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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Canadian opposition to move motion in support of India, as Trudeau tries to salvage reputation
It can only be described as historic that the Canadian opposition is backing India against Justin Trudeau who is trying to salvage his reputation after being accused of harboring Khalistani elements in his government. Trudeau had tried to defend himself over invite to Jaspal Atwal, a known Khalistani, in India through a vague assertion made […]
Afghanistan appreciates India’s continuing help
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale visited Afghanistan on 27-28 February 2018. During his visit, Foreign Secretary called on President Ashraf Ghani and handed over a letter from the Prime Minister. Foreign Secretary also called on NSA Atmar, Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and met Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Karzai. Foreign Secretary represented India at the second meeting […]
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 […]
Unique Exhibition showcasing 13 unseen copies of Holy Quran
National Museum- a prestigious Cultural organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for the first time is exhibiting a collection of The Holy Quran scripted in different calligraphic styles and inscribed in different epochs i.e. from 7th CE to 19th CE. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Nasim Akhtar, former Curator (Manuscripts) of […]
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 […]
Indo-US delegation meets for defence cooperation
As part of lndo-US Bilateral Defence Cooperation, the 8th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Inter-Agency Task Force Meeting was held in New Delhi on 26th February 2018. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Vice Admiral A K Jain and Acting Director, International Cooperation Matthew Warren. The DTTI was initiated […]
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 […]