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Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture AUG 6, 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture

Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.

PM Modi: Preventive Healthcare Benefiting Every Family JUL 17, 2026

PM Modi: Preventive Healthcare Benefiting Every Family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, reaffirming the Centre's focus on strengthening healthcare, education and road infrastructure while highlighting progress under Ayushman Bharat and the TB-Free India campaign.

West Bengal Gets ₹12,064 Crore Rural Development Fund JUL 14, 2026

West Bengal Gets ₹12,064 Crore Rural Development Fund

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Centre has approved ₹8,508 crore for rural development in West Bengal. With the state's contribution, the total outlay will exceed ₹12,064 crore to strengthen rural employment, improve infrastructure, and support disaster-affected communities.