Day: January 22, 2025

Marco Rubio’s First Diplomatic Move: Strengthening US-India Ties Under Trump

Manish Kumar

Just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, his administration began to take shape. One of the first major confirmations was that of Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State. Sworn in on Tuesday after a successful Senate vote, Rubio wasted no time in assuming his duties, immediately signaling the strategic importance of India in US foreign policy. In a notable first move, Rubio chose India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his inaugural bilateral meeting. This decision underscores the…

Arvind Kejriwal Challenges BJP: ‘Delhi’s Welfare Is Non-Negotiable’

Manish Kumar

BJP spreading violence in Delhi ahead of election, we are receiving complains daily, alleges Kejriwal Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday hit out at the BJP and said he will not allow anyone to destroy the national capital. Duering a press conference, the AAP chief said that the BJP is spreading violence in Delhi ahead of the assembly election and his party is receiving complains on daily basis.   Arvind Kejriwal asked that why does a party or group resort to violence when one thinks…

27th PM-STIAC Meeting Focuses on Advancing Cell and Gene Therapy in India

Manish Kumar

27th meeting of Prime Ministers’s Science, Technology & Innovation Council (PM-STIAC) was convened today, 21st January 2025 under the chairmanship of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood at Vigyan Bhawan. Along with the PM-STIAC members, the meeting brought together key government officials industry players, health professionals and academicians to discuss Cell and Gene Therapy in India. Member (Health) NITI Aayog Dr. VK Paul; Scientific Secretary at the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India Dr. Parvinder Maini; Secretary, Department of Biotechnology Dr.…

First Anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Celebrated at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir

Manish Kumar

Ayodhya, the sacred city, is immersed in devotion and festivity as it celebrates the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of the Ram Lalla idol at the iconic Ram Mandir. The landmark ceremony, which took place on January 22, 2024, was graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, symbolizing a historic moment in India’s spiritual journey. A Historic Journey November 2019: The Supreme Court’s verdict allocated the disputed land in Ayodhya for the construction of the Ram Mandir, resolving a decades-old dispute. August 5, 2020: The foundation stone of the…

PM Modi Commemorates a Decade of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Initiative

Manish Kumar

Marking 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padao movement today, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remarked that it had become a transformative, people powered initiative and drawn participation from people across all walks of life. He highlighted that Beti Bachao, Beti Padao was instrumental in overcoming gender biases and empowering girl children. Shri Modi further noted that districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements and complimented all stakeholders who have made this movement vibrant at the grassroots level. In a thread post on X,…