Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday stated that India's logistics costs have decreased by six per cent from 16 per cent, attributing the reduction to significant improvements in road infrastructure under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
The central government has introduced pioneering reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) rules to address the specialised needs of semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing sectors.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday Indian road infrastructure will be similar to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending in roads and highways over the past decade.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted the Modi government over the train accident in Maharashtra on Monday, saying it was celebrating its 11 years in office when the reality of the country is coming from Mumbai, where "several people lost their lives after falling from a train".
Speaking to ANI, CM Yadav said that Prime Minister Modi has made a record since 2014 and called that returning to power for the third time is the biggest achievement for the country's democracy and non-Congress parties.
Reports of a ban on Indians traveling to Saudi Arabia are false. Temporary short-term visa restrictions apply only during Hajj season to prevent overcrowding and end after Hajj.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that in the last 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, India has seen major development, with poverty levels falling sharply and the economy growing fast.
BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has taken bold steps for national security, reduced Naxal violence, improved infrastructure in border areas, and launched many welfare schemes that changed people's lives.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that the last 11 years under BJP rule have caused serious harm to India's democratic institutions, economy, and social harmony.
Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik on Monday created a sand sculpture on Puri beach to mark 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, highlighting the journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.
While speaking to the mediapersons in Mysuru on the occasion of the Modi government's 11th anniversary, Siddaramaiah said, "Modi has completed 11 years in power because of media publicity. Zero marks! (to Modi government)..."
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to list the Tamil Nadu government's plea against non-disbursal of education scheme funds under the Centre's Samagra Siksha Scheme for an urgent hearing.