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Departure Statement for Prime Minister’s visit to Russia for BRICS Summit

OCT 22, 2024 I am departing today on a two day visit to Kazan at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue […]

Lebanese officials say toll from Israeli strike near hospital climbs to 13 with dozens wounded

TEL AVIV: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from an Israeli strike near one of Beirut’s main hospitals has climbed to 13, with dozens more wounded. The airstrike late Monday hit a building facing the main government hospital in the capital. The ministry said Tuesday that 57 […]

Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Synergy in Science Ministries to Maximize Impact

Minister Urges Quick Implementation of Key Projects, Focus on Engaging Youth through Social Media OCT 10, 2024 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS (I/C) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra […]

BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting 2024 Convened in Sochi, Russia

Sep 8, 2024 The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, Russia. The Indian delegation led by Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment participated in the deliberations of draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting declaration which […]

Prime Minister inaugurates the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei

SEP 3, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei today. On the occasion, he lit a lamp and unveiled a plaque. Prime Minister also interacted with the Indian community members who were present at the inauguration. […]

SUMMARY OF THE UNION BUDGET 2024-2025

INDIA’S INFLATION CONTINUES TO BE LOW, STABLE AND MOVING TOWARDS THE 4 PER CENT TARGET PM’S PACKAGE OF 5 SCHEMES AND INITIATIVES WITH AN OUTLAY OF  ₹ 2 LAKH CRORE TO FACILITATE EMPLOYMENT, SKILLING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4.1 CRORE YOUTH IN  5 YEARS FOR PURSUIT OF ‘VIKSIT […]

After Trump shooting, the presidential race will change dramatically. And possibly violently

WASHINGTON, July 14 – In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign and raised fears of further political violence in the run-up to November’s election. Trump’s Republican allies painted him as a hero on Saturday, seizing on the […]

Prime Minister addresses Austria-India CEOs Meeting

JULY 10, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups today. Both leaders acknowledged the role played by the industry leaders in […]

France is facing an election like no other, Here’s how it works and what comes next

PARIS — French voters are being called to the polls on Sunday for an exceptional moment in their political history: the first round of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country’s first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation — or no majority emerging at all. The […]

Union Health Secretary meets Google’s Chief Health Officer on the sidelines of World Health Assembly at Geneva

Highlights the need for greater collaboration in areas of Artificial Intelligence and spreading awareness about digital health tools MAY 28, 2024 Shri Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary who is leading the India delegation, met with Dr Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer, Google at a side-event of the 77th World […]

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