New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government rolled out a spate of Big Bang economic reforms in 2025, aimed at accelerating growth and creating more employment in the country as India retained its tag as the world’s fastest-growing economy amid the global slowdown.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed players participating in the finals of the 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' and the country's youth during the concluding programme held in Gujarat's Junagadh, highlighting the growing strength of India's sporting ecosystem and the role of youth in shaping the nation's future.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Over the past years, the government has undertaken a historic wave of reforms, abolishing over 40,000 unnecessary compliances and repealing more than 1,500 outdated laws, thus creating a modern, efficient, and citizen-friendly ecosystem. The GST rate rationalisation, which came into effect from September 22 this year, was one such ‘Big Bang reform’ towards building a 'Viksit Bharat'.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated across the country on Thursday with great fervour, devotion and joy, as churches resonated with hymns, prayers and messages of peace, love and unity.
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) -- India’s newest Greenfield airport -- began commercial operations on Thursday (Christmas Day).
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) In a year marked by heightened global uncertainty, precious metals delivered exceptional returns for investors, with silver emerging as a surprise winner.
Aligarh, Dec 25 (IANS) A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering shock and panic among students and staff at the prestigious institution.
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Air India Express on Thursday said it inaugurated services from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Christmas Day, with direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, participating in prayers alongside a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and several parts of North India.
Chitradurga, Dec 25 (IANS) Recounting the tragedy in which nine people were burned alive, including eight passengers travelling in the Sea Bird sleeper coach bus in Chitradurga district of Karnataka in the early hours of Thursday, the bus driver, Rafeeq, said from his hospital bed that all he remembers is a speeding truck suddenly crashing into his bus.
