Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking about the government’s vision for rural development, said Rs 25 lakh crore will be spent for infrastructural development in the villages across the country.

Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur attended a customer outreach programme (COP) held by the State Bank of India in Shimla.

The 2nd Vande Bharat Express, connecting Delhi to Katra was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal from New Delhi railway station.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is currently organising its 33rd India Economic Summit in New Delhi and more than 800 leaders from 40 countries including senior public figures are expected to take part in the summit.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) put into action a computer-generated Document Identification Number (DIN). This system will ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration.

Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur while addressing a press conference said that the steps taken by the Union government to give a boost to the economy in the wake of the slowdown will start bearing fruit in the coming months.