In response to a query regarding a recent media report on the Government’s position on the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual Guru Dalai Lama, the Official Spokesperson said: “Government of India’s position on His Holiness the Dalai Lama is clear and consistent. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. […]
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DAC clears procurement of entire range of personal weapons for three services
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, met in New Delhi yesterday and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services and Coast Guard valued at approximately Rs 9435 crore. In a major boost to the Make in India initiative the DAC accorded approval for procurement of 41000 LMGs and […]
Justin Trudeau blames India for his ’embarrassing blunder,’ India slams the statement
Justin Trudeau was questioned by the opposition back home about the controversial press briefing by his officers which claimed that India “orchestrated” the Jaspal Atwal invitation to embarrass him. Trudeau first began by blaming his predecessor Stephan Harper who was graciously met by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15th, 2018 and with whom he […]
NCERT syllabus to be reduced in the coming two to three years
The Ministry of Human Resource Development will reduce the syllabus of NCERT textbooks in the coming two to three years. This was disclosed by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar at a media briefing in New Delhi on 26th February 2018. Giving more details, Javadekar said that the idea to have quality […]
Viral Load test for people living with HIV/AIDS launched
J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the ‘‘Viral Load testing for all People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV),”at a function, in New Delhi today. The initiative will provide free of cost viral load testing for 12 lakh PLHIV on treatment in the country at least once a year. Nadda further announced […]
Cabinet approves creation of National Urban Housing Fund
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for creation of National Urban Housing Fund for Rs.60,000 crores. This fund will be situated in Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The […]
Mommy MPs rejoice as Parliament to soon have crèche facility!
The Parliament House will soon be setting an example of an inclusive and supportive work environment for its women employees by establishing crèche facility on its premises. Under the direct supervision of speaker, work is in progress and a senior official has also been deputed to oversee the work. In a letter dated 29th March, […]
From Iran with love: Farsi Panchtantra and Mahabharat
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rouhani was recently in India strengthening ties between India and Iran. But as the two great nations with a history of thousands of years, it was but obvious, that the cultural ties would also come into the limelight! Dr. Hassan Rouhani took a step in this […]
India is the largest producer of banana in the world
The Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh addressed at the National Banana Festival, 2018 held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 17th February 2018. Radha Mohan Singh highlighted the importance of banana and said that the banana and plantains are a major staple food crop for millions of people in tropical developing countries, have […]
Mandatory to qualify NEET to pursue foreign medical course
From now on, a common National Entrance Exam viz. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has been made mandatory for admission to all medical courses in the country. Indian students can also pursue medical education abroad and have to qualify a Screening Test called Foreign Medical Graduates Exam (FMGE), for registration to practice in India […]