'Reflects NDA’s vision to bring poor into development mainstream': BJP welcomes MGNREGA renaming

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), commonly referred to as G RAM G, saying the move reflects the NDA government’s vision to bring people living below the poverty line into the mainstream of development.

PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has paved the way for deepening bilateral ties between India and the West Asian country with the signing of five MoUs in the areas of renewable energy, water resource management, cultural exchange, digital solution and twinning between Petra and Ellora, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner'

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India sees Taiwan as a vital technology partner as it is a leading chip manufacturer, and cooperation in this sector offers a critical pathway for economic growth, technological advancement and strategic autonomy, a media report said.

India at forefront as traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) As traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse, the country stands at the forefront of this transformation as rich wealth of traditional knowledge, powered with modern regulation, digital systems, and scientific rigour marks India out as a world leader in this area, the government said on Tuesday.