Union Minister Pralhad Joshi virtually launches portals to read Preamble online on Constitution Day
On the eve of Constitution Day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi virtually launched portals for Online reading of the Preamble and Quiz on the Constitution of India. People can visit
www.readpreamble.nic.in
for reading the Preamble and for the quiz they can visit
www.constitutionquiz.nic.in
Launching these portals, Mr. Joshi stated that all fellow citizens should read the Preamble of the Constitution in a language suitable to them out of the 23 languages.
Centre forms panel to revamp Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Centre has formed a panel to revamp the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Sources said the panel set up by the Rural Development Ministry, will recommend institutional mechanisms for more effective utilisation of funds of the scheme. The panel will examine expenditure trends across various states and identify reasons for variations.
Three Indian & six foreign films in race for ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI in Goa
Three Indian and six foreign films are vying for this year’s prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The Indian films in the race are The Kashmir Files, Naanu Kusuma, and Saudi Vellakka.
AIR correspondent reports, the foreign movies competing for the award are A Tale of Two Sisters from Bangladesh, Fortune from Tajikistan, Nargesi from Iran, Mother from Bulgaria, White Dog from Canada, and Poloma, a joint production of Brazil and Portugal.
Briefing of G20 Heads of Missions to take place at Swaraj Dweep in Andaman & Nicobar today
The interactive briefing of Heads of Missions of G20 countries is scheduled to be held today in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Prior to this the G-20 delegation received a warm welcome on arrival in Port Blair yesterday, November 25.
Soon after their arrival, the delegation visited the National Memorial Cellular Jail. Former Foreign Secy and G20 chief co-ordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla and former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant are part of the delegation.
Various programmes organised to mark 14th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
A number of programmes have been organised to mark the 14th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that shook the conscience not only of India but the entire world.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior officials paid tributes to the police personnel who laid down their lives while fighting with the terrorists. They laid wreaths at the Police memorial.
PM Modi pays tribute to founding fathers of constitution on Constitution Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the founding fathers of the constitution who had contributed to the making of the Constitution.
On Constitution Day today, November 26, the Prime Minister said, the nation pays homage to those greats who gave us Constitution. He said, it reiterates our commitment to fulfilling their vision for the nation.
PM Modi congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on his election as new PM of Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on his election as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. Mr Modi in a tweet said he looks forward to working closely together to further strengthen India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership.
Mr Anwar Ibrahim took the oath of office in a simple ceremony at the national palace yesterday. He has been Deputy Prime Minister of the country in the 1990s.
PM Modi to attend closing ceremony of 400th birth anniversary celebration of Assam's legendary war hero Lachit Barphukan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the closing ceremony of the 400th birth anniversary celebration of great Ahom general Lachit Barphukan in New Delhi today. The Prime Minister greeted the nation on the occasion of Lachit Diwas yesterday. In a message, Mr Modi said, this Lachit Diwas is special because it marks the 400th birth anniversary of the great Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. He said Lachit Borphukon epitomised unparalleled courage, adding that he placed the well-being of people above everything else.
AIR correspondent reports that it has been a constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour unsung heroes in a befitting manner. In line with this, the country is celebrating 2022 as the 400th birth anniversary year of Lachit Barphukan. The celebrations were inaugurated in February this year by the then President Ram Nath Kovind in Guwahati.
DPIIT launches startup applications for registration on MAARG portal
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) today launched startup applications for registration on the MAARG portal, the National Mentorship Platform by Startup India.
The purpose of the application is to provide further boost the startup ecosystem by catalysing the startup culture and building a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
MAARG portal, (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth) is a one stop platform to facilitate mentorship for startups across diverse sectors, functions, stages, geographies, and backgrounds.
Indian, Indonesian troops engage in joint training exercise 'GARUDA SHAKTI' in Karawang
A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area,in Karawang. The Exercise is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner and this is a part of military-to-military exchange programs.
The exercise which commenced on 21st November 2022 aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.