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New Delhi, Oct 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that 'all is not well' within the United Nations and that its decisions do not address global priorities. He pointed out how a UN Security Council member protected the terror group that claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar Speaks at UN's 80th Anniversary Event While launching a postage stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar recalled ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror outfit that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has been "gridlocked" in the absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dast ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a series of meetings with top business leaders in Germany to strengthen trade and business cooperation between the two countries. The Minister is currently on an official visit to Berlin from October 23, aimed at deepening India's economic engagement with Germany. In a social media post, Goyal said he met the CEO of Schaeffler AG, Klaus Rosenfeld, in Berlin. The two discussed ways to deepen collabo ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday called on developing and least developed nations to collectively work to address global trade challenges such as tariff barriers, unilateral environmental restrictions and hurdles in the services sector. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that areas may include critical minerals access, fertilizers and supply chain management. India bridges the technological divide via digital public infrastructure which empowers millions, he said. "It is time for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2025), held in Barcelona, Spain. The event held on September 29, 2025, convened by UNESCO, brought together Ministers and cultural leaders from across the world to shape the future of global cultural policy. During the Plenary Session, which included the adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Agenda along w ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. According to a report, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the youth that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, will be leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit (P20), scheduled to be held in Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa, from October 1 to 3. Rajya Sabha Sources told ANI on Monday that during the Summit, Deputy Chairman Harivansh will participate in key deliberations, reaffirming India commitment to global cooperation, democratic engagement, and sustainable d ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The campus of Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad, came alive today as Hon'ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat addressed its students with a message of grit, values and hope. Welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Mrs Shilin Adani, Trustee, the Governor was greeted with a Guard of Honour and traditional ceremony by the students. In a stirring address, the Governor told the young learners: "When children who work hard from an early age, remain fr ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will on Sept 26 award scholarships to over four lakh students from across the state.The early distribution of scholarships is aimed at enhancing the educational environment and ensuring children focus on studies without worrying about finances.Minister for empowerment of persons with disabilities and backward classes welfare Narendra Kashyap said, "This is for the first time that scholarships are being distributed early so that students can benefit on time ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Addressing the scholarship distribution ceremony at the IGP on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that the economic progress of any nation or state begins with education, and it is the government responsibility to provide students with better educational opportunities. He added, Nearly 500,000 students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were unable to receive scholarships due to institutions failing to upl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The national capital has witnessed a significant decline in the number of vehicles per 1,000 people over the past eight years, along with a reduction in road accidents, even as ridership trends on buses and metro services showed contrasting patterns, according to the Delhi State Framework Indicator Report on Sustainable Development Goals released by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics. The report reveals that vehicle density per 1,000 population dropped sharply from 530 in 20 ...Read More >
A government report reveals interesting trends in Delhi. Vehicle density decreased between 2015 and 2024. Road accidents also saw a decline during this period. DTC and cluster buses increased in number. However, daily ridership on these buses reduced. Delhi Metro ridership significantly increased. Access to public transport initially declined but later improved. The number of vehicles per 1,000 people declined from 530 in 2015-16 to 373 in 2023-24 in Delhi while road accidents also decreased fr ...Read More >
The coal ministry is set to launch a second round of viability gap funding (VGF) of approximately Rs 2400 crore for coal gasification projects. They are also collaborating with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to facilitate the sale of byproducts like methanol and green hydrogen. The ministry of coal will shortly roll out the second tranche of viability gap funding (VGF) of around Rs 2400 crore for coal gasification projects and is also in talks with the ministry of petroleum a ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel completed four years in office on September 13, one of the most visible achievements of his tenure has been in the field of maternal and child health. Launched in February 2024, the Namo Shree Yojana has rapidly grown into one of the state's most ambitious social security initiatives for women. In just 18 months, the scheme has reached over 6.21 lakh mothers with financial assistance worth Rs 354 crore, while nearly ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driv ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who marked four years in office on September 13, has consistently placed women's empowerment and maternal health at the forefront of his governance priorities, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, said a press release from the Gujarat CMO. Health experts note that under his leadership, Gujarat has made significant strides in maternal and child healthcare over the past four years. A key driv ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Education Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework has come a long way since its inception a decade ago and is offering a credible alternative to rankings by foreign private agencies, said BITS Pilani Group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao. He, however, believes the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking system still faces some challenges that need to be addressed. BITS Pilani Group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao's Statement "The big win is that NIRF i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi Airport on Sunday. "A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at #Delhi Airport. The exercise was aimed at bolstering threat response mechanisms, enhancing tactical preparedness and ensuring seamless coordination among all security and emergency response agencies" said CISF on X Also Read | AI Expansion in India: Tamil Nadu Government Launch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi Airport on Sunday. "A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at #Delhi Airport. The exercise was aimed at bolstering threat response mechanisms, enhancing tactical preparedness and ensuring seamless coordination among all security and emergency response agencies" said CISF on X In a post on X, the CISF further stated that this large-scale m ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): A zonal-level conference on aviation security was held at Cochin International Airport on Friday, where Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and airport officials reviewed modern security measures, including AI surveillance, full-body scanners, and cybersecurity. The meeting was chaired by senior CISF officer Praveer Ranjan, IPS, and aimed at strengthening safe and smooth air travel.In a post on X, CISF shared, "The Zonal-level Operational Conferen ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: National Conference Chief Spokesperson and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Friday represented the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, along with Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Government, B.L. Rajesh. Speaking at the Conclave, Tanvir advocated for the esta ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 12: Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and MLA from Zadibal, represented the Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, at the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025 on Friday, calling for the establishment of an Urban Commission in J&K inspired by Kerala's pioneering model. The conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister for Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, along with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Minister for Local Se ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that record global military spending is overshadowing peace and development, as he launched a new report titled "The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future," early this week. "We are just learning about the Israeli attacks in Qatar -- a country that has been playing a very positive role to achieve a ceasefire and the release of all hostages," Guterres told reporters in New ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala Police on Friday said 146 people were arrested and narcotics including MDMA and cannabis were seized during a statewide drive named Operation D-Hunt. According to a release from the Kerala Police, as part of Operation D-Hunt, a special statewide drive was conducted on Thursday (September 11) targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the sale of narcotic drugs. A total of 1,838 people were subjected to checks across the state. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala Police on Friday said 146 people were arrested and narcotics including MDMA and cannabis were seized during a statewide drive named Operation D-Hunt. According to a release from the Kerala Police, as part of Operation D-Hunt, a special statewide drive was conducted on Thursday (September 11) targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the sale of narcotic drugs. A total of 1,838 people were subjected to checks across the state. ...Read More >
India launches four development projects under the 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative' supporting the Global South's Sustainable Development Goals. Under the programme, specialized training through ITEC will aid countries like Nepal and Zambia under UN partnership, enhancing development partnerships and training efforts. India has embarked on a significant international collaboration by launching the first set of four projects under the 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative.' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Also Read | Tragedy at Cleethorpes: UK Teen Dies After Swimming on Full Stomach of Pizza and Chips, Coroner Warns of Hidden Dangers of Swimming Too Soon After Eating. As per the MEA, the pr ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Nav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday launched the first set of four development projects under the 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative,' aimed at supporting countries of the Global South in meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as per MEA. The projects were officially launched by the Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, at a ceremony attended by Heads of Missions of participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative. The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. As per the MEA, the projects will focus on key areas including food security, health, vocational training, and census preparedness. In a post on social media platform X, MEA stated, 'Foster ...Read More >
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