The President Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Siachen Base Camp on Thursday and paid her tributes at the Siachen War Memorial, which is a symbol of the sacrifice of soldiers and officers who have been martyred since the Indian Army began Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier on April 13, 1984. She also addressed the soldiers posted there. Addressing the soldiers, the President said that as the supreme commander of the armed forces, she felt very proud of them and that all citizens salute their bravery. The President said that since the commencement of Operation Meghdoot in April 1984, the brave soldiers and…
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The Government of India is committed to have an open, safe & trusted and accountable internet. It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that some websites were exposing sensitive personal identifiable information including Aadhaar and PAN Card details of Indian citizens. This has been taken up seriously as the Government accords highest priority to safe cyber security practices and protection of personal data. In line with this, prompt action has been taken to block these websites. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has lodged a complaint with the police authorities concerned for…
This is a pivotal year for democracy – 4 billion people in more than 60 countries are voting for new governments in 2024. Never has it been so clear that the future of democracy will determine our rights as workers’ of the world. That’s why the global trade union movement is bringing its campaign For Democracy into the highest levels of global institutions, where government delegations negotiate standards, treaties, and goals that will shape the world of work and all of human society. When the governments of the world gather this autumn for the United Nations General Assembly, Summit of the…
A special court in Bengaluru on Wednesday has passed an order for investigation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by the competent authority in Karnataka Lokyukta in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. The court that exclusively deals with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs issued the order a day after the high court upheld Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to give sanction for a probe against the chief minister. Shortly after the special court order, Siddaramaiah sought to put on a brave face and said he was ready to face any investigation in the MUDA scam case. “Already I have said…
Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday issued an order making it mandatory to display outlet owner’s details. Congress leader and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh that the order was issued during a joint meeting with the Public Works Urban Development and Municipal Corporation. “We did a meeting with the UD (Urban Development) and the Municipal Corporation. To make sure that hygienic food is sold, a decision has been taken for all the street vendors… especially those selling edible items,” Vikramaditya told the media. He added that people have expressed their concerns and doubts over the hygiene of the food…
According to leading exporters, India’s recent decision to eliminate the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice is anticipated to significantly boost orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Earlier this month, the world’s largest rice exporter removed the floor price of US$ 950 per metric ton for basmati rice, just ahead of the new season crop’s arrival. Head of bulk exports at KRBL Ltd, Mr. Akshay Gupta, noted that this policy change allows Indian exporters to offer basmati rice at more competitive prices globally, expected to drive higher export volumes. The previous MEP had restricted the export of…
By Nava J Thakuria The rapid change of demography in Assam deserves a wide and pragmatic discussion. Since the days of historic Assam Agitation, the issue has touched the hearts of indigenous people in the far eastern art of Bharat. The movement, even though failed to fulfil the original demand of the agitating students and common people, could however alert the original inhabitants of the region. The six years long movement specifically made them aware of a larger threat looming over their future in their own land. After a half-hearted accord that agreed to provide Indian citizenship to millions of…
The government of India on Tuesday opened a dialogue with farmers to discuss and resolve outstanding issues including anxieties around minimum support price. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers’ delegations and leaders in the opening round of talks which he pledged to transform into a prolonged and credible discussion series until farmers’ issues are addressed. “Suggestions related to strengthening of the MSP regime have come. We will look into them,” promised Chouhan who has now decided to meet farmer delegations from all over the country on every Tuesday. It was the first round of talks, Chouhan said, adding that farmers raised…
Accusing the Narendra Modi-led NDA government of indulging in vendetta politics against opposition-ruled state governments, including the one headed by him, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday rejected the opposition’s demand for his resignation over the High Court dismissing his petition challenging the Governor’s approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Alleging the opposition’s conspiracy against him and his government, Siddaramaiah, while asserting that he would face them politically, said he would decide on his next course of action and legal fight after consulting legal experts and party leaders. “I still say I have done no wrong.”…
Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman leader since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in the year 2000 to hold the post. The 54-year-old National People’s Power (NPP) leader was sworn in by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who appointed his cabinet of four, including himself. She has been assigned the portfolios of the Minister of Justice, Education, Labour, Industries, Science & Tech, Health, and Investment. She has replaced Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who resigned from his post following the presidential election. A rights activist and university lecturer, Amarasuriya is the first woman Prime Minister of…