The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…
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President Murmu Highlights Bharat’s Timeless Wisdom for Global Peace
Hyderabad: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Saturday underscored the enduring relevance of Bharat’s spiritual wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges, stating that the harmonious blend of modernity and spirituality remains the greatest strength of Indian civilisation. The President was addressing the conference titled “Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways…
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Vice-President Stresses Merit and Integrity in Civil Services
Hyderabad: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday emphasised that the quality of India’s civil services will play a decisive role in shaping the country’s future as it moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Addressing the valedictory session of the National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public…
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PM Modi Inaugurates New Guwahati Airport Terminal
Guwahati: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s connectivity, economic growth and global engagement. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a “festival of development” for Assam and the…
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PM Modi Greets Sashastra Seema Bal on Raising Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the occasion of the force’s Raising Day, paying tribute to their unwavering dedication and service to the nation. The Prime Minister praised the SSB for its vital role…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Kisan Samman Ceremony
New Delhi, December 20: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to farmer welfare and rural development while addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi. Organised by the Kisan Trust at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the…
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People Need Freedom From ‘Mahajungle-Raj’ in Bengal: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp political attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, asserting that the people of the State now need freedom from what he described as a prevailing “mahajungle-raj.” Drawing parallels with Bihar’s recent political shift, the Prime Minister said West…
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Andhra Pradesh Gets First Gen-Z Campus Post Office at VIT-AP
In a major step towards modernising postal services and engaging India’s youth, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday inaugurated Andhra Pradesh’s first Gen-Z transformed campus Post Office at VIT-AP University in Amaravati. The initiative forms part of a nationwide drive by the…
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Sitharaman Chairs Finance Meet at Chintan Shivir 2025
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra, chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at Hampi in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, on 20 December 2025. The event brought together…
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Jual Oram Leads Tribal MPs for Rapid Development
In a strong display of unity and shared commitment, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram on Thursday led a high-level interaction with Tribal Members of Parliament and Ministers, reaffirming the collective resolve to accelerate the holistic development of India’s tribal communities. The interaction underscored the government’s focus on…