UNICEF National Ambassador for India and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurated the food truck for the transgender community in Zirakpur. He handed over keys of food truck to the transgender community on March 28. “This Food Truck has been inaugurated for a very special and peculiar reason that is to encourage and include the trans community in the society. It's a small step, more people, opinion leaders like me who think about society and are sensitive towards it should come forward and help them. They (trans) are an invisible and underprivileged community in our country and this food truck is a kind of push to make them self-reliant and financially independent so that they can find a place in the society,” said Ayushmann Khurrana.
29 March,2024 04:05 PM IST
Dubai is all set to host the largest gathering of Indian diaspora titled 'Ahlan Modi' on Feb 13 in Dubai. PM Modi will address the mass gathering during his upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates next month. The event, whose title roughly translates to 'Hello Modi' will be held at Sheikh Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The organisers expect to fill the stadium to its fullest capacity, as per the statement issued. According to the release, an "unprecedented euphoria" has been witnessed for the event in UAE with almost 12, 000 registrations received within 24 hours of the announcement. Meanwhile, PM Modi became the first Indian PM to visit the UAE after a gap of 34 years. Notably, PM Modi will also inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14.
10 January,2024 10:59 AM IST
Diwali 2023 celebrations have already begun at Rishi Sunak’s UK residence. Pre-Diwali celebrations were held at UK’s 10 Downing Street on November 08. UK PM Rishi Sunak invited Hindu community members to the celebrations. His wife Akshata Murthy was also present for the celebrations. Taking to X, Rishi Sunak wished “Shubh Diwali” to everyone across the UK and the world. UK PM Rishi Sunak is a devout Hindu and earlier, he has been publicly seen participating in various Hindu processions. The Hindu community across the world is excited for Diwali celebrations. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.
09 November,2023 01:18 PM IST
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, the Tibetan community in Delhi staged a protest on September 8 against the Chinese government. Protestors in large numbers gathered at Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila to raise their voices against China. Heavy security forces have been deployed near Majnu Ka Tilla in view of the protest. Delhi Police cordoned off the area to maintain law and order. The police have stated that the situation is under control, and looking forward to handling the situation peacefully. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held in India. China's Premier Li Qiang will represent China on behalf of Xi Jinping at G20 summit 2023.
08 September,2023 06:53 PM IST
The term of the municipal house ended on March 7, 2022. Since then, Mumbai has been governed by an administrator in the absence of corporators. Are civic councillors really the crucial link between the administration and the people. Do citizens even need them in the era of social media and helplines?Mid-day asks various stakeholders - including citizens, town planners, experts, activists, ALMs and former corporators. Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables is a series of discussions held with a panel of experts from across industries to discuss the current affairs and the future plans of the city.
07 August,2023 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai
In a recent show of Indians vs Khalistanis in Canada, the Indian community in Canada countered Pro-Khalistanis with the Tricolour flag in their hands. The Canadian police authorities were present at the spot to keep the situation under control. In the wake of the recent mass protest outside the Indian Consulate in Canada by Khalistan supporters, the Indian community members raised questions against the Trudeau-led government’s approach towards these separatist groups. Notably, Khalistan supporters organised the “Khalistan Freedom Rally” in several parts of Canada, the US, the UK and Australia on July 8. Earlier also, several attacks at Indian diplomatic offices by pro-Khalistanis have been witnessed.
09 July,2023 02:19 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with tribal community leaders, Self-Help Groups, leaders of PESA committees and captains of village football clubs during his visit to Pakaria village, in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. During a programme held at the village, the Prime Minister was seen sharing a playful time with a tribal kid and getting into conversations with the women members present at the event. On June 1st, PM Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol on Saturday which aims to eradicate anaemia by 2047.
02 July,2023 01:08 PM IST
PM Modi is in Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Today, on June 25th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met El-Sisi in Cairo and had a discussion on a wide range of issues to bolster India-Egypt ties. PM Modi and the Egyptian President signed MoU post the talks. Earlier, PM Modi visited Al-Hakim Mosque and paid tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I at the Heliopolis War Grave cemetery. PM Modi is on a two-day state visit to Egypt starting from June 24. He was welcomed by Egyptian Counterpart PM Mostafa Madbouly and inspected the Guard of Honour upon his arrival.
25 June,2023 06:39 PM IST
PM Modi is in Egypt on a 2-day visit. On the second and final day of his maiden State visit to Egypt, the Indian Prime minister paid a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo. Visuals showed Modi taking a tour of the pyramids. PM Modi is in Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Earlier in the day, he met President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, signed MOU and was conferred with the 'Order of the Nile' award in Cairo by the Egyptian President. The "Order of the Nile" is Egypt's highest state honour.
25 June,2023 06:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a 2-day visit to Egypt. On June 25, the PM visited Cairo’s historic Al-Hakim Mosque. The historic mosque in Cairo is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. The mosque was restored with the help of India’s Dawoodi Bohra community. Modi’s visit to Egypt is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years. PM Modi is in Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Later in the day, PM Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
25 June,2023 04:01 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
