roadmap and institutional performance measures, an official statement said on Saturday.The meeting — hosted by the National Productivity Council under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) — reviewed priorities and informed member economies about GAIA (Genuine AI Action) for AI‑drive…