India Observers

  1.PM Modi’s Visit to Kargil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas with a visit to the Kargil War Memorial, paying homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War. In a significant addition to his visit, Modi virtually inaugurated the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. Scheduled to become the highest tunnel in the world at 15,800 feet, this project aims to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh, enhancing regional infrastructure and strategic access. 2. Rahul Gandhi’s Court Hearing: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to appear before the court in a high-profile defamation case. This legal challenge could have far-reaching implications for his political future and has attracted significant media attention. 3. Celine Dion at Paris Olympics: Global music icon Celine Dion is announced to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her performance is expected to be a major highlight of the games, adding a touch of internat...

  Historic echoes resounded in Rajgir, Bihar today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University. Established under the Nalanda University Act, 2010, this momentous occasion marks a significant leap towards reviving the ancient seat of learning. The journey of this revival commenced in 2007, with a decision at the second East Asia Summit in the Philippines. Fast forward to today, the new campus stands proudly near the ancient ruins, symbolizing a blend of tradition and modernity. The university, which began operations in 2014 with a modest number of students, now boasts six schools of studies. From Buddhist Studies to Sustainable Development, it offers a diverse array of programs, attracting students not only from India but also from across the globe. International support has been instrumental in this journey, with 137 scholarships offered to international students and M...

 PM Modi is visiting Maharashtra to inaugurate 2 Vande Bharat trains, 2 elevated road corridors, 1 vehicular underpass plus an institute campus today. During his visit to the metropolitan area on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a new campus of a Dawoodi Bohra educational institute, and two elevated roadways corridors and a vehicular underpass. Railway officials told reporters on Thursday that after landing in the city, Modi will first flag off the CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express in the afternoon and shortly after, the second semi-high-speed train connecting the financial capital to Sainagar Shirdi, in the Ahmednagar district. The 455-kilometer journey between the nation’s commercial capital and the leading textile metropolis would be covered by the Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express in 6 hours and 30 minutes, saving travelers close to an hour over the existing schedule. Addit...