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February 24, 2026 4:49 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges Darjeeling youth to preserve heritage and embrace development

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, encouraging young people to preserve their cultural heritage while actively contributing to India’s development journey. Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-President said it was a pleasure to receive vibrant young minds from a region known for its natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and significant contributions to the nation. He described India’s demographic streng...

January 4, 2026 5:37 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament, draws parallels between sport and India’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi through video conferencing, highlighting the strong parallels between India’s development journey and the spirit of volleyball, which, he said, teaches teamwork, coordination and shared responsibility. Addressing players and officials, the Prime Minister said that no victory is achieved alone, either in sports or in nation-building. “Our success depends on coordination, trust and readiness...

August 22, 2025 7:49 PM

Amit Shah addresses Kerala conclave on governance, security, and reforms

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah on Friday addressed the Manorama News Conclave 2025 in Kochi, Kerala, highlighting India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and outlining the government’s vision for development, governance, and national security. Shah said, “After Modi Ji became Prime Minister, the country has entered a new era of politics of performance, replacing casteism, dynastic politics, and appeasement. Until India becomes great, we shall not re...

July 1, 2025 5:13 PM

Cabinet clears ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme to boost private sector-led innovation

In a move aimed at strengthening India’s research and innovation ecosystem, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore. The scheme is designed to encourage greater private sector participation in research and innovation, particularly in strategic and sunrise sectors. The RDI Scheme seeks to provide long-term financing or refinancing to private companies at low or nil interest rates. Officials said the sche...

June 9, 2025 11:05 AM

Modi 3.0 driving new India towards security, self-reliance and development: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, is moving decisively towards becoming a secure, self-reliant, and developed nation. In a post on X, Amit Shah highlighted the achievements of the Modi government over the past 11 years, stating that the era has marked a significant transformation in India’s internal security and national confidence. "'11 Years of Seva' has also proved to be a milestone for national security. Naxalism i...

June 11, 2024 9:12 AM

Centre releases over Rs 1.39 lakh crore in tax devolution to support state finances & development

The Centre has announced the release of a significant installment of one crore thirty-nine thousand 750 crore rupees in tax devolution to states. The Finance Ministry said yesterday that the release, which includes both the regular allocation for June and an additional installment, is aimed at bolstering state government capacity to accelerate development and capital expenditure. It further said that as of today, the total amount devolved to states for the fiscal year 2024-25 stands at t...