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BJP announces new national team with Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key member

BJP announces new national team with Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key member

Newly appointed office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed gratitude to the party’s central leadership for the new responsibilities in the party. According to ANI, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said that the new team will give new momentum to the organisation and take forward its vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Speaking after being named BJP national vice president, Bharti Pawar said she was honoured by the responsibility. Pawar while speaking to the media said, “I wish to express my gratitude that I have been given this opportunity. I feel deeply honoured by this immense opportunity and the great trust placed in me. Viewed from the perspective of a party worker, this is a position of significant responsibility; I accept it with the utmost sincerity and am committed to working in a manner that honours the faith they have reposed in me,” as cited by ANI.  BJP National Secretary thanks top leadership  Newly appointed BJP national secretary Jai Prakash thanked the party’s top leadership for entrusting him with the role. Prakash added, “First of …

Piyush Mishra reveals why he joined Jharkhand students’ protest

Piyush Mishra reveals why he joined Jharkhand students’ protest

Actor and singer Piyush Mishra, who joined the ongoing students’ protests in Jharkhand, shared that the pain and suffering in the eyes of the students forced him to come in their support. Expressing his admiration for the younger generation, he said, “I did not come to extend my support for any other reason. I watched interviews of some of the students. I saw the pain and suffering in their eyes, and I saw their tears. That was enough for me. I like young people. I sing for them and act for them.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Piyush Mishra joins Jharkhand students’ protest, sings Aarambh Hai Prachand

Piyush Mishra joins Jharkhand students’ protest, sings Aarambh Hai Prachand

Actor Piyush Mishra joined the ongoing protests by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, saying he was moved by the “pain and suffering” of the students and wanted to stand by them in their fight. Piyush Mishra also provided financial aid to the protestors. Piyush Mishra joins student protest in Ranchi The actor and singer arrived at the protest site and spoke about his decision to join the students. He said watching interviews with some of the protesting aspirants was enough to make him come and support their cause. While speaking to the media, the singer-actor said, “I did not come to extend my support for any other reason. I watched interviews with some of the students. I saw the pain and suffering in their eyes, and I saw their tears. That was enough for me.” Mishra also spoke about his connection with young people and said he wanted to do whatever was possible to help the protesters. He said assistance in the form of “food, tarpaulins” and financial help had already been provided. “I like young …

Piyush Goyal demands Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s apology over ‘false’ Lok Sabha remarks

Piyush Goyal demands Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s apology over ‘false’ Lok Sabha remarks

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of making “baseless” and “false” allegations in the Lok Sabha on the police action on protesters and said the Leader of Opposition is “frustrated” as students have “rejected” him. “It was nothing but a bundle of lies … He should not be allowed to get away with this. Rahul Gandhi should apologise. This is a serious misuse of the House,” the minister told reporters in the Parliament House complex on Gandhi’s remarks during a debate on the bill to amend the anti-paper leaks law. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Piyush Goyal to visit UK ahead of July 15 deadline to implement trade pact

Piyush Goyal to visit UK ahead of July 15 deadline to implement trade pact

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal to visit the United Kingdom between June 25 and 27 ahead of the July 15 deadline for the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), according to a government statement. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal to visit the United Kingdom between June 25 and 27 During the visit, Goyal will hold a high-level bilateral meeting with his British counterpart, Peter Kyle. “The engagement marks an important step towards the operationalisation of the agreements and the strengthening of the economic partnership between the two countries,” it said. The bilateral meeting will focus on aligning regulatory roadmaps, streamlining cross-border customs coordination, and finalising administrative mechanisms to facilitate the smooth implementation of CETA and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC). In a rebalancing exercise, London extended the exemption from social security contributions for Indian professionals in the UK from three years to five years. DCC is a reciprocal arrangement. During the meetings, the two ministers will review preparedness for the implementation of CETA’s tariff liberalisation commitments, which will provide enhanced market …

India-US trade deal talks: India wants preferential access through US deal, says Piyush Goyal

India-US trade deal talks: India wants preferential access through US deal, says Piyush Goyal

India is willing to conclude an interim trade deal with the US, securing “preferential treatment” over competitors before July 24, but it is not tied to the July 24 date, when America’s 10% temporary baseline tariff expires, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, announcing India’s ambitious exports target of $1 trillion in 2026-27. Goyal said India, which is the world’s largest democracy, is recognized as a trusted partner globally. (ANI) “I have said it very often, India never negotiates with a deadline,” he said in an interview to a TV channel, replying a specific question on whether New Delhi would conclude an interim bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US before July 24. The query is significant because of scheduled meetings between Goyal and visiting US trade representative Jamieson Greer on June 23-24. Also read | First phase of bilateral trade pact expected by next month: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal In a post on X, US ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday said Greer and Goyal have “multiple sessions” scheduled “to advance” …

Exclusive | Piyush Mishra on falling in love with wife Priya in Delhi: ‘Mulaqaat hui, ishq ho gaya’

Exclusive | Piyush Mishra on falling in love with wife Priya in Delhi: ‘Mulaqaat hui, ishq ho gaya’

Actor, lyricist and playwright Piyush Mishra was recently in Delhi, returning to his roots with a visit to the National School of Drama. But even more than his alma mater, it is Mandi House that is closer to the legendary theatre artist’s heart. “Kaam kiya hai 3 saal wahan par, iske alaawa main 20 saal raha hoon Dilli mein. NSD se zyaada Mandi House mujhe pyaara hai. Mandi House mein I have spent 20 years, 20 long years working, working just doing theater. Toh usmein jo hai uski bahut, bahut bhayankar memories hain, matlab chhoti-moti memories nahi hain. Wahan par har chappe mein, har zarre-zarre mein rehearsal ki hai maine. Mandi House is like a pilgrimage for me,” shares Piyush. Piyush Mishra He goes on to add, “Bengali Market bada priy adda tha humara. Delhi ko ek hi tareeqe se miss karta hoon ki waisa wala kaam main dubaara nahi kar paaya jaisa maine wahan rehte hue kiya. 20 saal mein jo kaam kiya maine wahan par, with no expectation of going cinema, no expectation …

‘All major points settled’: First tranche of India-US trade deal soon, says Piyush Goyal

‘All major points settled’: First tranche of India-US trade deal soon, says Piyush Goyal

Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday, stated that the first tranche of the bilateral trade deal between India and the United States will be signed soon. Speaking at a press conference, the BJP leader added that all major points have been settled between the delegations. Piyush Goyal further added that the tariff structure between India and the US will be finalised in the deal. (REUTERS) “The leaders of both nations had already announced the framework agreement back on February 3rd. All the major points have been settled. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, recently stated that 99% of the details have been finalised… I am fully confident that we will conclude the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement with the US as soon as possible,” said Goyal. Goyal’s remarks come amid fresh talks between Indian and American delegations. A team from the US will arrive in India to finalise the framework of the trade deal. As per the union minister, the meetings between both delegations will be held from June …

Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing business

Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing business

Piyush Goyal held talks with Canadian investors, pension funds and business leaders to promote India’s investment opportunities driven by infrastructure growth, financial reforms, and ease of doing business. Discussions focused on clean energy, AI, manufacturing, financial services, and critical minerals partnerships Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Dahisar river’s water quality to improve, Piyush Goyal inaugurates two sewage treatment plans | Mumbai News

Dahisar river’s water quality to improve, Piyush Goyal inaugurates two sewage treatment plans | Mumbai News

3 min readMumbaiMay 10, 2026 10:57 PM IST The 17.4 km long Dahisar river which has remained in a polluted state for several decades, is set to get a new lease of life with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiating an overall rejuvenation programme for the river. On Sunday (May 10) the civic body completed the first phase of this project, under which two Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) were inaugurated by Piyush Goyal — union minister and Mumbai North MP. According to the BMC data, these two STPs are set to improve the water quality by 40 times than what it was earlier. Speaking at the inauguration, Goyal said that the Dahisar river will be rejuvenated in lines of Ganga and Sabarmati rivers. “Just like Ganga, Dahisar river is also our mother. So it is our responsibility to rejuvenate it and protect it from degradation and give it a new life instead, since development is not about building and creating infrastructures only, but protecting environment is also a key part in it,” Goyal said in …