External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that despite challenges related to payments and logistics, India and Russia will achieve the $100 billion trade target by 2030 or earlier. Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, and Denis Manturov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation today. In his opening remarks, EAM Jaishankar said that there have been challenges in trade related to payments and logistics, and while notable progress has been made, more work remains to be done. He stated that the India-Russia bilateral trade…
Author: India Aware
Amidst the election fervor in the country, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal, creating a stir in political circles. Many view this action as a political strategy to target ruling parties during elections, while others see it as action taken on issues related to national security. In Jharkhand, the ED raided the residences of the state’s mining minister and officials in connection with a money laundering case. In West Bengal, the ED conducted searches at various locations related to alleged scams in the state’s education department. These raids, conducted close to the elections, have…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13 to lay the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). This announcement is an important step for the health sector in Bihar, which will help strengthen health facilities in the region. The establishment of AIIMS in Darbhanga will not only provide better health services to the local population but will also serve as a significant medical center for people in surrounding areas. Through this institution, residents and people from nearby regions will benefit from various medical specialties, high-quality health services, and the latest medical…
The air quality index in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reached a dangerous level of 509. This alarming level of polluted air has placed Peshawar among the world’s most polluted cities. The smog-laden air that has been blanketing cities in the country’s Punjab province has now moved towards Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, engulfing Peshawar and surrounding districts. Meanwhile, a recent report by Green Master Plan has highlighted the alarming rise of smog in Lahore. It stated that the city’s rapid development has transformed Lahore into a concrete jungle. This has exacerbated the smog problem in Lahore. The decrease…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, Monday, targeted the opposition parties Congress, JMM, and RJD, accusing them of failing to fulfill their promises. Addressing the BJP’s booth-level workers through the NaMo app in Jharkhand during the “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” (My Booth is Strongest) program, Modi also criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark that his party provided people with “false guarantees.” He stated, “Despite being rich in forest and mineral resources, Jharkhand faces a lack of development and rampant unemployment. The biggest reasons for this are corruption and the rampant plundering of Jharkhand’s invaluable natural resources.” PM Modi said, “Congress National…
The Indian team is gearing up for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of the Test series, Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that if regular captain Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test against Australia, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will lead the cricket team. The match is scheduled to begin in Perth on November 22. During a press conference on Monday before departing from Mumbai to Australia, Coach Gambhir said, “Bumrah is the vice-captain; if Rohit is not available, he will captain in Perth.” Rohit Sharma is not with the team at the moment, but he…
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is retiring on November 10, 2024. However, his last working day in the Supreme Court was on November 8th. On his last day, he heard 45 cases. On his final working day on Friday, the ceremonial bench sat in the Supreme Court as per tradition. This ceremonial bench, chaired by the Chief Justice, has the current and the next Chief Justice sitting together to hear certain matters. Before this ceremonial bench, Attorney General R. Venkataramani said that he has a lot to say, but suddenly realizes that something is missing. He said that after a recent…
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India, stating that India has been a natural ally and partner for decades, and also highlighted the Soviet Union’s role in India’s independence. The Russian President said that India deserves to be counted among the global powers, as it has a population of 1.5 billion, the fastest growth rate among the world’s major economies, an ancient culture, and excellent prospects for further development. During a program on November 5, President Putin accepted the credentials of new foreign ambassadors in Moscow. In his speech, he praised Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and described India and Russia as…
Supreme Court of India Upholds Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status in Landmark Ruling In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court of India has declared Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a minority institution. The decision, reached by a 4:3 majority, overturned the earlier judgment in the Aziz Basha case of 1967. A bench of three judges led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud extensively deliberated on the matter. The judiciary delved deep into the interpretation of constitutional provisions, particularly Article 30. The Chief Justice clarified that the rights under Article 30 are not absolute. He stressed that while any religious community has the…
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as the ‘Cuckoo of Bihar,’ passed away at 9:20 PM on Tuesday night. The news of her demise has deeply saddened music lovers and her followers. Her mortal remains were brought to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday morning to be flown to Patna. It has been decided that her last rites will be conducted on Thursday in Patna. Sharda Sinha was suffering from a serious illness, multiple myeloma. After her condition worsened on Monday, she was placed on a ventilator, where she took her last breath. Her son Anshuman Sinha stated that this…