Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized that Kerala’s next decade is pivotal for achieving India’s Vision Bharat goals. Speaking at a programme organized by the Institute of Engineers and NGOs under former Union Minister Shri Muralidharan, Dr…
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Cabinet Clears ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a Central Assistance of ₹1 lakh crore, marking a major shift in India’s urban development strategy towards market-driven growth and reform-based financing. Announced as part of the Union Budget 2025–26…
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Narendra Modi Highlights Reform Express at ET Summit
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s economic transformation over the past decade has positioned the country as a major driver of global growth. Addressing the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, he emphasized that reforms, innovation, infrastructure spending, and global trade partnerships have…
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IICA and NPC Join Forces for Productivity and Viksit Bharat
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the National Productivity Council (NPC) to discuss strategic collaboration in training, research, productivity, sustainability, and compliance support. The delegation was led by Smt. Neeraja Shekhar, Director General, and Shri Umashankar Prasad, Deputy Director General (Group), NPC. The…
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Economic Survey Backs Scrapping MGNREGS, Cites Rural Revival
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, has strongly defended the Union government’s decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), arguing that the programme has outlived its utility amid a significantly improved rural economy and persistent structural weaknesses. The Survey positions the repeal…
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Successful India Makes World Stable, Says EU Chief
New Delhi: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” makes the world more stable, prosperous, and secure, underlining New Delhi’s growing importance in global geopolitics and trade. Her remarks came as India and the European Union prepare to finalise what has been described…
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President Murmu’s Republic Day 2026 Address: Vision for Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2026, reflecting on India’s constitutional journey while outlining a forward-looking vision rooted in democracy, unity, inclusive development and national self-reliance. Extending greetings to citizens in India and abroad, the President described Republic Day as an…
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PM Modi Greets People of Uttar Pradesh on Statehood Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the state’s Establishment Day, also known as Statehood Day. In his message, the Prime Minister lauded the people of the state for their invaluable contribution to India’s cultural richness and heritage,…
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India Achieves 5 Lakh Circuit Km in Power Transmission
India’s national power transmission network has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of high-voltage transmission lines (220 kV and above) and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity. The achievement was realized on 14 January 2026 with the commissioning of a 628 ckm 765 kV transmission line from…
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India’s Growth Momentum Shines at Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s high growth trajectory and economic resilience at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The Minister emphasised that deep structural reforms, steered by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, have transformed India into a globally trusted investment destination. Strong Structural Reforms…