After massive public anger on the activities of Tablighi Jamaat which led to the spike in the number of Coronavirus cases, on April 2nd 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has blacklisted 960 foreigners who are present in India on tourist visas. MHA has also directed DGPs of all concerned States/UTs and CP, Delhi […]
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Indian Railways to run Special Parcel Trains for carriage of essential items in small parcel sizes
To ensure an uninterrupted and seamless supply chain of goods and essential commodities in the wake of COVID-19, Indian Railways is offering its unhindered services of Parcel Trains for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods required to meet the needs of citizens of the nation. Transportation of essential items like medical supplies, medical […]
COVID-19: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi assures PM Modi of the welfare of the over 2 million Indians living in UAE
In the context of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone yesterday with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The two leaders exchanged information and views on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the situation in their respective countries, as well as the steps being taken by their Governments. They […]
Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety
Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, have developed a biofortified durum wheat variety MACS 4028, which shows high protein content. The wheat variety developed by the ARI scientists group on Wheat improvement, shown high protein content of about 14.7%, better nutritional […]
PM hails the Historic Bodo Accord,will lead to transformative results for Bodo people
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic Bodo Accord signed today and said the Accord will lead to transformative results for the Bodo people. In a tweet Prime Minister said, “Ushering in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness! Today is a very special day for India. The Accord with Bodo groups, which […]
Bru-Reang Refugee Crisis: Around 34,000 IDPs to be settled in Tripura
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided over the signing of an agreement between Government of India, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives in New Delhi today, to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis. Present on the occasion were Chief Minister of Mizoram, Zoramthanga, CM of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, Chairman, […]
City of Destiny ready to host MILAN 2020
After successfully hosting the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Feb 2016, the City of Destiny Visakhapatnam is gearing up to host another International Naval event ‘MILAN’ in March 2020. With about two months to the mega event, the preparations were reviewed at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) by Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, Chief of Staff […]
India strongly condemns vandalism at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan
India took up the case of stone pelting at the holy Nankana Sahib Gurdwara by Muslim mob that wanted to reclaim a Sikh girl who was able to escape forced conversion bid last year. In a statement India said: We are concerned at the vandalism carried out at the revered Nankana Sahib Gurdwara yesterday. Members […]
International Drug Syndicate busted; Largest seizure of 20 Kgs of Cocaine, worth Rs. 100 crores
Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Delhi Zonal Unit and Operations achieved a major breakthrough in busting an International and pan-India level drug cartel and has effected the largest catch of cocaine. The cumulative seizure of cocaine done by NCB in India is around 20 Kgs, having an international value of Rs. 100 crores. 55 Kgs Cocaine […]
India-Australia Foreign and Defence Secretaries’ Dialogue (2+2)
The 3rd Edition of India-Australia Foreign and Defence Secretaries’ Dialogue (2+2) was held on 09 December 2019 in New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar led the Indian delegation for 2+2, while the Australian delegation was led by Frances Adamson, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Greg Moriarty, Secretary, Department […]