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‘Delighted to address Parliament’: President Murmu sets tone for Budget Session; stresses social justice, security & Viksit Bharat | India News

File photo: President Droupadi Murmu with PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government’s vision centred on social justice, inclusive growth, national security and the goal of a developed India.The President delivered…

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‘Mediator for peace’: South Korea seeks China’s help to ease tensions over North Korea nuclear crisis; Xi Jinping stresses need for restraint

File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (AP) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a mediating role in resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis and easing tensions between the two Koreas, as Seoul struggles to reopen…

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RBI governor meets NBFC leaders: Sanjay Malhotra calls for sound underwriting; stresses asset quality

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra met senior executives of major non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on Monday to discuss key issues facing the sector, stressing the need for strong lending standards and close monitoring of loan quality.The meeting was attended by heads of government-owned NBFCs, housing finance companies and microfinance…

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Budget 2026–27 : CII reccomends institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation; stresses debt sustainability

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government to focus on institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation in the upcoming 2026-27 budget to maintain India’s growth momentum. The industry body presented these recommendations on Thursday, emphasising debt sustainability, fiscal transparency, revenue collection, and spending efficiency as key areas for improvement.“India has achieved a rare convergence…

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President Murmu stresses human rights for all, including ‘person in last mile’ | India News

President Murmu emphasized ensuring human rights for everyone, highlighting India’s shift from entitlement to empowerment and charity to rights over the past decade. She noted government efforts to provide essential services like clean water, electricity, and healthcare, securing dignity for all households. NEW DELHI: Emphasising that human rights must be ensured for all, including the…

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Governance reforms: CAG Murthy lays out roadmap for Viksit Bharat; stresses access, data-driven systems

CAG K Sanjay Murthy (ANI) Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy on Friday said expanding access, strengthening data-driven governance and advancing institutional maturity in financial management are key pillars for achieving the Viksit Bharat vision, PTI reported.Speaking at the Viksit Bharat talk during the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur…

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Labour reforms: ILO chief stresses social dialogue; experts flag compliance, transition challenges

International Labour Organization Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo on Friday said social dialogue between government, employers and workers will remain essential as India implements the four labour codes to ensure the reforms benefit both labour and industry.“Following with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social protection & minimum wages,” he said…

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In meet with Keir Starmer, PM Modi stresses need to move against economic fugitives | India News

NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said PM Modi, during his meet with UK counterpart Keir Starmer, underlined the need to move against Indian economic fugitives within the legal frameworks that are available to both sides.Modi, who announced an agreement for cooperation in military training under which IAF flying instructors will serve as trainers with…

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India’s growth call: EAC-PM asks corporates to step up with capital; stresses on exports, jobs and decentralisation

Private companies sitting on large reserves of capital must step up and invest in India’s growth journey, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) said on Sunday, underlining that investments and exports will be the key drivers of the country’s economic expansion.“Investments and exports will drive growth… private sector has a lot of…

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