Narendra Modi

Just because of the sheer size of the country, it is a logical marvel how these programmes that seek to help people who are at low-income levels reach hundreds of millions of people literally,' Paolo Mauro, Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, said

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-OlivierGourinchas termeddigitisation as potentially a game changer that allows for policy to be more nimble and have less of an impact on the overall fiscal stance.

The bench also said that while it is aware of the "Lakshman Rekha" on judicial review of government policy decisions, it will have to examine the 2016 demonetisation decision to decide whether the issue has become a mere "academic" exercise.

The Mahakal Lok corridor can be seen dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row bearing decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva on its faces and has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity and 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from Shiv Puran.

Political leaders united to grieve the loss of 'Netaji', as Mulayam Yadav was fondly called. The prime minister called the Samajwadi Party chief a 'remarkable personality' and said he was someone admired as a 'humble, grounded leader... sensitive to people's problems'.

Local businesses will participate in the melas to provide apprenticeship opportunities for young people. According to the ministry, the meals will allow them to meet potential apprentices and select applicants on a single platform.

In a tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces his father's death and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav. Yadav has been receiving treatment at a Gurugram hospital since August. Several politicians have expressed their condolences on the death of the veteran leader.

In Bharuch, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Bulk Drug Park at Jambusar. Noting that bulk drugs accounted for over 60 per cent of total pharmaceutical imports in 2021-22, the statement said the project would play a key role in ensuring import substitution and help make India self-reliant in the sector.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar explained what went behind India's decision to continue buying Russian oil. Recently, Jaishankar said PM Modi's advice on the issue was to do what is best for the nation.

According to the official, the Western Railway is taking all necessary measures to prevent such incidents in future. The indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high speed train, the third service under the Vande Bharat series, was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 30 from Gandhinagar Capital and it started the commercial run from the next day.