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India’s Economic Survey for 2024-25 was presented in Parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This report comes ahead of the Union Budget and looks at how India’s economy performed this year. It also talks about the main problems the country is facing and gives ideas for future growth. The report was prepared by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran. This year’s survey says that removing unnecessary rules (deregulation) is important for India’s economic growth. It also talks about how global events affect India. These include elections in big countries, economic problems in Europe, China’s slowdown,…
In 1950, Indonesian President Sukarno was the chief guest at India’s first Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. This year, President Prabowo Subianto was invited as the guest, showing how the ties between India and Indonesia have evolved over time. In the 75 years between Sukarno and Prabowo being honored at this event, the relationship between the two nations has seen both strong connections and challenging periods.On Saturday, India and Indonesia signed agreements to work together in areas like maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital cooperation. This happened during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President…
Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26 in India to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution. This year, India celebrates 75 years of adopting the constitution. Prior to Independence on 15th August, 1947, India was colonised by the British. In fact, even after Independence the country followed British laws, some of which are being followed even now. But, as a newly independent nation, India needed its own framework to match its democratic ideas and rich culture. After many discussions, the Constitution was completed and adopted on November 26, 1949. But it came into force on January 26, 1950.…
Donald Trump swore in as the 47th President of the United State of America on Monday, January 20, 2025 and swiftly took actions by issuing multiple executive orders and directives, addressing major issues such as energy, immigration, and criminal pardons, as he establishes the priorities of his new administration.One of the important executive orders, focused on the Panama Canal, has drawn global attention and caused widespread discussions.President Trump had extended an invitation to China’s President Xi Jinping to attend his inaugural session. However, President Xi sent China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, as his representative. This decision by China is being…
The Maha Kumbh festival will begin in Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti (14th January 2024). The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is working hard to prepare for this grand Hindu event. From improving infrastructure to managing crowds, all tasks are being carried out quickly. The Yogi government has promised that the 2025 Maha Kumbh will be the most divine and extraordinary ever.However, the opposition parties have criticized this mega event. Samajwadi Party MP from Faizabad, Awadhesh Kumar, claimed that organizing the Maha Kumbh is not a new achievement since it has also happened during their rule. He…
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has decided to step down after leading the country for over nine years. His decision comes following the decrease in his popularity and some members of his own political party are unhappy with him.Trudeau, who is 53 years old and has been the longest-serving leader among the world’s top seven richest democracies, announced that he will leave his role as the leader of the Liberal Party in the coming months. However, he will stay as the Prime Minister until the party selects a new leader. Meanwhile, Canada’s parliament will be on hold until March 24…
Kuwait recently conferred its highest civilian honour, the Mubarak Al-Kabeer award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presented by Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Earlier, King Charles in 1993 and Bill Clinton in 1994, were recipients of this award. This gesture has ignited curiosity that motivates Kuwait to enhance its ties with India at this juncture? Is this a deliberate move in a shifting geopolitical scenario? Kuwait has a deep understanding of regional dynamics and geopolitics, recognizing that India operates independently in global power blocs. As an emerging nation with its own distinct identity, India stands strongly as a separate pole…
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill. This Bill is about holding elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies (like panchayats and municipal corporations) at the same time. The government plans to present this Bill in the Winter Session of Parliament.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) calls this idea a ‘historic reform’. They believe it will save money, reduce election costs, and improve governance. Prime Minister Modi has always supported this idea and says it is necessary for today’s political system. Talking about the background of the proposal,…
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), criticized the Modi government for turning public sector banks into private financiers only for rich corporations. He said that these banks, which were supposed to help common people get credit, are now focusing on profits over the needs of the public. He also claimed that bank employees are facing a toxic work environment, with many staff shortages and women not being treated fairly.In response, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected these claims. She said that in the last 10 years, loans given to people up to ₹10 lakh have increased by 238%, and loans…
In a recent speech, Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, described the violent protests that resulted in persecution of minority Hindus as ‘uprising’ and claimed that powerful countries are actively working to discredit the same. Though Yunus did not name any country directly, his statements pointed at India, accusing it of spreading misinformation to destabilize Bangladesh. He described this as a coordinated ‘propaganda’ campaign aimed at harming the country’s newfound independence, which has actually been a coup against the democratically elected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus called on Bangladeshis to unite and counter these so-called external forces, positioning himself…