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Read more The Tata Group will set up a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Assam's Jagiroad with an investment of ₹27,000 crore. The facility will put the northeastern state on the global map, renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata said on March 20.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, here on Saturday morning. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tobgay expressed his gratitude towards the Indian government for fully funding the construction of the state-of-the-art hospital. Speaking to prior to the inauguration of the hospital, Bhutan PM Tobgay said, «In a while, Prime Minister (Modi) is going to inaugurate this wonderful hospital. The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital has been fully funded by the Government of India.»

India-Bhutan relations will keep growing and benefit our citizens." PM Modi became the first foreign dignitary to receive the honor. As per ranking and precedence established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted as the decoration for lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the honor system in Bhutan. Previous recipients of the award include Royal Queen Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck in 2008; Je Thrizur Tenzin Dendup (68th Je Khenpo of Bhutan) in 2008 and Je Khenpo Trulku Ngawang Jigme Choedra in 2018.

India and Bhutan on Friday upgraded their partnership to the next level with the conclusion of several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on energy, trade, digital connectivity, space, agriculture and connecting the youth, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a support of Rs 10,000 crore for the Himalayan nation over the next five years. Modi, on a two-day visit to Thimphu, was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, becoming the first non-Bhutanese to achieve the distinction. “This honour is not my personal achievement, it is the honour of India and 140 crore Indians. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honour," Modi said on the occasion.

Bihar Class 12 board exams can their results on the official website of BSESB — biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and results.biharboardonline.com. - The Central Committee of CPI (Maoist) will celebrate March 23 as an ‘anti-imperialism’ day with enthusiasm and revolutionary spirit. The committee has called upon all Dalits, women's organizations, democratic forces, and peasantries to participate in the celebration.

‘New India does not tolerate pain of terrorism but teaches lesson,’ says PM Modi According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Indai-Bhutan shares an enduring partnership, rooted in "mutual trust, understanding, and goodwill". PM Modi's visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on bilateral and regional matters of interest and deliberate on ways to expand and intensify partnership for the benefit of citizens, MEA said.

Lord Buddha, along with those of his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana, after 26 -days returned to the National Museum in Delhi on March 19 and was open to brief exposition to the New Delhi based diplomatic corps on March 20. Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi participated in the ceremony of prayers and chanting in the presence of representatives of the diplomatic corps from 15 countries. Those present on the occasion were Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka; Pattarat Hongtong Ambassador, Thailand; Yasiel Alines Burillo Rivera, Ambassador of Panama; Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia; Kenneth da Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil; Guillermo Rubio Funes, Ambassador of El Salvador; Moe Kyaw Aung, Ambassador of Myanmar; Colin Kao, Deputy Director of the Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India and senior diplomats from Indonesia, Bhutan, Myanmar, Romania, Peru and Serbia.

Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan was postponed mere hours ahead of departure due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport. The Ministry of External Affairs is now working with its counterparts to finalise new dates for the high-profile visit. “Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport, it has been mutually decided to postpone the State visit of Prime Minister to Bhutan on 21-22 March 2024.

Tshering Tobgay heaped praises on his Indian counterpart and expressed his deep appreciation for India's role as a reliable, trusted and valued partner in his country's developmental priorities. In their talks on Thursday night, the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral ties in various areas, including infrastructure development, connectivity, energy, hydropower cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and development cooperation, officials said. «They (Modi and Tobgay) reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the special and unique India-Bhutan friendship,» said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

electoral bonds for contributions to political parties. This came after the Supreme Court of India directed the State Bank of India to complete its submission of data on March 12. Now, with the lists revealed, leading the list of donors is a rather unknown company called Future Gaming and Hotel Services, helmed by "Lottery King" Santiago Martin.

₹8,399 crore to improve public transport in the capital by adding two rail corridors, an official statement said. The new lines will be ready for public use by March 2026, Union minister for information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur told reporters at a briefing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands has drawn attention to the process of applying for ILPs. This Union Territory, an idyllic paradise off the coast of Kerala, necessitates permits for all travellers, including Indians, to manage tourism numbers on these remote islands. Obtaining a permit requires submitting a clearance certificate from a local police station, along with identification documents, while online applications are also facilitated.

Shares of GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) climbed more than 2% Wednesday after the company outlined a strategic three-year plan focusing on enhancing revenue growth, profitability, and achieving operational excellence.

Bahrain, 1,200 MT to Mauritius and 550 MT to Bhutan through National Cooperative Exports Limited. The government last year, imposed a ban on onion exports till March 31 to meet domestic demand and stabilise its wholesale prices but it allows a specified quantity to be exported to friendly nations. In a separate notification, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) also amended the timelines and procedures for registration of import of yellow peas under the Import Monitoring System (IMS) for consignments which will arrive at the Indian ports after March 31, 2024.

ANI, Jaishankar emphasized that “big bullies" do not extend aid amounting to USD 4.5 billion when neighbouring countries face distress. EAM Jaishankar at the event on Sunday, “The big change today in this part of the world is what has happened between India and its neighbours.

unemployment woes. He mentioned that India’s unemployment had surpassed Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan. According to Gandhi, PM Modi's policies are responsible for it.

Mukesh Ambani's youngest child, Anant Ambani is all set to get married to Radhika Merchant on 12 July this year. Ahead of their wedding, a three-day grand pre-wedding celebration is set to take place in Gujarat's Jamnagar from March 1 to 3. The pre-wedding festivities of Anand Ambani and Radhika Merchant will witness business and tech elites from across the world, including Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump, the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, along with Queen Jetsun Pema.

Bengaluru airport. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Kashmiri Pandit academic based in London wrote, “Denied entry to #India for speaking on democratic & constitutional values.

Karnataka Government to attend an event here was denied entry when she landed at Bengaluru airport and was then deported, according to her posts on social media platform X. Professor Nitasha Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit academic based in London, in a series of posts on X claimed she was given no reason by immigration officials at Bengaluru airport and received no notice or information in advance from the Indian government that she would not be allowed to enter the country. There was no immediate comment from the Karnataka government, which had organised a two day 'Constitution and National Unity Convention -2024' on February 24 and 25, to which Kaul was invited as a speaker. Kaul's bio on the social media platform states that she is a novelist, writer and poet, among other things. «Denied entry to India for speaking on democratic & constitutional values. I was invited to a conference as esteemed delegate by Govt of Karnataka (Congress-ruled state) but Centre refused me entry. All my documents were valid & current (UK passport & OCI),» she said, sharing pictures of the invitation extended to her by the Karnataka government and other conference-related communications.

adventure tourism is virtually untapped. The 2020 Adventure Tourism Development Index ranks India 96th among 191 countries, below Bhutan (14th) and Nepal (67th). This is due to a lack of infrastructure, trained personnel, stringent safety guidelines, and a cohesive policy among GoI, states, private sector and local communities.

Bangladesh, Mauritius, Bahrain and Bhutan till March 31. «We have allowed export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, 1,200 tonnes to Mauritius, 3,000 tonnes of Bahrain and 560 tonnes to Bhutan with immediate effect,» Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh told PTI. Traders are allowed to export this quantity till March 31. The modalities are being worked out, he said. Singh said the decision has been taken following a recommendation from the external affairs ministry.