India will soon be world’s third-largest economy: PM Modi

IANS | July 3, 2025 6:56 PM

Accra, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that over the past decade, India has seen a major transformation across the spectrum, and on the foundations of stable polity and good governance, the country will soon be the world’s third-largest economy.

‘Smooth roads, bright future’: PMGSY brings connectivity, relief to Bihar’s Vaishali residents

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:22 PM

Vaishali, July 3 (IANS) In a transformative development for Bihar's Vaishali district’s rural population, the construction of an all-weather road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Sahadullapur Panchayat, Bidupur block, has dramatically improved connectivity between villages and urban centres, bringing long-awaited convenience and safety to residents.

Gujarat CM to disburse Rs 35 crore to 761 Samras Gram Panchayats tomorrow

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:09 PM

Gandhinagar, July 3 (IANS) A large-scale Abhivadan Samaroh (felicitation ceremony) for newly elected village leaders will be held on July 4 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, where Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will disburse over Rs 35 crore in grants to 761 Samras Gram Panchayats across Gujarat.

India’s sugar industry has surged to Rs 1.3 lakh crore mark: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Union Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that India’s sugar sector has, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grown into a Rs 1.3 lakh crore industry, driving rural prosperity, energy security and green power through reforms like record ethanol blending and Atmanirbharta in fuels.