New Delhi July 27 2024 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of the NITI Aayog meeting, alleging that she was unfairly limited to just five minutes of speaking time. Banerjee expressed frustration over what she described as discriminatory treatment compared to other participants who had been given 10 to 20 minutes to…
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New Delhi July 27 2024 : The 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commenced on Saturday. This pivotal meeting is centered on the ambitious goal of transforming India into a developed nation by the year 2047, marking the 100th anniversary of its independence. The council, which serves as…
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New Delhi July 26 2024 : In a statement ahead of the NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the dissolution of the NITI Aayog and the reinstatement of the Planning Commission. Banerjee, in Delhi to attend the meeting, criticized the Modi government’s public policy think tank,…
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New Delhi July 26 2024 : In a heated exchange, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of engaging in “petty politics” during his Kargil Vijay Diwas address. The controversy erupted after PM Modi criticized the Opposition for opposing the Agnipath scheme, which he claimed was aimed at misleading the youth and weakening…
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Health and Family Welfare Minister stated today that India has become the “dispensary of the world,” producing some of the most effective and affordable medicines globally. During the Question Hour, Mr. Nadda highlighted that the government has implemented various measures to bolster the pharmaceutical industry. He mentioned that the Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the decision not to increase taxes in the Union Budget 2024 was not driven by a desire for more government revenue. She explained that the budgetary decisions were based on detailed assessments and not merely on “back of the envelope calculations.” Sitharaman emphasized that the government’s approach was focused…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : India has reaffirmed its stance on bilateral relations, asserting the principle of “freedom of choice” amidst criticism from US officials regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia. Responding to comments from the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, Indian Ministry of…
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New Delhi, July 25 2024 : Approximately 6,700 Indian students have safely returned from Bangladesh amidst ongoing violent anti-quota protests, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been instrumental in facilitating their return. During a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “So far, 6,700 Indian students…
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New Delhi, July 25 2024 : Terming Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) as a gamechanger in imparting primary healthcare facilities to the people of Punjab, Punjab Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday said that after the success of these clinics Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : In a move to embrace Indian cultural values and ethos, President Droupadi Murmu has announced the renaming of two significant halls within Rashtrapati Bhavan. The historically renowned ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ will now be called ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap,’ respectively. “Rashtrapati Bhavan, the office and residence of…
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