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PM prioritising energy sector in northeast: Union minister Hardeep Puri

The prime minister's priority is to put the region on a high growth trajectory and he is putting great emphasis on the energy sector: Puri

India to enter green bond market with $1 billion debut auction on Wednesday

If this sovereign auction is over-subscribed and the cutoff yield materially lower than regular government bonds, it would encourage larger green issuance next year

Govt to tap brakes on capex growth, key subsidies, finds poll of economists

Food and fertiliser subsidies that help two-thirds of India's 1.4 billion people will also be scaled back

As vacancies pile up in high courts, gloves are off in Centre-SC showdown

The Central government is aggressively pursuing to have more say in judicial appointments claiming it will infuse transparency in the mechanism

Cong releases charge sheet against Modi govt, calls BJP Bhrasht Jumla Party

The Congress Saturday released a "charge sheet" against the Modi govt, terming the BJP a 'Bhrasht Jumla Party' and alleging that its mantra was 'kuch ka saath, khud ka vikas, sabke saath vishwasghaat

Declaring Ram Sethu as national heritage monument under process: Govt to SC

Learned Solicitor General (Tushar Mehta) states that a process is currently underway in the Ministry of Culture

PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates development projects in Karnataka

He laid foundation stone of the 65.5 km section of NH-150C

PM Modi greets National Disaster Response Force on its 17th raising day

The NDRF is a premier central agency tasked with responding to disasters. It is celebrating its 17th raising day

Modi govt taking decisions for people's welfare, not praises: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi govt is not taking decisions so that people like them, but for their welfare

Agnipath a game changer in making armed forces future-ready: PM Modi

Hailing the potential of Agniveers, he said their spirit is reflective of the bravery of the armed forces which has always kept the flag of the nation flying high

Over 8.8 mn UDID cards for people with disabilities issued: Official data

Over 88 lakh UDID cards for people with disabilities have been issued in the country so far, official data has showed. Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities project is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs, and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. According to the latest data, 88,18,452 UDID cards have been generated till now. Elaborating further during an event, Social Justice and Empowerment minister Virendra Kumar said that the scheme has been implemented in all the states across the country. "Persons with Disabilities do not need to make multiple copies of documents as the card will capture all the necessary details and is valid throughout the country," he said. According to census 2011, there are 26.8 million people with disabilities in India, making up 2.21 per cent of the total population.

India's youngsters leveraging power of science to make planet better: PM

India is brimming with enthusiasm in the science and technology sectors and its youngsters are leveraging the power of science to make the planet better, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi said this after meeting academic and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa here. "Had amazing meeting with most brilliant of world leaders: @narendramodi @PMOIndia. Blown away with his dedication to the people of India and the world and understanding of science and technology," Wadhwa said on Twitter after meeting Modi. The academic said that in his meeting with Modi he discussed how India will lead the world in curing cancer and transform agriculture. Tagging Wadhwa's tweet, Modi said on Twitter, "Happy to meet you and discuss fascinating innovations in science and technology." "India, as you know, is brimming with enthusiasm in these sectors. Our youngsters are leveraging the power of science to make our planet better," the prime minister said.

India can't be defined in words, can only be experienced from heart: PM

PM said Ganga is not just a stream for the people of the country but is the symbol of India's penance

Your voice is India's voice: PM Modi at Voice of Global South summit

The world is in a state of crisis and it is difficult to predict how long this state of instability will last, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday referring to various global challenges arising out of conflict, war and terrorism among others. In his opening remarks at the Voice of Global South virtual summit, Modi flagged concerns over rising prices of food, fuel and fertilisers, the economic impact of COVID-19 as well as natural disasters driven by climate change. "It is clear that world is in a state of crisis," he said in presence of several leaders of various developing countries. He added that it is difficult to predict how long the "state of instability" will last. "We, the Global South, have largest stakes in the future...Most of global challenges have not been created by the Global South, but they affect us more," he said. Modi said India has always shared its developmental experience with our "brothers of the Global South". As India begins its G20 Presidency th

Modi govt's final full budget to focus on subsidy cuts, 'Make in India'

With India running one of the highest public debt to GDP ratios among emerging markets globally, firm adherence to the fiscal consolidation would seem the most appropriate path

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth festival in Karnataka on Jan 12

This was announced by the Union Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur at a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday

PM stresses on working to improve lives in conference of chief secretaries

The second national conference of chief secretaries concluded on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising on working to improve the lives of people and strengthening India's development trajectory. "Over the last two days, we have been witnessing extensive discussions at the chief secretaries conference in Delhi. During my remarks today, emphasised on a wide range of subjects which can further improve the lives of people and strengthen India's development trajectory," he tweeted. The chief secretaries conference, which started from January 5, was aimed at rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with states in coordination, the government has said. Modi chaired the conference in the last two days.

PM GatiShakti maps data layers related to social sector infrastructure

The 12 Ministries and Departments onboarded are now in advanced stages of data integration onto the NMP Platform

Modi govt does not discriminate people on political lines, says Javadekar

He also accused Pinarayi Vijayan-led State government of having the "habit of appropriating what PM Modi has done" in the southern state

A look at how demonetisation impacted the economy: The story in numbers

Cash in circulation rose faster after note ban, up 14%