Shimla, July 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday said the implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) is not in the interest of the state. He pointed out that in the previous scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the Central government had provided 100 per cent funding, while under the new scheme the state government is required to bear 10 per cent of the expendit…
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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Striking an aggressive tone on future economic growth, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday unveiled a historic capital expenditure blueprint for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Responding to the debate on a motion moved by treasury bench members under Rule 293 in the State Assembly, the Chief Minister announced that a massive Rs 12,26,871 crore ($147 billion) has been earmarked for infrastructure and development projects across the MMR and its decentralised …
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Priority Sector Lending limits should be expanded and new categories should be added to ensure credit can meet evolving development priorities in line with Viksit Bharat at 2047 goals, a report said on Tuesday.New areas to be considered for PSL lending include ESG Financing, SDG Commitment, Infrastructure Lending, Financing to EV Ecosystem, etc, report from SBI Research said.Banks are able to meet the 40 per cent overall target PSL (provisional FY26 estimate indicates ov…
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) In a major boost to rail connectivity and passenger convenience, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday flagged off the inaugural Puri–Koraput Express Special from Puri Railway Station and the Brahmapur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express Inaugural Special from Brahmapur Railway Station, marking the commencement of its daily operation in place of the existing tri weekly service. Further, Ashwini Vaishnaw participat…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) As Eastern India continues to emerge as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Regional AIM Sumvaad-East Chapter 2026, organised by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, on Monday as part of its ongoing regional Sumvaad series, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to chart a collaborative roadmap for the region’s next phase of innovation-led growth. The conclave held at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar, witne…
Mount Abu, July 6 (IANS) Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal led deliberations on shaping a forward-looking reform agenda for the various departments to build a modern, technology-driven and citizen-centric legal ecosystem, an official said on Monday. Inaugurating a two-day ‘Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026’ at Gyan Sarovar, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on July 4, Meghwal called for the preparation of a vision document containing reform proposals, recommendations for inst…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that over the past 12 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has redefined the scale and pace of India’s development, while placing public welfare at the centre of governance. Addressing a Sanskritik Sandhya organised at Sector-10 in Rohini, to commemorate PM Modi’s 12 years in office, Speaker Gupta said that the Prime Minister’s leadership has been guided by the ideals of “Vishwas”, “Vikas” and “Jan Kalyan”….
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12 years in office as transformational for the country, hinting at his fourth term after the 2029 Lok Sabha elections as an ideal launchpad to achieve ‘Viksit Bharat’. “During the fourth term of PM Modi, the world will see the nation’s confident march in the direction of rising as Viksit Bharat,” the Defence Minister said in his speech as the chief guest at the “NBT Utsav” program…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to publicly acknowledge former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vasundhara Raje during a massive rally in Balotra district has triggered fresh political buzz, with BJP leaders and political observers viewing the gesture as a significant message of unity within the party ahead of future electoral battles. Addressing a massive public gathering after laying the foundation stone and inaugurating dev…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in financial year (FY) 2025-26, which is three times higher than the figure in FY 2014-15, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.On the other hand, defence exports reached a record over Rs 38,000 crore, up from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14, representing an increase of nearly 57 times and underlining the global confidence in the ‘Make in India’ platforms.“India’s journey over the last…