Japan calls for increased cooperation in the India-Pacific region to counter Chinese expansion

Speaking at a webinar held by Washington-based Center for Strategic & International Studies in Tokyo, Kono pitched for a larger regional mechanism or global mechanism to counter China. Indo Pacific region is largely viewed as an area comprising the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the South China Sea. China’s territorial … Read more

Footballer Sandesh Jhingan and boxing coach Shiv Singh bat for Fit India Freedom Run

The event was organised by Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Chandigarh Regional Center to promote fitness amongst the youth.  Panjab University’s Director of Sports Dr Parminder Singh, who was invited as a special guest for the occasion, also participated in the run along with few other SAI athletes, coaches and staff members. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju … Read more

EAM S Jaishankar to attend SCO Foreign Ministers meeting in Moscow today

The Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Moscow will review the preparations for the forthcoming SCO Summit and also exchange views on international and regional issues. This will be the third Council of Foreign Ministers meeting that India will be attending as a full member of SCO. India has been taking active part in various … Read more

SC stays reservation for Marathas in govt jobs & educational institutions in Maharashtra

A three-judge bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao referred the case to a larger bench to consider the constitutional validity of 2018 Maharashtra government law providing reservation to Marathas in the State. Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act originally provided 16 per cent reservation for Maratha community in educational institutions … Read more

PM Modi to digitally launch Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana & e-Gopala App today

PM Modi will also inaugurate the e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers.  The Prime Minister will also launch several other initiatives in the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors in Bihar.  In a tweet, PM Modi said, the PMMSY will transform the fisheries sector and add strength to … Read more