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Women empowerment and gender equality always stood high on the list of priorities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, starting right from his first brush with power in Gujarat in 2001.

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that an allocation of Rs 2,093.92 crore has been approved for widening two highways and a ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir.

A record number of women became ministers and legislators and thousands of others got involved in diverse economic activities through Self Help Groups (SHGs) and various other fora meant for their economic empowerment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself took to X, to share the information about her nomination. He hailed her nomination to the Upper House and said that her presence in the House will be a powerful testament to nation’s ‘Nari Shakti’.

Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.

In a post on his official X handle, PM Modi said, "Today, on Women's Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti.

“India’s daughters have been excelling in all walks of life, from sports to science, and making the nation proud. Let us work together to remove the remaining hurdles from the path of young women, and give them wings, for they will shape tomorrow’s India,” she added.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday said that the participation of Tipra Motha MLAs in the state government will pave the way for inclusive development and contribute to achieving ‘Ek Tripura, Shrestha Tripura, Unnata Tripura’.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday criticized the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal for widespread violence, drawing parallels with the oppressive rule of the CPIM in Tripura.

Speaking on the issue, Officer-In Charge of Churaibari Police Station Samaresh Das said that they had information that a person was selling drugs with his E-rickshaw in and around Churaibari.

Mayor Dipak Majumder tabled the Agartala Municipal Corporation's (AMC) budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, featuring a comprehensive outlay of Rs 416.74 crore and an anticipated deficit of Rs 76.75 lakh. The budget presentation took place at the AMC conference hall on Thursday.

Earlier on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi inaugurated 10 CSR-funded Model Anganwadis virtually in Kerala's Wayanad from Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam. Later, he came to Banswara where he addressed a public meeting.

Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, on Thursday attended the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassadors – Nari Shakti' conclave as the chief guest, organised at Delhi University's Sports Complex indoor stadium.

Newly-appointed Tripura minister and senior Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leader Animesh Debbarma said on Thursday that his party would continue its demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’ (a separate state for the tribals) under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.

In his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Congress and it allies misled the people in the name of Article 370.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the country's Armed Forces are equipped, capable and ready to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated to the nation more than 50 projects worth Rs 6,400 crore in Srinagar on Tuesday, in his first visit to Kashmir Valley after the scrapping of Article 370.

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two new ministers -- Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma, both from Tipra Motha Party (TMP), at a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

Former judge of the Calcutta High Court, Abhijit Gangopadhyay after officially joining the BJP on Thursday, said that his prime aim was to fight against the corrupt West Bengal government.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday gave an insight into priorities and preferences of Modi government in past ten years and how the thrust on Atmanirbharata and the inherent strength of ‘Indianness’ has brought unprecedented changes, unseen in UPA I and II eras.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.

Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will start a drive to gather public suggestions for its vision document – poll manifesto from march 8 next.

The National Lok Adalat will delve into a spectrum of legal issues, including 12,188 cases related to arbitrable criminal disputes (MB Act, TP Act, TG Act, and Excise Act), 270 matrimonial disputes, 154 check bounce cases, 5 employment-related cases, 1 electricity-related case, and 73 civil-related cases.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state is set to commemorate the first anniversary of its second-time establishment with the launch of an ambitious election campaign named "Vikshit Bharat Modi Ki Guarantee’’ on March 08.