(Uttar Pradesh): To strengthen the cultural ties between India and Nepal, the Department of Culture is organizing the India-Nepal Friendship Festival, which will run from February 5 to February 23. The aim of this cultural journey is to promote the shared cultural heritage of both countries. During the festival, artists from Nepal and Uttar Pradesh will present music, folk songs, dance, and other cultural performances. Key Dates and Locations for the India-Nepal Friendship Festival The cultural journey will begin in Siddharthnagar and conclude in Pilibhit. Various cultural programs will be…
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India crumbles under Chinese firepower
Muscat: China defeated India 2-1 in a tense third Pool A encounter at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat. With this victory, China secured their spot in the semi-finals as Pool A champions, earning three points. The goals for China came from Lihang Wang (42′) and Jinzhuang Tan (32′), while Deepika (56′) scored for India, extending her lead as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals. The match was marked by intense action from both teams, as they sought an early advantage in the first quarter. Despite several opportunities,…
Read MoreIndia’s bold step to feed the hungry in Laos
Lucknow: India has provided a grant of US $ 1 million to Lao PDR (Laos), which will be used to meet food requirements. This move by India has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the Global South (poor and developing countries). Responding to the request of the Lao PDR government, the Government of India has provided a grant of approximately US $ 1 million under the India-UN Development Partnership Fund for the project ‘Strengthening Food Fortification at Large Scale: Investing in Rice Fortification’, India’s Permanent Mission to the United…
Read MoreCabinet approves 12 Industrial Nodes/Cities under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
Green signal to projects worth Rs 6504 crore in Prayagraj, Agra and Noida in UP New Delhi: India will soon establish a grand chain of industrial smart cities. In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved 12 new project proposals with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The move is set to transform the industrial landscape of the country, creating a robust network of industrial nodes and cities that will boost…
Read MoreIndia condemns Pakistan on its stand on Kashmir in UNGA
New Delhi: India has criticized the neighboring country after Pakistan mentioned Kashmir in the United Nations General Assembly. India has condemned Pakistan’s ‘baseless comments’ on Jammu and Kashmir. India has described the statements made by Pakistan on Kashmir as politically motivated and baseless. India attacked Pakistan, saying that this is another habitual attempt to divert attention from the serious violations against children in its own country. During an open debate on children and armed conflict at the United Nations Security Council, India’s Deputy Representative to the United Nations R Ravindra…
Read MoreIndia shows nuke muscle in global race against Pakistan
New Delhi: India has overtaken Pakistan in terms of nuclear weapons. According to the report of Swedish think tank SIPRI, this year the number of nuclear warheads of India increased to 172, while Pakistan has 170 warheads. India’s new weapons are long-range and can target China. Till last year, India had 164 nuclear weapons. At the same time, 9 countries including America and Russia have worked on modernizing their nuclear weapons stockpile in the last one year. These countries have also deployed many new weapons with nuclear capability. Both India…
Read MoreIndia basks in the glory of Ma Ganga
New Delhi: On the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, a huge crowd of devotees was seen at various Ganga Ghats including Delhi, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Haridwar, Garhmukteshwar. On the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga. During this, all the Ganga Ghats resonated with the proclamation of Har Har Gange. Since Sunday morning, a large number of people are reaching the Ghats for bathing. A large number of people have gathered at various Ganga Ghats. People reached the Ghats for bathing since morning and this…
Read MoreIndia well equipped to tackle pitch of Nassau County Ground
New York: Batting coach Vikram Rathour speaking to the media has said that India have enough experience and skill to deal with the challenging pitch of the Nassau County Ground, whose uneven bounce has raised concerns. However, Rathour also admitted that the toss becomes important in such conditions. Captain Rohit Sharma had to leave the field after being hit on the right bicep by a ball from Josh Little during India’s eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Rishabh Pant also suffered…
Read MoreNature’s fury burns Mother Earth
Lucknow: North-west India, especially Lucknow and Delhi has been blazing with terrible heat for the last one or two weeks. There is an oppressive heatwave. People are troubled. They are feeling miserable. But the heat is not ready to abate. The maximum temperature is about 8 degrees Celsius above normal. May is historically considered the hottest month in the country. But this year the temperature broke all records. The possibilities, fears and hopes. All were broken. For 15 consecutive days, there has been severe heat in Delhi and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreIndia’s most unique spots which are shrouded by mystery
Dehradun: India is indeed rich in cultural heritage and history, often intertwined with mythology and folklore, resulting in numerous mysterious places that have captivated people’s imaginations for centuries. Here are a few: Roopkund Lake: Situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Roopkund Lake is often referred to as “Skeleton Lake.” It gained this eerie nickname due to the hundreds of human skeletons found at the bottom of the lake. The origin of these skeletons is shrouded in mystery, with theories ranging from a royal pilgrimage gone awry to an ancient…
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