DEVELOPMENT
Budget will announce historic steps, present a ‘futuristic vision,’ says President Murmu
President Murmu said that today India alone contributes to 15% of the global growth and reiterated her government’s commitment to make India the third largest economy in the world. She sought the support of the Opposition to meet this goal, invoking the Vedas and said all sides should work together “with a common idea and goal”.
PM Modi meets JD(U) MPs, lauds Nitish Kumar's leadership of Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership of the state as he met the MPs of Janata Dal (United). "Had a great meeting with JD(U) MPs. Our parties have a long history of working together and fighting poor governance, corruption and criminalisation in Bihar. The leadership of Nitish Kumar Ji has taken Bihar on the path of development. We will keep working together for good governance," he said on X.
"President's address is actually the speech of the government," says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to the President's Address to the joint session of Parliament, noting it as a traditional representation of the government's views. He emphasized the significance of the speech as reflecting the government's stance. Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticized the government, describing it as tired and lacking willpower, with nothing new to offer for the nation's benefit. Congress leader Imran Masood echoed similar sentiments, alleging that the address was predetermined amidst what he termed as a situation akin to an emergency.
Opposing policies and obstructing Parliament two different things: President Droupadi Murmu
Opposing policies and obstructing Parliament are two different things, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday as she addressed the first joint sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha. She said making India a developed nation is the aspiration and resolve of every citizen of the country and no obstacle should come in the way of fulfilling their aspirations.
DEE Development Engineers makes a robust debut. What should investors do?
Analysts attribute DEE Development's impressive debut to its robust competitive position, well-established client base, diverse range of products, strong order book, and consistent financial performance.
DEE Development Engineers stock debuts with 67% premium over IPO price
DEE Development Engineers, specializing in process piping solutions, listed with a 67% premium. The company, with over three decades of manufacturing experience, offers a range of high-quality piping products and is supported by prominent book running lead managers SBI Capital Markets and Equirus Capital.
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YSRCP's central office in Tadepalli demolished; Jagan Mohan Reddy calls Naidu 'a dictator'
The YSR Congress Party's under-construction central office in Tadepalli, Guntur district, was demolished by municipal authorities on Saturday morning, despite a high court order to halt the activity. YSRCP President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the demolition, attributing it to political vendetta by the TDP-led government. Officials claimed the construction was illegal, while Reddy vowed to fight against these actions and appealed to democratic forces to condemn the act.
BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success
After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.
Karnataka committed to developing rural areas through cluster development initiatives, says Siddaramaiah
The Global Investor Meet - Invest Karnataka 2025 was a flagship investor event for the state of Karnataka, he added. “Through this event, we seek not only to showcase Karnataka’s technological prowess and manufacturing excellence, but also to position Karnataka on the global stage as a leading player in the global supply chain,” he said. The state, Siddaramaiah added, was a premier destination for global investments, being the second-highest recipient of FDI inflows in India, with 22% in the last 5 years cumulatively.
Work for holistic, inclusive development of residents: Arunachal Guv to MLAs
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik urged newly elected MLAs to work for holistic development, ensuring no resident is left behind. He emphasised the duty to promote citizen well-being and equal opportunities. Parnaik praised 'Team Arunachal' and Chief Minister Pema Khandu's leadership for transformative progress in various sectors. He called for clean governance and outlined a vision document for state development, including upcoming citizen-centric reforms.
India lives in its villages, rural development remains priority: Shivraj Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the new Rural Development minister, highlighted the government's focus on rural development and the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme to empower women to earn Rs 1 lakh annually.
Heart's in hinterland, want more lakhpati didis
New rural development minister promises efforts for welfare of rural India, focusing on increasing the number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 30 million.
We need to normalise obsessive work culture: actor-MP Kangana Ranaut
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called for embracing an "obsessive work culture" in India, arguing against the "western brainwashing" of weekends and Monday complaints. In an Instagram post, she referenced PM Modi’s vow to work tirelessly towards making India a developed nation by 2047, following his swearing-in for a third term. Ranaut emphasized that as India is still developing, it cannot afford laziness.
Kumaraswamy says he will take businesses into confidence & focus on adding jobs
The JDS leader, who spoke to the media in Delhi soon after the portfolios were announced, said he believed India’s development hinged on his portfolio. There were lots of expectations from the government in the manufacturing sector, he said, while thanking the PM for giving him such a crucial ministry by reposing faith in him.
Modi's Cabinet: 4-time MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets Agriculture and Rural Development Ministries
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a veteran leader and four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has been assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Panchayati Raj portfolios. Known as 'mama' and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya', Chouhan's appointment as the Union Agriculture Minister is expected to bring fresh impetus to government efforts in addressing the challenges faced by the agriculture sector and the farming community.
Work in agriculture, rural development to continue, despite new minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the government's commitment to farmer welfare and rural development. He highlighted the progress made in these areas over the past decade and assured that the work will continue at a consistent pace. Chouhan's first decision was to release funds for the PM Kisan scheme, demonstrating the government's priority for farmers' income. He met with officials from both ministries to discuss ongoing projects and initiatives.
Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0
From 2005 to 2014, Devi was a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and became a cabinet minister in Jharkhand in 2012, overseeing the Ministry of Irrigation, Women & Child Welfare, and Registration.
In Karnataka, voices against guarantees get louder in Congress
Voices within the ruling Congress are calling for a reassessment of the five guarantees after the party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls. The guarantees, which include free bus rides for women, free electricity up to 200 units, and cash transfer per woman head of a family, were key to the party's victory in the assembly polls. Congress MLA HC Balakrishna suggested a rollback of these schemes if election results were unfavorable. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar were confident of winning 15-20 seats but the party only secured nine.
Karnataka: Voices against guarantees get louder in Congress, putting pressure on CM Siddaramaiah
Voices within the ruling Congress are growing louder, calling for a reassessment of the five guarantees, after the party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha polls despite pledging Rs 52,000 crore annually to these programs. The guarantees, which include free bus rides for women, free electricity up to 200 units a month, and a cash transfer of Rs 2000 per month per woman head of a family, were a key part of the party's campaign in the assembly polls last year.
Household-level analysis got Naidu back, now directs government
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu plans to implement the 'Super Six' welfare schemes in the first 100 days of his new term, costing ₹97,000 crore. Despite the hefty price tag, his team is prepared with funding strategies, including increasing the tax-GDP ratio and seeking central support. Naidu's campaign strategy focused on personalised welfare schemes to bridge economic gaps and create wealth.
Rajasthan increases PM Kisan Samman Nidhi amount by Rs 2,000
The Rajasthan government raised the annual amount received by farmers in the state from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 in the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced X. He said that the commitment to farmer upliftment and holistic development remained the government's priority, fulfilling a promise made in the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' manifesto for the Rajasthan assembly elections.
Appellate tribunal quashes ED attachment of Praful Patel's assets worth Rs 179 crore
Delhi appellate tribunal sets aside ED's Rs 179 crore property attachment related to NCP leader Praful Patel and wife Varsha, citing 'double attachment' against legal principles.
No strings attached support to NDA, but we expect help for Andhra's development: Nara Lokesh
Telugu Desam Party extends unconditional support to NDA, seeking Centre's backing for Andhra Pradesh's development as an electronics manufacturing hub, automotive cluster, and port-rich coastline. N Chandrababu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh emphasises on private investment attraction, government decisions, and winning Mangalgiri for the first time since 1985. TDP seeks Centre's support for commitments made during Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation, without demanding special status.
Karnataka’s tribal welfare minister quits after govt funds find way to bank accounts in Hyderabad
Karnataka's Tribal Welfare Minister B Nagendra resigned over a scandal involving the illegal transfer of Rs 89.63 crore of government funds to unknown individuals in Hyderabad. The BJP intensified its campaign for his resignation, alleging a major scam under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's watch. The ruling Congress withdrew support as an investigation team was formed to probe the matter. The CBI has taken up the case, and the BJP demanded the CM's resignation, alleging his knowledge of the illegal funds transfer.
Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur accuse state government of deliberately blocking development projects in their areas
Allegations of neglect in Hill Districts of Manipur by Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs against the State Government post-ethnic violence. Claims of halted development projects and discrimination. Government denies allegations citing challenges and financial crisis impacting fund releases.
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