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Indian navy personnel are the first responders in Sri Lanka when Cyclone Mora (2017) wreaked havoc in the island.
India’s commitment towards preventing crises
By Constantino XavierThe emerging concept of India as a “first responder” reflects the country’s growing capability and increasing willingness to assume the role of a leading power. By contributing its resources to prevent or mitigate regional and international crises, India is demonstrating its commitment as a responsible actor in the international order. Beyond narrow self-interest, such contributions help project India’s soft power abroad and portray India in a positive light. They also reflect India’s expanding sphere of influence and capacity to shape events abroad.The international order is facing a variety of transnational challenges that occasionally erupt into acute crises. Whether it is a natural catastrophe, an Internet disruption, or a sudden financial shock, the...
August 15, 2018

India’s commitment towards preventing crises

Mangalyaan: Indian’s giant leap in space
By Pallava BaglaINDIA has a rich tradition of using outer space as a tool for national development. The poorest of the poor have always been the beneficiaries of India’s space technologies, from farmers to fisher folk Indian satellites touch the lives of almost the entire 1.3 billion population.As India celebrates its Independence Day it has already entered the golden era of space technology, sectors like satellite television, banking, smart city development, weather forecasting, smart phones, e-governance, satellite aided navigation are all catering to India’s unending appetite to deploy high technology to ease the life of the common man.India’s quest for space has been pioneered by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) set up in 1969 and today has an annual budget of about...
August 15, 2018

Mangalyaan: Indian’s giant leap in space

‘E-governance: The key for good governance’
By R S SharmaBUILDING trust between governments and citizens is fundamental to good governance. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been recognized as an essential tool for achieving the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by United Nations for the welfare of mankind. It is globally recognized that ICT promotes good governance. ICT can help build trust by enabling citizen engagement in the policy process, promoting open and accountable governance. Through e-governance, government services can be made available to citizens in a convenient, efficient and transparent manner. ICT can help in improving efficiency in mass processing tasks and public administration operations.India is ranked at position 107 on e-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by United...
August 15, 2018

‘E-governance: The key for good governance’

Social media: The Indian success story / Twitter diplomacy”
By Vineeta PandeyTHE world has discovered fast and furious ways of communicating and social media is prime among them. The Indian government has not only quickly adapted to the new technological revolution in connecting with people but also taken lead, which is why five of its Twitter handles figure among the top ten most followed in the world. These are of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@NarendraModi), his office (@PMOIndia), External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (@sushmaswaraj), Ministry of External Affairs (@MEAIndia) and President of India (@Rashtrapatibvn). PM Modi has the third largest following on Twitter in the world and he is the highest following on Instagram. Swaraj is the most followed foreign minister in the world. MEA is among the top most followed government offices in the...
August 15, 2018

Social media: The Indian success story / Twitter diplomacy”

Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh
We’re committed to extend our best possible services for the community
ON the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day, I extend warm greetings to my fellow Indians living in the Western region of the Kingdom.We achieved our Independence after much struggle and sacrifice by our countless freedom fighters. Their sacrifice motivates all Indians to love our country and be forever willing to sacrifice even our lives for its honor and integrity. This is also an occasion to glorify the great Indian culture and tradition, which has impressed the whole world.This year, in the context of India’s 72nd Independence Day and as a tribute to our Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhiji, an exclusive exhibition of Khadi products will also be organized at the Consulate premises on Aug. 15 after the flag hoisting ceremony.As Haj is on its full swing now, on this occasion,...
August 15, 2018

We’re committed to extend our best possible services for the community

Ahmad Javed
We feel proud of our achievements
On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day of India, I extend my heartiest congratulations and felicitations to all my fellow countrymen residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.I also avail this opportunity to thank the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman for hosting a large Indian community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and for their personal will and keenness to further expand and strengthen multi-faceted bilateral engagements with India.On this historic day in 1947, India attained independence, breaking the shackles of colonialism. It is an occasion for us to pay our respect and homage to all the freedom fighters, who laid their lives in the struggle for independence of our motherland. This year also marks the 150th birth anniversary of...
August 15, 2018

We feel proud of our achievements

Ram Nath Kovind
Day to renew our resolve in our nation-building project
My greetings to you as we complete 71 years as an independent nation. Tomorrow we will commemorate our 72nd Independence Day. For every Indian, whether living at home or anywhere else in the world, Aug. 15 is sacred. It is marked on our calendars as a celebration of our sovereignty. We unfurl our national flag with great joy and enthusiasm in workplaces, municipalities, panchayats, colleges, schools, homes and neighborhoods. Our Tricolor is a symbol of our national pride. It is a constant reminder of our striving and our self-belief. It is a day to look back with satisfaction and gratitude for what we have been able to achieve due to the efforts of successive generations of our elders. And it is a day to renew our resolve to fill the gaps that still remain in our nation-building project...
August 15, 2018

Day to renew our resolve in our nation-building project

Ahmad Javed Ambassador of India (left), and Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh Consul General of India (behind him), welcome pilgrims on their arrival in the Kingdom. — Courtesy photo
E-Haj visa system eases pilgrims’ path at airports
THE Indian Haj Mission has made elaborate arrangements for smooth reception and comfortable stay of Indian Hajis in the Kingdom. Out of 1,25,025 Indian pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India, 13,500 have been provided accommodation in Markazia (upto 1000m from the outermost periphery of Haram Sharif) and the remaining Hajis in Azizia.Round-the-clock bus transportation between Azizia and Haram Sharif has been arranged with new model buses for a smooth and comfortable movement. Similarly, new model coach buses are being used for the bus movement of Hajis between Madinah and Makkah.Each Haji has been provided complimentary SIM card which can be activated after the arrival of Haji in the Kingdom. The mobile app developed by the Indian Haj Mission — “Indian Haji Information...
August 15, 2017

E-Haj visa system eases pilgrims’ path at airports

Responding first as a leading power
By Constantino Xavier,Fellow, Carnegie IndiaTHE emerging concept of India as a “first responder” reflects the country’s growing capability and increasing willingness to assume the role of a leading power. By contributing its resources to prevent or mitigate regional and international crises, India is demonstrating its commitment as a responsible actor in the international order. Beyond narrow self-interest, such contributions help project India’s soft power abroad and portray India in a positive light. They also reflect India’s expanding sphere of influence and capacity to shape events abroad.The international order is facing a variety of transnational challenges that occasionally erupt into acute crises. Whether it is a natural catastrophe, an Internet disruption, or a sudden...
August 15, 2017

Responding first as a leading power

ISRO’s heaviest rocket GSLV Mk-III, carrying communication satellite GSAT-19, takes off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Reaching for the stars, India’s quest for the outer space: Aryabhata to Mangalyaan
Pallava BaglaINDIA has a rich tradition of using outer space as a tool for national development. The poorest of the poor have always been the beneficiaries of India’s space technologies, from farmers to fisher folk Indian satellites touch the lives of almost the entire 1.3 billion population.As India celebrates its seventieth birthday it has already entered the golden era of space technology, sectors like satellite television, banking, smart city development, weather forecasting, smart phones, e-governance, satellite aided navigation are all catering to India’s unending appetite to deploy high technology to ease the life of the common man.India’s quest for space has been pioneered by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) set up in 1969 and today has an annual budget of about...
August 15, 2017

Reaching for the stars, India’s quest for the outer space: Aryabhata to Mangalyaan

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