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04 Jun

North East witnessed historic transformation under PM Modi: CM Khandu

Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the Northeast has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with unprecedented focus on infrastructure, connectivity, and development replacing the region’s earlier image associated with insurgency and underdevelopment. Speaking to IANS after the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Khandu said the Centre’s sustained push for infrastructure development has significantly improved accessibility, particularly in border and remote areas of the region. “Over the last 12 years, PM Modi has given a strong…

01 Jun

India’s industrial production clocks 4.9 pc growth for April as new IIP series kicks in

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s industrial production clocked a 4.9 pc growth in April this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, propelled by a robust growth in the manufacturing sector, according to the new series data with base year 2022-23 released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted an impressive 6.2 per cent growth during April compared to the same month of the previous year. The sector plays a key role in providing quality jobs to the young…

25 May

‘India’s steel sector focuses on sustainable growth’

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s steel sector is now entering a new phase where growth is no longer measured solely in volume, but also in sustainability, reflecting a deeper evolution in industrial priorities, according to an article in the Kuwaiti media. The country’s proposed National Steel Policy 2025 targets an increase in crude steel capacity to 400 million tons by 2035–36, up from around 168 million tons currently, which firmly outlines the ambitious expansion plans ahead, the report in The Times Kuwait said. This reflects the rapid pace at which the infrastructure development, urban growth and manufacturing base are…

16 Apr

Indian Railways setting new benchmarks: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that Indian Railways has undergone a fundamental shift and is setting new benchmarks through sustained reforms and technology. In this context, he shared an article written by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on how the safety ecosystem of Indian Railways has been transformed in the past decade through clear policy, the induction of modern technology and continuous injection of funds. The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X: “The Indian Railway ecosystem has undergone a fundamental shift and the results are right in front of us. Union Minister AshwiniVaishnaw writes…

18 Mar

Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore project to 4-lane Barabanki-Bahraich highway in UP

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled National Highway 927 from Barabanki to Bahraich, stretching across 101.515 km in Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6969.04 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM). The proposed upgradation of the Barabanki–Bahraich section of NH-927 in Uttar Pradesh will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across the Barabanki and Bahraich districts. Designed as an access-controlled 4-lane highway with continuous service roads, the project will bypass major habitations, increase average…

23 Feb

India, Israel to move forward decisively during PM Modi’s visit: Israeli envoy

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar said on Monday that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit. In a video shared on X, Azar stated, "Namaste, this is an exciting moment for India-Israel relations. We are looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. Now when India and Israel come together, its never just a meeting. It's a partnership built on trust, powered by innovation and guided by a clear understanding of the challenges of our time.…

19 Jan

NALCO plans expansion, explores green power adoption towards Viksit Bharat vision: CMD

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ places strong emphasis on infrastructure development, overall economic growth, and achieving net-zero emissions as key priorities, NALCO’s CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said on Monday, adding that in alignment with this vision, “we are planning an expansion of 0.5 million tonnes and are also exploring the adoption of green power”. The chief of Aluminium major NALCO told IANS here that as part of their 2030 plan, “we are proposing an expansion of Rs 30,000 crore, which includes a 0.5 million tonne smelter and a 1,080 MW thermal power…

12 Jan

Relative weight of India important in international arena, says Chilean envoy Juan Angulo

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Chile's Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo, on Monday stressed the importance of India in the international arena, and termed it key that nations like India act as intermediation in many sectors in the international agenda. In an interview with IANS, Angulo praised India's leadership of G20, terming it "very substantial and important." He also mentioned that Chile has participated in the Global South initiatives that took place years ago. Asked his opinion on how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shaped global opinion on important issues, the envoy said: "We think that it's important that countries…

12 Jan

Chile, India close to signing economic partnership agreement: Ambassador Juan Angulo

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India and Chile are close to concluding a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with four rounds of talks already having been completed on the issue, Chile’s Ambassador, Juan Angulo, said on Monday. The agreement would boost bilateral trade and investments as well as services, the envoy said in an interaction with IANS. "We hope that with the CEPA negotiations, we will increase the presence of more companies and industries from Chile and India in terms of investments," he added. The decision to sign a CEPA was taken at a meeting between Chile’s President, Gabriel…

08 Jan

Adani Ports berths India’s 1st-ever fully laden Very Large Crude Carrier at Mundra Port

Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) In a defining moment for India’s maritime and energy infrastructure, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday announced the berthing of India’s first-ever fully laden Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) at its Mundra Port. With the docking of Mt New Renown, which has a total cargo capacity of 3.3 lakh m3 (meter cube), Mundra became the first port in India to handle Fully Laden VLCC at Berth, the Adani Group company said in a statement. The handling of Mt New Renown was executed under challenging conditions with strong currents, winds and sea states,…