YOUTH AFFAIRS MINISTRY
Sports Minister lends weight to IOA plea to include Yoga in Asian Games
Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed support for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha's initiative to introduce Yoga as a competitive sport in the Asian Games. On June 26, PT Usha wrote to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, proposing the inclusion of Yoga in the event.
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.
Modi Cabinet portfolios allocated; Sitharaman retains finance ministry, Jaishankar to serve as EAM again
NDA Full List Ministry Portfolio: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on Monday by allocating key portfolios to ministers following their swearing-in ceremony. This cabinet formation includes 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge from the BJP and its allies, marking the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under his leadership
As external affairs minister, Jaishankar crafted an assertive foreign policy approach
The 69-year-old Jaishankar, whose illustrious diplomatic career spanned four decades, on Sunday took oath as a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.
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
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
Prajwal Revanna lands at Bengaluru airport; taken into custody by SIT
Prajwal Revanna, who is a JD(S) MP and also accused of sexual harassment, returned to India from Munich. He is facing a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. Revanna filed an anticipatory bail plea on May 28, after the SIT arrested Naveen Gowda and Chetan.
Government rescues 360 Indians forced into committing cyber fraud
Union home ministry and MEA rescued 360 Indians from Cambodia involved in cyber scams, with I4C CEO Rajesh Kumar noting a rise in cybercrime incidents originating from Southeast Asia.
300 trafficked Indians 'revolt' in Cambodia; most of them arrested: Andhra Pradesh Police
Around 300 Indians 'revolted' in Cambodia against Chinese handlers for cyber crimes. Efforts are on to repatriate the youth with MEA's assistance. Nearly 5,000 Indians were trafficked to Cambodia, with 150 youth traced by the police.
What is stopping govt from cancelling Revanna's diplomatic passport, asks Jairam Ramesh
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has questioned the government about the delay in canceling the diplomatic passport of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of sexual abuse. Prajwal, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, allegedly flew to Germany after scores of explicit videos and pictures went viral on social media. Ramesh compared Prajwal's escape to that of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi, and asked why the Prime Minister has not taken action to cancel his passport. Several cases, including one of rape, have been registered against Prajwal in connection with the alleged sexual abuse.
Indian embassy has raised with authorities matter of Haryana youths stuck in Russia: Randeep Surjewala
The Congress Rajya Sabha MP said he received a reply from the ministry on April 12 which stated that the Indian embassy in Moscow has taken up the matter with the Russian authorities concerned.
CBI busts human trafficking network sending Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a significant human trafficking network that deceived Indians into traveling to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine under the guise of providing lucrative jobs abroad. The agency is conducting searches at over 10 locations across seven cities as part of its investigation. This comes after the tragic death of Mohammed Afsan, a 30-year-old man from Hyderabad, who was misled into joining the Russian army and was killed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
'Inaccurate reports': MEA disputes reports of Indian nationals seeking discharge from Russian army
The Indian government is actively pursuing the discharge of Indians in the Russian army amidst reports of job fraud. Cases of Indians being forced to join a "Russian private army" and stranded in the war zone are being investigated. Officials are seeking details of affected youth, like Md Sufiyan, who was promised non-combat roles but was sent to fight Ukrainian forces. The Ministry of External Affairs has assured its commitment to resolving the issue promptly.
CICA Secretary General encourages India to play an active in the CICA process
In the course of the conversation with Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, the Secretary General thanked the Indian side for its active contribution to the CICA process. He called on the partners to continue to participate constructively in the work of CICA and to propose initiatives and specific projects focused on practical multilateral results. Sarybay also drew attention to the upcoming Seventh CICA Ministerial Council meeting to be held this year.
MEA urges Indian citizens to avoid joining Russian army in Ukraine conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs has warned Indian nationals against joining the Russian army in the conflict with Ukraine. Amid reports of Indian citizens working as support staff for the Russian army, the MEA has urged caution and advised citizens to stay away from the conflict. The Indian embassy in Moscow has been in contact with Russian authorities to secure the early discharge of any Indian nationals involved.
Investment is a priority for Assam, 17 MOUs worth Rs 11,753 cr in the pipeline: Additional Chief Secretary of the state
Ravi Kota, Additional Chief Secretary of Assam, emphasized the priority of investment for Assam and the North-East, with 70 MOUs worth 11,543 crores in the pipeline, including a significant investment in the solar energy sector and the establishment of a semiconductor plant in Nagaon. Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the 26-billion-dollar PLI initiative and the Prime Minister's Gati Shakti scheme.
Raisina Dialogue 2024 kicks off: What you need to know about the conference
The 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, inaugurated by PM Modi, features Greek PM Mitsotakis as the chief guest. With a theme of "Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create," the conference hosts over 2500 participants from 115 countries. Mitsotakis highlights the growth of bilateral relations and aims to double trade by 2030, emphasizing mutual investment and infrastructure development.
Remarks against PM Modi do not represent views of Maldives: Male tells Indian envoy
Indian High Commissioner Munu Muhawar was informed by the Maldivian government on Monday that the derogatory remarks made by three suspended deputy ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi do not reflect their official stance. During a meeting with Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, the Indian High Commissioner was given this assurance, as reported by the Sun Online.
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe sacks sports minister after he says his 'life is at risk'
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe dismissed Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, who claimed his life was at risk for exposing corruption in the country's cricket administration. Ranasinghe, removed from his ministerial portfolios, accused Wickremesinghe of framing him for political vengeance based on false vehicle-related charges. Ranasinghe had appointed an interim committee to manage Sri Lankan cricket, leading to a political dispute and ICC suspension.
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