All posts tagged: Outlines

U.S. War Secretary Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy

U.S. War Secretary Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy

Published by Parlour News

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday (May 30, 2026) credited President Donald Trump with helping broker peace between India and Pakistan, while describing New Delhi as a key partner in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Mr. Hegseth referred to the understanding reached between India and Pakistan after their military confrontation last year and praised Mr. Trump’s role in easing tensions. “You saw that in the ability of the president to come together on brokering a peace between India and Pakistan, two nuclear capable countries,” Mr. Hegseth said. Mr. Trump has repeatedly claimed that he helped secure peace between India and Pakistan following a four-day military conflict last year triggered by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people. India, however, has consistently maintained that the understanding was reached directly between the two countries and has rejected claims of third-party mediation. The U.S. secretary on Saturday (May 30, 2026) said both India and Pakistan would continue to view each other through the prism of security …

Andhra University at 100: Vice-Chancellor outlines roadmap

Andhra University at 100: Vice-Chancellor outlines roadmap

Published by Parlour News

Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.P. Rajasekhar. File | Photo Credit: K. R. Deepak Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar has outlined a broad institutional roadmap for the university, spanning academic reform, infrastructure renewal, and social outreach, as the institution marks its centenary year. In an interaction with The Hindu, he described the milestone as “an opportunity to reposition the University in a competitive higher education landscape.” The university began its centenary activities on April 26, 2025, launching a year-long programme leading up to its 100th foundation day on April 26, 2026. “I assumed office on March 1, 2025, and despite the limited preparation time, we released a draft vision document on April 26, when the centenary activities formally began,” Mr. Raja Sekhar said. Published – April 12, 2026 03:18 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Modernising The Frontline: Defence Secretary Outlines India’s Post-Operation Sindoor Strategy At Rising Bharat 2026 | India News

Modernising The Frontline: Defence Secretary Outlines India’s Post-Operation Sindoor Strategy At Rising Bharat 2026 | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 19:36 IST Operation Sindoor revealed both India’s strength and capability gaps, said Rajesh Kumar Singh The experience of Operation Sindoor has served as an ‘important learning curve’ for the top brass, Singh said. File image At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh provided a candid assessment of India’s military posture following the landmark Operation Sindoor. Addressing the audience at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, Singh framed the 2025 military response as both a validation of India’s indigenous prowess and a critical diagnostic tool that highlighted essential “capability gaps” currently being addressed with wartime urgency. Lessons from the Field: Power vs Gaps Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was India’s decisive kinetic response to the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives. Singh noted that the operation served as a sophisticated showcase for India’s air power, precision-guided munitions, and diverse unmanned systems. Crucially, he pointed out that the conflict avoided traditional conventional warfare, relying instead on high-tech missile strikes to neutralise terrorist …

OpenAI outlines steps to boost safety measures in response to Canada school shooting| India News

OpenAI outlines steps to boost safety measures in response to Canada school shooting| India News

Published by Parlour News

By Ryan Patrick Jones and Bhargav Acharya OpenAI outlines steps to boost safety measures in response to Canada school shooting TORONTO, – OpenAI said on Thursday it will set up a direct point of contact with Canadian law enforcement and improve detection of repeat violators of its “violent activities” policy to boost safety protocols in the wake of a recent school shooting. The ChatGPT maker detailed the steps in a letter to Canada’s minister in charge of artificial intelligence, Evan Solomon. Ann O’Leary, OpenAI’s vice president of global policy, wrote the letter after Canadian ministers this week urged the ChatGPT maker to boost its safety protocols quickly and warned Ottawa would effect change through legislation if the company did not. “We remain committed to cooperating with law enforcement authorities on the investigation into the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, and we are committed to an ongoing partnership with federal and provincial governments,” O’Leary said, referring to the town in British Columbia where the shooting occurred. Ottawa summoned OpenAI’s safety team for talks this week after the company …

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka outlines reset plan post T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka outlines reset plan post T20 World Cup exit

Published by Webster

2 min readFeb 26, 2026 05:36 PM IST Co-hosts Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a 61-run defeat to New Zealand in Colombo, prompting captain Dasun Shanaka to call for a long-term structural reset built around fitness, planning and smarter to conditions. “I think fitness should be number one when playing for a country. That’s unnegotiable,” Shanaka said after the loss to New Zealand on Wednesday. He acknowledged that injuries to key players such as Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana made continuity difficult, while stressing that fitness standards must remain uniform across squad. “I played all past five World Cups, except one World Cup, this was the topic that has been spoken in all the other World Cups-injuries, injuries, how do we do better in those?” reflected Shanaka. Shanaka also pointed to the importance of long-term planning over short-term fixes. “If we are going to a World Cup plan, we should go with long-term goals. It’s hard to play a tournament like this with short-term goals,” he said. On his own role, …

President Murmu outlines government’s vision for social justice in Parliament

President Murmu outlines government’s vision for social justice in Parliament

Published by Webster

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government`s vision for social justice, inclusive growth, and a developed India. The President delivered her address to members of both Houses assembled together in the Lok Sabha Chamber on the opening day of the Seventh Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 270th Session of the Rajya Sabha. In her address, President Murmu said she was delighted to address Parliament, recalling that the previous year was memorable for celebrating India`s rapid progress and rich heritage. She noted that 150 years of Vande Mataram were celebrated across the country, with citizens paying tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. “The country celebrated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Ji. During the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the entire country paid him tribute and remembered his tribute to the tribal community. The events related to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel further strengthened the sense of Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat. …

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition`s agenda

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition`s agenda

Published by Webster

Ahead of the Union Budget, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre, highlighting the serious challenges faced by the country and accused the government of having “completely eliminated constitutionally guaranteed” rights and “weakened constitutional institutions.” After attending the all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force. Speaking to reporters, Tiwari said, “The budget is an extremely important document, as it determines the direction and condition of the country. The biggest problem today is that things that were previously hidden are now completely out in the open. This government is completely eliminating constitutionally guaranteed rights. It is weakening constitutional institutions, and people of a particular ideology are being appointed to these positions. This is a serious threat to democracy.” He further raised concerns over India`s foreign policy, saying, “Today, the situation is such that no country seems to be clearly standing with us. We are unable to determine who our strategic partners are. …

EAM Jaishankar outlines India’s objectives as chair of Brics 2026| India News

EAM Jaishankar outlines India’s objectives as chair of Brics 2026| India News

Published by Parlour News

Brics must work for “reformed multilateralism” at a time when the world community is dealing with multiple complex challenges and act as a constructive platform for dialogue and development, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday while outlining India’s objectives as chair of the 10-nation grouping. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at the launch of the official website and logo of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI) India’s role as chair of Brics during 2026 is being closely watched as the grouping seeks to position itself as a key platform for highlighting the issues and concerns of key developing economies and the Global South against the backdrop of repeated attacks by President Donald Trump, who has accused the bloc of working to replace the US dollar with national currencies in international trade. Addressing an event where he unveiled the logo, theme and website for Brics 2026, Jaishankar noted the grouping has evolved over 20 years into a “significant platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing economies” and expanded …

Reform, Performance And Impact: PM Modi Outlines Next Phase Of PRAGATI At 50th Meet | India News

Reform, Performance And Impact: PM Modi Outlines Next Phase Of PRAGATI At 50th Meet | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 20:46 IST At the 50th meeting, PM Modi reviewed five infrastructure projects spanning road, railways, power, water resources and coal sectors across five states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, marking a decade of the technology-driven governance platform that has helped fast-track projects worth more than Rs 85 lakh crore and resolve long-pending infrastructure bottlenecks across the country. Describing the milestone as a reflection of a “deep transformation” in India’s governance culture, the Prime Minister said PRAGATI- which stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation- has become essential to sustaining reform momentum and ensuring last-mile delivery. “When decisions are timely, coordination is effective and accountability is fixed, the speed of governance increases and its impact becomes visible in citizens’ lives,” PM Modi said. At the 50th meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed five critical infrastructure projects spanning road, railways, power, water resources and coal sectors across five states, with a cumulative cost of over Rs 40,000 crore. Reviewing the PM SHRI schools scheme, the …

Govt outlines plans to push skills training into classrooms

Govt outlines plans to push skills training into classrooms

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi: The government on Monday outlined its plan to bring vocational training into mainstream schooling under the National Education Policy. The push is meant to give students earlier exposure to workplace skills and create clearer pathways between short-term training and higher education, skill development minister Jayant Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The union minister said vocational subjects are now being offered in more than 25,000 schools nationwide, with enrollment of over 35 lakh students, and added that a hub-and-spoke model has been introduced so that schools without workshops can use the facilities of nearby hub schools The ministry has also set up 1,200 vocational labs in Navodaya Vidyalayas and Eklavya schools to address the gaps in lab infrastructure that had slowed the rollout of NEP’s mandate of vocational exposure from grade six, Chaudhary told the Lower House. Districts with weak job markets and low college access stand to benefit the most, he said. In Odisha’s Kandhamal, for instance, 61 schools have already introduced skill courses under Samagra Shiksha and …