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                                                          Picture courtesy -PIB Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vienna, the capital of Austria, recently after his two-day visit to Russia. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Austria after 41 years. This visit is taking place at a time when India and Austria are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The Republic of Austria and India established diplomatic relations in 1949. Before this, Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 1983. This visit of PM Modi is not only historic but also very productive. PM Modi said that Austria is our steadfast and reliable partner and both countries share the ideals of democracy and pluralism. As soon as he landed at Vienna airport, Australian Chancellor Karl Nehammer hugged PM Modi. Then, he took a selfie with him and traditionally welcomed him. When PM Modi reached the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Vienna, Austrian artists sang

                                                                                                                      Courtesy: Photo Gallery! PM India Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow for an official visit to Russia. He was was greeted by a goose-stepping honor guard upon arrival at Vnukovo-II International Airport. Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov welcomed the Prime Minister on the tarmac. PM Modi held summit talks with President Vladimir Putin to review all aspects of bilateral ties and explore opportunities to further boost cooperation in sectors like trade, energy, and defense. The visit also sent a message on his stand on the Russia-Ukraine war. What is India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine war? India has always been vocal about ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Since day one, the country has maintained a balanced and neutral stand between Russia-Ukraine. In his opening statement ahead of the summit with Putin at the Russian presidential office 'Kremlin&

  The International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures. It is observed on July 30 each year. Friendship Day is celebrated  on the first Sunday in August  to promote the role that friendship plays in our lives. It was started by America but is celebrated all over the world. In India, Every year, National Best Friend Day is observed on June 8. Friendship is a relationship that is unique in itself. Whether it is sorrow or happiness, we need friends who can stand with us. Friendship is that relationship which does not see any age, caste, color, relationship, religion. The relationship of friendship is deeper and bigger than any other. Some friends are meant to become family.  Friendship is like a foundation which helps in developing our social skills.  Research indicates that close friendships are associated with greater happiness, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. Some bonds are even associ

  The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG-24 exam scam came to light on June 4, 2024, after 67 students suspiciously secured full marks. NEET is a national-level entrance exam and the main reason for conducting it is to provide admission to medical UG (Undergraduate) seats in India. The NEET exam is conducted twice a year by NTA (National Testing Agency). The total number of candidates appearing in this year's exam was more than 24 lakh. NTA admitted that there was some irregularity in it. After review, the Ministry of Education handed over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive investigation. At present, several debates, protests, and filing of petitions in various orders of courts regarding NEET results and paper leaks are in discussion. The UGC NET Exam in June 2024 was conducted by NTA at 1205 examination centers in 317 cities across the country. In this exam too, there were indications of a paper leak on June 18. After confirmati

We live in the world when we love it.” “Universities are factories for making great men and teachers are the artisans who make them.”       Kabi Guru Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore was a multi-faceted genius. He was a true nationalist also. His philosophy of life was as broad as that of the ancient sages. He believed in the oneness of mankind. He saw unity among the external diversities of the world. He believed that God is the eternal ideal of perfection and man is the process of achieving that perfection. He was a philosopher and educationist who founded a university that challenged conventional education. He was a painter who played an important role in modernizing Bengali art. Rabindranath Tagore  is known fondly by the sobriquet Gurudev. He was a poet, visual artist, playwright, novelist, educationist, social reformer, nationalist, business manager, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tagore wa