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09 Dec

President Murmu honors master craftspeople with National Handicrafts Awards

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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the 2023–2024 National Handicrafts Awards, which were hosted at Vigyan Bhavan, at a lavish ceremony in New Delhi. This is an important celebration of India's rich and varied craft traditions, with 31 exceptional artists and 11 Shilp Gurus from 21 states among the awardees. As part of the Handicraft Awards 2025, the Ministry of Textiles planned the event to take place at the beginning of National Handicrafts Week. Among the prominent people in attendance were Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles & External Affairs; Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles; Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles);…

25 Nov

Ram Mandir construction nears the finish line; Ayodhya prepares for Dhwajarohan

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As the Ram Mandir gets ready for the Dhwajarohan ceremony—a customary flag-hoisting event that will formally mark the completion of the temple's construction—Ayodhya is about to see a significant spiritual milestone. The event is set to take place in the afternoon on the auspicious Abhijeet Muhurat, a period of great religious devotion. The ritual will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will raise a specially made saffron flag atop the 161-foot shikhara of the temple. The 22 by 11-foot flag will be affixed to a 42-foot pole that is positioned atop the main spire. It was created…

21 Nov

Union Minister Nadda highlights India’s expanding global footprint in the pharma sector

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The Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) held its 60th Annual Summit in New Delhi with the theme "Power of Partnerships." The summit celebrated the strength of cooperation between industry and government, science and technology, and policy and practice in fostering innovation, increasing access, and bolstering high-quality healthcare. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers JP Nadda praised OPPI for 60 years of service to India's pharmaceutical industry in a special video message. He pointed out that the national government ideal of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas is reflected in this…

18 Nov

Vaishnaw: India intends to increase local value addition to 40 pc with a major electronics push

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According to Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Indian government has started collaborating with smartphone manufacturers to develop the next stage of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) program. The minister stated that the goal is to raise the percentage of locally produced components in cellphones and other important gadgets to 35–40% over the course of the next few years during a media interview on the fringes of an event here. He claimed that additional investments anticipated under ECMS 2.0 and the 24 electronics component projects authorized under the current program will significantly increase domestic value addition. The minister claims…

01 Nov

India honors the spirit of unity in diversity with Statehood Day celebrations

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Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu all commemorate Statehood Day, which aptly captures the spirit of harmony in variety that characterizes Bharat. Sincere greetings were sent to his brothers and sisters in various states, and the leadership of the country praised their tremendous contributions to India's development, from the resilience and vitality of the North to the cultural diversity of the South and the hardworking spirit of Central India. With their unique customs and accomplishments, each of these states contributes significantly to the overall growth of India. Their combined development is a brilliant illustration of…

25 Sep

New GST Tribunal to hear all appeals, boost ease of doing business: FM Sitharaman

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially opened the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) here, marking a significant turning point in the development of the GST system. The GSTAT will offer a specialized, national platform for the appellate process's credibility, consistency in interpretation, and predictability in results. In addition to being an institutional milestone, the Finance Minister described the introduction of the GSTAT as a "powerful reminder of our determination to continue improving, reforming, and adapting it for the future" and a testament to the progress made by the GST over the past eight years. Sitharaman emphasized that GST must…

18 Sep

PM Modi to Bill Gates: Let’s Keep Working Together for a Better, Sustainable Future

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Thank you for your kind greetings, Bill Gates. "India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and promising future for future generations," Prime Minister Modi said. As Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates wished PM Modi a happy 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted on Thursday with thanks, emphasizing the necessity of working together to create a sustainable future for future generations. "Thank you for your nice greeting, @BillGates. India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. In his greeting on Wednesday, Gates…

30 Aug

PM Modi visits semiconductor plant in Sendai to boost India–Japan Tech ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a semiconductor plant in Sendai, in the Japanese prefecture of Miyagi, on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This was just one day after Tokyo and New Delhi decided to strengthen their cooperation in the vital technical area. Mr. Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba took a bullet train to Sendai, which is some 300 kilometers from Tokyo. The governor of Miyagi prefecture and other dignitaries attended a lunch thrown by Prime Minister Ishiba in Sendai in honor of Mr. Modi. According to an Indian report, PM Modi's visit to Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi)…

22 Aug

PM Modi’s address recalling the Pahalgam Operation in Bihar: “Vowed and Delivered”

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Speaking at a public event in Gaya, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the nation's commitment to "turning words into action" by pointing to the effective elimination of terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam incident. "The land of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya is Bihar. The decisions made here are never taken lightly because they will have a significant impact on the nation's destiny," Modi stated. In reference to his previous promise made from Bihar's territory, the prime minister stated, "I vowed to reduce the terrorists to dust when the Pahalgam terror attack occurred. Operation Sindoor fulfilled that promise, which…

19 Aug

Centre approves ₹6,487 crore to electrify 13.59 lakh households under RDSS

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The government has approved Rs 6,487 crore in projects under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to electrify 13.59 lakh households across the country, the Parliament was informed. Shripad Yesso Naik, the Minister of State for Power, stated in a written response to a Rajya Sabha question that the action is intended to guarantee that every family, even in the most distant areas, has access to power. The RDSS concentrates on covering homes that are left out. PM-JANMAN's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) families, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA)'s tribal households, PM-AJAY's Scheduled Caste families, and the Vibrant…