Agartala, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given top priority to the political and economic empowerment of women, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday while addressing a gathering of Self Help Group (SHG) members here.The Chief Minister said women-led SHGs were playing a significant role in Tripura’s predominantly rural economy, with nearly 70 per cent of the state comprising rural areas, thereby contributing substantially to the growth of the state’s Gross State Dome…
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Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and expressed complete agreement with her over the “strong potential of India-Europe ties, especially in the wake of the signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)”. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Sweden.Addressing the European…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that the state government remains committed to promoting the talent, innovation and creativity of young people, while addressing the inauguration of the new Incubation and Innovation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gandhinagar. The centre was inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in the presence of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Deputy Chief Minister Har…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits are focused on strengthening India’s global standing and speeding up its Viksit Bharat mission.Speaking to IANS, he said, “Prime Minister’s foreign visits are in national interest. To further strengthen the country and address issues like the energy crisis, he visited the UAE and appealed to investors to come and set up industries in India, saying the countr…
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Stressing upon the people-to-people ties between the two countries and the contribution of Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten during their meeting at the Hague on Saturday agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by following focused, time bound initiatives and joint plans of action. Both the countries adopted the Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Part…
Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) J&K Lok Bhavan on Saturday celebrated Sikkim statehood day. The event brought together students, security personnel and people of Sikkim living in the Union Territory.Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion.“Sikkim, the sacred land of Guru Padmasambhava, shines like a radiant star among Himalayan states and UTs. It is recognised globally as a model of organic farming, pe…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu said on Friday that, in Indian culture, holistic development is not limited to economic growth, as it includes moral progress, social harmony, environmental balance and cultural strength. Delivering the Mahatma Hansraj Memorial Lecture at Hansraj College of Delhi University, the L-G said, “India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047 is not merely about economic growth, but holistic developm…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) NDMC Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday conducted an early morning inspection of various waterlogging-prone locations in the NDMC area along with senior officers of the Civil, Electrical, Horticulture, Health, and Road Departments. The objective of the initiative was to assess preparedness to ensure uninterrupted civic services and minimise waterlogging during the monsoon season, said the New Delhi Municipal Council V-C.During the inspection, Chahal v…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the government’s approach towards economic growth is focused on balancing the interests of the poor, farmers, industry and labour, while stressing that industry and workers must move together for India’s long-term development.Speaking at the Special Plenary VII on Next-Gen Labour Reforms during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here, Mandaviya said the government is committed to creating a growth m…
Puri, May 11 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Monday extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seven appeals aimed at promoting ‘Nation First’ and self-reliance amid the prevailing global uncertainty.Speaking to IANS, Pattnaik said the Prime Minister’s suggestions, including reducing fuel consumption and promoting indigenous products, are important steps towards strengthening the country and achieving the vision of a developed India.”Looking at the current …