Key Developments

PM Modi to inaugurate several development projects in Delhi on Jan 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the city on Friday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement said that Modi will visit the newly-constructed flats for the dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters as part of slum rehabilitation project at Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi's Ashok Vihar and hand over keys to the eligible beneficiaries. He will inaugurate 1,675 newly constructed flats, the PMO said, adding the development is in line with the prime minister's "housing for all" initiative. The objective of the project is to provide the residents of JJ clusters in Delhi with a better and healthier living environment equipped with proper amenities and facilities. For every Rs 25 lakh spent on construction of a flat by the Central government, the eligible beneficiaries pay less than seven per cent of the total amount, comprising Rs 1.42 lakh as a .

Team Arunachal working relentlessly for state's development: CM Khandu

Team Arunachal Pradesh is working relentlessly to transform every sector and maintain the state's pace of development to realise the goal of a developed India by 2047, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said. He said this after attending a conference here of chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states last night. Khandu said that at the conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared their vision and roadmap for realising the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. He said Union Health Minister and BJP President J P Nadda also guided the chief ministers and deputy chief ministers to accelerate the pace of all-round development of their respective state. "Team Arunachal is working day in and day out to transform every sector and maintain the state's pace of development and contribute significantly to realise the goal of developed India," Khandu wrote on 'X'. During the conference, the Prime Minister discussed with the chief ministers and de

Inclusive, equitable development needed for Assam's growth: Guv Kataria

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has stressed on the development of all communities for holistic growth of the state. He underlined the importance of bringing together the leadership of different communities to ensure inclusive, equitable development. The governor was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of a two-day conference of autonomous councils, which are not covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, here on Saturday, an official release said. Leaders of Rabha-Hasong, Mising, Tiwa, Deuri, Thengal-Kachari, Sonowal-Kachari, Bodo-Kachari, Moran and Mottock communities and Kamatapur area, which have been formed into autonomous councils, participated in the meet. Lauding the initiative of Assam Assembly in organising the meet, he said it will also help in spreading awareness about the spirit associated with the establishment of the Autonomous Councils. The conference has helped in reorienting different functionaries of the autonomous councils about the legislative,

India can be 'reliable partner' for Nepal's development, says ex-PM Madhav

India can be a "reliable partner" for Nepal's development and prosperity, former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said on Sunday, as he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for conducting successful elections in the world's largest democracy. Addressing an event with the theme Indo-Nepal Friendship and Economic Cooperation here, Madhav Nepal also said that India and Nepal should stand together to fight against the effects of climate change. India can be a reliable partner for Nepal's development and prosperity, said Madhav Nepal, the chairman of CPN-Unified Socialist Party, which is part of the ruling coalition. He said that Nepal can provide a solution of green energy to India through its abundant hydropower resources. Addressing the event, Minister for Tourism and Culture Hit Bahadur Tamang said that Nepal cannot reduce its trade deficit only by exporting hydroelectricity to India and Bangladesh and for that, we need to promote tourism as ...

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