India,Germany need to fight terror: Prez
New Delhi: Underlining that Indo-German relations are progressing well, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said both countries need to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and coordinate their positions at meetings of the Financial Action Task Force, an intergovernmental organisation to combat money laundering. Welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is on a two-day visit to India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Kovind said both countries are rightful claimants to a permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council.
Irani launches youth initiative ‘Yuwaah’
New Delhi: Women and Children Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday launched a national initiative supported by UNICEF to provide education, skilling and employment to India’s over 300 million young people aged between 10-24 years. Speaking at the launch, Irani said the Government is determined to lead in making ‘YuWaah’-Generation Unlimited a transformational alliance that brings a national step change in preparing young people for the transition from education to 21st century work.
PM lauds states for role in progress
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contribution of Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala in the growth trajectory of the country as they mark their respective Statehood day on Friday.