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Viksit Bharat a National Mission Requiring Collective Effort, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Chandigarh, June 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the vision of a developed India, or “Viksit Bharat,” is a national commitment that requires the active participation of every citizen, institution and stakeholder to achieve its goals. Addressing the inaugural session of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II (North Zone)…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, Honours Chess Star with ₹50 Lakh Reward

Chennai, June 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay surprised Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa by engaging him in a friendly game of chess during a meeting at the Secretariat on Monday. Praggnanandhaa, one of India’s leading chess stars, had visited the Secretariat to meet the Chief Minister when Vijay unexpectedly requested officials to…

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INDIA Bloc Leaders Meet in Delhi to Discuss Strategy Against BJP Amid Internal Differences

New Delhi, June 8: Senior leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met in the national capital on Sunday to deliberate on future political strategy and strengthen coordination among alliance partners ahead of upcoming political challenges. The meeting was attended by several prominent leaders, including Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok…

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Amit Shah Highlights 12 Years of Welfare Initiatives, Says Poor Welfare Remains Government’s Top Priority

New Delhi, June 8: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that the welfare of the poor remains the highest priority of the Narendra Modi-led government, highlighting the impact of various social welfare schemes implemented over the past 12 years. In a message shared on social media, Shah stated that government initiatives aimed…

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Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi Congratulates Indian Women’s Football Team on SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Triumph

New Delhi : Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi has lauded the Indian Women’s Football Team for securing the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 title, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the nation and a reflection of the growing strength of women in sports. The Minister conveyed her congratulations after India’s…

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Youth Key to Building Viksit Bharat, Says Mansukh Mandaviya at MY Bharat Youth Convention

New Delhi, June 6: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that India’s youth are the country’s greatest asset and will play a decisive role in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047. Addressing the ‘Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention’ at Thyagaraj Sports Complex…

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60 New Metro Rakes to Modernise Kolkata Metro Network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi : In a meeting at the State Secretariat Nabanna today, Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the induction of 60 new-generation Metro rakes to modernise the Kolkata Metro network over the next four-five years. He highlighted the rapid expansion of Kolkata Metro, noting that 45 km of lines have been added in…

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Delhi: Rekha Gupta-led govt to invoke DDMA Act, empower DMs to act against unauthorised construction

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday, June 5, chaired a high-level meeting at Delhi Secretariat with top officers from the MCD, Delhi Police, Fire, DDA and other departments. After the meeting, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood said that the government will recover losses from officials found guilty of corruption and will invoke…

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RS MP Surendra Singh Nagar Launches ‘PM Van’ in Greater Noida West on World Environment Day

Greater Noida: Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Singh Nagar launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign on World Environment Day by planting saplings in the green belt of Sector 16B, Greater Noida West, and urged citizens to contribute towards a greener future. He said providing a clean environment to future generations is a shared responsibility…

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India’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.7% in FY 2025-26

New Delhi, June 5, 2026: India’s economy recorded a robust growth rate of 7.7% during the financial year 2025-26, up from 7.1% in 2024-25, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The latest figures show that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 7.8% in the January-March…

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