Month: October 2024

Iran reported that two of its soldiers were killed in Israeli airstrikes on military bases, which Israel said were a response to “months of attacks” from Iran. The Israeli military announced the strikes early Saturday, declaring the operation “complete” and warning Iran against retaliating. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

At the 10th Convocation of IIT Jodhpur, the Vice-President underscored the importance of accessible language in learning sciences, medicine, and technology, stating that foreign languages should not be an insurmountable barrier. He urged students to break away from traditional educational constraints by embracing a blend of “gyaan” (knowledge) and “vigyan”…

On October 23, the Karnataka High Court questioned the Amruthahalli police about an unusual sequence of events surrounding former MLC H M Ramesh Gowda. The court sought clarification from the station house officer (SHO) on why a complaint against Gowda, filed on October 1, was initially dismissed as a non-cognizable…

As tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) continue to simmer, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of adhering to agreements already in place. Speaking at the BRICS outreach summit in Kazan, Russia, Jaishankar stressed that “agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected” and urged for…

The much-anticipated merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar is set to reshape the streaming landscape in India. These two OTT giants command a significant share of the market, and insiders believe the combined platform could dominate the Indian streaming space. While there hasn’t been an official announcement on how the…

Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary, who oversees the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Education, recently celebrated India’s winners from the WorldSkills 2024 competition, held in Lyon, France. At the event, Shri Jayant Chaudhary expressed his pride in interacting with the Indian medalists. He stated,…

During the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s stance on peaceful conflict resolution, specifically in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war. In his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Modi emphasized that India believes all conflicts should be settled through dialogue and expressed India’s willingness…

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, attended an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh in New Delhi today (October 22, 2024). During her address, the President remarked that visiting the Thakkar Bapa Smarak Sadan felt akin to visiting a holy site. She paid…

In a keynote address at the 7th G-STIC (Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community) Delhi Conference, held on October 22, 2024, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, outlined India’s path toward sustainable energy solutions. He emphasized how technological advancements achieved by India could be adapted…