Day: April 22, 2022

India’s image is going downhill and is identified with minority persecution: Shashi Tharoor

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Hitting at the BJP-led Central government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor contended that the country’s image was being tarnished globally. With the Supreme Court having stayed an anti-encroachment drive in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, the Thiruvananthapuram MP also said that the officials action was “illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional”. “India’s image is going downhill around the world. Everything I hear from my friends abroad is deeply negative. We’re being identified with minority persecution and Islamophobia. We at one point used to be respected for our democracy and diversity. BJP is responsible,” Tharoor alleged…

PM Modi releases commemorative coin, stamp on occasion of Prakash Parv

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To mark the 400th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin and a postage stamp on Thursday. Modi addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort to mark the celebrations. “I am happy that today our country is moving forward with full devotion to the ideals of our gurus. On this virtuous occasion, I bow at the feet of all ten gurus. Hearty congratulations to all of you on the occasion of Prakash Parv,” he said from the ramparts of the Red…

Market size of AYUSH has grown to $18.1 billion between 2014 and 2020 – MoA Secretary

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According to Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, the market size of AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, the six Indian systems of medicine — has grown to $18.1 billion between 2014 and 2020. Kotecha, who is a former Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, said there is a huge demand for Ayush products and services worldwide, and that an Ayush Export Promotion Council would be launched at the ongoing Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit 2022 beginning in Gandhinagar on April 20. The Council will…

Capgemini India’s CEO Ashwin Yardi joins YuWaah Board as co-chair

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YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) in India has announced that Ashwin Yardi, CEO of Capgemini in India, comes on board to be the co-chair of YuWaah, effective immediately along with Yasumasa Kimura, UNICEF Representative a.i who is the co-chair of YuWaah.   “YuWaah’s work to improve skilling, community development and economic opportunity for young people is truly one of the enduring legacies of the last two plus years.  I look forward to working as a co-chair and founding partner with the board and bringing in Capgemini’s support as a partner to connect…

Bhanu Prakash Srivastava appointed as Director (Other Units) of BEL

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Bhanu Prakash Srivastava has been given the charge as Director (Other Units) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) with effect from April 20, 2022. Earlier, he was serving as General Manager of the Advanced Defence Systems-Navy (ADSN) Strategic Business Unit at BEL’s Bangalore Complex before his elevation. Bhanu Prakash Srivastava holds a degree in Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) and Master of Business Administration. He joined BEL in August 1986 and in a career spanning 36 years gained rich experience in diverse functions such as Manufacturing, Project Management,…

BJP diverting attention from corruption, inflation by running bulldozers: Akhilesh Yadav

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav hit out at the BJP, claiming that the party was trying to divert attention from issues like corruption and inflation by razing structures with bulldozers. Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is trying to divert attention from basic issues like inflation, corruption, and unemployment by razing structures with bulldozers. “One day will come when the people themselves will bulldoze this Yogi Adityanath government,” Akhilesh Yadav said in Agra. The Samajwadi Party chief further added, “Without deciding…

Political showdown in Jahangirpuri: Now, Samajwadi Party to send its 5-member delegation

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A five-member delegation of the Samajwadi Party will visit the Jahangirpuri area on Friday, where the demolition drive was carried out by the civic body. A five-member delegation of the Samajwadi Party will visit the Jahangirpuri area on Friday, where the demolition drive was carried out by the civic body. The Samajwadi Party’s 5-member delegation includes three MPs and 2 former MPs. Shafiqur Rahman Barq, ST Hasan, Vishambhar Prasad Nishad, Ravi Prakash Verma, Javed Ali Khan will visit the area and will interact with the locals to enquire about the…

Rajnath Singh compliments Indian Army’s response to cross border terrorism

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday complimented the Indian Army’s response to cross border terrorism at the Army Commanders’ Conference. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on Thursday. The Army Commanders’ Conference commenced on April 18 and will conclude on April 22 The Defence Minister reaffirmed the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country. He highlighted the stellar role played by the Army in guarding our borders and fighting…

Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Masjid issue: HC dismisses plea challenging civil court order

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The Allahabad High Court dismissed the plea challenging a Varanasi court’s order to appoint an advocate as a court commissioner to inspect the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir-Gyanvapi Masjid complex. The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid’s plea challenging a Varanasi court’s order to appoint an advocate as a court commissioner to inspect the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir-Gyanvapi Masjid complex. It also dismissed the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid’s plea against the civil court’s another order by which it restrained interference in the worship of deities at the Visheswar Nath Mahadev…