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Govt needs to lead and set global agenda on smuggling: Think tank report

The government should take up a campaign against smuggling at the global level and a curb on such practices can help the world earn about USD 31 billion per year, a report said. Eliminating illicit trade would gain governments at least USD 31.3 billion every year, and from 2030 onwards more than 164,000 premature deaths every year would be avoided, the vast majority in middle and low-income countries, the report by Think Change Forum (TCF) said. India being one the biggest consumer of smuggled products, the report said. The country loses a significant amount of revenue every year. So, there is a need for India to take lead on the issue and coordinate at the global forum as the country suffers more on the revenue front than others because it is a consuming nation. As per World Health Organization, governments lose USD 40.5 billion every year in revenue from the illicit trade of tobacco products. To make smuggling an important part of the global narrative, the report said, different

PM Narendra Modi to address annual NCC rally in Delhi on January 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual NCC PM rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi on Saturday, at around 5

PM Modi has made women-led development one of main agendas: Smriti Irani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made women-led development one of the main agendas of his government, Union Minister Smriti Irani told a group of eminent women leaders from India and the US. In a virtual address to the first-ever US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment Shatter Summit here, Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, said There's a cause for all of us to celebrate, as India leads the G20 presidency. I am proud that Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi has made women-led development one of the main agendas and not limited to a side-line, Irani said. In her keynote address to the half-day-summit being held at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department, Irani highlighted some of the key steps being taken by the Modi government towards empowering women in the country. As an Indian woman, I can proudly say that Prime Minister Modi has been central to his governance plan the issues of women, Irani said at summit, which is an initiative of t

A chink in the Indo-Pak ice

Peace overtures call for cautious pragmatism

Singapore will strongly support India's G20 priorities: Trade minister Gan

Singapore will strongly support India's G20 priorities in today's uncertain global landscape against the backdrop of the strained multilateral system, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong has said. India assumed the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, to 30 November 2023. We are confident that under its G20 leadership, India will put forth an agenda that is inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented and decisive. Singapore will lend our strong support to India's G20 priorities, he said at the 74 Republic Day reception hosted by the Indian High Commissioner here on Wednesday. This year India is playing a key role in shaping the global agenda as it assumed the presidency of G20, Gan said, adding that he was glad that such reception was being resumed after the pandemic and reflecting on the progress made in bilateral operations. The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world's major developed and developing economies. It comprises Argentina, ..

PM Modi greets people on occasion of Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Thursday. "May this auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja infuse new energy and enthusiasm in everyone's life," he said in a tweet in Hindi. "Best wishes to all of you on this auspicious festival associated with the worship of 'Maa Vidyadayini'," the prime minister said.

23 tableux roll down Kartavya Path in national capital on Republic Day

The parade was kicked off in Delhi by the guest contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces, followed by a show of strength by the Indian Armed Forces

Jal Jeevan Mission hits 11 million mark, PM Modi lauds 'great feat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a "great feat" the mark of 11 crore tap connections under the ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission, and said it shows the ground covered to ensure piped water supply to people across the country. The mission aims to provide tap water supply to households with special focus on women and children by 2024. He tweeted, "A great feat, indicative of the ground covered to ensure 'Har Ghar Jal' to the people of India. Congratulations to all those who have benefitted from this initiative and compliments to those working on the ground to make this Mission a success." He was reacting to a tweet of Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Shekhawat said, "11 crore tap connections! The vision of our PM Narendra Modi ji, the relentless pursuit of the goals set out for Jal Jeevan Mission by the ministry and the effort of our team on ground has made this mega milestone possible." He added that 11 crore homes are now assured of health and well-being with this .

India-Pakistan dialogue is a matter for those two countries to decide: US

Ned Price said, 'We have long called for regional stability in South Asia. That's certainly what we want to see. We want to see it advanced'

PM prioritising energy sector in northeast: Union minister Hardeep Puri

The prime minister's priority is to put the region on a high growth trajectory and he is putting great emphasis on the energy sector: Puri

India to enter green bond market with $1 billion debut auction on Wednesday

If this sovereign auction is over-subscribed and the cutoff yield materially lower than regular government bonds, it would encourage larger green issuance next year

Govt to tap brakes on capex growth, key subsidies, finds poll of economists

Food and fertiliser subsidies that help two-thirds of India's 1.4 billion people will also be scaled back

As vacancies pile up in high courts, gloves are off in Centre-SC showdown

The Central government is aggressively pursuing to have more say in judicial appointments claiming it will infuse transparency in the mechanism

Cong releases charge sheet against Modi govt, calls BJP Bhrasht Jumla Party

The Congress Saturday released a "charge sheet" against the Modi govt, terming the BJP a 'Bhrasht Jumla Party' and alleging that its mantra was 'kuch ka saath, khud ka vikas, sabke saath vishwasghaat

Declaring Ram Sethu as national heritage monument under process: Govt to SC

Learned Solicitor General (Tushar Mehta) states that a process is currently underway in the Ministry of Culture

PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates development projects in Karnataka

He laid foundation stone of the 65.5 km section of NH-150C

PM Modi greets National Disaster Response Force on its 17th raising day

The NDRF is a premier central agency tasked with responding to disasters. It is celebrating its 17th raising day

Modi govt taking decisions for people's welfare, not praises: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi govt is not taking decisions so that people like them, but for their welfare

Agnipath a game changer in making armed forces future-ready: PM Modi

Hailing the potential of Agniveers, he said their spirit is reflective of the bravery of the armed forces which has always kept the flag of the nation flying high

Over 8.8 mn UDID cards for people with disabilities issued: Official data

Over 88 lakh UDID cards for people with disabilities have been issued in the country so far, official data has showed. Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities project is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs, and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. According to the latest data, 88,18,452 UDID cards have been generated till now. Elaborating further during an event, Social Justice and Empowerment minister Virendra Kumar said that the scheme has been implemented in all the states across the country. "Persons with Disabilities do not need to make multiple copies of documents as the card will capture all the necessary details and is valid throughout the country," he said. According to census 2011, there are 26.8 million people with disabilities in India, making up 2.21 per cent of the total population.