Modi government has reportedly approved a 10% job reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically backward among the Upper Castes or the General category. This section has been demanding the quota benefits for some time. Those among the General category whose income is below 8 lakhs a year will be able to avail […]
Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy is visiting India from 06 Jan 19 in conjunction with Raisina Dialogue (08-09 Jan 19). The visit aims to consolidate bilateral naval relations between India and France, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation. During his visit, the Chief of the Naval Staff, […]
National Security Adviser of Afghanistan Dr Hamdullah Mohib is visiting India at the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval from 3 to 5 January 2019. During the visit, he lavished praises on the peaceful Indian efforts in Afghanistan. The visit came right after the mocking remarks made by US President Donald Trump in which insulted Indian […]
A cyclonic storm PABUK lay centered at 0830 hours IST of 03rd January 2019 over South China Sea near latitude 6.0°N and longitude 105.0° E, about 1500 km east-southeast of Port Blair. PABUK is very likely to move west-northwestwards and emerge into the Andaman Sea around the forenoon of 05th January 2019. Thereafter PABUK is very likely […]
Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg will be paying a State visit to India from 7-9 January 2019 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Solberg will be accompanied by senior officials from her government and a large business delegation. During the visit, Prime Minister Solberg will call on President and Vice […]
A total of 18 Khalistani terror modules have been neutralized in Punjab during the last two years, wherein a total of 95 accused persons have been arrested. The involvement of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) have also come into the notice of the government. The Punjab Police has arrested 02 […]
PM Narendra Modi has broken his silence on Sabarimala protests. In an interview with a news agency, excerpts of which were released by the PMO India social media handle, on Sabarimala PM Narendra Modi backed traditions of the Holy Temple. Sabarimala has been in news as the devotees of Hindu God Ayyppa have been unrelenting […]
India has congratulated Bangladesh on the successful completion of the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh in which PM Sheikh Hasina has come back to power again. Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League and allies have won 287 out of 298 seats. Opposition is claiming that the election was rigged. But India, which enjoys strong relations with Bangladesh, has […]
Modi Government yesterday increased the export incentives granted for Onions under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) from existing 5% to 10% in the interest of farmers. This will result in better price for Onion in domestic markets. It may be noted that the Onion arrivals have increased in the market at present due […]
Pakistan High Commission officials heard an earful today as India has had enough. Pakistan High Commission official was summoned today by India and a strong protest was lodged at the incidents of cross LoC terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces on 21 and 26 December 2018, leading to loss of lives […]
