PM Modi meets top Secretaries to discuss next-generation reforms, ease of doing business and living (Lead)

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:41 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of all Central government ministries and departments at the Seva Teerth on Tuesday, with a focus on a comprehensive discussion on the reform agenda, as the government pushes for next-generation administrative and economic reforms.

'Appeasement politics': UP ministers criticise Owaisi's remarks on Ram Temple Trust

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:20 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Ministers on Tuesday hit out at the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi following the latter's remarks over investigation into the Ram Temple embezzlement case, accusing him of indulging in "politics of appeasement" while saying that only "criminals have been killed in police action in the state".

Gujarat records significant decline in school dropout rates; two state-run schemes played pivotal role

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:00 PM

Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) There has been a substantial decline in school dropout rates in Gujarat over the past two decades, and the credit for this goes to two flagship schemes of the Gujarat government, namely 'Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav'.

Gujarat govt’s emphasis on developing marine and island hotspots for boosting tourism

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:56 PM

Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) Gujarat government, under the stewardship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is placing special emphasis on enhancing eco-tourism, marine tourism, and also island development in the state.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Economic Tsunami’ claim debunked by strong macro fundamentals

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi’s hollow assertion that India is heading towards an “economic tsunami” is far removed from ground realities. Far from facing collapse, the Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, even amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, supported by robust data from credible institutions.

'Bihar is better than Andhra on law & order', believe speakers at Vijayawada round table conference

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:56 PM

Vijayawada, June 30 (IANS) Speakers at a round-table conference here on Tuesday expressed concern over the complete collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh under the coalition government.

National Task Force on prevention of student suicides visits 30 higher education institutions

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The National Task Force (NTF) on mental health of students and prevention of suicides in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), conducted field visits to 30 HEIs across 10 states since May 2025, an official of the Union Education Ministry said on Tuesday.

India’s banks in strong position to drive growth: RBI Governor

IANS | June 30, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday that India’s financial system remains a key source of strength and support for the real economy and the country’s growth momentum, as banks and NBFCs remain sound, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, healthy profitability, low levels of non-performing assets, and robust credit growth.

Nine years of GST mark success of India’s biggest tax reform

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The launch of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, marked a historic achievement in India’s economic reforms journey, with the principle of “One Nation, One Tax” helping to create a common national market, according to an official factsheet issued on Tuesday.

Kerala Assembly passes NEET resolution, rejects BJP amendments

IANS | June 30, 2026 3:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the country's national examination system, with the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) joining hands to adopt the motion after rejecting amendments moved by the BJP.

Politics

PM Modi meets top Secretaries to discuss next-generation reforms, ease of doing business and living (Lead)

'Appeasement politics': UP ministers criticise Owaisi's remarks on Ram Temple Trust

Gujarat records significant decline in school dropout rates; two state-run schemes played pivotal role

Gujarat govt’s emphasis on developing marine and island hotspots for boosting tourism

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Economic Tsunami’ claim debunked by strong macro fundamentals

'Bihar is better than Andhra on law & order', believe speakers at Vijayawada round table conference

National Task Force on prevention of student suicides visits 30 higher education institutions

India’s banks in strong position to drive growth: RBI Governor

Nine years of GST mark success of India’s biggest tax reform

Kerala Assembly passes NEET resolution, rejects BJP amendments

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