Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion two years ago, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on August 19. The visit comes over a month after Modi’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The foreign ministry stated that further details about the…
Month: August 2024

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Key Dates, Auspicious Muhurat, and Optimal Times for Tying Rakhi
Raksha Bandhan, a major Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on August 19, 2024. This festival, held on the Purnima Tithi of the Sawan month, is marked by sisters tying Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of protection and love. Purnima Tithi:…

Prime Minister Modi Continues Close Monitoring of MPox Situation Amid WHO’s Public Health Emergency Declaration
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remains actively engaged in monitoring the MPox situation, following its recent designation as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Under the Prime Minister’s direction, Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, chaired a high-level meeting…

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Releases Commemorative Coin Honoring Kalaignar M Karunanidhi’s Birth Centenary in Chennai
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh unveiled a commemorative coin in Chennai on August 18, 2024, to mark the birth centenary of Kalaignar M Karunanidhi, the five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In his address, Rajnath Singh hailed Karunanidhi as a revered leader, a giant in Indian politics, an accomplished administrator, a…

“R G Kar Hospital Incident Highlights Urgent Need for Legal Protection to Ensure Healthcare Worker Safety”
The recent tragic incident at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a female resident doctor was raped and murdered while on duty, highlights the critical need for legal measures to protect healthcare workers across India. This shocking event serves as a grim reminder of the constant…

Indian Naval Ship Tabar Arrives in Esbjerg, Denmark for a Two-Day Visit
Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, commanded by Captain M.R. Harish, has docked at Esbjerg, Denmark, for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations and their navies. During its stay, the crew of INS Tabar will engage in bilateral professional exchanges with the Danish Armed…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Her Election as Thailand’s Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her election as the Prime Minister of Thailand. He emphasized the importance of further strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Thailand, which are rooted in deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people connections. In a message posted on…

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Distributes Citizenship Certificates to 188 Refugees in Ahmedabad Under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, distributed citizenship certificates to 188 refugees in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on August 18, 2024. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel. In his address, Shri Amit Shah emphasized…

RINL CMD Shri Atul Bhatt Thanks Andhra Pradesh CM for Extending Garbham Manganese Mine Lease
Shri Atul Bhatt, Chairman and Managing Director of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), has expressed his deep appreciation to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, for his decisive action in extending the lease of the Garbham Manganese Mine for RINL. This extension plays a crucial role…

CCPA Fines Sriram’s IAS ₹3 Lakh for Misleading Claims About UPSC 2022 Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹3 lakh penalty on Sriram’s IAS for misleading advertisements related to their claimed results in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022. The CCPA determined that of the more than 200 selections the institute advertised, only 171 candidates were actually selected. The…