Category: Politics

Uttarakhand State Waqf Board decides to teach Sanskrit in Madrassas.  The ambitious project will first be implemented in four madrassas.   The Waqf Board in Uttarakhand has decided to implement the NCERT syllabus in the 117 Waqf Board Madrasas in the state.  The NCERT Syllabus includes Sanskrit also.  Chairman of Uttarakhand Waqf Board added that 117 madrassas will be teaching Sanskrit along with other subjects in the hilly state.  The chairman said that the language should not be attached to any religion as “everyone has the right to learn.  Madrassas…

As per the government notification, Parliament House employees will don new uniforms during the special session starting from September 18.  A fresh debate has started over the new dress code which includes kamal print, khaki pants, and Manipuri headgear.  Khaki trousers, cream-colored jackets, cream shirts with pink lotus motifs printed on them, bright-colored sarees with jackets for women, and headgear for marshals’ figures in the new dress code.  The new uniform is to add an Indian touch to the dress of the Parliament staff.  The Congress earlier criticized the calling…

G20 summit seen boosting Modi’s standing ahead of elections  Modi’s BJP planning to cash in on his enhanced image  Rising inflation and unemployment will be countered, analysts say  Opposition says Modi turned G20 into ‘election campaign’  The BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (September 13) at 5 p.m., sources told India Today. As per the information, the meeting aims to discuss the preparations for the upcoming assembly elections and 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The committee members are expected to review the ongoing poll preparations, gather…

India, Saudi Arabia Agree to ‘Accelerate’ $50 Billion West Coast Refinery Project  During a discussion with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Saudi Arabia as one of India’s most important strategic partners.  The West Coast refinery project is to come up in Maharashtra. The mega refinery-cum-petrochemicals complex project was first announced in 2015.   Different areas of cooperation such as energy, defence, security, education, technology, transportation, healthcare, tourism and culture were identified in the talks between the two leaders.  India and Saudi…

Udhayanidhi Stalin triggered a political row after he compared the Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria.  Just days after DMK leader Udhayanidhi’s remark against Sanatan Dharma, his party colleague K Ponmudy has said that I.N.D.I.A was formed to abolish Sanatan.  “I.N.D.I.A. has been formed to fight against the principles of Santan Dharma, We may have differences but the 26 parties in the alliance are united in the fight against Sanatan Dharma,” said the DMK minister.   Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said that the comment has exposed…

Congress and Trinamool claimed the government spent 300% more than the allocated budget for G20.  Trinamool leader on Monday claimed that ₹990 crore was allocated for hosting the G20 summit in the last Union Budget. But the government actually spent ₹4,100 crore.  The Congress attacked PM, Modi, for overspending for his ‘show off’. “PM Modi spent extra money to put up his posters ahead of the Lok Sabha election, to shine his image.  The PIB fact check team said the claim is misleading as there has been expenditure towards permanent…

PM holds bilateral talks with Saudi Crown Prince  India-Saudi Arabia partnership crucial for stability, welfare of region and world: PM Modi  We are adding a new dimension to our ties in tune with changing times: PM Modi at the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting.  Europe-Middle East-India infra project discussed  For India, Saudi Arabia is one of our most important strategic partners: PM Modi in talks with Saudi Crown Prince  Saudi Prince: We have to work together for humanity’s benefit  Saudi Prince: Will work diligently for infra projects  ‘India-Saudi friendship…

The government had sent an invitation to the chief ministers of all the states to take part in the gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, which took place in ‘Bharat Mandapam’ in New Delhi, the venue for the G20 Summit. G20 gala dinner: President Droupadi Murmu hosted a gala dinner for the G20 leaders on Saturday evening after the conclusion of the first day of the G20 Summit, in which top leaders of the group participated, including US President Joe Biden. The government had sent an invitation to the chief…

After the conclusion of the two-day G20 Summit in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Hyderabad House in the national capital on Monday. The Saudi Crown Prince arrived in Delhi on a three-day visit and stayed back after the G20 Summit for the bilateral meeting. He is also likely to co-chair the first leaders’ meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with PM Modi. Ahead of the meeting, the Saudi Crown Prince attended a…

PM Modi said india’s G20 presidency has become a symbol of inclusion, both inside and outside the country. In a big win for India’s G20 Presidency, a consensus was reached and the Delhi Declaration has been adopted at the mega Summit.  PM Modi Announces IndiIa-Middle East-Europe Corridor  The corridor would help to boost trade, transport energy resources and improve digital connectivity.  “The new India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a game-changing regional investment,” US President Joe Biden said.  “The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is nothing but historic,” European Commission President Ursula…