New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the world is actively seeking reliable and resilient manufacturing partners and “India has the opportunity to play this role strongly” amid shifting global dynamics.Addressing a post-Budget Webinar, focusing on the theme of “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth”, PM Modi urged stakeholders to invest with confidence, adopt cutting-edge technology, make significant investments in research, and maintain global quality …
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that as global supply chains are being reshaped, Indian companies who are making clean and green energy investments will be able to reach better markets worldwide.Addressing a post-budget webinar, PM Modi highlighted that this year’s Union Budget reinforces our commitment to sustaining and strengthening economic growth.“Sustainability, carbon capture, utilisation and storage missions are important steps. Sustainability ne…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Calling IAS officers “custodians of governance standards”, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that the spirit of “Nation First” should be their guiding compass for driving development outcomes for “Viksit Bharat@2047”. Addressing Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers inducted from the State Civil Services and attending the 128th Induction Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), the President said that every deci…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) While a lot of young actresses find it uncomfortable to be seen in the same clothes twice, veteran actress Zeenat Aman proudly proclaimed through her latest social media post that she is all about repeating clothes.She shared that, according to her, “Old is Gold”, and hence, she could never relate to people’s need to throw away perfectly fine clothes simply because they have been spotted in them. Zeenat Aman revealed that she does not shy away from repeating her outfits fro…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The annual Tulip Festival-2026 organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the heart of the national capital on Shanti Path Lawn will be formally inaugurated on Monday.During the programme, the festival will feature a special walk and exhibition, an official said in a statement.”The Tulip Walk and visit to the Tulip Exhibition, showcasing a splendid array of blooming tulips and floral displays curated by the Horticulture Department, will begin on Monday mornin…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Brazil on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of mining and minerals required for the steel sector.This partnership will support efficient preparation of steelmaking inputs, enable technology-led improvements across the steel value chain and strengthen resilience and sustainability of the India–Brazil steel supply chain.According to Ministry of Steel, it provides an institutional framework for strengthening …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, discussed further enhancing cooperation in sustainability, digitalisation, AI research and ethical innovation on Wednesday.The Finnish PM arrived in India earlier in the day to attend the AI Impact Summit and held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on the sidelines of the event. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both leaders also discussed ways in whic…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday launched the appointment automation system for Lok Bhavan, e-Lok Bhavan Odisha App, a secure web-based platform designed to streamline citizen engagement with the Governor’s Secretariat.By launching this system, Odisha became the first state in India to introduce a fully automated appointment and visitor management system at the Governor’s House. According to an official press statement, the launch of the digital plat…
Ahmedabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, an increase of Rs 1,500 crore over the draft estimate of Rs 17,018 crore presented earlier by the Municipal Commissioner. The revised budget was tabled by Standing Committee chairman Devang Dani and cleared by the civic body, bringing the annual budgetary exercise to a close without dispute following the withdrawal of a proposed slaughterhouse…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) The FICCI Northeast Advisory Council has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it presents an inclusive and forward-looking roadmap for economic growth and employment generation, with strong emphasis on priority regions, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism, sustainability and reforms, in line with the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. Reacting to the Budget, Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman, FICCI Northeast Advisory Council, said it reflects confidence in India’…