Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumed from Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh on February 19. While addressing the public gathering Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP over the lack of presence of dalits, adivasis, and backward people in administrative positions across fields. He said, “Tell me how many Dalits, Adivasis, and backward people are there in High Courts? You don't have courage, you all are sleeping. There are 650 High Court Judges. You have 73% of the population...Tell me how many people do you have among the bureaucrats?...”
19 February,2024 06:13 PM IST
As the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 was rolled out on February 01, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) Atul Keshap lauded US and India governments for their focus on iCET sectors and budget. Atul Keshap said, “First of all, I think this is a very confident, very sober and very pro-growth budget by the government of India, and I think it signals a real sense of optimism about the economic growth of the country. It sends a very strong signal to investors about the constancy of government policy. So I think it's very positive. And I congratulate the Finance Minister, her entire team and the government.” “So it actually details really nicely with iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology), which is the initiative on critical and emerging technologies that the two governments and the US chamber launched in January of 2023. So first, for instance, there's a $12 billion fund to help develop these so-called sunrise sectors of deep tech and future tech. And there's a lot of money as well on semiconductors. I think the government of India is showing great focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other iCET sectors. I led an aerospace and defence mission last week, or rather this week, to Delhi, and we had really good and encouraging meetings. So I really applaud both the US and Indian governments for their focus on the iCET sectors and this budget. It proves that that focus is backed by real money,” he added.
02 February,2024 12:30 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
In reaction to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar giving the verdict that the Eknath Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena following the June 2022 split in the party, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on January 10 that the decision given on the Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena issue is the victory of democracy. He also said that the result is given on merit. While speaking to the reporters, Eknath Shinde said, "It is 'Satyamev Jayate'. The truth has won... This result has been given on merit. Majority is very important in democracy and hence the decision given by the Speaker today is the victory of democracy."
11 January,2024 01:00 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict, Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has vented his anger against India and France for supporting Armenia. Aliyev said in a press conference that “India and France are adding fuel to the war by providing dangerous weapons to Armenia.’ Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has also called India and France instigators of war. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense between Azerbaijan and Armenia due to Nagorno Karabakh dispute. Both countries remain face-to-face regarding their rights in this area, however, Armenia had control over this mountainous area in the 1990s. Meanwhile, India has supplied Armenia with weapons worth close to half a billion dollars including the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher anti-tank missiles, rockets, and ammunition.
10 December,2023 02:45 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar called on UK PM Rishi Sunak, First Lady Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street on November 12 on the occasion of Diwali 2023. S Jaishankar conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Diwali. Jaishankar along with his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar met UK PM and presented a cricket bat signed by Indian batting great Virat Kohli. Taking to his official handle on X, EAM Jaishankar shared details about his meeting with the UK PM. India and UK are actively engaged in reframing the relationship for contemporary times. During his UK visit, EAM S Jaishankar celebrated Diwali by offering prayers at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is Europe’s first authentic and traditionally built Hindu temple. The External Affairs Minister is currently on a 5-day official visit to the United Kingdom.
13 November,2023 05:00 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Maratha reservation protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was seen leaving Raj Bhawan after meeting Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais. Later, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the meeting at Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow. The meeting was in the wake of the multiple violent protests that took place in demand for Maratha reservations. As the Maratha community’s movement flared up, multiple incidents of vehicles being set on fire came across on October 30. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke’s residence in Maharashtra’s Beed was also set on fire by a group of pro-Maratha reservation protestors. The movement took a violent form due to which, massive damage has been caused to public and private property. Satara district will remain closed tomorrow while a curfew has also been imposed in Beed district.
31 October,2023 01:55 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan had fans who visited him and had a lot to say about him on the occasion of his 81st birthday. The fans came from different parts of the country and been visiting his Juhu bungalow, Jalsa since the past three days. An idli seller distributed free idlis and vadas to fans while there was an auto driver who had his auto decorated with posters of stars from the hindi film industry plus a karaoke set up using which he also sang 'Mere Angne Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai'. As per a fan, Big B is his god and he has been a fan of his even before birth. Watch this video to see the happiness that Big B's one look brings to the public!
11 October,2023 06:05 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Fans from across the country have come down to Mumbai to celebrate Big B's 81st birthday. Some came dressed as his character from Coolie, and some danced on 'Pag Ghungroo' from Namak Halaal'. His most famous dialogues were being recited by fans gathered outside Jalsa, his residence. Watch this video to see the fan frenzy the megastar, Amitabh Bachchan generates.
11 October,2023 04:03 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan Birthday: Amitabh Bachchan will turn 81 on October 11. It is a dream for many stars and filmmakers to work with Big B and that also includes Vikramaditya Motwane. In an interview for Mid-day.com’s Sit With Hitlist, filmmaker Motwane talked about how he wanted to make a movie on the story of Bombay Talkies with Amitabh Bachchan and how the script was actually appreciated by Big B! Watch the full video for more!
10 October,2023 08:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
