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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Delightful, India has progressed in every field from 2014 to 2025": Union Minister Annapurna Devi praises 11 years of NDA
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Thursday praised the Centre's 11 years of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the journey has been delightful. Speaking to the media, the Union Minister asserted that India has progressed in every sector from 2014 to 2025. 'This journey of 11 years has been delightful. India has progressed in every field from 2014 to 2025. Today, people are moving forward with women are progressing in every are working towards women's nutrition, safety, protection and women empowerment,' Annapurna Devi said. Over the last ten years, India's global footprint has expanded thereby ensuring India's voice resonates across global platforms. From the presidency at the G20 Summit, to initiatives such as the Vaccine Maitri program, in the last 11 years, India has emerged as a global leader through impactful initiatives that blend vision with execution. India's presidency of the G20 spotlighted the Global South and delivered concrete outcomes, including the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance. Whether through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, or strategic defence, India has crafted a new narrative of influence and self-reliance. In the last 11 years, India has stepped up as a global leader through impactful initiatives that blend vision with execution. This is reflected across areas such as climate change, energy transition, public health or artificial intelligence. India shows that it has driven conversations and crafted coalitions that put the nation's priorities at the centre of global discourse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has anchored these efforts in responsibility and inclusivity, ensuring India's voice resonates across global platforms. The global leadership prowess of India was reflected during the G20 presidency, where a major highlight was the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, despite deep divides on global issues like the Ukraine conflict. This achievement underscored India's growing stature as a consensus builder and its ability to lead amid global uncertainty. Expanding India's global diplomatic presence, since 2014-2024, India has opened 39 new embassies and consulates, bringing the total number to 219. In the recent past, relief and evacuation efforts by the government stand testimony to the idea of 'nation first' policy. Some major evacuation missions include, Vande Bharat Mission (2020-22); Operation Devi Shakti, Afghanistan (2021), Operation Ganga, Ukraine (2022); Operation Kaveri , Sudan (2023) and Operation Ajay, Israel amongst others. Under PM Modi, India's approach has been rooted in responsibility and inclusion, always placing national interest within a wider humanitarian framework. These initiatives have helped India shape a new global order while safeguarding its sovereignty and amplifying its strategic voice. (ANI)
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Centre to launch gender budgeting portal to aid inclusive governance
The Central government will launch on Thursday a dedicated portal to support policymakers and stakeholders with data, resources and tools to strengthen gender budgeting practices. According to an official statement, the Ministry of Women and Child Development will hold wider consultations, bringing together key stakeholders from across the country to reinforce the government's commitment to gender-responsive governance. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi will kickstart the consultations and also launch the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, which will be a dedicated portal providing data, resources and tools to strengthen gender budgeting practices. The day-long event will see participation from 45 Central ministries and departments, 20 states, representatives from international organisations such as UN Women and the Asian Development Bank, as well as leading national institutions. The consultation aims to foster dialogue and promote innovative approaches to gender budgeting at both Central and state levels. "As India works towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, gender budgeting will be instrumental in ensuring that growth is inclusive and equitable," the ministry said in a statement. The Knowledge Hub will serve as a one-stop platform to share best practices, policy briefs, and gender-disaggregated data, it added.
India Gazette
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Intercontinental Legends Championship: Maneka Gandhi and Faridi Brothers light up semis
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): The excitement at the ongoing Intercontinental Legends Championship reached a new high on Wednesday during the semifinal clashes held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, as per the press release from Intercontinental Legends Championship. The presence of noted social worker and former Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi, along with Altamash Faridi and Shadab Faridi, famed for the song 'Sultan', added star power to the occasion. The first semifinal, which kicked off at 3:30 PM, saw a thrilling contest with more than 400 runs scored, mesmerising the spectators. Meanwhile, the arrival of the chief guests - Maneka Gandhi and the celebrated Faridi brothers--further elevated the grandeur of the event. Speaking about the league, Maneka Gandhi said, as the Intercontinental Legends Championship press release quoted, 'This kind of tournament is a wonderful initiative that gives retired international cricket legends a chance to reconnect with their fans. Being part of such an event is truly a delightful experience for me.' She added, 'Apart from major events like the World Cup, I rarely get time to watch cricket due to other commitments. So enjoying a match live at the stadium today has been absolutely memorable. I never imagined I'd be sitting at the ground watching a match--it truly is an incredible experience.' Known for her inspiring personality and contributions to women's empowerment, when asked what message she'd like to give to the youth, she replied, 'There's only one thing that makes you a better human--respect for others. Always treat people with kindness.' Adding to the energy, Shadab Faridi and Altamash Faridi, who have won hearts across India with hits like 'Sultan' and 'Ve Kamleya', also enthralled the crowd with a live performance. As soon as the Faridi brothers took to the mic and began singing 'Re Sultan', the crowd erupted with joy and enthusiasm. Praising the league, they said, 'This is a spectacular event. Being part of a league filled with legendary players from around the world is truly unforgettable. A unique league that brings young talent and experienced players together on the same field--kudos to MVP Quest and 100 Sports for organizing such a remarkable tournament.' (ANI)
