India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refuted claims that patriarchy hinders women’s progress, citing Indira Gandhi’s prime ministership as evidence. She highlighted government initiatives like internships for youth and support for MSMEs and digital banking. Sitharaman emphasized the government’s role in fostering innovation and supporting startups, leading to a thriving startup ecosystem.

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Mukherjee’s post highlighted the drop in foreign tourists, noting that Russians and Brits, who once frequented the state, have now shifted to destinations like Sri Lanka