community cooperation

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi to include a 'Sarna' code in the Census 2027 religion column. This move aims to help tribal communities preserve their distinct identity, a long-pending demand supported by a state assembly resolution. Soren emphasized the potential negative policy impacts if tribal data is not compiled accurately.

Goa is set to host World Portuguese Language Day on May 5 with a special reading session, "Your simple gaze shelters my soul." This event, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CPLP, will feature students and teachers from across India, highlighting African and Indian literary works.

Project Freedom, initiated by US President Trump, aims to free ships trapped in the Persian Gulf after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US forces are actively escorting merchant vessels and have engaged Iranian boats. Meanwhile, missile attacks from Iran have struck the Emirati port of Fujairah, wounding three Indians, an act India deems unacceptable.

India's Athletics Federation has signed a cooperation deal with Russia, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete in domestic Indian meets. This comes despite global bans on Russian athletes due to the Ukraine conflict. The agreement also includes joint training and coaching exchanges, aligning with India's neutral foreign policy stance.

Vietnam's President To Lam arrives in Bodh Gaya today for a significant two-day visit to India, aiming to bolster bilateral ties. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, his trip marks a decade of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Authorities have implemented special traffic restrictions in Bodh Gaya to ensure security and smooth passage during this important visit.

Cape Breton University’s delegation to India has resulted in the signing of three MoUs with academic institutions as part of efforts to expand higher education partnerships. The visit, led by president David C Dingwall, focused on student mobility, research collaboration and hybrid learning models, while exploring ties with universities and institutions across multiple cities

During the assembly elections in Assam, JMM set its sights on 16 seats, resulting in approximately 1.16% of the total votes, but without clinching any victories. Notably, the party was a runner-up in two districts and amassed over 15,000 votes in seven others.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Mandar Chandwadkar recently shared a heartwarming picture with veteran actors Rakesh Bedi and Dilip Joshi. He lauded them as "Dhurandhar" and "legends," expressing his joy in sharing the screen with them. The post highlights the camaraderie between the actors, bridging their work in popular television and film.

ICE has arrested an Indian-origin truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, accused in a fatal 2025 Oregon road accident that killed a newly married couple. Released from local custody on April 2, Kumar now faces removal proceedings after ICE claims local authorities did not comply with a detainer request.