Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 75th birthday by laying the foundation stone of India’s first PM Mitra Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, a project poised to turn the state into a major textile hub. Spanning 2,158 acres, the park is being developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities to benefit cotton farmers, generate employment,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, saying it brought Pakistan “to its knees within the blink of an eye.” Addressing a public rally in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said the nation gives the highest priority to the security of Maa Bharti (Mother...
New Delhi: The GST rate on garments priced above Rs 2,500 per piece has been increased from 12% to 18%, a move that industry bodies warn will raise prices and affect middle-class affordability. The Retailers Association of India (RAI) and the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) welcomed the new two-slab GST structure and the...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of bowing down to pressure from US President Donald Trump by removing the 11% import duty on American cotton. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Kejriwal alleged that...