Is India buckling under Chinese pressure on Dalai Lama?

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. […]

Game depicts Goddess Parvati as subservient, earns ire

Hindu leader Rajan Zed expressed his displeasure at “Fate/Grand Order” (FGO) mobile role-playing video game, developed by Japan’s Delightworks Inc., for reportedly introducing goddess Parvati as one of the “new” servants; saying it trivializes a highly revered Hindu deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged Tokyo headquartered Delightworks Inc. […]

Malabar Exercise, India, USA, Japan

Exercise Malabar begins: Know the details!

The Malabar series of exercises, initiated in 1992 between the Indian and US Navies, have steadily grown in scope, complexity and participation into a multifaceted exercise with the participation of Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). The 21st edition of the exercise, Malabar-17 will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 10 to 17 […]

JICA, Japan, India, Varanasi, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Shinichi Kitaoka, Venkaiah Naidu,

JICA to consider relaxing minimum procurement norms

A high-level delegation of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) led by its President Shinichi Kitaoka held wide-ranging  talks with the Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu here today. Responding to the issues raised by Naidu for further upscaling cooperation, Kitaoka assured that JICA would consider positively the suggestions including sourcing of equipment and rolling stock […]