Month: July 2024

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude for the newly-elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s dedication to enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UK. Prime Minister Modi met with David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs. In a post on…

Eighteen people have lost their lives after a Saurya Airlines aircraft skidded off the runway and caught fire during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning. The ill-fated plane was en route to Pokhara for maintenance checks, carrying two crew members and 17 technicians, according to Airport…

The Supreme Court today recommended appointing a “neutral umpire” to address the blockade at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, amid ongoing matters related to the farmers’ protest. The court highlighted a significant trust deficit between the protesting farmers and the government, urging the latter to take steps to…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted significant rainfall in multiple states today. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai and Delhi, warning of heavy precipitation. Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra are expected to experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days, with continued heavy…

During the Budget Session of Parliament on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25. She set a new record by becoming the first finance minister to deliver seven consecutive budget speeches, surpassing former Prime Minister Morarji Desai’s record of six from 1959 to 1964. Key Initiatives in…

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, praised the Union Budget 2024 presented in Parliament today. Describing it as a ‘visionary document,’ Shri Sonowal stated, “The Union Budget 2024 outlines a comprehensive roadmap for renewed and inclusive growth towards a developed Bharat. This budget focuses on empowering…

The Department of Fisheries has received a budgetary allocation of ₹2,616.44 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): ₹2,352 crore has been allocated to this scheme. Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): Concessional financial support will be extended to private entrepreneurs and investors for the establishment…

Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the visionary Union Budget 2024-25, which aims to open new avenues for the welfare of farmers, the poor, youth, and women. Dr. Mandaviya highlighted the budget’s strong focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs,…

A month after the BJP secured a third term with support from N Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP and Nitish Kumar’s JDU, the 2024 Budget has allocated significant projects to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, states governed by these crucial allies. Despite rejecting Bihar’s long-standing demand for Special Category Status, Finance Minister Nirmala…