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Union Budget 2025-26: Multi-Sectoral Reforms to Drive Investment and Economic Growth

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 1, 202503 mins

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, unveiled a range of transformative measures aimed at boosting investment and spurring economic growth across sectors. The Budget focuses on enhancing public-private partnerships (PPP), supporting states with capital expenditure, and introducing strategic reforms in sectors like mining and manufacturing….

India Launches Nationwide Campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” on World Toilet Day

Bureau The News HashtagNovember 19, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) launched the nationwide campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) today, coinciding with World Toilet Day. The campaign, running until Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, emphasizes the critical connection between sanitation, human rights, and dignity. The initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to maintaining its Open…

Tribal Rights Activist Stan Swamy Dies

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 5, 2021July 5, 202101 mins

Mumbai: Tribal rights activist Stan Swamy died of cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was 84. Swamy, who was also suffering from Parkinson’s disease was moved to a private hospital from the Taloja prison following the high court’s order on May 29 after he tested Covid positive. He was arrested in October 2020 in connection with…

Odisha Marks National Handloom Day with Grand Celebration; Madhuri Dixit Joins as Special Guest

Bureau The News HashtagAugust 7, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha celebrated the 11th National Handloom Day with a vibrant state-level event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where renowned Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit joined as a special guest to honour the artistry and heritage of India’s handloom sector. Organised by the Odisha government, the event featured the Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage (EKTA), which…

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils India’s First Self-Powered Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Facility at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Bureau The News HashtagOctober 17, 202402 mins

Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step towards improving indoor air quality monitoring in India, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated the country’s first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, Pavana Chitra, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. This off-grid air quality monitor operates on indigenous indoor solar cells, developed…

Union Budget 2026–27 Delivers Record ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Allocation for Defence, Signals Strategic Push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 202604 mins

New Delhi: In a decisive boost to national security and military preparedness, the Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked an unprecedented ₹7.85 lakh crore for Defence Services, marking the highest-ever allocation to the sector. Presented in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY…

Governance Reforms in India Result in Significant Economic Savings, Technology at the Forefront

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 15, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, highlighted the profound impact of governance reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that these initiatives have led to substantial economic savings for India. Addressing participants in the ‘Special Capacity Building Programme for Senior Civil Servants of Sri Lanka’ in New…

Odisha Govt Directs Oil Companies to Ensure Timely LPG Supply to Consumers

Bureau The News HashtagNovember 14, 2025November 15, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today issued firm directives to public sector oil marketing companies to ensure the timely and uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders across the State. The instructions were issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, at Bhubaneswar. Emphasising that consumer interest is…

French film director jean-Luc Godard says adieu to the world

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 202202 mins

Bhubaneswar: Film director Jean-Luc Godard, who brought a new revolution to French films with his new wave cinema passed away today. He was 91. An acclaimed director, Godard is known for some of his classics like ‘Breathless’, and ‘Contempt’ among others which inspired many filmmakers to transcend to a new form of cinema. In Odisha,…

IndiGo Announces Daily Direct Flights Between Mumbai and Jharsuguda Starting March 2025

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 22, 2025January 23, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to connectivity and economic growth in Odisha, IndiGo announced the launch of new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Jharsuguda starting March 1, 2025. The new service aims to strengthen inter-state connectivity and promote increased trade and economic opportunities for both cities. IndiGo’s statement highlighted that this marks the airline’s…