British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is currently visiting India. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed him at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The two leaders held extensive discussions on renewing bilateral relations and strengthening the strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi stated at a joint press conference that under Prime Minister Starmer’s leadership, India-UK relations have gained significant momentum. He recalled that during his visit to the UK in July this year, the two countries had reached an agreement on the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Modi said that Prime Minister Starmer’s visit to India within months of…
Author: India Aware
The crackdown against foreign nationals living illegally in the capital Delhi has been intensified. The Bangladeshi cell of the South-East District Police recently arrested 28 Bangladeshi nationals who were living in various areas of Delhi without any valid documents. The campaign was launched amid growing concerns about illegal migration, with special emphasis on identifying and deporting such people. According to police, all of the arrested migrants were living in slums, labor camps, and unauthorized colonies. Police used information from local informants and field intelligence during the operation. The investigation also revealed that these individuals had entered India illegally through the…
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Pune Police conducted a major raid in the Kondhwa area from late Wednesday night to Thursday morning. The operation was carried out after security agencies received information that some individuals were spreading radical ideology and engaging in suspicious activities in the area. Based on a tip-off, this joint operation raided a total of 18 locations, and several suspects were detained and are being interrogated. The raids were conducted simultaneously in four police station areas of Pune, with heavy police deployment in the area. The operation, which began around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, continued until…
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has taken strong action against lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who recently misbehaved with Supreme Court Chief Justice (CJI) B.R. Gavai. The association’s executive committee, regarding the incident as serious misconduct, has cancelled Rakesh Kishore’s temporary registration and his entry pass to the Supreme Court premises with immediate effect. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the SCBA’s executive committee stated that the incident on October 6th exemplified conduct unbecoming and disgraceful of a lawyer. The committee described the act as a violation of the professional code of conduct, an affront to judicial decorum, and an assault…
India takes pride in its culture of hospitality, where visitors from other countries are treated with warmth and respect. Over the years, many foreign nationals have made India their home after marrying Indian partners. However, an unfortunate incident from Jaipur, Rajasthan, has drawn attention to rising neighbourhood tensions and lack of restraint in handling disputes. According to reports, a German woman named Julia, who is married to an Indian man, Uttam Sharma, was allegedly attacked and threatened by their neighbours — mostly women — following an argument over the couple’s pet dog. The dispute reportedly began when the neighbours objected…
Just hours before the announcement of the Bihar Assembly election dates, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a significant political and developmental move by distributing ₹10,000 each to 2.1 million women under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme. The initiative, aimed at empowering women through financial independence, coincided with a series of major project launches across the state. At an event held at Sankalp 1, Anne Marg in Patna, Nitish Kumar inaugurated, laid foundation stones, and dedicated projects worth approximately ₹5,800 crore, primarily under the Energy Department. He also unveiled a statue of the late Devsharan Singh in the Bihar Legislative…
The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry has long been considered the most intense competition in world cricket. For decades, fans across the globe have eagerly awaited these high-voltage encounters. However, in recent years, growing political and military tensions between the two nations have affected their relations both on and off the field. Reflecting this strained dynamic, former England cricketer and analyst Michael Atherton has advised the ICC to stop organizing India–Pakistan matches altogether, even if they bring in the highest revenue. In his column for The Times, Atherton argued that while there may be financial and diplomatic reasons behind scheduling these matches…
The Election Commission will announce the dates for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 today at 4 PM through a press conference. Reports suggest that this time, the Commission aims to complete the voting process in fewer phases. Political parties’ feedback has also been considered in this decision. But the key question is—how does the Election Commission decide the number of phases in an election, and is there a specific formula behind it? Conducting elections in a vast democracy like India is a massive administrative and security challenge. Every state has its own geographical, social, and political complexities. Hence, the Election…
The world’s first tri-service women’s sailing expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina,” has achieved a significant milestone. The team has achieved historic success by circumnavigating the coast of Sri Lanka and the Equator. According to the Indian Army, each mile sailed symbolizes courage, resilience, and women’s power, spreading the spirit of India across the world’s oceans. Launched by the Defence Minister on September 11, the expedition represents courage beyond borders, tri-service integration, and a self-reliant India. The expedition team is led by Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar and Squadron Leader Shraddha P. Raju. The 10-member team comprises Major Karamjeet Kaur, Major Omita Dalvi, Captain…
Former Indian women’s hockey team captain Pritam Siwach has made significant contributions at the national level through her exceptional skills and leadership abilities. She is the first Indian female hockey coach to be honored with the prestigious Dronacharya Award. Pritam was born on October 2, 1974, in Jharsa village, Gurugram. Despite social challenges, he began playing hockey at the age of 13. During his tenth grade year, when his family proposed marriage, Pritam firmly prioritized his sports career and took two years off. In 1990, Pritam won the Best Player award at his first national competition. He then earned the…