Category: India

Lucknow: The World Bank has ranked India among the top five countries globally for private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, highlighting the country’s rapid transformation driven by sustained public spending, policy reforms, and public-private partnerships. Presenting the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that infrastructure continues to remain at the core of India’s development strategy. Since FY2015, public capital expenditure has recorded consistent growth, largely driven by the institutionalisation of multimodal planning through PM Gati Shakti, along with…

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Gorakhpur | The fourth edition of NICEDT–2026 (NIELIT’s International Conference on Communication, Electronics & Digital Technologies) was inaugurated with great enthusiasm in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Organised under the aegis of NIELIT Gorakhpur, the two-day international conference is being held at Courtyard by Marriott, Ramgarh Tal, and has emerged as a major global platform for dialogue on cutting-edge research, innovation and future pathways in communication, electronics and digital technologies. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Alokesh Sharma, IAS (Retd.), Member, Public Enterprises Selection Board, who formally inaugurated the conference as the Chief…

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Lucknow | The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a historic push to railway infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, with projects worth over ₹92,000 crore approved or currently underway, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. Addressing a press conference, the Railway Minister said Uttar Pradesh has received the highest-ever allocation for railway projects in the state’s history. A provision of ₹20,012 crore has been made specifically for railway-related works in Uttar Pradesh in the 2026–27 budget, giving fresh momentum to connectivity,…

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Bhaluani (Deoria): On the auspicious occasion of Republic Day, a grand felicitation ceremony was organised at Durgawati Devi Educational Institute, located in Karuana village of the Bhaluani area. During the programme, meritorious and disciplined students were honoured with awards for their outstanding performance in academics, cultural activities and other fields. The event aimed to strengthen the spirit of patriotism, discipline and a sense of responsibility among students. The chief guest of the programme, Santosh Maddheshia Vaishya, Founder of Swachh Bhaluani Swasth Bhaluani Youth Brigade, addressed the students and said that…

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Lucknow: The Indian Industries Association (IIA) organised a Union Budget 2026–27 viewing and discussion session at the IIA Bhawan, which witnessed the participation of a large number of IIA office-bearers, industrialists, and domain experts. The session focused on analysing the budget’s impact on manufacturing, MSMEs, and overall industrial growth. The Union Budget 2026–27 outlines major initiatives aimed at boosting manufacturing across seven key sectors, along with renewed emphasis on infrastructure development. Key announcements include positioning India as a global pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, allocation of ₹100 billion for biopharma over five…

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New Delhi : The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a women-centric and MSME-led roadmap for inclusive and sustainable growth. Poonam Sharma, President of FICCI FLO and a leading voice of women entrepreneurs in the country, said the Union Budget 2026 sends a clear and confident message of continuity, credibility, and conviction. She noted that the budget strikes a careful balance between fiscal discipline and inclusive development, placing women, MSMEs, and manufacturing at the heart of…

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Lucknow | The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region organised a post-Budget interaction session to deliberate on the Union Budget 2026–27, bringing together industry leaders to collectively review the announcements and assess their impact on regional and national economic growth. Addressing the gathering, CII Northern Region Chairperson and Executive Chairperson of the Anand Group, Anjali Singh, said that the Union Budget 2026 presents focused measures for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), strengthening their access to growth capital and enabling sustainable expansion. She added that the India Semiconductor Mission…

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New Delhi | The India AI Impact Summit 2026, set to take place in New Delhi from February 16–20, is shaping up to be one of the largest global AI gatherings to date, reflecting the growing momentum around responsible and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence. The Summit has already received over 35,000 registrations from participants across the globe. Attendees will include government officials, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations, and international institutions, all focused on translating AI vision into practical outcomes. Participation is expected from over 100 countries, including 15–20 Heads of…

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New Delhi |  Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush,  Prataprao Jadhav, hailed the 2026 Union Budget as a transformative step for India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister  Nirmala Sitharaman for measures that strengthen Ayush across education, research, healthcare delivery, and global engagement. Describing the Budget as “visionary and future-oriented,” Jadhav said it underscores the Government’s commitment to building a holistic, inclusive, and globally competitive healthcare system, with Ayush serving as a key pillar of integrative health. The Finance Minister’s…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Industry Bandhu Committee was held on January 30, 2026, under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant, Commissioner, Lucknow Division, to review key issues related to industrial infrastructure and enterprise development across the division. During the meeting, the issue of waterlogging in the industrial areas of Amausi, Sarojini Nagar, and Banthra was discussed in detail. Representatives of the C&DS unit of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam informed the committee that drainage works across areas falling under the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and Lucknow Development Authority are to…

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