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PM Modi's leadership unites nation towards growth: Pradeep Rathod
Mumbai, April 10: India is rapidly progressing towards becoming a developed nation, a vision that has been dreamt of by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is now shared by every citizen of the country, said renowned businessman Pradeep Rathod in an interaction with IANS. Rathod said that the nation is united under the leadership of PM Modi, pushing forward in the direction of development.
Those who thought India will move slowly, steadily are seeing fast and fearless India: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 8: Noting that the world is looking at India and has hope from the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government has opened new possibilities through its policies and the decisions taken in the nearly 100 days of this year have strengthened the foundation for the future.
I welcome you all...: PM Modi interacts with MUDRA Yojana beneficiaries
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with Mudra Yojana beneficiaries and discussed the impact of the scheme on their lives.
30 crore people came out of poverty in India in 10 years: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, April 7: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday highlighted that about 30 crore people across the country have come out of the poverty line in the last decade due to the policies of the Central Government.
India will become developed and prosperous nation: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, April 7: Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India will become a developed and prosperous nation while emerging as the power of the entire world.
India reaching new heights of development: Yogi Adityanath expresses admiration for PM Modi's leadership
Maharajganj, April 5: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating that India is reaching new heights of development in every sector.
'Viksit Bharat' mission to positively impact the world too: Bill Gates
New Delhi, March 22: India's ambitious goal of becoming 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 will not only transform the country but also positively impact the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said.
Working to make a better future for coming generations: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to shaping a better future for the next generations after his meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.
Gender equality key to global prosperity, India leading by example: UN Official
New Delhi, March 18: Shombi Sharp, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, emphasised the critical importance of gender equality, calling it the most vital issue in global development. In an interview with ANI, he stated, "Simply put, there is no more important issue than investing in gender equality worldwide, and India is no exception." Quoting UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, he reinforced the idea that "Gender equality is the unfinished business of our times."
Indian women architects of country's trajectory towards developed nation status: Annapurna Devi
United Nations, March 13: Women in India are emerging as the architects of the country's trajectory toward becoming a developed nation, taking on leadership roles in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, according to Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi.
India reaffirms commitment to gender equality at 69th UNCSW session in New York
New York, March 11: India has reiterated its strong commitment to the empowerment and welfare of women and children at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), currently taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, an official press release by the Ministry of Women and Child Development reported.
Women will have biggest contribution in making India a developed nation by 2047: Haryana CM
Panchkula, March 8: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday underlined the crucial role women play in the progress of any society, while addressing a state level Mahila Samman Samaroh organised on the occasion of International Women's Day in Panchkula.
Prez Murmu emphasises crucial role of women in shaping nation's future
New Delhi, March 8: President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the crucial role of women in shaping the nation's future at a National Conference on 'Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat' in New Delhi on Saturday (March 8), organised by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate the International Women's Day.
UP CM attends groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft's India Development Centre in Noida
New Delhi, March 8: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday graced the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft’s proposed India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida.
Corporates hiking CSR spending to align with national goals: Nasscom
New Delhi, March 7: Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities saw a significant rise in 2022-23, with the number of companies engaged in social initiatives growing by 22 per cent compared to 2021-22 and the total spending registering a 13 per cent increase, reflecting a stronger commitment to social responsibility, according to a Nasscom report released on Friday.
PM to participate in post-Budget webinar on employment on Wednesday
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Post-Budget Webinar on Employment on Wednesday around 1:30 pm via video conferencing.
India becoming developed nation is no more a dream: VP Dhankhar
Kolkata, Feb 28: India will emerge as one of the top developed nations globally soon is no more a dream but a reality, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday.
NE is 'New Engine' of development of India, says Railway Minister
Guwahati, Feb 25: Describing the country's northeastern region as the 'New Engine' of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several new initiatives and projects related to the Railway and IT industries which would be a huge boost to development in Assam.
Advantage Assam 2.0: Jaishankar reiterates Union Government's commitment to 'Act East' Policy
Guwahati, February 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a high-level session titled "Act East, Act Fast, Act First" in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was organized as part of Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
'Bihar moving from misery to prosperity under PM Modi's leadership'
Patna, Feb 24: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for their unwavering commitment to Bihar's development, stating that the state is transitioning from being a symbol of misery to a symbol of prosperity.
India will be developed nation if NEP implemented: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the transformation of India into a developed nation would only be possible if the National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented.
High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) inaugurated in Udayapur, Nepal
Kathmandu, February 16: The school building of Shree Janata Belaka Secondary School, Udayapur, built with the Government of India's financial assistance at the project cost of NRs 37.99 million under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' was inaugurated on Sunday.
J-K: Foundation for making developed India has been laid in this budget, says Kiren Rijiju
Srinagar, February 15: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the 2025-26 Union Budget has laid the foundation for making India a developed nation by 2047.
India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Appeal youth to counter anti-national narratives, defeat forces inimical to India: VP Dhankhar at ICAI WOFA
New Delhi, February 3: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday called upon the youth of India to take a proactive role in safeguarding national interests and countering anti-national narratives that undermine the country's progress.
Budget 2025-26 to build healthier, more resilient India: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2025-26 is balanced, and inclusive and will build a healthier and more resilient India, said Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Saturday.
Encapsulates vision for India where youth have best opportunities to flourish: hails President address to Parliament
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the joint Parliament address of President Droupadi Murmu and applauded the President's vision for an India where youth have the best opportunities to flourish.
We have only one aim to become Viksit Bharat: President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, January 31: Emphasising that the government is working on all-round development, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the country has only one aim which is to become a Vikshit Bharat (developed India) and the government is working with "saturation approach" so nobody is left in the journey.
India will become developed nation by 2047: BJP's Satish Upadhyay
New Delhi, January 26: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Malviya Nagar, Satish Upadhyay, on Sunday reiterated that India will become a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India is fast-developing country but its development needs to be ecologically sustainable, morally desirable: Rajnath Singh
Pathanamthitta, January 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India is a fast-developing country, but its development needs to be inclusive, equitable, ecologically sustainable and morally desirable without compromising the planet's health.
Motorsport Access hosts India's first 4-wheel grassroots motorsport event
Pune, January 17: Motorsport Access, a Mumbai-based organization for developing the motorsport ecosystem, successfully conducted India's first-ever 4-Wheel Drive Dash (Autocross) event in the grassroots category under the aegis of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of India (FMSCI) India Development Program (IDP).
States and UTs unite at Chintan Shivir to strengthen welfare and development initiatives for women and children: Union Minister Annpurna Devi
New Delhi, January 12: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Chintan Shivir from January 10-12 in Rajasthan's Udaipur.
L&T Chairman's 90-hour work remark reflects larger ambition of nation-building: Company
New Delhi, Jan 10: After facing strong backlash over its Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s suggestion to employees to work 90 hours a week -- including Sundays, the company said on Friday that the Chairman’s remarks reflect the larger ambition of nation-building, “emphasising that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort”.
India needs 'second generation reforms' to reach Viksit Bharat, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia
New Delhi, January 3: India needs a 'second generation of reforms,' and without which the country will not be able to reach the target of 'Viksit Bharat', stated Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.