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October 30, 2026 9:06 AM

PM Modi to Release ₹18,690 Crore+ to Over 9.34 Crore Farmers Under PM-KISAN on October 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) at Banaskantha, Gujarat, on 30 October. The instalment will transfer more than ₹18,690 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore farmers across the country. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation 521 units established under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to strengthen agricultural storage, processing, and related infrastructure, and inaugurate ...

October 28, 2026 12:34 AM

Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates CBSE Experience Centre in New Delhi to Promote Experiential Learning

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday inaugurated the CBSE Experience Centre at the CBSE Integrated Complex in Dwarka, New Delhi, to promote experiential learning and future-ready education. Established at CBSE headquarters, the Centre offers students an immersive learning environment beyond textbooks. It allows them to explore the evolution of education, engage with emerging technologies and gain insights into future career opportunities, according to a press release issued by ...

October 27, 2026 9:17 PM

PM Modi Highlights India’s ‘Solution at Scale’ Approach, Calls for Domestic Breakthroughs to Address Global Challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for India to lead the world in emerging science and technology, highlighting the country's growing capabilities in nuclear energy, space, artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, and its potential to develop solutions to global challenges at scale. Inaugurating the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi emphasised India's ability to develop secure, population-scale solutions, drawi...

October 26, 2026 4:43 PM

VB-G RAM G generates over 31.69 crore person-days of employment

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G, has generated more than 31.69 crore person-days of employment in the financial year 2026-27, according to a government backgrounder. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, came into force on July 1, 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The framework provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per financial ...

October 22, 2026 11:00 PM

India Hosts Over Half of Global Capability Centres, Ranks Among Top Three AI Ecosystems: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s growing global capabilities in technology, green energy, semiconductor design and pharmaceuticals, saying the country hosts more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and ranks among the top three AI ecosystems. Addressing the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi, he said India’s progress towards self-reliance would strengthen global supply chains and contribute to worldwide prosperity. India’s growth to benefit ...

October 19, 2026 7:57 PM

President Murmu Greets Citizens on Eve of Vijayadashami

President Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of Vijayadashami, extended her greetings to Indians in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold the values of morality and duty and contribute to building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat. In her message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad.” She said the festival symbolises Bhagwan Shri Ram’s victory over Ravana, with Shri ...

October 19, 2026 2:14 PM

Women-led development under PM Modi is empowering India’s economic future

India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation is increasingly being shaped by the economic participation, entrepreneurial spirit and professional achievements of its women. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women’s empowerment has gained a stronger economic dimension, with policy initiatives focusing not merely on bringing women into the workforce but also on enabling them to become entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, innovators and leaders. This approach reflects...

October 14, 2026 10:38 PM

Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the proposal to establish a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has made significant progress, with the approval process nearing completion. The proposed hub aims to fast-track indigenisation and innovation to give India a combat edge. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign in New Delhi, the Defence Minister emphasised that strengthe...

October 13, 2026 2:30 PM

Next-Generation GST reforms reflect India’s push for simpler taxation and Ease of Doing Business

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) journey has entered another phase of reform with a renewed emphasis on simplifying compliance, reducing procedural hurdles and creating a more predictable environment for businesses. The recommendations of the 57th GST Council meeting, held in October 2026, build on the tax system introduced in July 2017 and reflect the continuing policy focus on making governance more transparent, efficient and taxpayer-friendly. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lea...

October 11, 2026 11:38 AM

Youth must become ambassadors of Viksit Bharat: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday urged young people to become active partners and ambassadors of Viksit Bharat, placing nation-building at the centre of their actions. Addressing the “Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention” at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Mandaviya said today’s youth would be the generation that lives in and leads India in 2047. “Viksit Bharat must be shaped by the youth, for the youth ...