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Washington, March 21 – The Trump administration has unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US seeks to lead the global AI race.The US's new AI policy push signals a shift towards a more proactive approach...

Ahmedabad, March 20 Gujarat is aiming to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030, following the development path envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday.Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat Annual Convention and...

Shimla, March 20 – Himachal Pradesh’s economy continued on a strong and resilient growth trajectory, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Friday.Presenting the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Assembly, CM Sukhu, who also holds the finance portfolio, said that according to advance...

Ahmedabad, March 20 Gujarat is on track to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday, asserting that the state government would provide full support to the industry in achieving this target.Speaking at the state Annual Session of the Confederation of...

Washington, March 20 – The H-1B visa program, a key route for Indian professionals to work in the United States, came under fresh scrutiny in Congress this week as lawmakers debated reforms to support economic growth and address labor shortages in an aging workforce.At a hearing of the US...

Washington, March 19. India's water governance reforms, particularly in Maharashtra, could play a pivotal role in shaping how the world sustainably feeds 10 billion people, the World Bank said on Thursday, highlighting the state's regulatory model as a global example.In a new report, the World...

New Delhi, March 19 India has the potential to significantly increase its exports of sports equipment to USD 8.1 billion and generate around 5.4 million additional jobs by 2036, according to a report released by Niti Aayog on Thursday.The report focuses on increasing India's share in global...

New Delhi, March 19 The government stated on Thursday that India's domestic coal production is steadily meeting consumer demands, with state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) implementing robust measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for all sectors, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.As a...

Islamabad, March 19 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide approximately USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday.The Manila-based lending agency said the facility is part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership...

Agartala, March 18 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha reiterated on Wednesday that the BJP government is prioritizing good governance, development, and the welfare of the people, asserting that the state is making steady progress across all sectors.Speaking in the Assembly during the Budget...

Patna, March 18 – With the aim of accelerating industrial growth in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of major development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada on Wednesday during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’.Addressing public gatherings alongside Chief Minister...

The Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, has called for a "trust-based" and "responsibility-focused" approach to transform India's advertising sector into a globally competitive and truthful ecosystem. Addressing the AdTrust Summit 2026 in Mumbai today, the...

The Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, has called for a "trust-based" and "responsibility-focused" approach to transform India's advertising sector into a globally competitive and truthful ecosystem. Addressing the AdTrust Summit 2026 in Mumbai today, the...

Ottawa, March 18 – Canadians stand to benefit from India's intellectual capital, reinforcing prosperity in an increasingly competitive global landscape. Recent progress in educational mobility between Canada and India offers a vital opportunity to restore people-to-people ties impacted by visa...

Mumbai, March 18 Former Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Wednesday called for a "re-evaluation" of the criteria for investors.Rao, who retired in September last year, said that a growing economy aspiring to accelerate economic growth will need strong financial institutions to...

Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...

Raipur, March 17 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Tuesday that Chhattisgarh's progress was stalled when the Congress was in power and highlighted his government's commitment to a development push and serving "Chhattisgarh Mahtari (mother)".Responding to the discussion on budgetary demand...

New Delhi, March 17 India has made significant progress in expanding access to higher education for young people over the past four decades, helping them transition from agriculture to industry and services, and reducing gender and caste-based disparities, a report said.However, the 'State of...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Indian economy remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Goyal added that there is growing enthusiasm worldwide to strengthen...

New Delhi, March 16 The World Bank signed an agreement on Monday to provide a loan of approximately USD 300 million to Uttar Pradesh for a clean air transition project.This loan will support the Uttar Pradesh government's Clean Air Plan, which focuses on integrated solutions to improve the...