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Bihar poised for major industrial growth, says chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit

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    Migration has already begun to decline gradually due to improved infrastructure, power supply, road connectivity, law and order, and a better Ease of Doing Business environment with fewer government interfaces. Bihar is poised for a major industrial transformation, with all essential prerequisites now firmly in place, including robust governance and a strong law-and-order framework. “The basic foundation in infrastructure required for a congenial ecosystem for industrial investment is ready in Bihar,” said Bihar’s Chief Secretary, Pratyaya Amrit, in an exclusive interview with Rajesh Kumar Thakur in Patna recently. Outlining the state’s sector-wise roadmap, the Chief Secretary said Bihar is increasingly attracting investors and is on the threshold of a new phase of industrial growth. He also spoke about Bihar’s unique initiative, Udyog–Varta, aimed at accelerating industrialisation and attracting investment across the state—from the ministerial level down to district ma...

Padma Shri Honour Turns Political as Zoho Founder, Congress Lock Horns Over ‘Gomutra’ Comment

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    The Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian  honours, has once again moved beyond celebration and into political controversy. This time, the flashpoint is a sharp exchange between Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu and the Congress party over his “gomutra” remark aimed at an IIT director who was recently chosen for the prestigious award. The controversy began after the Padma Shri was announced for the senior IIT academic, recognised for contributions to education and research. While many praised the honour, Sridhar Vembu stirred debate with a sarcastic comment referring to “gomutra research,” a phrase widely interpreted as a dig at what he views as the growing influence of unscientific or ideologically driven narratives in Indian academia. The remark quickly gained traction online, prompting a strong response from Congress leaders. The party accused Vembu of insulting respected academics and politicising a nation...

Tejashwi Yadav Takes Centre Stage: Appointed National Working President of RJD, Signals Party’s Next Political Chapter

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    The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has formally entered a new phase in its political journey with the appointment of Tejashwi Yadav as the National Working President of the party. This decision, announced by the party leadership, is being widely seen as more than a routine organisational change. It reflects a carefully planned generational transition, aimed at strengthening the party’s future while preserving its ideological roots. For years, Tejashwi Yadav has been the most visible and active leader of the RJD, especially in Bihar’s fiercely competitive political landscape. His elevation now gives official shape to a reality that has existed on the ground for some time: Tejashwi is the central force driving the party’s strategy, messaging, and electoral campaigns. A Turning Point for Rashtriya Janata Dal Founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD has long been identified with its founder’s politics of social justice, backward-class empowerment, and resistance to communal polari...

Rahul Gandhi vs Amit Shah: The Cooperation Ministry Angle Changing Indian Politics

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    Indian politics has long revolved around visible power centres—Prime Minister, Home Minister, Finance Minister. But in recent years, a quieter shift has begun to reshape political calculations. At the heart of this shift is the Ministry of Cooperation, held by Amit Shah, and the growing debate over how this portfolio could influence India’s political and federal landscape. For Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, the challenge may no longer be limited to confronting Amit Shah as Home Minister alone. Instead, the cooperation ministry represents a deeper, structural intervention—one that touches grassroots institutions, state authority, and political organisation in ways that could redefine electoral dynamics. Understanding the Ministry of Cooperation The Ministry of Cooperation was created in July 2021 with the stated goal of strengthening India’s cooperative movement. Cooperatives play a major role in sectors such as agriculture, dairy, banking, housing, and rural credit—espe...

Republic Day Diplomacy: How India’s Red Carpet Shapes Its Global Strategy

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    Every year on January 26, India’s Republic Day celebrations draw global attention—not just for the grand military parade or the cultural tableau, but for the foreign leader walking the red carpet as Chief Guest. This ceremonial invitation is far more than protocol. It is a carefully calibrated diplomatic signal, reflecting India’s evolving foreign policy priorities, strategic partnerships, and global ambitions. In recent years, Republic Day diplomacy has emerged as a subtle yet powerful tool through which New Delhi communicates where it stands—and where it intends to go—on the world stage. The Symbolism Behind the Republic Day Red Carpet Inviting a foreign leader as Republic Day Chief Guest is one of India’s highest diplomatic honours. The decision is rarely symbolic alone; it is strategic. The guest country is often one with whom India seeks to deepen cooperation—whether in defence, trade, technology, energy, or geopolitics. From leaders of neighbouring countries to he...

India Celebrates 77th Republic Day: Full Details of This Year’s Chief Guest

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    India marked its 77th Republic Day with grandeur, tradition, and a strong diplomatic message to the world. Celebrated every year on January 26, Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, which laid the foundation of the world’s largest democracy. This year’s celebrations once again highlighted India’s growing global engagement, with the presence of a prominent foreign leader as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Download  https://www.effectivegatecpm.com/uahtg8f3pr?key=67342a0721bada060034db1dda926210 Who Was the Chief Guest at India’s 77th Republic Day? For the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended as the Chief Guest, reflecting the deepening strategic and diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia. Inviting a foreign leader as the chief guest is a long-standing Republic Day tradition, symbolising India’s foreign policy...

‘Your Health Matters’: Rahul Gandhi Invites Public Input on Air Pollution After Smog Season

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    As the worst of India’s annual smog season begins to fade, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again turned the spotlight on a problem that refuses to disappear with clearer skies — air pollution. Stressing that clean air is not a seasonal concern but a year-round public health issue, Rahul Gandhi has called on citizens to share their experiences and voices on how air pollution affects their daily lives. His message comes at a time when pollution levels drop from winter peaks but remain well above safe limits in many Indian cities, raising questions about long-term solutions and political accountability. A Call Beyond Winter Smog Every year, air pollution dominates headlines during winter, especially in northern India, as thick smog blankets cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Gurugram. Once temperatures rise and visibility improves, public debate often fades too. Rahul Gandhi’s appeal challenges this pattern. By urging people to speak up after the smog season, he is highl...