New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on April 18 at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the rehearsal for the ceremonial reception in connection with the forthcoming state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, an official of the President’s Secretariat said on Thursday. Usually, the Change of Guard Ceremony at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.Earlier, public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan …
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Bhopal, April 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday said that the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Campaign will be linked with the state government’s ‘Krishak Kalyan Varsh’ (Farmer Welfare Year) to strengthen water conservation efforts and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Addressing a review meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence, Dr Yadav said that the campaign is currently being implemented across Madhya Pradesh with a focus on constructing water structures and revivi…
Udaipur, April 6 (IANS) Planning to hold Kashmir and Ladakh festivals in Chandigarh and a Punjab festival in Rajasthan, the governing body meeting of the North Zone Cultural Centre was held here on Monday under the chairmanship of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Representatives and nominated members from Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh participated in the meeting. The Additional Secretary of the Union Ministry of Cultur…
Bhopal, March 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed a delegation of military officers led by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi at his residence on Monday. During the meeting, General Dwivedi shared that a grand Army Day Parade will be organised in Bhopal on January 15, 2027. The delegation sought the state government’s cooperation for the programme.Along with the parade, ‘Shaurya Sandhya’, a military exhibition showcasing the Army’s weapons, equipment and r…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The successful conclusion of the negotiations on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes against the backdrop of the dramatic shift in the global strategic environment, which led to a stepping up of efforts by the two sides to recalibrate the bilateral economic partnership, according to an article published by the European Policy Centre (EPC).”The EU has recently pushed to diversify its trade partnerships with unprecedented determination. In Brussels, policymakers…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan held a meeting with his Guyanese counterpart Bharrat Jagdeo in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the voice of the Global South at international forums, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.”Vice-President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, called…
Manama, Feb 11 (IANS) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Bahrain Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Riffa Palace, discussing the strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation between India and Bahrain. “VAdm Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Indian Navy, called on HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister of Ba…
Gandhinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, who represented the state at the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, were honoured by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at an ‘At Home Ceremony’ held at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Saturday. The Gujarat NCC Republic Day Contingent returned on January 30 after participating in the camp.During the camp, the cadets took part in national-level events, including the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, the Guard of Honour,…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Delhi Police has arrested two Khalistani operatives for writing provocative slogans at two separate locations in the national Capital ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, officials said on Thursday. The arrests come amid heightened security measures in the city and ongoing monitoring of potential threats linked to pro-Khalistan groups.According to police sources, the two accused were allegedly working under the direction of US-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Sin…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort lawns, highlighting that the event reflects India’s unity in diversity and collective resolve towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The six-day festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Republic Day celebrations, showcased India’s rich cultural diversity, artistic traditions, and tourism potential, said a statement.Addressing the gatherin…