Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 attended Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav. On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Lord Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi and along with this he wished the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti. The PM said that Lord Mahavir's message of peace and goodwill is an inspiration for the country in building a 'developed India'. He said that this grand building of Bharat Mandapam is today witnessing the beginning of the 2,550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir. While addressing the audience there, he also cracked a joke in a very light-hearted manner. His funny political joke left the audience laughing. As he made the funny political joke, the crowd burst into laughter and started clapping and chanting "Modi Modi". Watch video for more.
21 April,2024 03:34 PM IST
Each year, cultural performances form a part of the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya path in Delhi. This year too, on the occasion of Republic Day 2024, the Republic Day parade 2024 saw a group consisting of 1500 dancers giving the message of unity in diversity. The grand performance included 30 folk dance styles uniquely prevalent in different states of the country. 120 dancers also donned masks related to various tribal and folk performing arts and 120 dancers performed dances with traditional umbrellas and other artistic objects from Gujarat, Manipur, Kerala and Maharashtra. Earlier in the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path.
26 January,2024 01:13 PM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday inaugurated India's and Air India's first Airbus A350 aircraft on the first day of Wings India 2024. This not only marks the arrival of state-of-the-art aircraft to Air India's fleet but also signifies India's growing stature as a major player in the global aviation industry.
19 January,2024 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai
India on Nov 07 successfully carried out the test of the Pralay tactical ballistic missile off the coast of Odisha. As per defence officials, the missile test was highly successful in all parameters and it travelled its full range of around 500 km. In order to create the country’s strong rocket force, last year Defense Ministry cleared the induction of Pralay missile. The Pralay missiles will be acquired at a cost of over Rs 7,500 crore which will be used in conventional roles. 'Pralay' powered by a solid propellant rocket motor and other technologies has been developed by the DRDO. The Pralay ballistic missiles can take out targets at 150 to 500 kms and are extremely difficult to intercept for the enemy. The missile system started getting development around 2015 and its development was given a push by the late Gen Bipin Rawat as COAS. Notably, in the past also India has carried out successful tests of the missile.
08 November,2023 04:50 PM IST
Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut took center stage at the world-famous Lav Kush Ramleela in New Delhi, marking the occasion of Dussehra. The 50-year-old tradition, held annually at the iconic Red Fort, witnessed a remarkable shift this year, as it was helmed by the presence of a woman setting the effigy of the demon king Ravan ablaze. The actress made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela. Kangana also tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned. The actress was a sport about it and chanted 'Jai Shree Ram'. Watch the full video for more!
25 October,2023 12:33 PM IST
Air India Express on October 18 rebranded its aircraft with a new logo, livery. The event was held at the Mumbai airport. The new Air India Express mainly features four colours including orange, turquoise, tangerine and ice blue. According to the airline, the livery of the first new Boeing 737-8 aircraft was inspired by the Bandhani textile design. Air India Express is in the process of mearing with AIX Connect-Air Asia India and will operate as one airline. This comes a little over two months after Air India unveiled its new brand identity.
19 October,2023 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, more than 35,000 women gathered and recited Ganapati Atharvaśīrṣa in front of Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune earlier this morning. This was organised by the Temple Trust as a part of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations.
20 September,2023 12:35 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan, known as Badshah or King Khan, saw his latest film "Jawan" join the exclusive Rs 500-crore club just four days after its release, showcasing a remarkable performance that appears to surpass his previous release, "Pathaan." The Indian film industry is buzzing with excitement over this achievement, with numerous celebrities and business moguls expressing their joy on social media. From Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh to Ameesha Patel and even notable business figure Anand Mahindra, Twitter became a platform for extending heartfelt congratulations to SRK for the film's phenomenal success.
12 September,2023 03:51 PM IST
Delhi will soon host the much anticipated G20 Summit. No stone is being left unturned to prepare Delhi for the upcoming event. The international guests are set to arrive soon, staff of luxury hotels is working tirelessly to ensure their stay is ‘homely’. Special attention is being given to the cuisine, with over 120 chefs working at the Taj Hotel alone. A menu with over 500 dishes is being prepared with a number of fusion dishes. The Taj has added some millet-based dishes to the menu in line with 2023 being International Year of Millets. Over 30 luxury hotels will host the delegates during the course of the Summit in Delhi. Notably, the summit will be held on Sept 09 and Sept 10. India's presidency of the G-20 began on 1 December 2022 when it took over from Indonesia in Bali.
01 September,2023 12:25 PM IST
Brazilian Army General Tomas Miguel Paiva witnessed India's military capability in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. The firepower demonstration in Pokhran was carried out by the Indigenous Weapon Systems. Several Indigenous Weapon Systems including Arjun tanks and ALH Dhruv showcased their valour. The Brazilian Army General also witnessed the demonstration of Akash Missile system capabilities. Brazilian Army Commander is on a six-day visit to India from August 28 to September 2. General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva’s visit underlines the deep-rooted bond between Indian, Brazilian Armies.
31 August,2023 03:04 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
