The United National Liberation Front has signed a peace agreement with the Government of India and Manipur Govt. The United National Liberation Front, or UNLF is a separatist insurgent group active in Manipur. The armed group has agreed to renounce violence and join mainstream, marking the end of a six-decade-long armed movement. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, some members of UNLF. The return of UNLF to the mainstream will encourage other valley-based armed groups to participate in the peace process in due course. Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the UNLF peace deal.
30 November,2023 11:28 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while addressing the Joint Session of the Italian Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission and the EU Affairs Commission in Rome, explained that Italy is the oldest link of India with Europe. Dr S Jaishankar said, “Italy is historically among our oldest links with Europe. In recent years, Italy has also played a very, made a very major contribution to strengthening, cooperation with the European Union, as a whole. We have been in the midst of negotiations since 2021 a set of agreements, the most important of which is a free trade agreement with the European Union. We also have, last year, set up, a trade and technology council, with the European Union. The EU only has 2 of these councils, one with the United States and one with India. The fact that the EU, the US, and India are today coordinating and cooperating very closely on technology matters is something which is very, important to recognize.” “We see very frankly very difficult times ahead, very turbulent times ahead. In the last 5 years the impact, on the global economy, certainly, but even on society of COVID has been very, traumatic. There are still many countries and many societies which have not recovered from it. We have seen, that progress in sustainable development goals, in many countries, has been rolled back, and many more countries today are facing, a financial economic crisis, and debt is a very big problem. Trade has been very challenging. We've had the conflict in Ukraine. In a globalized world, it has affected every part of the world,” he added. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked his official visit to Portugal and Italy from October 31 to November 3.
03 November,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, Mumbai’s favourite festival has kickstarted from 19 September. All the devotees have installed the Ganesh idols at their homes and are gathering in huge numbers at the famous Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai. Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal, which is the oldest one in Mumbai, started after Bal Gangadhar Tilak made a call for it in 1893. There is more to the history of this Ganesh Pandal and these chawls as some of the famous personalities have dwelled here. It was the same chawl where Swatantraveer Savarkar had sent a pistol concealed in a dictionary from London to encourage a freedom struggle against the British. Watch this video to know more about this unique and historically significant Ganesh Pandal.
21 September,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai’s rich history lies in its people, culture and food. Travelling through the bylanes of Mumbai’s Mahim, we discovered a quaint sweet shop with a rich history - Joshi Buddhakaka Mahimhalvawala! This 200-year-old sweet shop carries forward a legacy like no other. Jawaharlal Nehru’s handwritten letter still hangs on the wall expressing his fondness about the sweets from here. As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day 2023, here is a look into this legendary sweet shop in Mumbai that has been satisfying Mumbai’s sweet tooth from the pre-independence era.
10 August,2023 04:18 PM IST
Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar never ceases to surprise its visitors. From antique treasures to unique finds, you can literally dig out the past at this fascinating flea market. On the occasion of World Telecommunications Day, we explore Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar to find vintage and antique phones.
16 May,2023 07:03 PM IST
After 36 years of service, INS Magar, the oldest landing ship of the Indian Navy was decommissioned in Kochi recently. A ceremony was held to decommission the ship during which the ship's timeline and a special postage cover were released. The ship has been a vital asset to the Indian Navy for over 30 years and has been instrumental in various naval operations ranging from amphibious operations, Fleet deployments and HADR missions like the evacuation of civilians from the affected areas during the December 2004 Tsunami.
07 May,2023 02:00 PM IST
Mumbai is the land of Indian Cinema, Let's go down memory lane to learn all about the oldest Movie Theatres of Mumbai.
27 March,2023 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the one-month long Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi today. Kashi Tamil Sangamam is being organized in Kashi from 17th November to 16th December. Kashi and Tamil Nadu both are timeless centers of culture and civilization. Both regions are the centers of the oldest languages, Sanskrit and Tamil, says PM Modi. Music maestro Ilayaraja performed at the inaugural ceremony.
19 November,2022 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai
#Mahabaleshwar, one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country, recorded its coldest night on January 12. The hill station’s temperature fell to zero degree Celsius for the first time. The weather in #Mumbai has also been pleasant for the past couple of days. The city woke up to the coldest morning of the season on #January 10, at a temperature of 13.2 degree Celsius.
14 January,2022 09:52 AM IST
Built-in 1857, the oldest museum in Mumbai, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum has reopened its doors to the public. These rare paintings, drawings, sculptures and artefacts highlight early modern art practices as well as the craftsmanship of various communities of the Bombay Presidency. Watch this video a walkthrough, into the historic landmark.
16 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
