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Chennai, April 8 Tamil Nadu will become a regressive state if the "Sanghi group" and the AIADMK, "which is shielding it", win the April 23 Assembly election, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed on Wednesday.Using the word "Sanghi" in obvious reference to the BJP, the deputy chief minister...

Thanjavur/Pudukottai, April 5 Tamil Nadu currently stands as the leading state among India's developing regions, boasting a significant growth rate of 11.19 per cent, despite a significant lack of support from the BJP-led central government, Deputy Chief Minister Udhyanidhi Stalin said on...

Secretary of Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, stated today that India aims to increase exports of sports goods from over 3 thousand crore to over 80 thousand crore. He urged manufacturers to increase production by nearly 25 times to achieve this goal. Addressing the 4th edition of the India Sporting...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized the importance of harnessing the energy of the country's youth for nation-building, stating that initiatives like Mera Yuva Bharat play a crucial role in channeling their potential.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

New Delhi, March 25 The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026, along with 32 government amendments, on Wednesday.With the passage of the Finance Bill 2026, the Lok Sabha has completed its part of the budgetary approval process. The Upper House, the Rajya Sabha, will now consider the Bill...

The government has proposed the Biopharma SHAKTI (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) initiative in the 2026-27 Union Budget to position India as a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing hub. The initiative, with a total budget of 10 thousand crore...

State Minister for Defence, Sanjay Seth, stated today that MSMEs and start-ups are playing a crucial role in transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub. He made this statement during the closing session of the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, held in New Delhi...

New Delhi, March 18 – The Lok Sabha on Wednesday voted on the demands for grants for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for the financial year 2026-27.The Ministry has been allocated ₹1,40,529 crore in the Union Budget, which represents a 5.4 per cent increase over the revised...

New Delhi, March 18 The Parliament will convene over the next weekend, replacing the sessions on Thursday and Friday due to holidays.The Speaker informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the House will not be in session on Thursday and Friday.While Ugadi will be celebrated on Thursday, the...

The Lok Sabha is continuing discussions on the grants requested by the Ministry of Railways for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Satabdi Roy of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) participated in the discussion and stated that 341 trains do not have pantry facilities. She emphasized the need for hygienic food...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the State and Union Territory-level winners of the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, starting today. This initiative encourages young people to discuss the Union Budget and share their perspectives on building a developed India, or "Viksit Bharat." The...

The government stated today that the country's services exports continue to show strong growth, with exports reaching over $348 billion during the current financial year (FY), from April to January. Services exports accounted for 10% of the country's GDP in the first half of FY26, highlighting...

New Delhi, March 12 The government is developing 15 archaeological sites into experience centers, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday.During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said that previously, excavation sites were closed after scientific...

New Delhi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the aspirations of India's youth are the country's "greatest asset", emphasizing that their drive to innovate and contribute is a key strength for the nation's future.Speaking at a post-budget webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a Post-Budget Webinar Series today on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling the Aspirations of People."The session was organized to discuss the Union Budget announcement, with a focus on strengthening mental health infrastructure through...

March 09, New Delhi – Narendra Modi addressed the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People" through video conferencing on Monday.Several breakout sessions were held across sectors such as education and skilling, health and the Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 9 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-budget webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People” on Monday.The event will begin at 10:15 AM and will be held via video conferencing. The webinar will focus on key areas highlighted in...

Minister of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, stated today that this year's Union Budget has laid a strong foundation for strengthening agriculture and related sectors, with a clear focus on productivity, value addition, and farmer prosperity. Referring to Prime Minister...

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has stated that the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 has received a positive response from young people across the country. Nearly 47,000 essays have been submitted in the second stage of the initiative. The competition aims to encourage young citizens to...

New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-budget webinar on the theme “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth” on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. via video conferencing.The webinar is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders following the...