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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a “natural by-product” of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life. In an exclusive interview with PTI late last week, the prime minister also stressed on the need for timely and clear communication of policy stance by central banks, and policy actions by each country in their fight against inflation so that it can prevent negative repercussions on others countries. While most advanced economies are facing an economic slowdown, chronic shortages, high inflation, and ageing populations, the Indian economy is acknowledged to be the fastest-growing large economy with the largest youth population. "For a long time in world history, India was one of the top economies of the world. Later, due to the impact of colonisat...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sohna-Dausa stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on February 12, 2023. The Expressway is expected to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to around two hours. Currently, Jaipur-Delhi travel via Gurgaon takes around 4-5 hours, covering 250 km in distance. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway, Nitin Gadkari recently said that the inauguration of the Sohna-Dausa stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will take place by the end of January, and the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur would come down to around two hours. Gadkari further said that before the end of 2024, road infrastructure in India will be equal to 2024. "Issi mahine ke andar aap Delhi se Jaipur do ghante me pahunch jayenge (By the end of this month, Delhi to Jaipur drive will take only two hours," the road transport and highways minister said. "Change in the date" Now Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji will inau...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on April 17 the new campus of the NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, the only medical college in the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The institute, which had been operating from a leased building, is now set to shift to its own campus spread across 35 acres in Silvassa. It has become a beacon of hope and a symbol of growing aspirations of the people of the region, around 40 per cent of whom are tribals. Prime Minister Modi had laid the foundation stone of the medical college in 2019. The infrastructure has come up at a cost of Rs 203 crore and features state-of-the-art amenities such as a multi-storey library, academic block with four lecture halls and an auditorium, club house, residential accommodation for faculty and hostels for students, and provision for outdoor and indoor games. Dr Arun T, the Union Territory’s health secretary, said, “Pursuing higher education, especially medical education, ha...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community event at La Seine Musicale, in France. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, "in the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower" In a significant announcement, France on Thursday adopted United Payments Interface (UPI), becoming the first country in Europe and the only nation in the EU to adopt the payment system in partnership with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, “In the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower." The Prime Minister was addressing Indian community at an event at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The recent development is in line with the India-Singapore fast payment linkage. Earlier this year, India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow signed an agreement, enabling users from both countries to conduct seamless, real-time and secure cross-border transactions...

[ad_1] A win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s party in key state elections is likely to boost India’s appeal for foreign investors and result in more inflows into local equities, according to market participants. Portfolio managers say the results will ensure policy continuity and lift prospects for the stock market as international investors become more confident in their India allocations ahead of national elections.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. sees cyclical stocks benefiting the most from the outcome of the polls while Nuvama Wealth Management says it has become more confident in the government’s capital expenditure. India’s benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index closed at a record high on Friday while the futures climbed as much as 1.6% early on Monday. Here’s what market participants are saying: Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Dalma Capital Management Ltd "Going into this set of state elections, there were some concerns among foreign investors that the BJP would suf...

[ad_1] Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The concept of International Yoga Day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2014 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, Yoga has gained huge popularity worldwide due to its ability to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and overall fitness. This year the theme of Yoga Day is 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' i.e. Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of 'One World-One Family'. It emphasises the spirit of Yoga, which unites and takes everyone along. Like every time, this time too programs related to yoga will be organized in every corner of the country. Yoga is not only beneficial for mental health problems but for overall well-being. Regular yoga practice reduces stress and improves...

[ad_1] In October 2022, PM Modi launched the first phase of Rozgar Mela, initiating the campaign of providing 10 lakh government jobs (File Photo) The recruitments are taking place across central government departments as well as state governments and Union Territories supporting this initiative Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 70,000 appointment letters today to newly-inducted recruits and virtually addressed the appointees via video conferencing. The Rozgar Mela was organised at 44 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across central government departments as well as state governments and Union Territories supporting this initiative. The recruits, selected from across the country will be joining the government in various ministries and departments, including the Department of Revenue, Department of Financial Services, Department of Posts, Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of H...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community event at La Seine Musicale, in France. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, "in the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower" In a significant announcement, France on Thursday adopted United Payments Interface (UPI), becoming the first country in Europe and the only nation in the EU to adopt the payment system in partnership with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, “In the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower." The Prime Minister was addressing Indian community at an event at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The recent development is in line with the India-Singapore fast payment linkage. Earlier this year, India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow signed an agreement, enabling users from both countries to conduct seamless, real-time and secure cross-border transactions...

[ad_1] The Indian Railways will soon launch the new Vande Bharat Express in India, wearing saffron-black livery. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Integrated Coach Factory in Chennai to inspect the new rake and announced that the saffron-coloured semi-high speed train is inspired by the tricolour. It was also announced that the 28th rake of the Indian-built semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express will be 'saffron' in colour, railway officials said on Saturday. A total of 25 Vande Bharat Express trains are operational in India now. The new saffron Vande Bharat Express is not yet operational and is currently stationed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, where Vande Bharat trains are manufactured, reported ANI. "The colour of this 28th rake is being changed on a trial basis," they said. It is expected that the 28th rake will be made operational on the Independence Day, on August 15.  Inspected Vande Bharat train production at ICF, Chennai...

[ad_1] The upcoming Vande Bharat Express trains will get a new Orange-Dark Grey paint scheme as against the current generation of semi-high speed trains with white-blue livery. The photographs of the Vande Bharat Express donning the new colour scheme have been shared by the Railway Ministers of India, Ashwini Vaishnaw on his Twitter account. Various media reports claim that the decision has been taken by the Indian Railways as the traditional white and blue livery of the Vande Bharat Express trains, which has been the colour of the trains since 2018 is difficult to maintain. However, neither Indian Railways nor Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed this reason for the new paint scheme. What we know so far is that this will be the 28th rake of the Vande Bharat in India. The semi high speed train already runs on 25 routes across India, while 26th and 27th rakes are ready, wearing the usual colour scheme. Also, the Railway Minister said that this Saffron colour is inspired by the 'Tri...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off Vande Bharat Express train in Gorakhpur and said that leaders from across the country are requesting Vande Bharat trains to be run from their region. "...Vande Bharat train has given a new flight to the middle class of the country with facilities and amenities. Today, leaders from every corner of the country are writing letters to me asking that Vande Bharat be run from our region as well...", PM Narendra Modi said as he termed Vande Bharat as a boon to middle class society. PM Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and state Governor Anandiben Patel. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, CEO, Railway Board on Vande Bharat train said, "...The timing of this train is convenient. This train will save two hours as compared to the fastest train on this route...". Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express will connect the city of Baba Gorakhnath to the city of Lord Ram, Ayodhya and the ci...

[ad_1] Indian Railways is getting ready to launch the Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express soon, which will be Uttar Pradesh's second Vande Bharat Express. It will also be the first mini version of the Vande Bharat train in the state, that will connect Lucknow to Gorakhpur via Ayodhya. The mini Vande Bharat Express comprises eight coaches instead of 16 and a mini version of the semi-high speed train currently operates between Chennai Central and Coimbatore Junction. As per a report on IANS, Divisional railway manager, NER-Lucknow, Aditya Kumar said, "The train will operate via Ayodhya connecting Gorakhpur to Lucknow." To ensure financial feasibility on shorter routes, the Indian Railways recently introduced a mini version of Vande Bharat Express which comprises eight coaches instead of 16. According to the IANS, the train is likely to be flagged off on July 7. "We expect that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train operation; however,...