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Reform, perform, transform define today’s governance: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said reform, perform and transform mantra define today’s governance in the country.

He said during the last eight years, the government with the political willpower brought reforms and they yielded results on the ground due to people’s participation.

He said this while addressing 20th anniversary celebrations and graduation ceremony of the Post Graduate Programme of Class of 2022 at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here.

Addressing students of both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses of the ISB, he said that while the need for reform was always felt in the country, there was always a lack of political willpower.

“Due to the continuous political instability in the last three decades, the country has seen a lack of political willpower for a long time. Because of this the country stayed away from reforms and from taking big decisions. Since 2014, our country is seeing political will and also, reforms are being done continuously. We have shown public support and popular support is assured when reforms are undertaken with determination and political will,” he said.

He cited the example of adoption of digital payments among people. He said in a country where banking was considered a privilege, fintech has changed the life of the common man. He pointed out that today 40 per cent of the world’s digital transactions are happening in India.

The Prime Minister noted that today, India is the fastest growing economy in the group of G20 countries. In the case of smartphone data consumers, India is at number one. India is second in the world in terms of the number of Internet users. India is also second in the world in the Global Retail Index. The world’s third largest start-up ecosystem is in India. The world’s third largest consumer market is in India.

He claimed that even amid Covid pandemic, India proved its resilience. The century’s biggest health crisis disrupted the global supply chain and the war added to the problem.

“Despite all this India is emerging as a major centre of growth today. Last year, the highest ever recorded FDI came into India. Today the world is realising that India means business.”

Modi said it was not the success of the government alone but business schools like ISB, professionals who passed out from such institutes and youth played a big role.

“Be it start-ups or traditional business, manufacturing or service sector, India youth proving they can lead the world. Today, the world is looking at India’s youth with confidence and respect,” he said.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Indian solutions are being implemented globally. “Today on this important day, I would like to ask you to link your personal goals with the goals of the country,” he told the business graduates.

Modi said that resilience and strength of the health sector was proved during the pandemic. He recalled that there were no PPE manufacturers but the country produced 1,100 manufacturers and the Covid infrastructure in no time. There were only a couple of labs for testing but the number went up to 2,500.

“Regarding the Covid vaccines, concerns were being raised here whether foreign vaccines would be available or not. But India developed its own vaccines. In India more than 190 crore doses have been administered. India has also sent vaccines to more than 100 countries of the world,” he said.

Referring to the expansion of medical education in the last eight years, he said the number of medical colleges increased from 380 to over 600 while the number of graduate and post-graduate medical seats went up from 90,000 to over 1.50 lakh.

The Prime Minister stated that bureaucracy has also made firm contributions in the reform process.

“System is the same but results are encouraging. People are coming forward to increase the pace of reforms. When people cooperate, quick and better results are assured. In the system now, the government brings reforms, bureaucracy performs and people’s participation leads to transformation,” he said, and advised the ISB students to study this mechanism of reform, perform and transform as a case study and show it to the world.

He also cited the sport ecosystem transformation. He said after 2014 there has been phenomenal performance in every sport due to the confidence of athletes.

“Confidence comes when the right talent is discovered, when there is handholding of talent, when there is a transparent selection and a better infrastructure is available for training, competition. We can see transformation in sports due to reforms like Khelo India and Olympic Podium Scheme.”

He also cited the Aspirational District Programme as a great example of transformation. He said districts which were once branded as backward were performing better than the districts which were once considered as progressive.

The Prime Minister said that the definition of business is changing and its landscape is widening. Formal, informal, small and large businesses are expanding their horizons and giving employment to lakhs and crores of people.

He stressed the need to give more opportunities for growth to small businesses. He said students passing out of business schools can help them in connecting with the new local and global markets and with technology.

Earlier, Modi paid tributes to those who have contributed to take the institute to its current glory. He recalled that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dedicated this institution to the country in 2001.

Since then, about 50,000 executives have passed out from ISB. Today, ISB is among the top business schools of Asia.

Professionals passed out from ISB are helming top companies and giving momentum to the county’s business. Students from here have created many start-ups and played a role in creating several unicorns.

“This is an achievement of ISB and a cause of pride for the entire country,” he said.

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‘Cash-for-query’ row: Lokpal gets 2 more months to decide on CBI sanction against Mahua Moitra

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New Delhi, Jan 23: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Lokpal of India a final extension of two months to decide on granting sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a charge sheet against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the alleged cash-for-query row.

A Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar allowed the application moved by the Lokpal seeking additional time, clarifying that no further extension would be granted to the anti-corruption body.

“The period of disposal is extended by two months, while observing that no further request for extension of time shall be entertained,” the Justice Kshetarpal-led Bench ordered.

Remarking that any further delay in deciding the issue would not be acceptable, it stressed that the Lokpal must strictly follow the stipulated timeline.

The present order came on a plea filed by the Lokpal after it failed to take a fresh decision within the earlier time frame fixed by the Delhi High Court.

In an order passed on December 19, 2025, the Justice Kshetarpal-led Bench set aside the Lokpal’s sanction allowing the CBI to file a charge sheet against Moitra, holding that the anti-corruption watchdog had misinterpreted provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

Allowing Moitra’s plea against the sanction order, the Delhi High Court accepted her contention that the Lokpal had failed to properly consider the statutory requirement of examining the comments and material submitted by the public servant before granting sanction. It had directed the Lokpal to reconsider the issue afresh within one month.

However, as the Lokpal did not arrive at a decision within the prescribed period, the anti-corruption body approached the Delhi High Court seeking an extension of time.

The case arose from allegations levelled by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, who accused Moitra of accepting cash and luxury gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for raising questions in the Parliament.

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Mumbai: BMC takes strict action against those who put up banners without permission, cases registered at Malabar Hill and DB Marg police stations

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration has provided space for displaying temporary advertisements within the municipal limits, some institutions, organizations and traders are illegally putting up banners on electricity poles on both sides of the roads. A case has been registered against such institutions, organizations and traders by the Licensing Department at Gaudevi, Malabar Hill, Dr. DB Marg police stations against an unknown person. This action was taken on two days i.e. on 21st and 22nd January 2026. A total of 41 banners were removed in this action. The Licensing Department of the Municipal Corporation has also appealed to the public to display advertisements only after taking permission from the Municipal Corporation. The Municipal Corporation has also made it clear that strict action will continue against those who put up banners, hoardings and posters in public places without permission.

This action has been taken by the Licensing Department under the guidance of Mrs. Chanda Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner (Special) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The Licensing Department conducted the operation at Dr. Gopal Rao Deshmukh Marg (Peder Road), Pandita Ramabai Marg, Bholabhai Desai Marg, Walkeshwar, Malabar Hill, Dr. Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg, Maulana Shaukat Ali Marg, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Marg and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Marg of the Municipal Corporation. In addition, First Information Reports (FIRs) regarding the registration of the offence have been registered at three police stations namely Gawadevi, Malabar Hill and Dr. Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg. Accordingly, a case has been registered at the concerned police station. As per the directions of the High Court, it is prohibited to put up any hoarding, banner or poster in public places within the limits of the Municipal Corporation without a permit. It is prohibited to put up any advertisement hoarding, banner or poster on any subject on public roads and footpaths under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation without the prior permission of the Municipal Corporation. Sections 328/328-A, 471 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act 1995 and 18 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act provide for legal action against any person or organisation who puts up such hoardings, banners or posters without permission. The Licensing Department has stated that if these provisions are violated, legal action will include registering a case against the person concerned and filing a case in court.

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The Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration has appealed to citizens to contact the toll-free number 1916 to register a complaint against unlicensed and unauthorized hoardings and banners. The facility to register a complaint against unlicensed hoardings is also available on the municipal corporation’s official website www.mcgm.gov.in and on social media @mybmc.

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Mumbai, Parts Of Thane & Bhiwandi To Face 10% Water Cut As BMC Undertakes Maintenance Work; Know If Your Area Is Affected

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January 23, 2026

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Mumbai: Parts of Mumbai will face a 10 percent water cut from January 27 to February 7, 2026, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced on Friday, January 23. The civic body said the reduction in supply is due to annual maintenance work on the pneumatic gate system at Pise in neighbouring Thane district. According to PTI, the maintenance is necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the water distribution system.

The maintenance work is expected to disrupt water supply across a large part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, affecting most civic wards in the island city and eastern suburbs, officials said. Additionally, several areas under the Thane and Bhiwandi municipal corporations that receive their water supply from the BMC are also likely to face interruptions.

Furthermore, the civic body has urged residents in the affected areas to use water judiciously and avoid wastage during the maintenance period.

The BMC has also announced a scheduled water pipeline relocation and repair work in Bhandup West and Mulund West on January 27, 2026. The work is expected to take 24 hours, during which water supply to Bhandup, Mulund and parts of Thane city will remain suspended.

The BMC’s Hydraulic Engineering Department has scheduled the relocation and maintenance work to reconfigure key water infrastructure in the eastern suburbs. Under the project, 12 existing water connections linked to the 2,400 mm Vaitarna main pipeline at Mulund West will be shifted and integrated with the larger 2,750 mm Upper Vaitarna main pipeline. In addition, the civic body will carry out protective measures, including the installation of iron covers on sections of the 2,400 mm Vaitarna pipeline in the Khindipada area of Bhandup West, to strengthen the system and ensure operational safety.

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