New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Several National Waterways, including the Ganga, Sutlej an Indus, are being utilised for water sports activities by respective state governments while implementing safety standards developed by the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said the National Waterways already being utilise…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2025-26, saying that through it, Prime Minister Modi has proven that self-reliant and developed India is not merely a slogan, but the firm resolve of our government. In a series of messages on social media, HM Shah said, “The budget presents not only a clear blueprint to empower every sector, every section, and every citizen, but also a practical, ground-level vision that will support and encourage progres…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 1 (IANS) Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget, describing it as “inclusive, growth-oriented, and beneficial for all sections of society,” while giving it a perfect rating of 10 out of 10. Speaking to media persons, Samal said the Budget has been crafted keeping in mind the welfare of all 140 crore Indians, with Odisha expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries. He highlighted the government’s focus on infrastructure development, conne…
Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India’s reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.CM Patel said, “This Budget moves the reform express forward for a developed and Aatmanirbhar Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”He said the Budget, prepared at Kartavya Bhavan, is ce…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a strong and credible roadmap to strengthen India’s competitiveness through fiscal discipline, structural reforms and targeted steps to boost private investment, industry said on Sunday.CII President Rajiv Memani said the Budget reinforces confidence in India’s growth story at a time when global economic conditions remain uncertain and investors are increasingly looking for policy clarity and long-term stability.“The Budget’s fo…
Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) After the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the budget, describing it as progressive, forward-looking, and beneficial for Bihar’s long-term development. In a post on his official X handle, the Chief Minister said, “The Union Budget is positive and welcome. This budget, presented by the central government, keeps in mind the goals of building a developed India. It is progressive and forward-looking, and through it, se…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, reflects the government’s vision of accelerating growth, strengthening resilience, and ensuring inclusive development. It builds on over a decade of steady economic progress, combining reforms with targeted investments to boost manufacturing, infrastructure, energy security, and social welfare.With record public capital expenditure, support for strategic sectors like semiconductors, bi…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday welcomed the infrastructure push in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying these initiatives reflect a vision that infrastructure is “an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness”.He said that these new announcements place infrastructure at the centre of India’s journey towards the resolution of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infr…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infrastructure development in her Union Budget speech for 2026-27, emphasising sustained public investment to drive economic growth and balanced regional progress.The government will maintain its strong focus on enhancing infrastructure in cities with populations exceeding five lakh, particularly Tier-2 and Tier-3 urban centres that have emerged as vital growth hubs.This shift aims to reduce pressure on ma…