New Delhi: India’s high and sustained economic growth in recent years is being accompanied by significant social and institutional progress, driven by effective implementation of government programmes, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Survey was tabled by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 3,962 crore for the energy sector in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on power infrastructure, renewable energy, and energy security. Key Budgetary Allocations for Energy: Mukhya Mantri Shakti Bikash Yojana: Rs. 1,033 crore to enhance power distribution networks and rural electrification. Mukhya Mantri Shakti Sanrakshana Abhiyan: Rs. 127…
Puri: In a significant announcement, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated on Sunday that the state government will soon begin distributing free Mahaprasad to devotees at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple. This initiative aims to cater to the large number of pilgrims visiting the temple daily, with the government allocating an estimated budget of Rs…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, undertakes his maiden official visit to India from March 14 to March 18. This visit comes at the gracious invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks an important milestone in the bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations.
New Delhi: In a bold vision for India’s future, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing that investment is the third engine of development, covering investment in people, the economy, and innovation. Enhancing Nutritional Support for Women and Children As part of the government’s commitment to investing in its people,…
Hiroshima: As the world marked 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for renewed global efforts toward nuclear disarmament and peace. At a memorial ceremony held in the city on Wednesday, Ishiba paid tribute to the victims and reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing commitment to its pacifist principles and…
Bhadrak: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked a historic milestone today with the successful flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The mission, aptly named Mission Divyastra, took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, showcasing India’s advancements in missile technology.
New Delhi: As global competition in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the country has devised a comprehensive strategy to create a full AI stack, and OpenAI has expressed interest in collaborating with India on this ambitious…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have unveiled the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. This significant initiative, supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marks a major step forward in advancing digital inclusion and…
New Delhi: The 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated today with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the chief guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita also attended the event. In his address, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that handloom products are a core component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Be…
