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IDY 2022: PM Modi leads mass yoga demonstration at Mysuru Palace


The Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Karnataka organized the main event of the 8th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 at Mysuru Palace, Mysuru. Prime Minister led the mass yoga demonstration at Mysuru Palace along with over 15,000 participants, which also included over 200 special physically challenged children, 100...

Tour of Duty: A trial by fire for Agniveers


By Lt Gen Dalip Singh The three service chiefs of India in a joint press conference said that the Indian Air Force and the Army are expecting the first batch of recruits under the Tour of Duty initiative of the Modi government by December 2022. The initiative is aimed as part of modernizing Indian defense forces to...

Modi pushes for ‘Amrit Kaal’ of federalism


It is necessary to deliver, perform, reform, and transform: PM Modi By K.S. Tomar Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two days visit to Dharamshala, the headquarters of spiritual leader Dalai Lama in the picturesque Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh was aimed at formulating India’s roadmap for 2047. It was the first of its kind of...

Healthy debate, discussions hallmark of Indian tradition: PM Modi


Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India needs to strengthen the culture of healthy debates and open discussions that have been a hallmark of India over the centuries. Over the last thousands of years, Indians have spoken openly about the most difficult of the topics and made correct logic an integral part of...

Relationship with India “Most Important” for U.S., says WH Adviser


Washington DC: At a time of fixing world order and safety challenges emanating within the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, White House Indo-Pacific adviser Kurt Campbell stated that the US has determined to step up its partnership with India, in addition, to supplying New Delhi with the alternate options on safety points. Campbell termed the...

Parched India grapples with rainfall deficit in monsoon


New Delhi: India has recorded a 32% deficit in monsoon rainfall in the first fortnight of the season that began on June 1, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revealed. The eastern arm of the monsoon is delayed by three-four days, while the western arm has advanced at its normal pace. However,...

India for strong ASEAN with central role in Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar


New Delhi: India fully supports a strong, unified, and prosperous ASEAN with a central role in the Indo-Pacific and both sides should identify a new set of priorities while navigating the "arduous path" arising from developments in Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on June 16. In his opening address at a special meeting of...

SC issues notice to UP govt on demolition of properties


New Delhi: Directing the Uttar Pradesh government to file a detailed affidavit within three days on the plea by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind against the recent demolitions in the state, the Supreme Court on June 16 observed that demolitions have to be in accordance with the due process of law. Issuing notice to the state, the apex court...

Protests against ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme turn violent


New Delhi: Hundreds of protesters on June 16 launched a massive protest which soon turned violent in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh against the Centre's 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme. Police had to resort to lathi-charge to disperse the mob. Protesters went on a rampage, damaging and vandalizing public properties at Birla Nagar railway station in Gwalior....