Month: July 2023

“Lalu Prasad’s Explosive Prediction: PM Modi’s Post-Election Plans Uncovered!”

Manish Kumar

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is worried about losing the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and looking for a sanctuary abroad. Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Sunday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was worried about losing next year’s Lok Sabha polls and looking for a sanctuary abroad. Prasad made the remark when his comments were sought on Modi’s “Quit India” jibe a few days ago when the PM had accused opposition parties, which have formed the new coalition “INDIA”,…

Government is committed to provide Energy and Food Security: Union MoS Shri Bhagwanth Khuba

Manish Kumar

The Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, graced and addressed the first anniversary of the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and the Foundation Day of the All India Renewable Energy Associations (AIREA). The event was celebrated as the Renewable Energy Festival of India, highlighting the nation’s commitment to achieving energy security and sustainability. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Minister of Power Shri Sudin Dhavalikar were also present on this occasion. Addressing the gathering, Minister Bhagwanth Khuba emphasized government’s…

ABSS 2023 coincides with 3rd anniversary of National Education Policy 2023

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship signed 106 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various esteemed organizations and institutions today, on the occasion of the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 and the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy. The MoUs encompass partnerships with both public and private entities to foster innovation, research, and knowledge exchange in multiple domains, ushering in a new era of collaboration in education and industry-academia linkages. The signing took place in the presence of Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship…

Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 concludes, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan delivers valedictory address

Manish Kumar

The Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023 concluded today with education leaders resolving to work collectively for transforming India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Government of India delivered valedictory address as the chief guest. Ministers of State for Education Smt. Annpurna Devi, Dr. Subhas Sarkar and Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh also graced the occasion. The event also had the attendance of Shri K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of…

State Governments along with Oil Palm processing companies are participating in Mega Plantation Drive for Oil Palm Cultivation to cover an area of roughly 7750 ha.

Manish Kumar

With an aim to increase the oil palm production area to 10 lakh ha.,  and boost the Crude Palm Oil production to 11.20 lakh tonnes by 2025-26, the Government of India launched National Mission for Edible Oils- Oil Palm in August 2021. In addition to the marked growth in production of edible oils, the Mission is also successfully leading India towards an ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ by reducing the import burden. Under the Mission, the State Governments along with Oil Palm processing companies have initiated a Mega Oil Palm Plantation drive…

English rendering of PM’s address in the 103rd Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Manish Kumar

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. A warm welcome to all of you in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The month of July means the month of monsoon, the month of rain. The past few days have been full of anxiety and hardships on account of natural calamities. Owing to flooding in many rivers including the Yamuna, people in many areas have had to suffer. Landslides have also occurred in hilly areas. Meanwhile, in the western part of the country, Biparjoy cyclone also hit the areas of Gujarat some time ago. But friends, in…

PM to visit Pune on 1st August

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Pune, Maharashtra on 1st August. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja at Dagdusheth Mandir. At 11:45 AM, he will be conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award. Thereafter, at 12:45 PM, Prime Minister will flag off metro trains and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects. Prime Minister will flag off Metro trains marking inauguration of services on completed sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I. These sections are from Phugewadi station to Civil…

Ukrainian forces will enter Crimea ‘soon’, says defence official

Manish Kumar

Ukraine looks set to begin its military operation to de-occupy Crimea, comments from a top Ukrainian defence official have suggested.  In recent weeks, repeated attacks have been reported on the peninsula – including a blast which damaged the Kerch Bridge linking Crimea with Russia.   Crimea has been under Russian occupation since 2014 and is a key target of Ukraine’s counteroffensive.   Experts from the RAND Corporation also acknowledged taking Crimea back militarily would be “difficult”.   Zelenskyy visits troops near the frontline in Bakhmut, as part of efforts to…

Pakistan mullahs’ smash bottles of mango juice brand on religious ground

Manish Kumar

Over a decade, Shezan, one of Pakistan’s foremost soft-drink manufacturers, is being banned and boycotted in various parts of the Asian nation since it is from a company owned by Ahmadi.  The boycott of Shezan drink is mere discrimination on the basis of faith.  The Ahmadis, a revivalist Islamic movement founded in the 19th Century by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, have long faced persecution in Pakistan and the wider region.  They were declared non-Muslims by the Pakistani parliament in 1974 when Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the Prime Minister.  In May 2010,…

US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan to counter China

Manish Kumar

The US announces $345M in military aid for Taiwan, including defense systems and training, to counter China.  While Chinese diplomats protested the move, Taiwan said the U.S. decision to pull arms and another materiel from its stores provided “an important tool to support Taiwan’s self-defence.”  Taiwan split from China in 1949 amid a civil war. Chinese President Xi Jinping maintains China’s right to take over the now self-ruled island, by force if necessary.  China regularly sends warships and planes across the center line in the Taiwan Strait providing a buffer…