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India and France Collaborate to Build Iconic Museum Near Rashtrapati Bhavan

December 21, 2024, 6:31 pm

India and France have come to an agreement to create the “Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum,” which Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has referred to as “a project of great national importance. ” This noteworthy museum aims to become the largest in the world, and its story will encompass 5,000 years of history. This grand project will be located on Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Covering an area of 1. 17 lakh square meters and featuring 950 rooms in a basement and three levels, the museum will be built within the historic North and South Block buildings that are home to various ministries, including foreign, home, defense, and finance.

Jaishankar underscored the global collaboration driving the project, asserting that “what is being seen today is a very important expression of international cooperation, one that is built on exchanges of best practices, on sharing of experiences. ” He added, “When the South Block and North Block become the kind of museum that is envisaged, I think we will veritably be seeing an inspiration for the remaking of Bharat. ”

Constructed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker from 1911 to 1931, the North and South Block buildings possess historical significance comparable to that of France’s Louvre. Similar to the Louvre, which once belonged to a magnificent palace and housed the French finance ministry, the Indian museum initiative highlights the adaptive reuse of historic structures.

Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that the mapping and blueprinting for the North Block has already been finalized and is currently underway for the South Block. The Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum is poised to bring India’s vibrant heritage to life, merging it with modern storytelling as envisioned.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has showcased the features of the project through an illustrative video on YouTube. The precise timeline for its completion and inauguration has yet to be revealed.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Given Ceremonial Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

December 16, 2024, 11:23 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Dissanayake inspected a Guard of Honour by the combined defence services.
On this occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake introduced each other to their respective ministers, diplomats, and officers.
The Sri Lankan President is on a state visit to India from December 15 to December 17.
This is the first bilateral visit of Dissanayake to India after assuming office in September.
Earlier on Sunday, the Sri Lankan President was received by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan in Delhi.
Following his arrival, President Dissanayake also met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
In a post on X, Dissanayake said, “During my official visit to India, I had the privilege of engaging in productive discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval. Our conversations focused on strengthening Indo-Sri Lanka economic cooperation, enhancing investment opportunities, fostering regional security, and advancing key sectors such as tourism and energy. These engagements reaffirm the commitment to deepening the partnership between our two nations.”
Jaishankar, during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday, highlighted the island nation’s prominent role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.
However, Jaishankar, during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday, highlighted the island nation’s prominent role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.
He further affirmed confidence that President Dissanayake’s talks with Prime Minister Modi today will lead to greater cooperation between New Delhi and Colombo.

Envoys Of Five Nations Present Credentials To President Murmu

November 26, 2024, 12:34 am

On November 25, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu received the credentials from the ambassadors of Ethiopia, Japan, Korea, and Romania, along with the High Commissioner of Grenada. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Who Presented Credentials?

The diplomats who presented their credentials to President Murmu were:

Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania
Pasupuleti Gita Kishore Kumar, High Commissioner of Grenada
Fesseha Shawel Gebre, Ambassador of Ethiopia
Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan
Lee Seong Ho, Ambassador of South Korea

Upcoming Event: Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day)

The credentials ceremony comes just before the celebration of ‘Samvidhan Divas’ (Constitution Day) on November 26. On this occasion, President Murmu will address the members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other dignitaries will also be present.

Key Highlights of Constitution Day

During the event, a commemorative coin and stamp marking the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution’s adoption will be released. Two books, “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India and Its Glorious Journey,” will be unveiled. Additionally, a booklet on the art of the Constitution and versions in Sanskrit and Maithili will be released, along with a short film highlighting the Constitution’s journey.

This event marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.

PM Modi to Chair 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on Saturday

July 26, 2024, 5:25 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to preside over the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday, which will take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, as announced by the government think tank on Friday.

The theme for this year’s meeting is ‘Viksit Bharat@2047,’ with the primary objective of transforming India into a developed nation.

During the session, participants will review the Approach Paper for the Vision Document related to Viksit Bharat @2047. The discussions will emphasize promoting collaborative governance and enhancing cooperation between the central and state governments. This collaboration aims to improve the quality of life for both rural and urban communities by refining the delivery mechanisms for government services.

The meeting will also focus on the states’ contributions towards realizing the Viksit Bharat @2047 goal. India is progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, with its GDP projected to exceed USD 5 trillion, and with aspirations to reach a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. Achieving this vision will necessitate joint efforts from both central and state governments, and the 9th Governing Council Meeting is designed to establish a strategic plan for this goal.

The governing council will also address the recommendations from the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries, which took place from December 27-29, 2023. The conference included special sessions on critical topics such as cybersecurity, the aspirational districts and blocks program, the role of states, and the application of AI in governance.

The Chief Secretaries Conference, which preceded the 9th Governing Council Meeting, involved comprehensive discussions on these key themes to prepare for the upcoming session. The Prime Minister, as the Chairperson of NITI Aayog, will be joined by Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of States and Union Territories, Union Ministers as ex-officio members and special invitees, and the Vice Chairman and Members of NITI Aayog.

Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall Renamed: Remove Traces Of Anglicisation

July 25, 2024, 3:09 pm

President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two significant halls at Rashtrapati Bhavan: ‘Durbar Hall’ is now ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ is now ‘Ashok Mandap.’ This change aims to better reflect Indian cultural values and ethos within the historic building.

According to a release from Rashtrapati Bhavan, “Rashtrapati Bhavan, the office and the residence of the President of India, is a symbol of the nation, and an invaluable heritage of the people. Continuous efforts are being made to make it more accessible to people. There has been a consistent endeavour to make the ambience of the Rashtrapati Bhavan reflective of Indian cultural values and ethos.”

The release continued, “Accordingly, President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to rename two of the important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – namely, ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ – as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively.”

This renaming aligns with the BJP government’s broader initiative to eliminate colonial influences from the country’s public spaces.

The statement explained that the term ‘Durbar’ pertains to the courts of Indian rulers and the British Raj, and has become obsolete since India became a republic. “‘Durbar Hall’ is the venue of important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards. The term ‘Durbar’ refers to courts and assemblies of Indian rulers and the British. It lost relevance after India became a Republic, that is, ‘Ganatantra’. The concept of ‘Ganatantra’ is deeply rooted in Indian society since ancient times, making ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ an apt name for the venue,” it said.

Regarding ‘Ashok Hall,’ which was formerly a ballroom, the statement highlighted that the name change removes colonial influences and aligns with Indian cultural values. “‘Ashok Hall’ was originally a ballroom. The word ‘Ashok’ connotes someone who is “free from all sufferings” or is “bereft of any sorrow”. Also, ‘Ashoka’ refers to Emperor Ashok, a symbol of unity and peaceful co-existence. The National Emblem of the Republic of India is the lion capital of Ashok from Sarnath. The word also refers to the Ashok tree which has deep significance in Indian religious traditions as well as arts and culture. Renaming ‘Ashok Hall’ as ‘Ashok Mandap’ brings uniformity in language and removes the traces of anglicisation while upholding the key values associated with the word ‘Ashok’,” the statement added.

Breaking : President Droupadi Murmu Renames Two Iconic Halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan

July 25, 2024, 2:28 pm

President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two of the important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ‘Durbar Hall’ will now be known as ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ and the ‘Ashok Hall’ will be called ‘Ashok Mandap.’ These changes were announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu renames two of the important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – namely, ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ – as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively: Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/2q6F5ZdVaq

— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024

Did A Leopard Gatecrash Modi’s Swearing-In? Forest Department’s Revelation Adds Twist To Presidential Palace Saga

June 10, 2024, 4:38 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, drew 8,000 guests, including foreign leaders, dignitaries, business magnates, and celebrities, creating a spectacle of political grandeur. However, amidst the high-profile proceedings, an unexpected guest stole the spotlight.

A viral video captured the moment when BJP MP Durga Das Uikey greeted President Droupadi Murmu after the swearing-in ceremony. In the background, a mysterious cat-like creature was spotted, sparking wild speculation on social media. Was it a leopard, an ordinary cat, or perhaps a dog? The video ignited a frenzy of theories about the unidentified animal strolling through the presidential palace.

Addressing the speculation, a senior official from the Delhi forest and wildlife department clarified to TOI, “The animal in the video is not a leopard. The animal looks like a dog or cat,” putting an end to the mystery surrounding the creature’s identity.

Interestingly, the President’s Estate, spanning 330 acres, is renowned for its rich biodiversity, boasting diverse flora and fauna. The estate features open spaces, forests, parks, gardens, fruit trees, and water bodies, creating a thriving ecosystem within its boundaries.

A notable highlight is the 75-acre nature trail aimed at promoting nature conservation awareness. This trail showcases both managed and natural ecosystems, connecting Rashtrapati Bhavan’s gardens through well-laid paths. Among its attractions are a pond ecosystem, butterfly corner, mango orchard, peacock point, and a forest area. Remarkably, the trail is home to 136 plant species and 84 animal species, including frogs, lizards, and snakes, highlighting the estate’s vibrant wildlife.

While the viral video sparked curiosity and speculation, it also shed light on the ecological richness of the President’s Estate, serving as a reminder of the importance of preserving India’s natural heritage.

PM Modi Meets New Ministers, A Fresh Lineup For The Cabinet

June 9, 2024, 2:37 pm

Just hours before the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with NDA leaders, many of whom are anticipated to be appointed as ministers in the new government. Seated in the front row were BJP veterans and leaders from NDA allies.

Key Attendees: The meeting saw the attendance of prominent figures from Modi’s previous cabinet, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Dr S. Jaishankar, Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Piyush Goyal. Other notable leaders present included Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, JDU’s Rajiv Ranjan Singh, HAM’s Jitan Ram Manjhi, RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary, JDS’s HD Kumaraswamy, LJP’s Chirag Paswan, and Jitin Prasada.

Cabinet Composition: The BJP, having fallen below the majority mark in the Lok Sabha, now relies on its NDA allies for a stable majority. As a result, the new cabinet is expected to accommodate several allies. Sources indicate that N. Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP and Nitish Kumar’s JDU are likely to secure at least one cabinet berth and one Minister of State post each.

Portfolios and Key Figures: Outgoing Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari are expected to retain their portfolios. Nirmala Sitharaman and Dr. S. Jaishankar are also likely to continue in their respective roles as Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister.

Potential New Ministers: Among the allies, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, Anupriya Patel, Jayant Chaudhary, and Jitan Ram Manjhi are likely candidates for ministerial positions. Buldhana MP Prataprao Jadhav from Shiv Sena and Rajya Sabha MP Ramdas Athawale are also expected to join the cabinet. BJP leaders Pralhad Joshi, Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia may also secure ministerial roles. Additionally, Sarbananda Sonowal, Kiren Rijiju, G. Kishan Reddy, Shobha Karandlaje, BL Verma, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Nityanand Rai, and Giriraj Singh are in consideration.

NDA Dynamics: With the BJP’s tally at 240 seats, 32 short of the majority mark, leaders like Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar have gained significant influence. BJP sources have indicated that they will retain the four key portfolios—Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs.

TDP and JDU Demands: TDP, with 16 seats, and JDU, with 12 seats, are reportedly seeking prominent central roles. Former JDU chief Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur are potential ministerial candidates. TDP leaders Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu are also expected to receive ministerial posts, as announced by party leader Jay Galla on X.

Prime Minister Modi is set to take the oath of office at 7:15 pm today, marking the commencement of his third term. The final announcement of his new team will reveal how the demands of the allies have been addressed and the overall composition of the new cabinet.

Modi 3.0: Ministers From Rajnath To Amit Shah Receive Calls Ahead Of Oath Ceremony | Full List Revealed

June 9, 2024, 11:25 am

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his potential Cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) over tea before the oath ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7:15 pm. Notable figures like Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari have reportedly received calls.

All MPs set to take the oath in the oath Ceremony along with Modi have been invited to his residence for tea at 11:30 am.

List of Invited MPs and Leaders from Various Parties:

Rajnath Singh (BJP)
Nitin Gadkari (BJP)
Arjun Ram Meghwal (BJP)
Chirag Paswan (LJP)
HD Kumaraswamy (JD(S))
Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
Pralhad Joshi (BJP)
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP)
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (TDP)
Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (TDP)
Ramnath Thakur (JD(U))
Lalan Singh (JD(U))
Pratap Rao Jadhav (Shiv Sena)
K Annamalai (BJP)
Amit Shah (BJP)
Jyotiraditya Scindia (BJP)
ML Khattar (BJP)
Chandrashekhar Choudhary (AJSU)
Jayant Chaudhary (RJD)

According to sources, Rajnath Singh, who triumphed from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, is expected to retain his position as the Union Defence Minister.

However, Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party is reportedly not joining the NDA government.

With numerous former ministers losing in the Lok Sabha polls and no immediate Rajya Sabha vacancies, the BJP is likely to introduce fresh faces into the NDA government’s Cabinet.

JD(U)’s Ramnath Thakur confirmed receiving a call, stating, “I got a call around 8:35 am today, and Nadda ji informed me about the tea party. They also sent me an invite for the swearing-in.” He expressed openness regarding ministerial positions, saying, “I don’t have any favorite ministry. Whatever they will give, I will take.”

Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Suspended on June 8, 15, and 22 Due to PM’s Swearing-In

June 8, 2024, 8:21 am

The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Friday that the weekly Change of Guard Ceremony will be canceled on June 8, 15, and 22. This is to prepare for the Prime Minister’s swearing-in ceremony and his council of ministers at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, as well as President Droupadi Murmu’s address to both houses of Parliament.

“The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place on June 8, 15, and 22, 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparation for the Swearing-in-Ceremony of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan and address to both the Houses of Parliament by the President,” the statement said.

The Change of Guard ceremony is a weekly military tradition where a new group of the President’s Bodyguards takes over.

Security has been tightened across Delhi in preparation for the swearing-in ceremony of the new union government. Top officials from Delhi Police conducted a detailed security review at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Special security measures are also in place for the foreign dignitaries attending the event, including increased security at their hotels.

A public advisory was issued on Friday, announcing a No-Fly Zone over the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. “With effect from 09.06.2024, there will be a prohibition on flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVs, UASS, microlight aircrafts, remotely piloted aircrafts, hot air balloons, small-sized powered aircrafts, quadcopters or para-jumping from aircraft etc. over the jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi in view of the swearing-in ceremony in the National Capital Territory of Delhi to thwart criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India from posing a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations by using them,” the police said in an advisory issued on X.

Narendra Modi has been elected as the NDA’s Parliamentary leader after a meeting of the alliance’s newly elected MPs in the Parliament’s central hall on Friday. Later, he met President Murmu and claimed the formation of the government at the center. President Murmu appointed Modi as the prime minister-designate after BJP president J P Nadda handed her a letter on Modi’s election as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party, and NDA leaders submitted their letters of support.

According to the 2024 election results from the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 240 seats, while Congress improved its standing by winning 99 seats. The BJP-led NDA secured 293 seats, and the INDIA bloc won 234 seats.

Amrit Udyan To Open SOON For Public

January 20, 2024, 5:54 pm

The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opening for public viewing from February 2 and March 31. Previously known as the Mughal garden will open as a part of the Udyan Utsav-1. People can visit the gardens six days in a week, except on Mondays as it will b closed for maintenance.

“The Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from February 2 to March 31, 2024 under the Udyan Utsav-1, 2024,” it said. The days have been distributed, as on Feb 22 – for differently abled person, Feb 23- for personnel of defence, paramilitary, and police forces, March 1 – for women and tribal women’s self-help groups and March 5- for children and orphanages.

People willing to visit can book their slots on : https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/visit/amrit-udyan/rE
The visitors need to register themselves near gate no. 12 of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The entry and the exit of the visitors will be from gate no. 35 of the Presidents’ Estate.

The ones visiting the place will be experiencing bonsai garden, musical fountain, central lawn, long garden, and circular garden.

Provision for drinking water, toilets, and first aid/medical facilities will be made at various places along the public route.

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Expansion: CM Mohan Yadav govt likely to induct 28 Ministers today

December 25, 2023, 12:18 pm

Today at around 3:30 pm, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will announce the first expansion of the cabinet. Yesterday, following a flurry of meetings with senior BJP leaders, including party president JP Nadda, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirmed this. After the meeting, Chief Minister Yadav spoke with reporters and declared that the BJP will again form a double-engine government at the center in 2024, led by Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP leader JP Nadda.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Yaedav met Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, JP Nadda, the leader of the BJP, and Union Minister Anurag Thakur in the nation’s capital earlier in the day. At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also had a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. On December 22, the Chief Minister and his deputies also paid Prime Minister Narendra Modi a visit in the nation’s capital, where they spoke about a number of state development-related initiatives.

The Yadav cabinet is expected to be formed today with at least 28 ministers. Prahlad Singh Patel, a former Union Minister and MLA from Narsinghpur, Kailash Vijayvargiya, the general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Jagdish Deora, Rajendra Shukla, Gopal Bhargava, the MLA from Rahli in Sagar district, MLAs Pradyuman Singh Tomar, Krishna Gaur, Rameshwar Sharma, Kamal Marskole, Gayatri Pawar, Ghanshyam Chandravanshi, Sampatiya Uike, Dinesh Rai Munmun, Abhilash Pandey, Reeti Pathak, and Rakesh Singh are among the likely candidates.

Rashtrapati Bhawan lit Red for the ‘Go Red’ campaign for Dyslexia awareness month

October 30, 2023, 2:47 pm

In an effort to raise awareness about dyslexia, various historical sites and government buildings across the nation, including Rashtrapati Bhawan, North and South Blocks, and others, were lit up red on Sunday night.

October is designated as International Dyslexia Awareness Month every year. ‘Go Red’ is the theme for upcoming events and advocacy efforts. The objectives of such initiatives include doing away with prejudice, increasing public knowledge, and doing away with the stigma associated with dyslexia and other learning impairments.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, the Changeinkk Foundation, UNESCO MGEIP, Orkids Foundation, and Soch Foundation co-organized a ‘Walk4Dyslexia’ as part of a nationwide awareness campaign.

Stay tuned for more such stories.

Rashtrapati Bhavan to host the two-day Visitor’s Conference 2023 tomorrow

July 9, 2023, 9:54 am

The Visitor’s Conference 2023 will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 10 and 11. President Droupadi Murmu is listed as the Visitor of 162 Central Institutions of Higher Learning in an official statement. On Monday, July 10, the President will deliver his opening remarks at the Conference. In the categories of “Innovation,” “Research,” and “Technology Development,” Murmu will give out the Visitor’s Awards in 2021. Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister, will also speak at the gathering. The conference will discuss the theme, “Education for Sustainable Development: Building a better world,” on July 11. Five different groups will brainstorm on sub-themes such as contributions to the realization of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020; Internationalization efforts and G-20; Research contributions and recognitions; Diversity, equality, inclusivity and wellness; Plans and action items for Amrit Kaal. In the concluding session, the outcome of deliberations will be presented before the President. President Droupadi Murmu will address the concluding session.
In the concluding session, the outcome of deliberations will be presented before the President. President Droupadi Murmu will address the concluding session.
President Murmu will present the Visitor’s Awards 2021 in the categories of ‘Innovation’, ‘Research’, and ‘Technology Development’.
The Visitor’s Award for ‘Innovation’ will be conferred on Prof Venktesh Singh from the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Central University of South Bihar for developing indigenous Charge Pick-up Panels for Resistive Plate Chamber Detector using Silicon Fiber Sheet.
The Visitor’s Award for ‘Research in Physical Sciences’ will be presented to Prof. Surajit Dhara from the School of Physics, University of Hyderabad for his work in soft matter and liquid crystals.
Prof Mohammed Latif Khan from Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar will receive the Visitor’s Award for ‘Research in Biological Sciences’ for his contributions to understanding forest biodiversity, regeneration of RET (Rare, Endangered and Threatened) plant species and threat status assessments of forests in the Eastern Himalayas and Central India. Prof. KC James Raju of the University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics will receive the Visitor’s Award for “Technology Development” for his contributions to frequency-tunable microwave devices using ferroelectric thin films. The President will also give Prof. Anunay Samanta, School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, the 6th Visitor’s Award, 2020 for Research (Physical Sciences), in recognition of his research contributions to the spectroscopy and dynamics of short-lived chemical species formed on photo-excitation of molecular systems and materials.

‘Big proud moment for us as a nation’, PM Modi says over India’s G20 presidency

December 6, 2022, 8:04 am

India’s G20 Presidency is an honor for every Indian and on Monday Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought cooperation from political parties.

Earlier on Monday PM Modi told political parties that, India’s G20 presidency is an honor for the country.

Meanwhile, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, an all-party meeting was held by PM Modi who said for the entire nation India’s G20 presidency is an honor.

“It is a big proud moment for us as a nation and all of us are stakeholders and therefore we all need to cooperate and make this a huge success,” PM Modi said.

PM Modi further said, “There was a point when everybody would consider India only up to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru but now we will be able to show the world the unseen India which is beautiful and dynamic yet united.”

According to the sources PM Modi requested all political parties to participate and encourage public partnership.

However, an all-party meeting chaired by PM Modi briefed the leaders about the government’s approach.

In the meeting Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik were present.

However, the leaders who spoke in the meeting were Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, JP Nadda, and N Chandrababu Naidu among others.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the meeting on behalf of the government and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the opening remarks.

In the meeting, many senior ministers were present including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Earlier on 1 December India formally assumed the G20 Presidency. In the presence of PM Modi at the Bali summit Indonesia handed over the G20 presidency to India.