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Bhubaneswar: The Temple City and venue of 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:45 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Bhubaneswar, famously known as the Temple City of India, is a harmonious blend of ancient heritage and modern urbanization. Located in Odisha, Bhubaneswar’s unique identity stems from its status as a repository of Indian temple […]

The rise and contributions of the Indian diaspora

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:38 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Indian diaspora is one of the largest and most diverse global communities, with an estimated 32 million people of Indian origin living across the world. From the shores of the Caribbean islands to the […]

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award since 2003

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:11 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honor bestowed on Indians residing abroad. The President of India bestows this honor as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Conventions, which were held in 2003 […]

History and origin of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:04 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The 18th PBD Convention will be held from 8 – 10 January 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The theme of the 18th PBD Convention is ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat’ The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), […]

A glimpse into history and culture of Odisha

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:02 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Odisha, located on the eastern coast of India, has a rich and diverse history and culture that spans thousands of years. Known for its ancient temples, vibrant art forms, classical dances, and unique festivals, Odisha […]

‘Physical relations’ cannot automatically mean sexual assault: Delhi High Court

Dec 31, 2024 - 3:35 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Delhi High Court has acquitted a man in a POCSO case, saying the use of phrase ‘physical relations’ by the minor survivor cannot automatically mean sexual assault. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh […]

Manmohan Singh funeral row: Congress alleges mismanagement, BJP retorts

Dec 31, 2024 - 3:35 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- The row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s state funeral spilled into Sunday, December 29, with BJP accusing the Congress of levelling “baseless allegations” of disrespect and mismanagement against the Centre. The […]

Constitution stood test of time, guided every citizen, says PM on Mann Ki Baat

Dec 31, 2024 - 3:34 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- In the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Constitution had stood the test of time and had been the guiding light for Indian citizens. “On January […]

Jaishankar to visit Qatar this week, review bilateral ties

Dec 31, 2024 - 3:33 am EST @theindpanorama 0

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country’s top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues. Jaishankar will be in Qatar from December 30 […]

Case against Prashant Kishor for ‘inciting’ Bihar civil service aspirants’ protest

Dec 31, 2024 - 3:33 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Patna (TIP)- The Bihar Police have filed a case against poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor and others for allegedly instigating the students’ protest being held by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. […]

Government declares 7-day mourning

Dec 30, 2024 - 10:25 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Union government declared a seven-day mourning in honour of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. During this period, the National Flag will be flown at half mast across India and there will be no official […]

Manmohan Singh (1932 – 2024)

Dec 30, 2024 - 10:22 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Manmohan Singh, gentleman politician who opened up India’s economy in 1991 High point of his 10-year-long Prime Ministership was his handling of the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal; under him, there was also a gradual departure from […]

Shyam Benegal: 14 December 1934 – 23 December 2024

Dec 30, 2024 - 10:16 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Prolific arthouse auteur whose lens captured the many realities of India His lens empathetic, rooted to the Indian reality and always political, Shyam Benegal was the arthouse pioneer who rewrote the rules of cinema with […]

Women’s rights under threat in Bangladesh amid growing radicalism, intolerance

Dec 22, 2024 - 2:42 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh is not going to become another Iran or Afghanistan, as far as the rights of women are concerned. Nevertheless, it’s women who are bearing the brunt of the recent political upheaval in […]

MEA refutes China’s ‘6-point consensus’ claim

Dec 21, 2024 - 8:33 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): Two days after China issued a statement giving its version on the outcome of the 23rd round of Special Representative talks in Beijing, the Ministry of External Affairs today said, “we stand […]

Tributes pour in for Justice Kuldip Singh, Justice Harjit Singh Bedi

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:41 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Justice Harjit Singh Bedi Tributes poured in for two stalwarts of the Indian judiciary – Justice Kuldip Singh and Justice Harjit Singh Bedi – who passed away in November this year. Justice Harjit Singh Bedi […]

Pannun’s threat to Indian ambassador taken up with US: MEA

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:36 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, December 20, said New Delhi had taken “seriously” the latest threat issued by US-based Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against India‘s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan […]

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ‘one nation, one election’ Bills to joint committee of Houses

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:31 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- Amid uproar over Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks related to B R Ambedkar, the Lok Sabha on Friday, December 20, referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of […]

2,200 cases of violence against Hindus in B’desh, 112 in Pak: Govt

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:28 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, December 20, revealed that as many as 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus took place in Bangladesh in the year 2024, especially after the […]

52 kg gold, Rs 10 cr cash seized from Innova abandoned in Bhopal forest

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:25 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Income Tax (I-T) Department on Friday, December 20, recovered 52 kg of gold and Rs 9.86 crore in cash from an abandoned Innova car in the forests near Bhopal, the police commissioner said. This […]

Archaeological Survey of India surveys newly found temple, wells in Sambhal

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:23 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) inspected the newly uncovered temple, 5 ‘teerth’ and 19 wells in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, district magistrate Dr Rajender Pensiya told news agency […]

PM Modi’s Kuwait visit to open new chapter in bilateral ties: MEA

Dec 21, 2024 - 7:20 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on a two-day tour starting Saturday, December 21, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over […]

Supreme Court halts all mandir-masjid cases until 1991 Act verdict

Dec 13, 2024 - 1:43 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- The Supreme Court on Thursday, December 12, issued a nationwide directive restraining all courts from entertaining fresh suits or passing orders to survey mosques to determine whether temple structures lie beneath them. […]

Lok Sabha gives nod to Disaster Management Amendment Bill

Dec 13, 2024 - 1:38 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Amid disruptions in both Houses of Parliament over issues ranging from Adani bribery indictment to George Soros, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, December 12, The Bill aims […]

RS Chairman suppressing Opposition’s freedom of speech, says Kharge

Dec 13, 2024 - 1:38 am EST @theindpanorama 0

There has been no let-up in the Opposition’s attack against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar who found himself at the receiving end of a fresh salvo fired by the Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge […]

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