Modi government

June 9, 2025 11:15 AM

India embraces cashless revolution in last 11 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that India is embracing a cashless revolution with world-class digital initiatives like Unified Payments Interface (UPI). “In the last 11 years, India has seen a remarkable journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From making life easier for the common citizen to boosting business confidence, it's been a decade of real and visible change,” the Finance Minister said on a post on X. “India is embracing a cashless...

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...

May 27, 2025 4:39 PM

Why Grassroot Leadership is Important for India and the Modi Government’s Vision in Facilitating the same.

Grassroots leadership refers to the vision, action and success that emerges from the local levels, often in communities or organizations, rather than from top-tier or centralized authorities. It involves ordinary people stepping up to address issues that directly affect their lives, using their unique insights and experiences to drive a significant change - which impacts not only their immediate surroundings but the people at large. This type of leadership invents new systems from ground zero, b...

December 25, 2024 5:59 PM

Development of North East by Modi government

The vision set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for our North East states is to be the most prosperous region in India. Many factors are embedded in his mind to achieve his aim for our North Eastern region to develop it into a flourishing economy. Some of them are described below: Reduction of violence in North East – Factors involved and action taken are as under to establish peace: a) Long-standing dispute for Karbianglong was solved having signed Karbianglong agreement/accord in 2021. b) ...

September 16, 2024 5:21 PM

Budget will be based on PM Modi’s mantra ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”: MoS Chaudhary

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the first Union Budget of the third Modi government will be based on his mantra of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas". Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the full budget for 2024-25 today (Tuesday). Chaudhary was among the first from FM Nirmala Sitharaman's team to reach the North Block offices of the Finance Ministry ahead of the Budget Presentation. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, of the Department of Financial Services and Chief Economic ...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

SBI research suggests centre to target 4.9% fiscal deficit in 2024

As the Modi government prepares to present its first full budget of its third term on July 23, SBI Research has recommended a focus on fiscal prudence and continued consolidation. The research arm of India's largest public sector bank suggests the government should aim for a fiscal deficit target of 4.9% for the 2024-25 financial year. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings that may b...

September 16, 2024 6:10 PM

Will ensure better healthcare infrastructure & facilities: Health Minister Nadda

Newly appointed Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday vowed to make every effort to ensure better healthcare infrastructure and facilities, ensuring no one is left behind in receiving better treatment after he was allocated health ministry, a portfolio he held in the first term of the Modi government. He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving him the roles of Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers. In a post shared...

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...

June 4, 2024 1:14 PM

Sensex, Nifty plunge as polls show BJP’s mandate slipping

Indian stocks tanked the most in four years on Tuesday, as vote counting suggested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is unlikely to win an overwhelming majority as predicted by exit polls. Modi's bloc looked set to secure a majority in early vote counting in the general election on Tuesday, but the numbers were well short of the landslide predicted in exit polls. The Nifty index dropped as much as 5.43% to 22,000.60 points while the BSE index fell to a lo...