Latest Viksit Bharat@2047 News & Updates

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that despite global geopolitical challenges, India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies today.​ Speaking at an event in Lucknow, he said the vision of building Viksit Bharat@2047 can only be achieved through teamwork.​“Viksit Bharat means a society where citizens respect the responsibility towards each other and follow the principle of ‘no one should be left behind’ in the development journey…

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of government in India, the BJP on Monday hailed the achievement, calling it a proud moment. This comes as PM Modi surpassed former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling’s record of 8,930 days. PM Modi has now entered his 8,932nd day in public office as the head of government, having first served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister.Speaking to reporters, BJP MP Nishikant D…

Kohima, March 19 (IANS) The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland. Addressing the inaugural programme as the special guest, Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav expressed gratitude to the Ministry for entrusting the State with the responsibility of hosting the festival.He warmly welcomed delegates from a…

Gandhinagar, March 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday congratulated candidates from the state who cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, stating that 34 aspirants from Gujarat had succeeded in the 2025 cycle of the highly competitive national examination.In a statement issued after the results were declared by the UPSC, the Chief Minister said the achievement of the candidates had brought pride to the state.“A total of 34 bright so…

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…

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Addressing fresh graduates as architects of “Viksit Bharat@2047”, Vice-President and Delhi University (DU) Chancellor C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, conferred degrees upon more than 1.2 lakh graduates at the 102nd Convocation of the varsity, an official said. “Highlighting DU’s growing academic stature, the Vice-President said that whether they become scientists, civil servants, entrepreneurs, artists, lawyers, teachers, or innovators, they will shape India of 2047,” t…

​Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, raising the threshold for the law’s applicability and revising provisions related to working hours and overtime.​ Presenting the Bill in the House, Labour and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said the amendments were introduced in view of changing economic and social conditions and the…

Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesman and senior leader A.N.S. Prasad said the Union Budget 2026-27 is a powerful reflection of India’s historic economic transformation under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the nation’s journey from vulnerability to global leadership. Recalling the situation in 2013, Prasad said India was then derisively labelled part of the “Fragile Five”, a period marked by policy paralysis, corruption scandals, widening fiscal…

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort lawns, highlighting that the event reflects India’s unity in diversity and collective resolve towards Viksit Bharat@2047.​ The six-day festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Republic Day celebrations, showcased India’s rich cultural diversity, artistic traditions, and tourism potential, said a statement.​Addressing the gatherin…

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday extended Army Day greetings and lauded the Indian Army for its unwavering courage, valour and indomitable spirit, particularly highlighting its performance during Operation Sindoor, and said the nation stands proud of the force’s achievements in overcoming multiple challenges.Army Day has been observed every year since 1949 to commemorate the day General K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chi…