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”…
Karnataka HC Questions Police on Closing Case and Filing Extortion FIR Against Ex-MLC H M Ramesh Gowda on Same Day
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…
Jaishankar Urges Respect for Border Agreements as Beijing Remains Silent on LAC Patrolling Deal
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…
Delhi Techie Grabs JioHotstar Domain Ahead of Merger, Seeks Cambridge Education Funds in Deal with Reliance
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 Jayant Chaudhary Honors WorldSkills 2024 Champions
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,…
PM Modi Advocates for Peaceful Resolution to Ukraine War in Meeting with Putin
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…
President of India Attends 75th Anniversary of Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh
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…
India to Develop a Roadmap Beyond 20% Ethanol Blending Target, Announces Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at G-STIC Conference
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…
Singapore Defence Minister Meets Indian President
Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Defence Minister of Singapore, met with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 22, 2024. President Murmu extended a warm welcome to Dr. Hen and emphasized the strong bilateral ties between India and Singapore, which have grown further following Prime Minister…
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee suspended after altercation at Waqf Bill meeting
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 following an incident on October 22, 2024. During a heated argument with BJP MPs, Banerjee allegedly smashed a glass water bottle. The altercation reportedly took place between Banerjee and BJP MP…
