New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Promising to give Rs 2,500 every month to women in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena on Tuesday highlighted the ‘Viksit Delhi’ manifesto as the guiding principle of the new government which is committed to delivering a corruption-free administration. He said the government would follow prime minister narendra modi’s mantra … Read more
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Thursday presented a budget of Rs 8,08,736.6 crore for the financial year 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure, technology, education, and social welfare. Presenting the budget in the Assembly, the Finance Minister emphasised rapid infrastructure development and employment generation. He announced that 22 per cent of … Read more
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda on Wednesday held discussion on the new health investment promotion policy approved by the state Cabinet ahead of the upcoming Global Investment Summit (GIS). According to officials, the preparations for the first ever Global Investors Summit in the state capital, Bhopal, … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) In response to Congress veteran Sam Pitroda’s comments suggesting that India should stop viewing China as an enemy, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday strongly disagreed with Pitroda, stating that if there are indeed differences with China, the government’s lack of seriousness on the issue is troubling. Talking … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought detailed reports from the West Bengal and Odisha governments over several issues pertaining to curbing incidents of acid attack cases in their respective states. The Commission asked the Chief Secretaries of both the states to submit their reports within six weeks from the … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday lauded its ruling government in Punjab for its directive to all district officials from Deputy Commissioners to Station House Officers (SHOs) to curb corruption, calling it a “major step towards honest governance.” AAP state President, Aman Arora, praised the decision, stating that it would … Read more
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday summoned West Bengal Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to be present in the court next week and clarify the state government’s points in a case related to the state’s alleged non-cooperation with a committee formed to ensure compensation for the victims losing money after investing in … Read more
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday questioned the Bhajan Lal government over its silence on phone tapping allegations made by state minister Kirodi Lal Meena. Addressing the media persons, Pilot pointed out that a sitting minister had accused his own government of phone tapping. However, the government has … Read more
Agartala, Feb 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday, said that the policies and programs implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have significantly improved the socio-economic conditions of the people, further strengthening their trust in the government. Addressing the media in Agartala on the Union Budget … Read more