The announcement was made during a reception hosted by the High Commission of India in Auckland, which was attended by the President, members of the Indian community, and other dignitaries.
This is an endeavour to make 'ambience of Rashtrapati Bhavan reflective of Indian cultural values & ethos', says govt release. Both halls serve as venues for key government ceremonies.
President Murmu, PM Modi congratulated Team India for bringing home T20 World Cup after 17-year wait. This is also India's 1st ICC tournament trophy since 2013.
In her first address to Parliament after LS polls, Murmu also emphasised govt’s commitment to 'fair investigation' into exam controversy & 'stringent punishment for the guilty'.
In her 1st address to Parliament since commencement of 18th Lok Sabha, Droupadi Murmu says budget will have 'major economic, social decisions' & 'speed of reforms will be increased'.
Pitroda had stepped down in May after a row over his controversial remarks comparing the appearance of Indians from different regions with various ethnicities from around the world.
INDIA bloc has been opposing the government's decision to appoint BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker, overlooking Congress's Kodikunnil Suresh.
Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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