Tag: India
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Inside Story: Why Did India Skip the UN Vote on Israel?
India decided not to vote on a United Nations resolution about Israel and Gaza. The resolution, put together by Jordan, called for peace but did not talk about Hamas. India felt that any plan talking about peace should also mention groups like Hamas, who are involved in the violence. India backed Canada’s idea to include ... -
NCERT To Replace ‘India’ With ‘Bharat’ In School Textbooks, Right Or Wrong?
Big changes could be coming to school textbooks in our country. A high-level committee made by the NCERT has given some new advice. The NCERT panels said that we should use ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’ in textbooks. Why? Well, ‘Bharat’ is the ancient and original name for our country. It’s mentioned in old texts like ... -
India Sends 38 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Gaza, Calls For Peace
India has taken a significant step in providing help to Gaza, which is suffering due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Our country’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador R. Ravindra, spoke at a UN meeting. He mentioned that India sent 38 tons of goods to help the people in Gaza. These ... -
No Visa, No Problem: Sri Lanka Welcomes Indian Tourists With Open Arms
Sri Lanka has opened its doors to travelers from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. They’re letting people in without a visa. Yes, no visa is needed! Why are they doing this? Well, Sri Lanka’s economy is in a tough spot, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic and some bad decisions around agriculture. ... -
India Challenges Canada on Diplomatic Security Amid Visa Service Suspension
In a clandestine ballet of global politics, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, unveiled covert concerns regarding Canada’s covert lapses in providing a haven for Indian diplomats. These concerns, wrapped in layers of subtext, appear to gnaw at the underbelly of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the sacred text of diplomacy. The whispers of ... -
India And Sri Lanka Reconnect After 40 Years Through Ferry Service
India’s Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka are back in touch by sea after 40 years! With this ferry service, traveling, trading, and exchanging technology became easier. A new ferry service just started between Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka’s Kankesanturai. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe attended the event virtually. ... -
India’s NPCI And UAE’s Al Etihad Payments Join Forces At 11th HLTF Meting
Piyush Goyal is co-chairing a meeting with UAE’s Sheikh Hamid bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss investments and cross-border transactions between the 2 countries. Piyush Goyal is on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, i.e. October 5-6, 2023. He is the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public ... -
Last Day To Exchange ₹2,000 Notes. What If You Miss Or Forget?
Today is the last day to exchange or return ₹2,000 currency notes, as announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Starting from October 1, ₹2,000 notes will no longer be considered as money. They will become like regular pieces of paper. This change comes four months after the RBI said they would take these ... -
India-Canada Row: What Has Happened To Canada PM Justin Trudeau?
After India’s strong reactions, Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau has changed his tone and said, “Canada wants to maintain strong relations with India.” Justin Trudeau has acknowledged India’s power and its global significance. He emphasized the importance of Canada and its allies remaining connected to India. Justin Trudeau mentioned that India is an emerging economic powerhouse ... -
ISKCON Slams Maneka Gandhi Over Her Fake Claims Regarding Cows
BJP Member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi has made serious allegations against ISKCON. Maneka Gandhi claims that ISKCON sells its cows from the goshala to butchers. On the other hand, ISKCON has called Maneka’s allegations false and baseless, stating that the organization is shocked by her claims. Maneka Gandhi said, “I once visited the ISKCON goshala ...