During his visit to Jharsuguda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major package of Rs 70000 crores to promote shipbuilding in India. This is expected to bring in an investment of Rs 4.5 lakh crores, signaling a major boost in the country's economy. PM Modi emphasized the importance of shipbuilding for economic empowerment and development.
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif faced embarrassment during an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan when he made contradictory claims about the social media activity of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Asif first claimed that Khan operated his Twitter account from inside a Pakistani jail, but when pressed by Hasan about his previous assertion that India controlled the account, Asif stammered and tried to backtrack. He eventually admitted that his claims were based on unverifiable intelligence sources and could not provide evidence to support them.
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections are witnessing a unique competition between two parties vying for women voters through their respective schemes - the NDA government's 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana'. While the former aims to foster long-term economic self-reliance, the latter promises immediate financial relief to vulnerable women. This battle highlights the rising importance of women voters in Bihar politics and how parties are crafting their promises to appeal to this crucial demographic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tripura to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple under the PRASAD scheme. He also inaugurated the development of Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex and laid the foundation stone for various infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore. This comes after his address in Itanagar, where he praised the latest GST reforms and expressed his determination to free the country from the mindset of Congress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tripura on Monday to inaugurate the redeveloped five-century-old Tripura Sundari Temple, which is one of the 51 Hindu shaktipeetha shrines in the country. With a focus on boosting Northeast tourism, PM Modi landed at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala and was welcomed with traditional dance performances before heading to Gomati district. With a cost of Rs 52 crore, the temple has been redeveloped as part of the PRASAD scheme of the Ministry of Tourism and is expected to be a gamechanger for tourism in the region. The temple, built in 1501 upon a divine command, holds strong significance in Tripura's history and tradition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to Tripura to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple and inaugurate the development work of Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex. Not stopping there, he also launched several infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, including two major hydropower projects and a convention centre. PM Modi also addressed the neglect of Arunachal under Congress and praised the enthusiasm of the residents of Itanagar during a roadshow.
The Sharadiya Navratri festivities have sparked controversy in Bhilwara as Hindu organisations have announced strict entry rules for Garba events. Participants will only be allowed entry after Aadhaar card verification and will be required to follow traditional rituals and dress codes. This decision has been made in an effort to maintain the sanctity of the festival and prevent incidents of "love jihad."
With the next-generation GST reforms set to come into effect on September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon people to support his 'swadeshi' campaign and promote Made in India products. The reforms are expected to decrease prices of various items and products, including electronics, food, and automobiles, leading to a 'GST bachat utsav (savings festival).' As India gears up for this major step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, let's take a look at how the GST 2.0 will benefit the country's economy.
On the eve of Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a "GST bachat utsav" as India prepares for the implementation of next generation GST reforms. The PM stressed the importance of promoting 'swadeshi' goods and urged all states to participate in the development race towards an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. With this move, the government hopes to boost the economy, increase ease of doing business and attract more investors. The upcoming festival season is expected to bring happiness and savings for all citizens, especially the poor, middle class, farmers, women, traders, and shopkeepers.
The BJP, under the guidance of their National President Jagat Prakash Nadda, has announced a seven-day long campaign called 'GST Savings Festival' to spread awareness about the benefits of the new GST rates and to create a festive atmosphere. All BJP MPs and party workers will conduct a padyatra at one marketplace daily and interact with shopkeepers, presenting them with flowers and placards with the slogan 'Say with pride, this is swadeshi'. The campaign will also include a 'Swadeshi Campaign' with banners bearing the same slogan. This initiative, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to not only make the tax system more people-friendly, but also boost the national economy and lead India towards development.