CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Education ministry sets up high level panel led by former ISRO chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan to oversee NTA ops
The Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee led by former ISRO chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan to address issues with the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to lapses in multiple examinations, focusing on reforming the examination process and improving data security protocols.
G7 Summit: PM Modi, Macron agree to deepen defence cooperation with focus on 'Make in India'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a focus on boosting India's 'Make in India' initiative. This decision was made during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. India and France have a close partnership, particularly in security and defense, with India currently in talks to acquire Rafale jets from France. The leaders also discussed fostering innovation and research among youth. PM Modi expressed excitement for productive discussions with world leaders at the summit.
Afghan Taliban govt says to attend next round of UN talks in Doha
Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari capital, a government spokesman said on Sunday, after snubbing an invitation to the previous round. A key element of the talks held in the Gulf state, which hosted the Taliban during years of peace talks with the United States, is a UN independent assessment on Afghanistan released late last year.
Arunachal Pradesh: Pema Khandu allocates portfolios to newly inducted ministers
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu distributed portfolios among his council of ministers on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein will handle Finance, Planning and Investment, Tax & Excise, State Lotteries, Economics & Statistics, Power, and Non-Conventional Energy Resources. Mama Natung received the Home portfolio, Inter-state Border Affairs, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply, and Indigenous Affairs. Khandu will oversee unassigned departments.
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discuss ways to further strengthen partnership
It is Prime Minister Modi's first foreign trip after assuming office for a third time this month. The two leaders last met in January when the French President visited India to attend the 75th Republic Day of India. During their last meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared vision for bilateral cooperation and international partnership, outlined in Horizon 2047 and other documents from the July 2023 Summit.
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
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Heavyweights to do the Heavy Lifting in Round 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reappointed key members of his previous administration, including the Big Four cabinet members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar.
Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up for Modi’s swearing-in today
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be sworn in for a record-equalling third term on Sunday. The ceremony will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, attended by various personalities and overseas leaders. Invitations have been extended to heads of state and government in the region, beneficiaries of central government welfare schemes, and workers engaged in the construction of the Central Vista.
TDP's choices for cabinet signal Chandrababu Naidu's New Delhi approach
Chandrababu Naidu signals values of good work ethic and education by selecting young, well-educated representatives for Union Cabinet from TDP party.
Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Rajeev Chandrashekhar among 13 losing Union ministers
BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni, and Kailash Chaudhary faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, relying on allies to form the government after stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states.
China beats the war drums at Shangri-La Dialogue
Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun delivered a strong message at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, emphasizing China's stance against hegemonism and power politics in the Asia-Pacific region.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Germany just launched its new point-based Opportunity Card. The best part? You don't need a job offer or family sponsorship
Germany's new Opportunity Card, also known as 'Chancenkarte,' offers a one-year residence permit for non-EU candidates to search for employment without a permanent contract, attracting skilled workers with simplified entry and job search processes.
SCO members including India brainstorm July summit agenda
Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming SCO Heads of States Council meeting in July and discussed ongoing cooperation, regional security, and global issues like extremism. Ravi also met with counterparts from other SCO member states and Kazakh officials. The SCO aims to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation among member states in various fields, ensuring regional peace, security, and stability. Kazakhstan currently chairs the SCO until July 2024.
India, France further partnership on cultural ties, global commons
Aurélien Lechevallier, Director General for Global Affairs and Cultural and Economic Diplomacy at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, has been appointed as the new Co-chair of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) for two years. The appointment was announced during President Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to India in January 2024. Lechevallier emphasized the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure to save lives and prevent disasters, highlighting the unique capacity of CDRI to leverage international initiatives and tools.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Bindeshwar Pathak conferred Padma Vibhushan; Here's a complete list of winners
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu was honored with the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony also saw the presentation of the Padma Bhushan award to singer Usha Uthup and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, among others. The Padma Awards, which are among the highest civilian honors in India, recognize exceptional contributions in various fields and are announced annually on Republic Day.
Indonesian delegation visits India to learn best practices in mid-day meal scheme & digital inclusion
Indonesian delegation explores collaboration with India on various initiatives under President-elect Prabowo, including mid-day meal scheme and digital inclusion. The visit aimed at fostering cooperation in biotechnology, agriculture, and digital infrastructure for mutual growth and development.
Government launches slew of projects to promote Buddhism under Buddhist Development Plan
The Minister of Minority Affairs also announced financial assistance of Rs. 30 Crores for strengthening ‘Centre for Advance Studies in Buddhist Studies of the University of Delhi’ for academic collaboration, promoting research, preservation of language, translation of transcripts and skill upgradation of Buddhist population.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches India's first state-owned OTT platform
"Private OTT platforms give prominence to films in the most widely spoken language since their prime motive is to maximise profit. The priority of CSpace, on the other hand, is to onboard and stream contents with artistic and cultural values. This will also help the promotion of the Malayalam language and culture," Vijayan said.
India sees Japan as a 'natural partner' in its journey, development and quest for stability in Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has praised Japan as a "natural partner" in its development and transformation, as well as its quest for peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The two countries are members of the QUAD strategic security dialogue, which includes the US and Australia. Jaishankar said their talks provided strategic guidance to their teams to realize the vision of the India-Japan Special Strategic Global Partnership and the expectations of the top leaders of the two countries.
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian chef Asma Khan win India-UK Achievers Honours
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the India-UK Achievers Honours. Zoya Akhtar received the Living Legend Award, while Asma Khan was recognized for her culinary work. The event celebrated the achievements of Indian students and alumni in the UK.
Act East policy boosts regional cooperation: Northeast India's economic corridors explored in roundtable conference
Act East Policy Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary highlighted the positive impact of the Act East Policy, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on India's engagement with its Eastern neighbors. The relationships with Bangladesh and Bhutan have seen enhanced cooperation in trade, transit, and water resources management. Patowary attended the inaugural session of "Act East through Northeast 2.0," aiming to explore opportunities for the Northeast region and develop economic and cultural connections with Southeast Asian countries.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says India will surely get Security Council seat but not easily
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed unwavering confidence on Saturday that India would eventually secure a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), despite anticipated challenges from other nations aiming to obstruct India's path. He emphasized India's evolving global perception, noting a growing trust in India's diplomatic representation.
Indigenous communities of India "target" of conversion attempts: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister claims indigenous communities in India are often targeted by conversion attempts from mainstream religions enticed by material benefit; urges younger generations to preserve indigenous faiths; highlights government measures; emphasises importance of preserving ancient belief systems globally and in India; missionary activities leading to decline in indigenous population and erosion of cultural practices; duty of younger generations to preserve ancient wisdom; Assam government creating department to support indigenous faiths and culture; majority community has responsibility in preserving indigenous faith and culture.
EAM Jaishankar pitches for international relations with Indian characteristics
He was speaking in Pune during the ‘International Relations Conference on India's Strategic Culture: Addressing Global and Regional Challenges', organised by an educational institute. “The question I have is to develop an Indian strategic culture; if we are to create international relations with Indian characteristics, is it not necessary that we actually devote more time, attention, and energies to look at our reservoir of culture, knowledge, history and traditions,” he asked.
Assam CM flags off train carrying urns in Guwahati for Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign
Up to 270 urns filled with soil from various Assamese locations will arrive at this national capital. Early on Friday morning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Rajdhani Express, headed for Delhi, with urns full of soil at the Guwahati Railway Station in support of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign.
India, Tanzania working on agreement to expand bilateral trade using local currencies
India and Tanzania are working on an agreement to increase trade in local currencies, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the leaders expressed a desire to expand bilateral trade using local currencies, such as the Indian Rupee and Tanzanian Shilling.
France's education minister bans long robes in classrooms. They're worn mainly by Muslims
France's education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms, citing that they are testing secularism in schools. The ban mainly affects abayas and khamis worn by Muslims. Critics argue that these garments are merely a fashion statement and not an ostentatious sign of religion. However, the minister believes that they infringe on secularism and can destabilize schools.
PM Modi interacts with Japanese personalities instrumental in promoting Indian culture in Japan
Prime Minister Modi is in Hiroshima to attend three sessions at the G7 Summit following an invitation by his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. Modi met Dr. Tomio Mizokami, Professor Emeritus at the Graduate School of Foreign Studies of Osaka University, a renowned author, linguist, and proficient in Hindi and Punjabi languages.
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