New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Energy price spikes and supply constraints from the Middle East war are feeding into broader economic stress for India and marks the largest energy shock on record for India, a report said on Wednesday. The report from S&P Global India said India’s post‑COVID fiscal consolidation such as cutting the fiscal deficit from 9.2 per cent of GDP in FY2021 to 4.4 per cent in FY2025‑26 — now faces its toughest challenge. “The Middle East war represents the biggest test…
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New Delhi/Aizawl, May 6 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday announced that Mizoram has emerged as one of the first states in India to successfully achieve 100 per cent implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to 1,33,060 households across the state.The Mizoram government and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on Wednesday t…
Amaravati, May 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that the NDA’s victory reflects the people’s continued and growing confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision for Viksit Bharat. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) took to ‘X’ to react to the results of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.“It reinforces the NDA as the confluence of the people’s aspirations, guided by the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, …
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative reform that will be instrumental in achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Odisha’ by 2036 and ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, calling education the most powerful tool for nation-building. Addressing the National Level Workshop in Bhubaneswar on Implementation of NEP 2020 and Higher Education Reforms in Odisha, the Governor said NEP 2020 provides a roadmap to…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj will organise a two-day national workshop on the preparation of panchayat development plans (PDPs) on Monday and Tuesday at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre here, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. The inaugural session will also mark the launch of the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) booklet for the Preparation of Panchayat Development Plan (2026-27), the Quality Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) booklet and t…
Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj on Saturday emphasised the transformative power of grassroots governance, outlining the vision of Atmanirbhar Panchayats and their role in achieving ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’. Speaking at an Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, he said that panchayats are pivotal agents of national transformation, uniquely positioned to sensitise citizens and drive well-coordinated collective efforts towards building self-sufficient…
Surat, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister Health J.P. Nadda and Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil are addressing the concluding session of the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat, being held on Saturday in Surat.The two-day event draws to a close with participation from senior political leadership, diplomats and industry representatives.On the occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is releasing the book titled ‘South Gujarat – The Industrial Cata…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held discussions on foreign policy at the Heads of Missions conference in New Delhi. The 11th Heads of Missions (HoMs) Conference was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs from April 28 to April 30 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this year’s HoMs Conference was centred around the theme “Reforming Indian Diplomacy for 2047”.Prime Min…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again demonstrated his visionary leadership with the inauguration of the ‘transformative’ Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. Spanning nearly 600 kilometres, this access-controlled greenfield corridor is not merely a road — it is a symbol of India’s accelerating march towards progress under his stewardship.Addressing the gathering in Hardoi on Wednesday, PM Modi invoked the sacred presence of ‘Maa Ganga’, blending spirit…
Hardoi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the second phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly election marks a “significant moment” in the celebration of democracy as the state is witnessing “massive voter turnout”. He said that the public is exercising their franchise without any fear, which now stands as a “sacred symbol” of the Constitution and democracy of the country. The Prime Minister also expressed confidence in winning the Assembly elections across …