General News PM Modi attends Quad summit in Tokyo, holds bilateral talks with US President Biden, Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Kishida. Quad leaders vow to stand together for free and open Indo-Pacific region. PM Modi meets France’s Macron, Germany’s Scholz and Danish PM Frederiksen during his Europe visit. India, Germany sign joint declaration of Intent on Forest Landscape Restoration. India-France agrees on deeper French involvement in ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ efforts in defence sector. PM Modi participates in India-Nordic Summit; invites Nordic companies to invest in Sagarmala project. WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role: PM Modi at 2nd Global COVID Summit. PM Modi, Nepal PM Deuba lay foundation stone for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal’s Lumbini. President Kovind embarks on 7-day state visit to Jamaica, Saint Vincent and Grenadines. S Jaishankar participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting. India and UAE sign MoU to enhance bilateral cooperation on Climate Action. President Kovind presents military honours; confers 13 Shaurya Chakras, 14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals. PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 11 projects worth more than ₹31,500 crore in Chennai. Defence Ministry approves revised ‘scales of accommodation’ for armed forces. Rajnath Singh inducts 2 […]
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General News Budget Session of Parliament concludes; Lok Sabha clocks 129% productivity, Rajya Sabha 99%. President gives assent to Bill unifying Delhi’s 3 Municipal Corporations. PM Modi launches projects worth ₹20,000 crore in 1st J&K visit since article 370 move. Centre sanctions ₹1584.25 crore for Panchayati Raj institutions to strengthen grassroots democracy in J&K. India, US reaffirm commitment to promote regional stability and rule of law at 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. PM Modi, WHO Chief, Mauritius PM inaugurates WHO-Global Centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar. India signs 7 MoUs for social development projects worth over ₹12.96 crore with Maldives. UK PM Boris Johnson visits India; India, UK sign defence cooperation agreement, promise FTA by year end. PM Modi, EU President Ursula von der Leyen hold talks; agree on establishment of trade council. India, US sign MoU on Space Situational Awareness at 2+2 ministerial meeting. PM Modi and Nepal PM S B Deuba finalise 4 pacts to expand ties in areas such as railways, energy. PM Modi, Ratan Tata inaugurate 7 state-of-the-art cancer hospitals in Assam. Hindi should be an alternative to English and not to local languages: Amit Shah. Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes over as foreign secretary from Harsh Vardhan Shringla. […]
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General News Assembly Elections 2022: BJP retains power in 4 States, landslide win for AAP in Punjab. 2nd terms for CMs in UP, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand; Bhagwant Mann takes oath as 18th Punjab CM. Bypolls in West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra will be held on April 12, counting on April 16. 2nd part of Budget session of Parliament resumes. Parliament approves ₹1.42 lakh crore budget for J&K. Govt approves acquisition proposals of armed forces worth over ₹8,000 crore. India, China ‘agree to maintain stability on ground’ in 15th round of LAC talks. PM Modi upholds commitment to Indo-Pacific region’s peace, stability and prosperity at QUAD meet. Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India; announces ₹3.2 lakh crore worth investments over next 5 years. PM Modi and Scott Morrison hold India-Australia Virtual Summit, discusses regional, international issues. China Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with NSA Ajit Doval, EAM Jaishankar. PM Modi calls for regional unity and cooperation among BIMSTEC nations. India, Indonesia discusses countering terrorism, cyber safety and maritime security issues. Sonia Gandhi continues as Congress interim President; Congress’ G-23 pushes for party overhaul. Sharad Yadav merges LJD with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s RJD. Assam, Meghalaya sign historic agreement to […]
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General News Assembly Elections 2022: 78.94% voter turnout recorded in Goa, 62.5% in Uttarakhand, 65.50% in Punjab. UP Assembly Elections 2022 Phase 1: 60.17% , Phase 2: 60.44%, Phase 3: 61.02% and Phase 4: 59.77%, Phase 5: 53.98%. Manipur Phase 1: 78.03%. First leg of Budget Session concludes, both Houses adjourned till March 14. India’s energy needs to double in next 20 years: PM Modi at World Sustainable Development Summit. PM Modi holds India-UAE virtual summit with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, release roadmap to boost ties. India France sign roadmap to enhance bilateral exchanges on blue economy and ocean governance. India, Maldives hold dialogue to expand defence cooperation. India-EU hold 2nd maritime security dialogue; both commit to inclusive, rules-based Indo-Pacific. US announces Indo-Pacific strategy to support India’s continued rise and regional leadership. Jaishankar, British counterpart Liz Truss discuss India-UK ‘Roadmap 2030’, Ukraine. Saudi Arabia land forces Commander calls on Army chief Naravane on first visit to India. Oman Defence Ministry’s Secretary General calls on Air Chief Marshal, discusses bilateral ties. Govt creates post of Maritime Security Advisor, Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar takes Charge. 40 countries take part in Indian Navy’s multilateral exercise MILAN 2022. Army Chief MM Naravane discusses bilateral […]
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General News Assembly elections 2022: EC announces 7-phase election in 5 states from Feb 10, counting on March 10. UP to vote in 7 phases; Manipur in 2 phases; Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa in single phase. CM Adityanath to contest from Gorakhpur, Akhilesh Yadav to contest from home turf Karhal. AAP names Bhagwant Mann as Punjab’s CM candidate, Amit Palekar as Goa CM candidate. India displays its military might, cultural diversity, socio economic progress at 73rd Republic Day parade. President approves 384 Gallantry Awards, other decorations to Armed Forces; Padma awards announced. Vaccination for 15-18 age group, booster dose to senior citizens, healthcare and frontline workers begins. India’s total COVID caseload touches 4.14 crore; cumulative vaccination crosses 166.7 crore. Focus on localised curbs to contain COVID, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to Chief Ministers. No one can be forced to get vaccinated against their wishes: Centre tells SC. PM Modi launches India-assisted projects with Mauritius counterpart Pravin Kumar Jugnauth. PM Modi reviews strategic partnership with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz . India, 5 Central Asian countries decide to establish joint working group on Afghanistan. PM lays foundation stone of 22 developmental projects worth over ₹4,800 crore in Imphal. PM Modi […]
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General News Parliament adjourned sine die, ahead of schedule; Lok Sabha registers 82% productivity, Rajya Sabha 47%. Bill repealing 3 farm laws gets President’s assent; Cabinet clears draft Bill for linking Aadhaar & voter ID. Farmers call off protest after Centre accepts their demands in writing. India’s total COVID-19 cases rose to 3,48,38,804; cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 144.5 crore. Omicron tally rose to 1200; Delhi and Maharashtra top the chart. India to start administering booster doses for frontline workers and people above 60 from Jan 10. COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to be given nine months after second shot. Children aged 15 to 17 to be administered Covaxin from Jan 3. Centre asks states to impose night curfew, containment zones to curb Omicron spread. Govt panel recommends restricted emergency use of Covovax, Corbevax and anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir. Himachal Pradesh becomes first state to achieve 100% vaccination. Centre releases ₹604 crore to J&K to expedite Jal Jeevan Mission implementation. Purvanchal Expressway, Kushinagar Airport, Jewar Airport, Ganga Expressway – among projects announced by PM Modi in poll-bound UP. PM Modi inaugurates multiple development projects worth over ₹650 crore in Goa. Rajnath Singh inaugurates 27 bridges and 3 roads on LAC and LoC. Goa […]
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General News Winter Session of Parliament begins from November 29, to go on till December 23. PM Modi announces repeal of 3 contentious farm laws; Farm laws repeal Bill passed by both the Houses. WHO names new COVID strain ‘Omicron’, classifies it as ‘highly transmissible’. Centre advises States to ramp up testing for early detection of cases over Omicron scare. India COVID tally touches 3.46 crores, Active cases account for 0.30% of total infections. Global COVID-19 caseload crosses 263 million: deaths surge to more than 5.2 million. Over 124 crore COVID vaccine doses administered I India so far; 32% fully vaccinated. India to hit net-zero climate target by 2070: PM Modi at COP26 climate summit. Almost 200 nations strike climate deal with coal compromise; International Solar Alliance signs UN pact. Centre extends funding for weather, climate services to ₹2,135 crore. Defence Acquisition Council gives nod to production of AK 203 rifles. Ajit Doval chairs Security Dialogue on Afghanistan; NSAs of 7 countries raise issue of terrorism in Kabul. CDS General Rawat meets Czech Army’s Chief of General Staff, discusses bilateral defence cooperation. Gen Naravane meets with Israeli General; discusses aspects of bilateral military cooperation. Admiral R Hari Kumar takes charge […]
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