Day: August 23, 2024

Modi Government Replaces Colonial Attire with Indian Traditions for Convocations

Manish Kumar

A Shift Away from Colonial-Era Practices In a significant move to shed colonial-era traditions, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has directed all central government-run medical teaching institutes, including prestigious institutions like AIIMS, to adopt Indian attire for their convocation ceremonies. This directive, issued on August 23, urges the institutions to replace the traditional black robes and caps with attire that reflects local cultural heritage. Aligning with ‘Panch Pran’ Resolutions This initiative is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Panch Pran” resolutions, which aim to remove traces…

Govind Mohan Takes Charge as Union Home Secretary: Immediate Challenges and Key Responsibilities

Manish Kumar

A Seasoned Bureaucrat Assumes a Critical Role Govind Mohan, a highly regarded 1989-batch IAS officer from the Sikkim cadre, officially assumed the role of Union Home Secretary on Thursday, following the conclusion of Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s notable five-year tenure. Mohan’s appointment to this critical position underscores the government’s trust in his extensive experience and exceptional track record in public administration. Before this role, Mohan served as the Union Culture Secretary, where his leadership was instrumental in executing several nationwide initiatives. His academic credentials, including an engineering degree from Banaras Hindu…

Sebi Imposes 5-Year Trading Ban on Anil Ambani, Slaps ₹25 Crore Fine

Manish Kumar

Sebi bars Anil Ambani, 24 entities for 5 years Ambani fined Rs 25 crore, banned from securities market Reliance Home Finance barred for 6 months, fined Rs 6 lakh The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has taken stringent action against industrialist Anil Ambani, imposing a five-year trading ban and a ₹25 crore fine. This decision, which also impacts 24 other entities including key former officials of Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL), comes after a detailed investigation into the diversion of funds from the company. Sebi’s ruling not only…

Modi’s Kyiv Visit: Can India Mediate Peace in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

Manish Kumar

On August 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in Warsaw, made a statement that underscored India’s stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict: “It is India’s firm belief that no problem can be solved on the battlefield. In any crisis, the loss of lives of innocent people has become the biggest challenge for the whole of humanity.” These remarks came as Modi concluded his two-day visit to Poland, setting the stage for an unprecedented journey to Ukraine. As the first Indian leader to visit…

India’s Long-Awaited Census to Launch in September Amid Budget Cuts and Criticism

Manish Kumar

India is set to finally begin its long-delayed population census in September, according to a report by Reuters. Originally scheduled for 2021, the decennial exercise was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This critical survey will fill significant data gaps that have persisted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. A Long-Awaited Exercise Two government officials directly involved in the process have confirmed that the comprehensive survey will take approximately 18 months to complete, with the results expected to be released by March 2026. The delay in conducting the census…