Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from Tuesday, September 3. PM Narendra Modi will visit Brunei on September 3-4 at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all existing sectors. It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to that country. … Read more
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India’s stand regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and said that it will support any feasible and mutually acceptable solution or format that could restore peace. Addressing a briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ” The decision as to when and how to commence peace talks is the … Read more
In a crucial step toward strengthening connections between India and Malaysia, the two countries have inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing collaborative tourism. This agreement opens a new chapter in the two nations’ long-standing political, economic, and socio-cultural connections. The MoU was signed today, August 20, by India’s Minister of Tourism … Read more
INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, was commissioned on Thursday in Visakhapatnam. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, head of Indian strategic command Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and leading DRDO officials were present for the commissioning. The Arihant class submarines are named after a Sanskrit word meaning the “Destroyer … Read more
The University of Southampton has become the first UK university to receive approval from the Indian government to establish a comprehensive campus in India, marking a significant milestone in the Indian education sector. This move aligns with the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) initiative to invite the top 500 foreign universities to set up campuses in … Read more
It has been reported that Swiggy, an app for rapid commerce and food delivery, has seen a minority investment from Amitabh Bachchan’s family office. The quick commerce industry is expanding quickly at the moment of the investment because of the growing demand for faster delivery services. Swiggy’s staff and early investors sold their shares to … Read more
Telegram messaging apps may be in for more trouble. According to a report in Moneycontrol, the popular messaging app is facing increasing scrutiny from the Indian government over its alleged role in facilitating criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. The Indian government too is reported to have launched an investigation into the platform, with … Read more
The Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, strongly criticized the Western model of funding educational institutions, which typically relies on a 1/3 split between tuition fees, endowments, and research grants. He argued that the adoption of the Western model is unsuitable for India, where such an approach would make education … Read more
The statewide protest known as “Bharat Bandh” was planned on August 21 by Dalit and Adivasi organization’s in response to a recent Supreme Court decision regarding SC/ST reservations. They wanted more protection and representation for populations who were marginalized. What decision did the Supreme Court make? The states are permitted to establish subclassifications within Scheduled … Read more
India plans to integrate its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Malaysia’s PayNet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 20 following a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. Modi revealed the collaboration during a joint press conference, highlighting that efforts would be made to link India’s UPI system with Malaysia’s PayNet. … Read more
On Monday, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the newly appointed prime minister of Thailand, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings and expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with him to strengthen the current relationships and explore unexplored potentials to generate even more chances for the two nations. The 37-year-old former corporate executive, Shinawatra, … Read more
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman wanted in India for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror bombings that killed over 160 people, can be transported to India under the Indo-US extradition pact, a California court has ruled. Here’s your 10-point This Story Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold the next edition of the ‘2+2″ dialogue with their Japanese counterparts next week with a focus on further boosting overall strategic ties and reviewing the situation in the Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the third edition of … Read more
The US-India relationship is one of the most significant in the world, according to President Joe Biden, who also emphasizes that both nations “work closely” on important issues, according to a statement released by the White House on Monday (local time). White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre stated during a press conference on Monday … Read more
The Maldives is a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean region and the two nations aspire to turn their cooperation into a modern partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. Jaishankar’s remarks came as he along with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer attended the handing over ceremony of Addu Reclamation and … Read more