Maldives Minister Mocks PM Modi, Sparks Massive Row

The President Of The Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, Had To Suspend 3 Deputy Ministers Of His Government To Avert A Diplomatic Row Between New Delhi And Malé Over Their Derogatory Comments About Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maldives government suspended three of its ministers– Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha, and Hassan Zihan- for their ‘derogatory remarks on … Read more

Bangladesh Elections And India

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As Bangladesh votes in national elections on Sunday, India will be watching closely. The countries share a 4,100-km border and deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. A stable, prosperous and friendly Bangladesh is in India’s best interests. Thus, India stands firmly behind the incumbent Sheikh Hasina. Seen as one of India’s closest friends and allies, … Read more

Cabinet Approves ‘Prithvi Vigyan’ Scheme

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has launched an ambitious initiative named PRITHVI (PRITHvi VIgyan), a comprehensive scheme by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. An overarching initiative comprising five on-going sub-schemes related to earth sciences, at a cost of Rs 4,797 crore over a five-year period from 2021-26. Book Your SSB Interview Class Now – Click … Read more

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Iran Twin Blasts

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Islamic State claimed responsibility for two explosions that led to the death of over 100 people and wounded several others at a ceremony in Iran. The group posted a statement on its affiliate Telegram channels. People had gathered at a cemetery to mark the fourth death anniversary of senior military commander General Qassem Soleimani who … Read more

Chinese Daily Hails India A Major Power

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India has become more strategically confident and proactive in creating and developing a “Bharat narrative”, an article in China’s Global Times has said, praising India’s significant strides in the spheres of economic, social governance and foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Book Your SSB Interview Class Now – Click Here Enroll In Our SSB … Read more

Indian Science Congress Postponed

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Indian Science Congress, the largest gathering of scientists and students of science in the country and a permanent annual fixture in the calendar of the participant group for more than a century, has been postponed. The five-day event will not begin on its customary date, January 3. There is no firm word on when — … Read more

Bangladesh Convicts Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus

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The Nobel prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months in jail by a court in Bangladesh for violating the country’s labour laws. The 83-year-old, credited with pioneering the system of micro-finance loans to help impoverished people, was granted bail pending appeal. While Yunus called the judgement “contrary to all legal precedent and logic”, … Read more

Supreme Court Lays Down Rules On Summoning Of Officials

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by courts while summoning government officials and cautioned courts against humiliating such officials or making unnecessary comments on their attire. Book Your SSB Interview Class Now – Click Here Enroll In Our SSB Interview Course Supreme Court Lays Down Rules On … Read more

Qatar Commutes India ex-Navy Officers’ Death Penalty

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An appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence handed out to eight former Indian Navy officers earlier this year, allegedly over charges of espionage.A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said, “We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the … Read more

First Rupee Payment For Oil To UAE

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India, the UAE’s second-largest trading partner, has made its first-ever payment in rupees for crude oil purchased from the Emirates, signalling what could be a paradigm shift in dollar-denominated global trade transactions while giving a game-changing fillip to the booming two-way trade that is on track to cross $100 billion mark in a couple of … Read more