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ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus)

November 20, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Vientiane, Laos, from November 20 to 22, where he will attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), which focuses on regional and global security issues. Purpose of ADMM-Plus ADMM-Plus serves as ASEAN’s primary ..

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India, Pakistan Renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement

October 24, 2024

India and Pakistan agreed to extend the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for another five years. This corridor allows Indian pilgrims to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan. The initial agreement was signed on October 24, 2019, during Imran Khan’s tenure ..

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Jaipur Walled City Heritage Conservation Project

September 4, 2024

In 2019, the Walled City of Jaipur was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means that the historic area is now protected as a place of great cultural and architectural importance. To support its conservation and development, ..

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What is Pin Code MH-1718?

April 8, 2024

India set up its first post office in Antarctica’s Dakshin Gangotri in 1984. Within a year, more than 10,000 letters and mail had been posted and ‘cancelled’ at the post office. In 1988-89, Dakshin Gangotri submerged in ice and was ..

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Sela Tunnel Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

March 13, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sela tunnel to the nation, a strategic infrastructure project located in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, built at an altitude of 13,000 feet, is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically located Tawang district ..

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World’s First 3D-Printed Mosque in Saudi Arabia

March 12, 2024

In a groundbreaking achievement, Jeddah recently celebrated the inauguration of the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology. The mosque, located in the Al-Jawhara suburb of Jeddah, is named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was commissioned by ..

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Dwarka Expressway

March 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, marking a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The 19-km segment, constructed at a cost of ₹4,100 crore, is part of the country’s first 8-lane expressway project, aimed ..

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Rangpo-Sikkim’s First Railway Station

March 9, 2024

Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim’s first railway station at Rangpo. The prime minister emphasized that the station’s design will draw inspiration from the rich culture, heritage, and architecture of the Himalayan state. The Rangpo ..

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