RPF Disrupts the Operation of illegal Software Called “Real Mango”
In a nation wide investigation, RPF has disrupted the operation of illegal software called “Real Mango” used for cornering confirmed Railway reservation.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
10 Clusters Under SPURTI to be Set Up At A Cost of About 50 Crore to Benefit 5000 Artisans
Taking a holistic approach and looking to the enhanced interest of the stakeholders, Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), further expanded the reach and support to Artisans, involved in Agarbatti making, and to the Agarbatti Industry, by issuing new guidelines on 4th September, 2020. Further to its launching the support program on 30.07.20, Ministry has looked at all aspects of the industry, beyond just supply of machines for making Agarbatti.
New Afghan Envoy to India Calls Nation ‘Generous Neighbour’, Tweets in Hindi
Afghanistan’s new envoy to India Farid Mamundzay has called the nation a “generous neighbour who has stood with us in difficult times and have shared their bread with us”. Farid who was earlier the senior political advisor at the Afghan National Security Council tweeted on his appointment, “I am honoured & humbled to have been designated as the new Afghan ambassador to India, a traditional and historic friend of Afghanistan.”
India Assists Maldives to Build Infrastructure for Police Forces
The Maldives Police Service(MPS) executed the project through a cash grant assistance of MVR 8 million from India. This project is part of the 29 grant projects covering different facets of Maldives-India cooperation that are being implemented across the Atolls with a total Indian grant assistance of about MVR 200 million i.e $ 12.6 million.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Tap Water Supply in Tribal Homes of Madhya Pradesh
The Jal Jeevan Mission implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti in partnership with States aims to provide adequate drinking water of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis to every rural household in the country by 2024. In a bid to provide adequate drinking water to all rural households in the State, the Centre has allocated Rs 1,280 Crore for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Madhya Pradesh in 2020-21.
EAM Jaishankar Greets Eswatini on its Independence Day
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday extended his greeting to the people of the Kingdom of Eswatini on its independence day.
India Steps Up Scrutiny of Chinese Influence Group
India has ordered tougher scrutiny of visa requests by a Chinese non-profit headed by a senior official of the ruling communist party, designating it as an entity of concern in a broader security sweep, sources involved in the matter say.
Govt. to Launch 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) ‘KIRAN’
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the “24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019)” through virtual mode Webcast on 07th September 09, 2020 (Monday).
Major Ports to Use Only Indian Built Tug Boats Now Onwards
The Ministry of Shipping is aiming to promote Indian shipbuilding industry and also have discussion with some leading countries for Make in India shipbuilding. In the meantime, this decision of the Government will be a big move towards realizing Make in India in shipbuilding.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Iran
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Iran en-route his return from Russia. The brief stopover is scheduled tonight (September 5, 2020). Rajnath Singh is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Iran’s defence minister.