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NEW DELHI: SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan Sunday said the political executive’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires more room for debate and dissent without criminalising these, and erasure of “deep social fault lines” reflected in caste-based discrimination and atrocities on Dalits. Addressing the first national conference of SC Bar Association in Bengaluru, Justice Bhuyan…
President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ensuring good nutrition for…
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that artificial intelligence can fulfil India’s ambition of Viksit Bharat while boosting global growth by 0.8%.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Georgieva cited research by the International Monetary Fund and said that AI could accelerate growth significantly across the world. ‘Crucial Role For India In…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the private sector will play a decisive role in driving India’s next phase of economic transformation, as he highlighted reforms, digital growth and defence modernisation while sharply criticising the previous UPA government’s record. He said bold investments by industry in innovation…
NEW DELHI: Rolls Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met PM Narendra Modi Wednesday to discuss strategies to scale up operations to be part of Viksit Bharat, including expanding global capability centre (GCC) to be the largest globally, co- creating complex manufacturing and building high value engineering capabilities. “It was wonderful meeting Tufan Erginbilgic earlier today. We…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid out the government’s vision for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) under the Viksit Bharat framework, outlining clear targets for credit expansion and technology adoption as part of the Union Budget exercise.Speaking in the Lok Sabha during her Budget speech, Sitharaman said…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026 as “historic”, saying it charts a clear roadmap towards achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and gives fresh momentum to India’s reform journey. He also highlighted the recently signed “mother of all deals” between India and EU in his…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the setting up of a high-level committee on “Banking for Viksit Bharat”, signalling a comprehensive review of the financial sector as India prepares for its next phase of economic growth.“I propose setting up a high-level committee on banking for Viksit Bharat to comprehensively review the sector and…
Reintroduce tax holiday for affordable housing with a tweak that the eligibility for affordable housing should be based on size of flat rather than value. (AI image) By Adarsh RankaIndia’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, reinforcing its position as a core pillar of the country’s economic expansion.Government-led reforms continued to…
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…
