Just weeks before the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained a significant injury on March 14, leading to her hospitalization. Rushed to SSKM Hospital by TMC GS Abhishek Banerjee, she bore a serious forehead wound. While TMC All India Trinamool Congress briefed her well-wishers about the incident, no official statement was released. Kunal Ghosh had foreseen a mishap at her residence. Despite this, an outpouring of support was witnessed from her followers outside the hospital. Meanwhile, leaders including Delhi CM Kejriwal, TN CM MK Stalin, WB BJP Prez Sukanta Majumdar, and others expressed their hopes for her swift recovery. Following her admission, she was transferred from Woodburn Block to the Trauma Care Centre. This incident echoes prior injuries sustained before the WB Legislative Assembly Elections in 2021 and the Panchayat Polls in 2023.
15 March,2024 11:28 AM IST
Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation on Feb 26 announced the launch of ‘Vantara’ programme, an umbrella initiative to focus on rescue, treatment, care and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad. Spread over 3000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, ‘Vantara’ aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.The Vantara initiative, the first of its kind in India, has been conceptualized and birthed under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation. Addressing the press conference, Anant Ambani spoke on his new initiative for animal rescue. Anant said that for this initiative he drew inspiration from his mother.
27 February,2024 11:55 AM IST
Brief: Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan finally returned to India after winning the Grammy with Indian tabla player and composer Zakir Hussain. Shankar interacted with the media when he was spotted at the airport and stated that Zakir Hussain is the final word in rhythm for him. He also mentioned that there is nobody like him and nobody can be. Shankar takes Zakir as his Guru, his mentor. He added that they have got the Grammy home and feel privileged to be able to perform Indian music and showcase Indian Culture on a world stage. Watch the full video for more!
08 February,2024 12:35 PM IST
Popular model and actress Poonam Pandey is said to have passed away on February 2, 2024, due to cervical cancer. A post on her Instagram handle announced that the model and actress had passed away. The news of her death came as a shock in the modelling and film industry. Poonam was last seen at an event in Mumbai on Monday. The suddenness of the news also made fans wonder if it was real or a publicity stunt. Watch the video to find out more...
02 February,2024 03:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) via video conferencing. He released the first instalment to 1 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) via video conferencing. The Prime Minister indulged in a hilarious interaction with a beneficiary of government’s welfare scheme. Their interaction will surely leave you in splits.
15 January,2024 04:28 PM IST
Congress turned down the invitation for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla scheduled later this month in Ayodhya. Congress has said that Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration is an event of BJP and RSS. Soon after Congress’ refusal, BJP leaders were quick enough to lambast the grand old party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the consecration ceremony of the temple on January 22. UP CM Yogi Adityanath had said that after January 22, people who will be visiting Ayodhya Ram Mandir will remember the ‘treta yuga’. In addition, he said that now in the current times, the solution to all the problems is going to be found through dialogue and not through conflict.
11 January,2024 12:54 PM IST
Passengers dressed up as Lord Rama, Lakshman, Mata Sita and Lord Hanuman arrived at Ahmedabad Airport on January 11. The first flight bound for Ayodhya will take off from Ahmedabad. Preparations are in full swing for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22. The event will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the consecration ceremony of the temple on January 22. UP CM Yogi Adityanath had said that after January 22, people who will be visiting Ayodhya Ram Mandir will remember the ‘treta yuga’.
11 January,2024 12:47 PM IST
The Lakshadweep vs Maldives Controversy has been fueled enough and is nowhere near an end. Amid brewing controversy, India and Israel joined hands to boost tourism in Lakshadweep. Israel has announced that it will start the desalination program in Lakshadweep on Jan 09. It will be a major milestone for Lakshadweep’s development amid India-Maldives diplomatic row. On Jan 08, Israel Embassy in India took to ‘X’ and said “Israel is ready to work on this project tomorrow”. Meanwhile, ‘Lakshadweep vs Maldives’ debate continues after Maldivian MP’s derogatory remarks against PM Modi. These remarks came after PM Narendra Modi’s photos, videos of Lakshadweep's visit went viral on social media. Maldivian High Commissioner to India was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs on January 08. Online travel solutions provider, EaseMyTrip announced the suspension of Maldives flight bookings from Jan 08. Not only just influential Indians, Bollywood A-listers, but many Maldivian politicians also criticised MP’s derogatory remarks.
09 January,2024 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on January 01 where he said that India’s respect has increased in the global scenario as a new India is visible to the world. Speaking further, he said that earlier, those who hesitated to take the name of Ayodhya are now saying that they will surely go to the consecration ceremony of the temple if they get an invitation. He also said that after January 22, people who will be visiting Ayodhya Ram Mandir will remember the ‘treta yuga’. In addition, he said that now in the current times, the solution to all the problems is going to be found through dialogue and not through conflict.
02 January,2024 11:45 PM IST
As Ayodhya prepares for the grand consecration ceremony this month, Lord Ram got special offering from the place of his maternal grandparents and his in-laws in Nepal. Water from 16 holy rivers of Nepal reached Ayodhya on December 30. Nepal will also send special souvenirs consisting of various types of jewellery, utensils, clothes, and sweets for the event. On January 22nd, the idol of Lord Ram will be consecrated at the grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Addressing a mega public gathering in Ayodhya, PM Modi had said the whole world is eagerly waiting for January 22, 2024 when Lord Ram is going to be seated in his grand temple.
01 January,2024 03:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
