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Japanese FM Yoko arrives in India to participate in '2+2' ministerial meet

Japanese Foreign Minister, Kamikawa Yoko arrived in India on Monday, to participate in the India-Japan 2+2 ministerial meeting.Confirming her arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs said that substantive discussions covering various spheres of the "India-Japan multifaceted partnership" lie ahead."Welcome to India! FM @Kamikawa_Yoko of Japan arrives in New Delhi for the Third India-Japan 2+2 Foreign & Defence Ministers' meeting to be held tomorrow. Substantive discussions covering various spheres of India-Japan multifaceted partnership lie ahead," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated.Earlier this week, the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the third round of India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting will be held on August 20.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the Indian side and hold meetings with Japanese Defence Minister Minorou Kihara and Foreign Minister

Thailand's new PM Shinawatra keen to boost bilateral ties with India

Thailand's new prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings and said she looked forward to working closely with him to build upon the existing ties and explore untapped potentials to create even greater opportunities for the two countries. Shinawatra, the 37-year-old former business executive, became Thailand's youngest prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement on Sunday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade and investment, culture, people-to-people contact, and tourism, in particular to increase air travel between both countries, Shinawatra said in a post on X. I am confident that we can build upon our existing ties and explore untapped potentials to create even greater opportunities for our two countries, peoples and beyond,

CWC charting new course with its Vision 2047,says Chairperson Kushvinder

The Central Water Commission (CWC) is charting a new course with its Vision 2047, focusing on addressing the evolving challenges posed by climate change, its Chairperson Kushvinder Vora said. In a conversation with PTI, Vora outlined the commission's strategic plan, which is divided into short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals aimed at bolstering India's water management infrastructure. "We are creating Vision 2047 for ourselves, keeping in view the challenges, especially climate change, which has led to new emerging issues," Vora said. He said the strategy involves a comprehensive approach to deal with the immediate, medium, and long-term needs of water management in the country. In the short term, he said the CWC is concentrating on capacity building and the review and revision of existing guidelines. "Wherever needed, guidelines have to be upgraded, and new ideas must be brought in," Vora said. One of the key areas under review is the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) ...

When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024? Know date, significance, and more

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is observed by Hindu couples who seek children. On this auspicious day, they observe fasting and it is believed to invoke Lord Vishnu's blessings for children

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary; Know about his life, achievements

Vajpayee was elected to the Lok Sabha ten times and the Rajya Sabha twice throughout his 50-year political career. Good Governance Day is observed on his birthday

Independence Day highlights: Ready to counter global challenges against India, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi Speech highlights: PM Modi stated it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom

Independence Day 2024: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share

India will mark its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. Here are the top wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones on this day

CAG signs pact with Uzbekistan's Chamber of Accounts to foster cooperation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India signed a pact with Uzbekistan's Chamber of Accounts in Tashkent to foster international cooperation. The agreement, inked by the two supreme audit institutions, aims to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between the two nations, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in a statement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a collaboration platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience amongst auditing professionals to develop the capacity for conducting audits. Girish Chandra Murmu, the CAG of India, expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating, "Our MoU is important as collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing among SAIs promote the dissemination of best practices and innovative solutions, creating a global network of expertise". Additionally, investing in capacity building ensures that Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are equipped with the necessary skill

Independence Day 2024: Here are top 10 patriotic songs for the occasion

Patriotic songs are the best way to express your feelings, love and devotion for the country. Here are the top 10 patriotic songs to play this Independence Day 2024

Independence Day 2024: How do schools and colleges celebrate this day?

Different events are being organised in schools and colleges to celebrate Independence Day. Here are some popular ways to celebrate

India-S Africa ties special, can provide global leadership: Envoy-designate

India and South Africa share a special relationship that has potential at every level, the African nation's newly appointed High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal has said, expressing hope that the two countries can play an important role in providing leadership on the global stage. Sooklal, the first person of Indian-origin to be appointed South Africa's High Commissioner to India, made the remarks at an event here hosted to felicitate his appointment. South Africa and India have a special relationship, and I feel extremely privileged and indeed very lucky that I have been chosen to represent my country in India at one of the most interesting times in the history of our relationship, Sooklal said. He said the "special relationship" was highlighted by late President Nelson Mandela, who, after becoming South Africa's first democratically elected leader, visited India "not only to thank the government of India but the people of India for the important role they played (in leading the

IMD weather forecast: Light rain in Delhi, Noida; orange alert in 5 states

The weather department issued an orange alert in multiple states. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy downpours in the coming days

National Handloom Day: 5 Indian hand embroidery crafts you need to know

National Handloom Day 2024: From Aari to Kantha, Indian embroidery has been creating fashion trends for centuries. Here are the 5 Indian hand embroidery crafts you should know about

Sonu Sood urges people to help Indians in Bangladesh as tension rises

Amid the devastating situation in Bangladesh, the Bollywood actor appealed to people to assist Indian citizens trapped in the turmoil-hit neighbouring country

'Most Indian districts witnessing extremely humid heat even during monsoon'

A recent study revealed that most districts in India have been experiencing extended summer-like conditions on non-rainy days during the monsoons

India features on list of world's most lazy nations; click to to know rank

Most lazy nations in the world: Indonesia tops the list of most lazy countries in the world, as revealed by the Stanford University which analysed data from 7,00,000 people from 46 countries

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Fiji, set to address Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Fiji on Monday on the first leg of her three-nation visit during which she will hold meetings with President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka as India seeks to give further impetus to the historic bilateral ties. She will be in Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Katonivere. This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation. President Murmu was received by Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka, the Indian High Commissioner to Fiji, PS Karthikeyan, and other Fijian officials at the airport. "President of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu arriving into Nadi for her two-day State Visit of Fiji. Her Excellency was received and welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Viliame Gavoka, Turaga na Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci and Fiji's High Commissioner to India, Mr Jagnnath Sami," said a post on the Fijian government's official Facebook page. During her visit, she

Bangladesh protests: Internet shutdown, curfew imposed, 97 dead in clashes

At least 91 people have been killed, and hundreds more injured as anti-government protests reignite violent in Bangladesh's worst crisis in 20 years

President Murmu leaves for six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday left for a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste. According to officials, she will visit Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere. Murmu will hold bilateral meetings with Fiji's Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. She is also scheduled to address the Fijian Parliament and interact with its members, many of whom are of Indian origin. "President Droupadi Murmu departs for her State visits to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Fiji, and Timor-Leste," the Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote on 'X'. Murmu will pay a State Visit to New Zealand on August 8 and 9 at the invitation of the island nation's Governor-General Cindy Kiro, officials said. This will be the first presidential visit to New Zealand from India after eight years. Besides a bilateral meeting with the governor-general, Murmu will have a meeting with Prime Minister ..

Here's how smartphones became India's superhero in fight against poverty

'India has been able to lift 800 million people out of poverty over the past five to six years simply by the use of smartphones,' said UNGA President Dennis Francis