Day: August 31, 2024

PM Modi Flags Off Three New Vande Bharat Trains, Says ‘Faster Growth of Southern States Crucial’

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat trains via video conferencing on August 31, enhancing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The Ministry of Railways highlighted the significance of these state-of-the-art trains in promoting faster, more comfortable travel, aligning with India’s ‘Make in India’ and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The newly launched Vande Bharat trains will operate on the following routes: Meerut City-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil. During the inauguration, PM Modi emphasized the importance of these trains in enhancing connectivity to key religious and economic hubs.…

Helicopter Being Airlifted by MI-17 Crashes in Kedarnath

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A helicopter that was damaged during a landing at Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand crashed near the Mandakini River on Saturday while being airlifted by an MI-17 helicopter to Gauchar airstrip for repairs. The chopper slipped from the recovery aircraft and fell near Tharu Camp. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported, and the incident was captured on video. According to an official statement quoted by the news agency ANI, “Today, the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) rescue team received information through police in Lincholi that a faulty helicopter of…

Deep Depression Over Arabian Sea Intensifies into Cyclone Asna

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a deep depression over the Arabian Sea has intensified into Cyclone Asna, affecting the coastal regions of Gujarat and adjacent areas of Pakistan. As a result, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted across Gujarat today, with very heavy rainfall expected in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions on Friday. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for several districts, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, and Dwarka. Cyclone Asna, named by Pakistan, marks the first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 1976. Historically, only…

Swift Justice in Crimes Against Women Will Provide Greater Assurance: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of swift justice in cases involving crimes against women, stating that it would provide greater assurance of safety for women. Addressing the inaugural session of a national conference of the district judiciary in the presence of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, PM Modi highlighted the need for better coordination within the criminal justice system to ensure prompt justice for victims. PM Modi remarked that India has several stringent laws to deal with crimes against women, but emphasized that enhancing the efficiency…

Akhilesh Yadav Responds to Yogi Adityanath’s ‘Red Caps’ Dig

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent comments targeting his party’s symbolic red caps. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Yadav suggested that those criticizing the red caps might need one themselves. Yadav’s remarks were in response to Adityanath’s statement that the SP’s red caps are “laal” (red) but their “karnaame kaale hain” (deeds are black), implying that the SP has a history full of wrongdoing. Defending his party, Yadav, who was in Kannauj to meet supporters, countered by…

Venice Film Festival 2024: Angelina Jolie Gets Emotional as Her Film “Maria” Receives 8-Minute Standing Ovation

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Venice’s Lido island dazzled with cinematic magic as Angelina Jolie made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Amid the historic allure of the Italian city, the actress stole the spotlight in a custom-made beige gown paired with a luxurious fur stole. On Thursday night, Angelina was the star of Italy during the world premiere of “Maria,” a biographical drama directed by Pablo Larrain about the legendary opera singer Maria Callas. The film delves into Callas’s tumultuous life and her final days in Paris during the 1970s, leaving…

“Why Are You Doing This?”: Ex-Pakistan Star Pleads to India Over Champions Trophy 2025

Manish Kumar

There is growing uncertainty over India’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025, with multiple reports suggesting that India might not take part in the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet provided any clarity on their plans regarding the tournament. This uncertainty comes after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup last year, resulting in the tournament being played under a hybrid model. India played their matches in Sri Lanka, including the final, which they…

India Will Support Mutually Acceptable Solution on Russia-Ukraine War

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Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and emphasized India’s commitment to achieving peace through dialogue, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed India’s stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The MEA stated that India is willing to support any feasible and mutually acceptable solution or format that could help restore peace between the two nations. Addressing a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The decision as to when and how to commence peace talks is the prerogative of the…

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Calls for Action on Sexual Harassment in Telugu Film Industry Amid Kerala MeToo Row

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Amidst the ongoing MeToo movement in Kerala, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has urged the Telangana government to release a report on sexual harassment in the Telugu film industry. Drawing inspiration from the Justice Hema Committee report in Kerala, which has led several actors to speak out about the abuse they faced, Samantha emphasized the need for similar transparency and accountability in Tollywood. Taking to Instagram, Samantha praised the Hema Committee report and commended the efforts of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) in Kerala, which has played a pivotal role…

Assam Assembly Ends Two-Hour Jumma Prayer Break, CM Himanta Sarma Defends Decision

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The Assam state assembly has ended the long-standing practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers every Friday, a tradition introduced by the Muslim League government in colonial Assam in 1937. The decision, which has drawn criticism from some quarters, was defended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who emphasized that it was a unanimous decision taken by both Hindu and Muslim MLAs in the assembly. CM Sarma stated, “The Hindus and Muslims of our assembly sat in the Malas Rule Committee and unanimously resolved that the two-hour break is…