During their discussions, Union Minister Annpurna Devi and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib explored avenues to strengthen India-EU collaboration in the areas of women's empowerment, and child welfare, according to a statement from the ministry.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India announced the winners of its tenth prestigious annual competition for short films on human rights in 2024. It has chosen 'Doodh Ganga- Valley's Dying Lifeline' for the first prize of Rs. 2 lakh.
"Regarding the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide plant toxic waste at a factory located in Pithampur, all the concerned departments which include MPPCB (Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board), CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), third parties etc are following the court's directions an
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and lauded her views on reenergizing India's engagement with Europe
"Campaign will raise awareness of visa scam tactics in Punjab, helping protect people from exploitation, financial loss, and emotional distress. It encourages those travelling to the UK to check facts and stay safe. Visa application guidance is freely available on gov.uk, and via a new Wh
Posting about the visit in a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "Recalling Mahatma's message of universal peace. President of the @EU_Commission @vonderleyen started her India visit with homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat."
A major concern raised in the report is the widespread use of social media to incite violence, particularly in cases of blasphemy. The HRCP report points to two notable mob attacks on the Christian community in Jaranwala and Sargodha, which were fuelled by social media posts.
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in the national capital on Thursday on a two-day official visit and said India is a trusted friend and a strategic ally for Europe.
Sources from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that discussions would focus strengthening AI collaboration at both the bilateral and EU levels.
Surat Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shalini Agarwal said on Thursday that firefighting teams have been working continuously to control the blaze that reignited after being extinguished earlier.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was manipulating the voter list with the blessing of the Election Commissioner.