Category: Politics

The 4th and last Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting concluded with significant discussions today in Chennai, with consensual adoption of an Outcome document the Chennai High Level Principles for a Sustainable and Resilient Blue/Ocean-based Economy. This document will be submitted to the Leaders for their consideration to be annexed to the G20 New Delhi Leader’s Declaration 2023. The Ministers also adopted the Outcome Document and the Chair’s Summary. The Ministerial meeting, represented by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meet in Chennai via video message today. Welcoming the dignitaries to Chennai, the Prime Minister remarked that the city is rich in culture and history. He also urged them to explore the ‘must visit’ destination of Mamallapuram which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one can experience inspiring stone carvings and its great beauty. Quoting the great poet Thiruvalluvar from about two thousand years ago, the Prime Minister said, “Even the oceans will shrink, if the…

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urged the top court to transfer the trial outside Manipur in the case for the conclusion of the trial in a time-bound manner.  The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Manipur naked women parade case was transferred to CBI.  The government has “zero tolerance towards any crimes against women”- It said.  An all-women team of one senior special (psychiatrist), one specialist (psychiatry) and one psychologist from the district hospital in Churachandpur was deputed to assist the victims,” it said.  The Centre informed the…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Airport in Rajkot today, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation , Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and other dignitaries. This landmark event marks a significant step towards bolstering the nation’s aviation infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the region. The 236 acres existing Airport at Rajkot in the state of Gujarat is capacity-constrained due to dense residential and commercial development all around it and does not have any scope for…

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the valedictory function of 75th year celebrations of the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack today (July 26, 2023). The President commenced her address by paying tributes to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil War. She noted that many soldiers from Odisha are among those who sacrificed their lives in the service of Mother India. Major Padmapani Acharya was honoured with Maha Vir Chakra for his contribution. She said that the bravery of these soldiers will always remain a…

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the annual function of SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack today (July 26, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that medical profession is a vow of service. One cannot become a good doctor until one has sincerity towards service and commitment to the society. The President said that healthcare is important for any society. She added that with the advancement in medical sciences, we have been able to save precious lives. She urged students to focus on research. She said that…

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the convocation of National Law University Odisha at Cuttack today (July 26, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s freedom struggle was led by qualified lawyers. It shows that a large number of lawyers from those generations were filled with the spirit of sacrifice for the nation. Remembering Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das, popularly referred to as Madhu-Barrister, she said that his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Lawyers Day’ in Odisha. She said that for the people of Odisha, ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ and ‘Madhu-Barrister’ are…

Pakistan now targeting students in India, including those of Army Public Schools  Students are getting calls and WhatsApp messages from Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), luring them to join particular social media groups and share sensitive information.  Some individuals pose as school teachers and target students by asking them to join “new class groups” and sending them one-time passwords.  In the call from Pakistan, the students are allegedly being asked to join ISI.  Army officials have also been working closely with school authorities to promote awareness and take cautious measures to…

Janata Dal (Secular) national president HD Deve Gowda ruled out the possibility of forming any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.  Gowda’s statement comes at a time when his own son, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, has been dropping hints of a possible alliance between the JD(S) and the BJP.  The JD(S) received the biggest drubbing in this year’s assembly elections, winning just 19 seats as against 37 in 2018.  Political analysts point out that the JD(S) and BJP have shared a…

The newly formed INDIA opposition alliance has filed no-confidence motions against the Narendra Modi-led government in Lok Sabha.  Even though the opposition parties do not have the numbers to win a floor test, they argue that they will win the battle of perception by cornering the government on the Manipur issue in the Parliament.  In the 543-member Lok Sabha, the ruling NDA currently has a strength of 331. The Opposition ‘I.N.D.I.A’  alliance has 144 members in the house.  The no-confidence motion will only be held if it is backed by…