economic development
PM Modi Praises Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's Contributions to MSME Sector on His Birthday
Oct 06, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior officials extended birthday wishes to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, commending his dedication to strengthening the MSME sector and uplifting marginalized communities. As a prominent Dalit leader heading the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises since 2024, Manjhi continues to play a crucial role in India's journey toward becoming a developed nation.
Economic Disparity in Indian States: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Highlights GDP Imbalance Between High and Low-Income Regions
Sep 30, 2025 07:43 pm CST
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery addresses concerning economic disparity in India, revealing high-income states with 26% of population generate 44% of GDP while low-income states with 38% of population contribute only 19%. Despite these imbalances, Bery expresses optimism for growth potential in lagging regions and reports significant increases in employment, particularly among women in agricultural sectors.
India Invests Rs 4,000 Crore in First-Ever Cross-Border Rail Links with Bhutan to Boost Economic Ties
Sep 30, 2025 10:08 am CST
India has unveiled plans to build two landmark cross-border railway links with Bhutan at a cost exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These projects will connect the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar (Assam) and Banarhat (West Bengal) respectively, spanning 89 kilometers of track. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance regional connectivity, and support Bhutan's economic growth by providing improved access to global markets through Indian ports. Completion is expected within four years, representing India's continued commitment as Bhutan's largest development partner.
Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 30,000 Crore Shipbuilding Investments, Will Generate Over 55,000 Jobs
Sep 21, 2025 11:40 am CST
Tamil Nadu on Saturday announced a major breakthrough in its push to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub, with two ultra-mega projects worth Rs 30,000 crore set to come up in the state.
"This Is Our Biggest Enemy": In Gujarat, PM On How India Will Move Forward
Sep 20, 2025 03:25 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large gathering in Gujarat's Bhavnagar on Saturday, declared that India faces no major adversary on the global stage, identifying instead the country's reliance on foreign countries as its greatest challenge
On His Birthday, PM Narendra Modi To Open Mega Textile Park In Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Sep 17, 2025 01:42 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhainsola village in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Tuesday, September 17, to inaugurate a series of landmark initiatives aimed at boosting women's health, tribal welfare, and the textile sector.
Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours
Aug 25, 2025 08:28 pm CST
This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.
Opinion | UK-India Trade Pact: The Empire, Finally, Shakes An Equal Hand
Jul 23, 2025 09:20 pm CST
For 200 years, Britain shaped India's trade rules to its advantage - plundering raw materials, taxing salt, killing industries in the name of "free markets". Now, as post-Brexit UK shops around for friends, India has become a prized dance partner.
World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Jun 10, 2025 01:07 am CST
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.