As news reports emerge about seat sharing alliance talks among political parties of the ‘INDIA’ coalition political grouping, it has also been learnt that the top rung involved in seat negotiations are also discussing possible arithmetic for power sharing for the top post in the country if the INDIA alliance […]
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India, Japan hold consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control
The 10th round of India-Japan consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control was held in Tokyo on April 24, 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release. The two sides exchanged views on developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains, outer spacesecurity, non-proliferation issues, conventional weapons and export control, the MEA also said. The Indian delegation […]
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At UNSC, India’s top diplomat highlights country’s leadership in combating conflict-related sexual violence
India’s commitment to the women, peace, and security agenda was underscored by its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, who articulated the country’s comprehensive approach to addressing conflict-related sexual violence, emphasising the nation’s dedication to international collaborations, national policy reforms, and grassroots initiatives. The top Indian diplomat, Kamboj, […]
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Ministry of Law and Justice to hold conference on India’s Criminal Justice System on April 20
To generate awareness about the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, particularly amongst the legal fraternity, the Ministry of Law and Justice is organising a conference titled ‘India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of the Criminal Justice System’, on April 20. The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, will grace the occasion as […]
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“INDIA bloc will cross majority mark of 272 seats”: Sachin Pilot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the opposition’s INDIA bloc with cross the majority mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha polls adding that Congress will win more seats than Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan. “There is an atmosphere of change in the entire country and state […]
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“It is INDIA versus NDA all over country”: Congress candidate Imran Masood
Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur seat, Imran Masood, exuded his confidence in winning the Lok Sabha elections on Friday and said that the INDIA bloc will form the government at the Centre. Along with Saharanpur, eight seats in western Uttar Pradesh, including Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, and Rampur, are witnessing voting today in the first phase of […]
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US National Security Advisor Sullivan to travel to India next week
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit India next week, with plans to focus on reviewing progress under the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) with his counterpart Ajit Doval, people familiar with the development told ANI. President Biden’s top national security aide will be in New Delhi on April 17 and is scheduled […]
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Apple warns users in 91 countries, including India, of Pegasus-like ‘mercenary spyware’ attacks
iPhone maker Apple has issued a series of fresh notifications to users in 91 other countries, including India, cautioning them of ‘mercenary spyware’ including Pegasus malware that has stirred up significant controversy in recent times. These new alerts, also received by users in India, are part of cautionary measures warning […]
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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar granted ‘Z’ category CRPF security across India
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Central government has provided prestigious ‘Z’ category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar across the country, sources said on Tuesday. Kumar’s security was increased due to international threats, they added. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) […]
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India to become 3rd largest economy if PM Modi returns to power: JP Nadda
BJP national president JP Nadda, on Sunday, urged the people of Tamil Nadu to ensure Narendra Modi’s return as Prime Minister for a third term and to propel India to become the world’s third-largest economy. Applauding the 10 years of governance under the BJP-led central government, Nadda said that India […]
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India’s position on PoK not of one party but of whole nation: S Jaishankar
Reaffirming India’s stand that Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that this is not just the Bharatiya Janata Party’s position but that of the whole country. He further said that the prime concern regarding Pakistan is that of terrorism, and if anything […]
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“Join Congress, INDIA bloc if you want to safeguard democracy..” says Telangana’s IT Minister
Telangana IT Minister, Sridhar Babu Duddilla, has in a fervent plea appealed to people of the state to support the Congress and the INDIA bloc if they want to safeguard democracy. “All the people of Telangana, if they want to safeguard this democracy, please join and support us, the Congress, and the India bloc. This is […]
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Trouble in INDIA bloc, Congress objects to UBT Sena announcing candidates on seats under discussion
After Shiv Sena (UBT) announced its first list of candidates in Maharashtra for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, Congress’ senior state leader and member of the MVA negotiating committee Balasaheb Thorat said that the Sena should not have announced the candidates for Mumbai South Central, Bhiwandi and Sangli as those […]
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“INDIA bloc going to win Lok Sabha elections”: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai on Monday asserted that the INDIA bloc is going to “win” the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the “dictatorship” of the Bharatiya Janata Party will “lose.” “On one side BJP is fighting elections to establish […]
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India jumps 14 ranks on Gender Inequality Index 2022, ranking 108 out of 193 countries
India stands at rank 108 out of 193 countries, with a score of 0.437, according to the Gender Inequality Index 2022 released by the United Nations Development Programme. The Gender Inequality Index 2022 was released on March 13, 2024, by UNDP in their Human Development Report 2023-2024. On the Gender Inequality Index (GII) 2022, India stands at […]