Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s commitment to combating cervical cancer at the Quad Cancer Moonshot event. The country will provide $7.5 million in financial support and 40 million doses of the HPV vaccine to help achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health threat.
Gangtok, Sikkim, boasts the best air quality in India, while Gujarat’s Nandesari struggles with poor air. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across various regions, including the Northeast, Central, East, and South India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is not directed against any specific nation, reaffirming its commitment to a rules-based international order. The Quad, comprising the US, Japan, India, and Australia, met in a summit hosted by President Joe Biden, who is nearing the end of his term. Modi expressed gratitude for the Quad’s collaborative efforts and highlighted the significance of the grouping’s democratic values in a world facing challenges. He also confirmed India’s willingness to host the Quad Summit in 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden held a productive meeting, focusing on crucial issues like the Ukraine conflict, semiconductor production, and defense collaborations. The meeting signifies a deepening of India-US ties, with discussions emphasizing shared interests and strategic partnerships.
The Bharat Gaurav deluxe tourist train, launched by Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, sets off on a 10-day cultural and religious tour to India and Nepal. The ‘Bharat Nepal Maitri Yatra’ will take tourists to significant sites in Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Sitamarhi in India, followed by Janakpur and Kathmandu in Nepal, fostering cultural exchange and people-to-people connections.
India’s men’s chess team is poised to make history at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, with a strong chance to win their first-ever gold medal in the open section. After a dramatic victory over the top-seeded USA, India leads the standings and holds a significant advantage over their closest competitor, China.
India’s women’s chess team stands on the cusp of history, entering the final round of the Chess Olympiad 2024 with a strong chance of claiming gold. Divya Deshmukh’s decisive victory in the 10th round keeps India in contention, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
The Indian chess teams are shining brightly at the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest. The men’s team secured a crucial victory against the top-seeded USA in the 10th round, while the women’s team bounced back with a win over China. Both teams are now in strong contention for the top prize.
India’s Tourism Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, met with his counterparts from Brazil, Spain, and Saudi Arabia at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Conference in Brazil. These meetings aimed to boost tourism cooperation and strengthen people-to-people connections between the nations. Key discussions focused on youth training and development in the tourism sector, showcasing India’s commitment to sustainable growth and global tourism leadership.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced a temporary closure of its online passport service portal for scheduled maintenance. The portal will be unavailable from September 20th to September 24th, impacting all passport and related services, including emergency passports and police clearance certificates.
