Himanta hands out CM-AAA 2.0 cheques to entrepreneurs
In a significant push towards fostering a culture of self-reliance, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday distributed the first tranche of financial assistance under the Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CM-AAA) 2.0 to nearly 10,000 budding entrepreneurs. At a mega ceremony held at Nehrubali, a total of 9,964 youths from the districts of Nagaon, […]
Cabinet clears INR 1.6 lakh crore infrastructure push
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a series of infrastructure projects, an urban challenge fund and a fund for startups. The total approved outlay is pegged at about INR 1,60,504 crore. A significant portion of the approvals is directed at improving mobility, connectivity, logistics efficiency. Among the approved projects is the country’s first underwater twin […]
UPA’s economic mess crippled trade talks: PM Modi
In a sharp take down of trade negotiations during the UPA Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said its “economic mismanagement” left India unable to negotiate from a position of confidence and could never conclude any talks. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said India’s deals signed with Australia, New Zealand, the UK, […]
Chouhan hits out at Congress for lies on US trade deal
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition Congress for “spreading lies” about the India-US trade agreement, asserting that the Narendra Modi Government has completely safeguarded the interests of the farming community. Addressing the 64th convocation ceremony of ICAR-IARI, Chouhan said that not only the trade deal with the […]
Growing up in the magical 90s
The 90s era held a special magic for children during Republic Day that today’s digital generation will likely never truly understand. The excitement began at dawn with the sight of the local ‘cycle wale bhaiya’ selling paper flags. Nothing beat striding through school gates as a kid, bag left behind for once. White uniforms crisp, […]
Asian Championship: Amanpreet strikes gold in 25m centre fire
India’s pistol stalwart Amanpreet Singh clinched the biggest medal of his career, striking gold in the 25m centre fire event as the country completed a clean sweep of the podium on the concluding day of the Asian Championship on Friday. The 38-year-old Amanpreet fired a stellar 589 to claim gold, edging out fellow countryman and […]
PM launches welfare push for India from Seva Teerth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his first day in his new office, Seva Teerth Complex on Friday by announcing a slew of welfare schemes. The schemes focus on women, farmers, youth and vulnerable groups. These decisions include free accident treatment up to INR 1.5 lakh, doubling the target for Lakhpati Didi to 6 crore, and […]
AAP’s Raghav Chadha calls for Right to Recall
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday called for introducing a ‘Right to Recall’ mechanism, arguing that voters should have the power to remove elected representatives before the completion of their five-year term if they fail to perform. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, he said, while Indian citizens have the constitutional […]
Poll losses have made Rahul bitter, full of hate for India: Anurag Thakur
Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Union minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said successive electoral losses have made the Leader of Opposition so bitter that he has started hating India and its constitutional institutions. Countering Gandhi’s claims that the Government has “sold out” India’s interests in the […]
PM expresses shock over shooting incident in school in Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in a shooting incident in Canada. A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said. “Deeply shocked by the horrendous shooting […]