New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) India and the US are working on an early visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US following the phone conversation between PM Modi and President Donald Trump on January 27, the Ministry of External Affairs said today. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a media briefing, said: “The PM…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday defended her Mother Sonia Gandhi over the latter’s ‘tired’ remark on President Droupadi Murmu and said the Rajya Sabha MP has high regards for the President and accused the media of twisting her statement. Talking to reporters at the Parliament House, the Wayanad…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday condemned former Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s “tired” remark on President Droupadi Murmu, calling it “unacceptable” and said that it has hurt the dignity of the high office. A Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said, “While reacting to the media on the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Parliament,…
Pune, Jan 31 (UNI) A spirited fightback from Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya helped India recover from a disastrous start to post a competitive 181/9 in the fourth T20I against England here on Friday. Inserted to bat, India suffered an early collapse as Saqib Mahmood, playing his first match of the series, struck with a…
Mumbai, Jan 31 (UNI) The BSE Sensex continued to climb on Friday too, advancing 411.25 pts at 77,171.06 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 136.20 pts at 23,385.70. The Sensex registered an intraday high and low at 77,195.53 and 76,833.87 pts, respectively. The Nifty…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Tighter monetary policy regimes across the globe and supply chains adapting to economic uncertainty has resulted lower inflation approaching Central bank target levels, says the Economic Survey, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Friday, but pointed out that risks of “synchronized” price pressures persist. Synchronized…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow at 6.3-6.8% year-on-year in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as per the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday ahead of the Union Budget. The Survey tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that while there are…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) The Economic Survey 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday, underscored India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, with a focus on innovative strategies and robust implementation plans to tackle climate change while ensuring sustainable development. The survey said, “This long-term goal is entwined with…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Stating that a modern and self-reliant agricultural system is the goal of the government, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that it is working with dedication to ensure fair prices of crops to farmers and increase their income. Addressing both the Houses of Parliament, the President said, “In 2023-24, India…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said in the past ten years the government has infused new energy into the journey of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and reiterated “good governance, prosperity” at the core of its governance. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu said, “To ensure that the journey towards…
