Who said what on India’s G20 Presidency
What has India gained out of G20 Presidency? How should India use the G20 Presidency? What India as a country should have achieved by the end of its G20 Presidency? These were some of the questions that we tried to examine in the cover story report on G20. We felt the need to highlight a […]
Sailing smoothly with Ports and Shipping Expansion
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is working diligently towards achieving major objectives of Maritime India Vision 2030. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PSW) is working diligently towards achieving Maritime India Vision objectives. This has resulted in the ministry clock growth & improvement […]
Infra and Manufacturing Sectors Boost Employment
Employment generation, coupled with improving employability, is the priority of the Government. Accordingly, the Government of India has taken various steps for generating employment in the country. The Government has put emphasis on railways, roads, urban transport, power, telecom, textiles and affordable housing amid continued focus on the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Budget 2021-22 launched Production […]
Infrastructure growth is key to becoming Vishwaguru
Infrastructure development plays an important role in fulfilling the vision of India. The importance of well-developed infrastructure for enhancing economic activity, and creating additional fiscal space by improving the government’s revenue base, cannot be ever undermined. Infrastructure development plays an important role in fulfilling the vision of India becoming a vishwaguru. No doubt, given the […]
Committed to enhancing the Country’s Prestige
A slew of developments across all sectors has given a new direction to India’s overall growth. It has been challenging eight years for the BJP government, but many heights have been conquered. The BJP Government has completed eight years at the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with many achievements and promises to achieve […]
Gujarat Titans Lift their maiden Tata IPL Cup
The Gujarat Titans (GT) were crowned champions of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after defeating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets on May 29, 2022, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Hardik Pandya led from the front with an all-round performance which powered Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title […]
Inspiring Prime Ministers of India, all in one place
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Pradhanmantri-Sanghralaya in New Delhi, paid tributes to Baba sahib Ambedkar, and acknowledged and greeted the past prime ministers’ families. This Museum will be a great knowledge centre for future generations as it will showcase the life and contributions of all Prime Ministers of India. Spread over more than 10,000 square […]
An indication of recovery of business: GST Collection
In what can be termed a reflection of the recovery of business activity faster, Gross GST collection has crossed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore mark for the first time since it was introduced in 2017. The total number of e-way bills generated in March 2022 was 7.7 crore, 13% higher than the 6.8 crore e-way […]
Airport Infra key for economic take-off by India
India is the fastest-growing civil aviation market in the world. They have been expanding across the spectrum in the sector, with the number of airports in the country going up from 74 in 2013-14 to almost 140 (including Heliports and water domes). The Indian government aims to increase airports to 220 by 2024- 25. There […]
Driving the Road Infrastructure to new heights
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed his Ministry to achieve the target set for road construction to fulfil the ambitions of New India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The NDA government has continued to perform and better its records in the road sector. It is evident from […]
To save environment, India offers ‘Panchamrit,’ to the world
The wide-ranging set of decisions, resolutions and statements that constitute the outcome of COP26 is the fruit of intense negotiations over many weeks, strenuous formal and informal work over many months, and constant engagement both in-person and virtually for nearly two years. India represents 17% of the global population, its historical cumulative emissions are only […]
A Historic Vaccination Drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a ‘decisive point’ in India’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of vaccine doses administered across the country crossed the 100-crore mark on October 21, 2021. The remarkable achievement of a billion vaccinations was achieved in over nine months, is reflects stupendous teamwork in the government and all […]
The unsung heroes of India
India, no doubt, has been the land of selfless individuals who have helped build a society that is critical for nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi realised their importance and ensured that their work was recognised. The nomination process for Padma awards was opened to the public, thereby making it a people’s movement. As a result, […]
Mission Covid Suraksha
As on June 30, 2021, India’s cumulative Covid vaccination coverage exceeded 33.54 crore. The government aims to cover 250 million “priority people” by the end of July but experts feel the pace of vaccination has been slow and needs to be accelerated. With the first dose given to a health worker at AIIMS Delhi, India […]
In Recognition of extraordinary talent
The Padma awards recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. It is given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). We profile five lesser-known awardees this year PADMA SHRI – […]
The US has emerged as India’s top bilateral trade partner
Replace China, as the business ties with the US improve India-U.S. bilateral relations have developed into a “global strategic partnership” based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues. During Prime Minister’s visit to the US in September 2014, the two sides set a target to increase bilateral […]