India Archives - Page 19 of 297

25 Jul

PM Modi Acknowledges Strong Youth Response to Midnight Video, Urges Ministers to Connect More on Instagram

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his appreciation for the response to a video message he shared late at night, saying the suggestions and feedback from young viewers have helped deepen his connection with them. In a follow-up video posted on social media, Modi thanked those who watched his earlier message and responded to it. He said the interaction had provided an opportunity to engage directly with young people and expressed confidence that the relationship would continue to grow stronger. The Prime Minister’s original video, posted close to midnight, quickly gained widespread attention online. The message…

24 Jul

NTA Initiates Structural Overhaul and Structural Reforms Following NEET-UG Paper Leak Controversy, Fires 47 Officials

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEducation Ministry, NEET controversy, NTA Overhaul, Official Terminated, Recruitment Drive

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials and announced plans for legal and criminal proceedings against select personnel following the widespread controversy surrounding the NEET-UG examination. Operating as an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Education, the testing authority is undergoing an extensive structural overhaul aimed at restoring institutional credibility, addressing administrative lapses, and reinforcing internal governance mechanisms. To address critical staffing shortages and upgrade operational capabilities, the agency has initiated fresh recruitment drives for key leadership roles. Advertisements have been released for general manager positions covering assessment research, nationwide test centre operations, information…

24 Jul

India Rejects Russian Claim Over Grain Ship Strike That Killed Indian Seafarers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaForeign Ministry, India Ukraine Conflict, Maritime Safety, MV Golden Leo, Russia Strike

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has virtually rejected Moscow's assertion that a merchant vessel recently attacked off the coast of Ukraine was transporting military hardware, confirming instead that the ship was carrying grain. Addressing a regular media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that information provided by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration confirmed the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel, MV Golden Leo, had loaded grain cargo prior to its departure from Odesa port on July 19. The official response follows New Delhi's decision to summon Russian Charge d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov to express grave concerns and lodge an unequivocal condemnation over…

24 Jul

India Expresses Deep Concern Over Maritime Safety Following Fatal Black Sea Ship Attack

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has strongly condemned ongoing assaults on commercial vessels after another Indian sailor was killed in a missile strike targeting a merchant ship in the Black Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs reported that the commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked on July 18 while transiting through Russian territorial waters with ten crew members on board, including three Indian nationals. While two Indian crew members were confirmed safe, one tragically lost his life, prompting Indian diplomatic officials in Russia to establish contact with local authorities and extend support to the victim's family. The latest incident marks…

24 Jul

STUDENTS’ FUTURE AT RISK: WHEN A PEACEFUL MOVEMENT TURNS INTO A POLITICAL BATTLEFIELD

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STUDENTS NEED JUSTICE, NOT CHAOS: DON’T LET POLITICS DESTROY THEIR FUTURE Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s students are the backbone of the nation’s future. Their concerns about examination irregularities, transparency, and employment opportunities deserve serious attention and a fair response from authorities. When young people spend years preparing for competitive exams, any question about fairness in the system naturally creates frustration and anger. However, a peaceful student movement can lose its purpose when it becomes a platform for confrontation, violence, or political battles. The moment a protest moves away from dialogue and enters the space of lawlessness, the biggest damage is…

24 Jul

US Imposes 10 Per Cent Tariff on Indian Imports Following Forced Labour Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World Newsforced labour, Indian exports, Jamieson Greer, Section 301, US tariffs

Washington DC/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and more than a dozen other nations following a months-long Section 301 investigation into forced labour practices. New Delhi secured the lower 10 per cent rate—placing it alongside regional peers such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—after initial proposals by Washington suggested a steeper 12.5 per cent levy. The new duties replace the temporary 10 per cent global tariff that expired this week and apply to 60 countries accounting for over 99 per cent of American imports. US Trade Representative Jamieson…

24 Jul

PM Modi Assures Strict Legislation as CJP Escalates Nationwide Protests Over NEET Leak

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhijeet Dipke, CJP Protest, Dharmendra Pradhan, Fast track courts, Narendra Modi, NEET paper leak

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a late-night video message addressing the growing public outcry over examination irregularities, promising swift legislative action and the establishment of fast-track courts to prosecute those responsible for paper leaks. Acknowledging that paper leaks affect millions of students and their families, the Prime Minister revealed that a draft bill providing for stringent punishment has been prepared and will be discussed during the upcoming Cabinet meeting before being introduced in Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session. The Prime Minister’s address highlighted recent government measures, noting that law enforcement agencies have arrested key culprits…

24 Jul

CJP Holds Firm on Jantar Mantar Protest as Sonam Wangchuk Concludes Hunger Strike

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has reiterated its resolve to maintain a continuous sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party's statement arrived shortly after activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his 26-day fast following high-level deliberations with Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh. In a public message on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke expressed immense relief at Wangchuk concluding his strike, lauding the activist for placing his life on the line to elevate student concerns into a national dialogue. Dipke highlighted that Wangchuk's commitment successfully rallied widespread…

23 Jul

Centre Replaces Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi Amid Ongoing NEET Examination Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHigher Education Secretary, Naresh Pal Gangwar, NEET exam row, Vineet Joshi transferred

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Government has executed a major senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle within the Ministry of Education, transferring Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi amid sustained public and political protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. According to an official order issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, 1994-batch IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, stepping into the role as administrative scrutiny over national competitive tests continues to intensify across the country. Vineet Joshi, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Manipur cadre who previously headed…

23 Jul

Three Canadian Army Members Injured in 20-Metre Crevasse Fall During Columbia Icefield Glacier Training

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAthabasca Glacier fall, Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre

Columbia Icefield (Rajeev Sharma): Three members of the Canadian Armed Forces sustained injuries following a 20-metre fall into a crevasse during a mountain training exercise on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. The incident occurred while a three-person rope team, operating as part of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre, was navigating a complex terrain course designed to build specialized crevasse rescue capabilities in high-risk environments. Emergency protocol and rapid recovery procedures were initiated immediately following the fall, enabled by qualified rescue personnel embedded directly within the training exercise. Following the initial extraction from the crevasse, air ambulance services…