New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the recently introduced NextGen GST reforms, calling them a major step towards simplifying the tax system, boosting transparency, and improving the ease of living for citizens. Speaking at an event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the reforms reflect the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), where Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the GST Council’s unanimous approval of sweeping tax reforms, calling it a landmark step to ease the lives of citizens and boost business confidence. The Council has introduced a simplified two-tier GST structure of 5% and 18%, replacing the earlier four slabs, while retaining a 40% levy Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, marking a significant step towards strengthening women’s self-help groups and cooperative movements in the state. Addressing the event, PM Modi said that empowered women are the foundation of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) and emphasized that women’s empowerment remains the Read More…
Sweeping U.S. tariff hikes may have unsettled trade flows, but the India–U.S. partnership remains steady, anchored not in economics alone but in trust, resilience, and strategic alignment. Analysts stress that while tariffs sting, they cannot shake the deeper foundations of this relationship. Washington’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods has Read More…
New Delhi, September 2, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India is on course to secure a significant share of the $1 trillion global semiconductor market, positioning the nation as a full-stack semiconductor hub. Calling chips the “digital diamonds” of the 21st century, PM Modi said they have surpassed oil in strategic importance Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), describing it as a transformative step to harness India’s demographic dividend and accelerate progress towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The ₹99,446-crore employment-linked incentive scheme, first announced in his Independence Day address, aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs by July Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, declaring that “chips are the digital diamonds of our time” and asserting that “the world trusts India, believes in India, and is ready to build the semiconductor future with India.” Marking a milestone in India’s tech journey, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented Modi with Read More…
New Delhi/Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on September 2 unveil the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, a first-of-its-kind cooperative institution designed to boost women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and strengthen rural credit access across the state. The initiative is aimed at expanding financial inclusion, providing affordable credit, and supporting livelihood activities for Read More…
Tianjin, China: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit has marked a major diplomatic shift for India, with New Delhi succeeding in placing the Pahalgam terror attack firmly on the multilateral agenda. For the first time, the summit declaration carried a pointed reference to the April 22 massacre, signaling stronger alignment with India’s long-standing stance against Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Tianjin, China, this evening to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since the Galwan Valley clash. A high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow at noon (local time). Ahead of his departure, Modi underlined Read More…