PM Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujrat Global Summit 2024 with counterpart UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed as Chief delegate. This is the 10th number summit and is planned to hold in Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujrat. More than 1,000 exhibitions from different countries are actively taking part in the special event. Also, this year summit will mark 20 years of Vibrant Gujrat as the Summit of Success. The summit is scheduled to start at 9.45 am at the Main Convention Hall, Mahatma Mandir. Significant dignitaries, distinguished personalities and prominent world leaders including high profile Prime Minister, President and governors of different…
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In Bilkis Bano case, Supreme Court quashed Gujrat government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the high profile gangrape case during the 2002 anti-Muslim violence in Gujrat state. Amid Gujrat government’s decision in 2022 to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots Bilkis Bano has been waiting for this day to wipe her tears. Order of Apex Court: Supreme court on May, 2022 judgement directed Gujrat government to consider the remission applications of the convicts as null and void…
The Maldivian government on Sunday suspended three deputy ministers for derogatory comment against Modi through social media posts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the Indian High Commission in Male raised objection with the foreign ministry even as the island nation’s key opposition leaders slammed the critical remarks against the Indian Prime Minister. About the incident: Image Source: The Times of India The three deputy ministers; Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and abdulla Mahzoom Majid criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent post on ‘X’ following his visit to Lakshadweep by throwing derogatory and racist remarks. They inferred that it…
Transporters strike of 48 hours long duration which was called by Assam Transport Associations hit harder normal life of Assam on Friday turning the state into a chaotic engineless place. Stray incidents of burning tyres, driving licenses and picketing were seen in different parts of Assam. The strike was a demonstration to show protest against the controversial provision of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), particularly the provisions in the hit-and-run cases. However, the 48 hours strike reduced to 24 hours as per decision taken by the All Assam Motor Workers Association (AAMWA). Image Source: CMV360 Controversial provision of BNS: The BNS…
Image Source: DD News India and Nepal on Thursday inked a slew of powerful agreements through ‘comprehensive and productive meeting’ organised by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Nepalese counterpart NP Saud and discussed diverse aspects of bilateral ties including trade, hydroelectricity, power, connectivity projects and cooperation. Besides, defence and security are prioritised in this discussion. 7th India-Nepal Joint Commission meeting: S Jaishankar reached Nepal for the first time to visit to a foreign country in 2024 to join the meeting with NP Saud. Following the route of ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ India is keen on reinforcing shared values and…
Background: Government of India is decided to withdraw the exisiting Free Movement regime owing to multiple issues. India-Myanmar shares International Border stretches for around 1643kilometers (1,021) long along the northeastern states of India which are; Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and western region of Myanmar. Similar to other border disputes, India too have border issues with Myanmar leading border related war in the past. Particularly, first Anglo-Burmese war (1824-26) and the Third Anglo-Burmese war (1885) was waged to prevent border expansion by Myanmar Kingdom. Post-Independence: Image source: The Hindu The invention of Look East policy covers border relation and to…
India and Pakistan on 1st January exchanged a list of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prevents both sides from attacking each other’s atomic arrangements, continuing an annual ritual that starts in 1992. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the exchange deal took place under the section of attack against nuclear installations and facilities. Behind the curtain: The notable deal was accomplished under the patronage of diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. Unlikely the strain ties between India and Pakistan creates a roadblock to amount fruitful result in functioning any deal successfully. Due to Kashmir issue as…
Background: Year’s last Mann ki Baat was the 108th number episode held on Sunday where Prime Minister Modi highlighted the vigour of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and self-reliance is the goal for the year 2024. A flagship radio programme to reach citizens living any part of the country was first introduced by PM Modi on 3rd October 2014. Since 2014, it is been a ritual to organise ‘Mann ki Baat’ on each Sunday to interact with public for exchanging government plan-programmes as well as to recognise people’s participation in the process of development of India collectively. Highlights of 2023’s last Mann ki…
A faction of Pro-talk ULFA panel on Friday signed the most talked document ‘a peace accord’ with the Central and Assam government. As per the agreement, the panel has agreed on abdicating violence and pursuing democratic ways to express their opinions or demands. They took pledge to disband the organisation throughout the signing. Image source: PTI Amit Shah calls it big day for Assam: The pact was inked before the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Shah mentioned how Assam has suffered tremendous loss due to violence caused by ULFA since 1979…
Background: While India considers Mcmohan line is the ultimate border mark to be abided by for territorial sovereignty and border security, China never accepts the similar position. Due to this major disagreement both India and China have been indulged with border disputes from time to time. Be Doklam face off and intrusion in easternmost part of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, China have been violating Panchaseel doctrine and International agreements. 1962 war was the outcome of Chinese aggression and policy of China’s modern aggrandisement. To improve the atmosphere between both nations infrastrucal advancement and efficient communication along border line is crucial for…