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December 7, 2023 5:35 PM

Defence Minister urges generous contributions to armed forces flag day fund for welfare initiatives

In a heartfelt appeal, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has called upon the citizens of India to extend their wholehearted support by contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund. Celebrated on December 7th, AFFD stands as a testament to the na...

December 7, 2023 5:16 PM

India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka forge closer ties at sixth NSA-level meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

The National Security Advisers of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, convened in Mauritius for the sixth NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on Thursday. During the meeting, NSA...

December 7, 2023 3:17 PM

PM Modi’s Dual Thrust: Chennai’s Flood-Resilience Project launched amid cyclone relief fund release

The Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project has been greenlit with a budget of Rs. 561.29 crore under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF). This pioneering project, backed by a Central assistance of Rs. 500 cr...

December 7, 2023 3:11 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to survey Cyclone Michaung’s impact in Tamil Nadu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tamil Nadu on Thursday to assess the damage inflicted by Cyclone Michaung. The minister, accompanied by Thangam Thennarasu, the finance minister of Tamil Nadu, and the chief secretary, plans to conduct an aer...

December 7, 2023 9:28 AM

‘Matiri Diwas’ marking recognition to Bangladesh by India celebrated in Dhaka

The 52nd anniversary of ‘Maitri Diwas’ marking the recognition granted to Bangladesh by India in 1971 was celebrated in Dhaka on Wednesday, 6th December. The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma and Manu Verma inaugurated the cel...

December 6, 2023 5:24 PM

Two Indian IITs opening their campuses abroad: Dharmendra Pradhan

In significant progress towards global reach, two prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are set to set up their campuses abroad, union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday. Dharmendra Pradhan said during Question Hour...

December 6, 2023 4:31 PM

PM Modi extends condolences and support in wake of Cyclone Michaung devastation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Michaung, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. In a tweet, PM Modi conveyed his condolences to the famili...

December 6, 2023 4:04 PM

Bangladesh commemorates India’s contributions in it’s liberation war

Asiatic Society of Bangladesh organised a seminar on "A Tale of Friendship: 52 years of Recognition to Bangladesh by India '' on Wednesday in Dhaka. December 6th is celebrated as a ‘Maitri Diwas’ marking the recognition granted to Bangladesh b...

December 6, 2023 12:11 PM

Relief efforts intensify as Cyclone Michaung weakens

Having unleashed its fury upon the southern Indian coast on Tuesday, Cyclone Michaung has now weakened into a depression over northeast Telangana. As the cyclonic system loses strength, rescue and relief operations are underway to address the afterma...

December 5, 2023 3:10 PM

Myanmar Junta seeks political solutions to armed conflicts with ethnic groups

Myanmar Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has called on armed ethnic groups involved in an offensive against Myanmar's ruling military to solve their problems "politically", Myanmar state media reported on Tuesday. He warned that if armed organizat...

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