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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India continues to advance confidently despite global uncertainty, highlighting free trade agreements, youth empowerment, women-led development and cooperative federalism as key drivers of growth. He urged states and the Centre to work together towards achieving the Viksit Bharat vision

The Centre has released draft rules for the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), which will replace MGNREGA from July 1. The framework raises guaranteed rural work to 125 days and introduces new governance, grievance and funding mechanisms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the Council of Ministers, urging ministers to accelerate reforms, improve ease of living and governance, and work towards the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision ahead of the government completing 12 years at the Centre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to remain united and patient amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, saying global tensions were affecting India as well. Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he also attacked the Congress and stressed the importance of collective effort and national interest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said NITI Aayog has become a key pillar of India’s policy-making. He congratulated Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment as Vice Chairman and extended wishes to newly appointed members, highlighting their role in advancing reforms

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) described the new Income Tax Act, 2025 as a significant step towards Viksit Bharat. Key changes include the introduction of a single "tax year" system, streamlined legislation, and provisions allowing taxpayers to claim TDS refunds even after filing delays.

PM Narendra Modi called on the private sector to drive India’s next growth phase, emphasising investment, innovation, and collaboration with government and knowledge partners.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could raise global growth by 0.8 per cent, making India’s ambition of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 achievable. She also cautioned that AI also poses significant risks to employment.

Mukesh Ambani announced a Rs 10 lakh crore investment in artificial intelligence over seven years, aiming to make AI affordable and accessible across India. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he highlighted infrastructure plans, job creation and inclusive growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said self-confidence is the key force that makes everything possible and will help realise the dream of Viksit Bharat. His remarks came hours after India and the US announced a trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian goods

Amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on targeted measures to sustain growth, favouring steady interventions over headline-grabbing announcements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Union Budget 2026–27 historic, saying it reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, boosts reforms, supports MSMEs, and lays a strong foundation for India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a high-level Banking Committee for Viksit Bharat, restructuring key financial institutions, reviewing FEMA rules, promoting corporate and municipal bonds, and easing foreign investment limits to strengthen India’s banking sector and boost ease of doing business

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Centre’s move to rename MGNREGS and alter its funding pattern, calling it an attack on federalism. He warned the changes would burden states and weaken a key rural employment programme.

The BJP has welcomed the Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA as VB G RAM G, calling it an upgrade aligned with Viksit Bharat goals. The Opposition criticised the change, while the government said the Bill expands workdays, accountability and welfare coverage

The Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law guaranteeing 125 workdays has triggered sharp opposition criticism, with leaders questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and warning of weakened worker protections

The Telangana Rising Global Summit in Hyderabad highlighted the State’s economic ambitions, with leaders projecting a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, alongside investments in healthcare, infrastructure, and innovation to position Telangana globally

The government will soon notify the new Labour Codes, which aim to create a more inclusive workforce by strengthening worker rights, expanding social security to gig workers and improving health and safety provisions. Industry leaders say the reforms will boost investment and competitiveness

The Telangana Governor’s official residence has been renamed from Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, following recommendations from last year’s Governors’ conference and a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

PM Narendra Modi, in the 128th Mann Ki Baat episode, hailed India’s Gen-Z as the biggest strength of Viksit Bharat, citing their resilience in ISRO’s Mars-like drone challenge and linking it to the spirit that turned Chandrayaan-2’s setback into Chandrayaan-3’s success.