At a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Rairangpur Municipality, the President said she often thinks of her village, adding that her family members, neighbours and villagers are always in her heart.
'But the most important thing is that he looks after the country. That's why more important than watching a film.' Akshay Kumar discusses Toilet:Ek Prem Katha, his ode to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This would include state capitals and 53 cities with a population of 10 lakh each.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament, highlighting the government's achievements in various sectors, including economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructure development. She emphasized the government's efforts to lift the economy out of "policy paralysis" and create a more inclusive society. Murmu also acknowledged the challenges posed by digital fraud and cybercrime and stressed the need for a social infrastructure revolution. The President's speech is considered a policy statement, outlining the government's vision and roadmap for the future.
To make Swachh Bharat a people's movement, Modi had also initiated a chain by inviting nine eminent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, industrialist Anil Ambani along with several actors to spread awareness on cleanliness.
Modi wants a 'change in the Indian citizen's character.' 'An internal transformation.' 'This is reformation of the sort that is usually done by spiritual and religious leaders.' 'It is not in the domain of popular politics,' points out Aakar Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over her demise.
The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the lack of use of branded products.
Impressed by PM Modi's initiatives, the sect will extend support to BJP
Breath-taking manoeuvres by air force jets, a procession of tableaux presenting a glimpse of India's cultural heritage and the progress made by the country and all-women marching contingents of the three services, these are some of the attractions in store for dignitaries and guests at the Republic Day function.
Most brokerages are betting that the new government will shift to a policy focussing on boosting rural incomes and consumption since that has clearly been a pain point.
Ahead of his second round of informal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi took a refreshing walk along the scenic coast in Mahabalipuram on Saturday. He also took to plogging at a beach on Saturday morning and called on people to "ensure our public places are clean and tidy."
The government is organising the event-- Zara Muskura Do (Smile Please)-- which will have several performances and programmes highlighting its "achievements".
Indian business has many legitimate grievances against the political class for not delivering an optimal business environment.
'One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds.'
At the same time, Kejriwal said the expenditure of the Delhi government was less than Rs 150 crore for a full year.
The prime minister also praised the Dawoodi Bohras, a sect within Shia Islam known for their trading and business acumen, for their efforts in making the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a success.
The Election Commission of India is likely to hold a final meeting with officials on Monday to announce the poll schedule for legislative assembly elections in Delhi, later in the week.
Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', saying he had promised employment to people, but instead handed them broomsticks.
Gandhi asked the students whether 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' ('Clean India Mission') was working, to which most replied in a resounding 'yes'.
Calling upon all Indians to get involved in the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said the government alone cannot do it without people's involvement.
An NSSO survey has revealed that some are using the new toilets as store rooms.
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He urged Congress-run states to also help elevate the poor.
The strength of teams has been bolstered from 14 during the inaugural edition last year to 25.
AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.
Here's the lowdown from the Tamil film industry.
The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a high tea for all National Democratic Alliance members of Parliament -- the first such event after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance stormed to power in May -- and utilised the occasion to ask them to be a symbol of positive political entity.
A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.
The PM asked BJP MPs to use technology effectively to take the truth to the masses.
Addressing chartered accountants on the foundation day of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India, Modi also said CAs should take a pledge to bring people in the tax bracket rather than boasting about the number of clients they have saved from paying taxes.
The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.
The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.
Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.
Says Make in India could only succeed with Make in UP, given large sized population and market the state offers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cleanliness drive should be about Indians keeping themselves and their surroundings clean. It cannot be a day-long or time-bound campaign, Sulabh founder Bindeshwar Pathak tells Upasna Pandey.
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