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UP CM reviews $1 trn economy target, calls for accountability, reforms
Chief Minister directed officials to submit proposals for dedicated Anganwadi buildings, assuring full government support
 "UP CM reviews $1 trn economy target, calls for accountability, reforms")
Delhi govt's revenue below projections, except for GST, say officials
The officials said that, except for GST and VAT, revenue collections from motor vehicle taxes and charges, and excise taxes were sluggish
 "Delhi govt's revenue below projections, except for GST, say officials")
Police of NE states should focus more on people's rights, says Amit Shah
Shah took stock of the implementation and the present status of various new provisions related to police, prisons, courts, prosecution and forensics
 "Police of NE states should focus more on people's rights, says Amit Shah")
Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra
Minister of State for Corporate Affairs said while strict interventions were required to enforce the law, self-regulation and compliance should also be promoted
 "Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra")
PM Modi praises election commission, urges global study of its process
Fridman noted that elections in India bring out many interesting facets and asked if there was any such story that Modi found particularly impactful
 "PM Modi praises election commission, urges global study of its process")
India should seek reciprocity in free trade agreement talks with EU: GTRI
"While the EU demands zero tariffs on medical devices from India, it maintains high regulatory barriers that make Indian exports difficult in EU markets," GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava said
 "India should seek reciprocity in free trade agreement talks with EU: GTRI")
Highlights: My strength lies not in my name but in the backing of 1.4 bn Indians, says PM Modi
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 "Highlights: My strength lies not in my name but in the backing of 1.4 bn Indians, says PM Modi")
Navi Mumbai Airport inauguration set for June after revised timeline
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the NMIAL site on Sunday to review the progress of the project
 "Navi Mumbai Airport inauguration set for June after revised timeline")
Former Maoist bastion in Chhattisgarh bags prestigious Unesco tag
This is the first time that a site in Chhattisgarh has been included in the prestigious list of Unesco sites
 "Former Maoist bastion in Chhattisgarh bags prestigious Unesco tag")
Ram Temple Trust pays Rs 400 crore in taxes over years amid tourism boom
Of this, Rs 270 crore was paid as goods and services tax (GST), while the remaining Rs 130 crore was paid under various other tax categories, he said
 "Ram Temple Trust pays Rs 400 crore in taxes over years amid tourism boom")
False narrative created over Guj riots, courts found us innocent: PM Modi
In a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi said the perception that the 2002 riots were the biggest riots ever in Gujarat was an attempt to push misinformation
Lex Fridman fasted 45 hours for PM Modi's interview; took insights from him
PM Modi stated that fasting is a direct bearing on the thinking process and sharpens one's perspective and termed it as a scientific process
CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes bold steps to resolve long-pending election issues
For the first time in decades, ECI has officially invited suggestions from all National and State-recognized political parties within the legal framework by April 30, 2025
 "CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes bold steps to resolve long-pending election issues")
Navi Mumbai airport to be inaugurated in June, says Gautam Adani
Earlier, late last December, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd CEO Arun Bansal had told the media that "our ambition is to do the commercial inauguration of the airport by April 17
 "Navi Mumbai airport to be inaugurated in June, says Gautam Adani")
India secures 33 medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
India clinched 12 medals in four events on the final day, concluding their campaign at the Special Olympics World Winter Games with a total of 33 medals in Turin, Italy.
 "India secures 33 medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025")
Parliament panel asks single independent drug regulator for Ayush medicines
The committee flagged that the state-wise reach of Arogya Fair/Ayurveda Parv is less compared to the size of India with its 28 states and eight Union Territories
 "Parliament panel asks single independent drug regulator for Ayush medicines")
CM Rekha Gupta launches major campaign to tackle Delhi's air pollution
Addressing the traffic congestion issue -- a significant contributor to pollution in the city -- the government has identified 250 major road points prone to regular jams, according to the statement
 "CM Rekha Gupta launches major campaign to tackle Delhi's air pollution")
Chhattisgarh aims to double state GDP to Rs 10 trillion in five years
While it looks at boosting manufacturing, the state is tapping other areas such as ayurveda and medical tourism as well as using its vast natural resources as a draw for tourism
 "Chhattisgarh aims to double state GDP to Rs 10 trillion in five years")
PM Modi hails RBI for being selected for Digital Transformation Award 2025
Digital innovation continues to strengthen India's financial ecosystem, thus empowering countless lives, the prime minister said
Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know
A website began selling tickets for a multi-city tour of Eminem, claiming an association with global entertainment giant Live Nation. Here's all we know
 "Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know")
