Month: August 2024

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan Star in High-Octane ‘Yudhra’ Trailer

Manish Kumar

Excel Entertainment has released the much-anticipated trailer for their upcoming film Yudhra, directed by Ravi Udyawar. The film, set to hit theatres on September 20, promises a thrilling blend of action, drama, and romance. The trailer introduces Siddhant Chaturvedi as Yudhra, a fierce and dynamic character, and Malavika Mohanan as Nikhat, who adds an element of depth and intrigue to the film. Raghav Juyal plays the menacing villain Shafiq, showcasing his remarkable transformation from a celebrated dancer to a chilling antagonist, especially following his notable performance in Kill. Director Ravi…

Barinder Sran Announces Retirement from International and Domestic Cricket

Manish Kumar

Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler who made his international debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket at the age of 31. Sran made his debut in January 2016 and played a total of six ODIs and two T20 Internationals for India before his international career came to an end in June 2016. Over his brief stint, he took seven wickets in ODIs and six in T20Is. Despite his early promise, he never returned to the Indian team. In domestic cricket, Sran…

Joe Root Dedicates Record-Shattering Test Century to Late Mentor Graham Thorpe

Manish Kumar

Joe Root, England’s premier Test batsman, recently celebrated a milestone by scoring his 33rd Test century during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Root, who now leads active cricketers in Test centuries, dedicated this remarkable achievement to the late Graham Thorpe, the former England cricketer and mentor who passed away earlier this month after a battle with depression. Root’s innings of 143 at Lord’s was not just a testament to his skill but also a tribute to Thorpe, who had a significant impact on his career. After the…

Rahul Gandhi Urges UP CM Yogi to Arrest Main Accused in Dalit Man’s Murder in Raebareli

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and MP from Raebareli, has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanding the arrest of the main accused in the murder of a 22-year-old Dalit man, Arjun Pasi. Pasi was shot dead on August 11 following an altercation with some locals over money owed by the accused to his brother, who is a barber. According to police, six people have been arrested in connection with the case so far. In his letter to CM Yogi, Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns…

PM Modi’s Visit to Maharashtra: Foundation Stone for Vadhvan Port and Address at Global Fintech Fest

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Maharashtra today to lay the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project in Palghar, which is valued at Rs 76,000 crores. This deepwater port is expected to become one of India’s largest, significantly enhancing the nation’s maritime connectivity by accommodating large box vessels and ultra-massive shipment ships. The project is anticipated to create substantial employment opportunities and contribute to regional economic growth while adhering to strict environmental standards. In addition to the port project, PM Modi will address the Global Fintech Fest…

Reliance AGM 2024: Mukesh Ambani Announces Possible Bonus Shares and New Targets

Manish Kumar

At the Reliance Industries AGM 2024, Chairman Mukesh Ambani highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to contributing to India’s growth and outlined ambitious future targets. Ambani revealed that Reliance will consider issuing bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio during a board meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024. Key Highlights from the AGM: Bonus Shares Proposal: Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance will hold a board meeting on September 5 to deliberate on issuing bonus shares at a 1:1 ratio, which means shareholders could receive one additional share for every share they currently…

Pakistani Christian Joseph Francis Pereira Becomes First Goan to Receive Indian Citizenship Under CAA

Manish Kumar

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant awarded Indian citizenship to 78-year-old Joseph Francis Pereira, making him the first person in Goa to receive citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Pereira, a Pakistani Christian residing in Cansaulim, South Goa, was granted the citizenship certificate through the CAA, which facilitates citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. Background and Journey Joseph Francis Pereira originally from Paroda village in South Goa, moved to Pakistan for his studies and later worked there. He held Pakistani…

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Security Upgraded to ASL Level, on Par with Amit Shah

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has upgraded the security cover of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat from ‘Z+’ armed protection to the Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) protocol, placing his security on the same level as that of Home Minister Amit Shah. This upgrade, which includes enhanced security measures provided by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, was implemented following a fresh threat analysis report submitted to the MHA by the Intelligence Bureau. Enhanced Security After New Threat Analysis The decision to elevate Bhagwat’s security was based on…

Yogi Adityanath Takes a Swipe at SP, Says ‘They Are Known for Their Dark Deeds’

Manish Kumar

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the BJP’s role in transforming the state from a period of lawlessness under the Samajwadi Party (SP) to a model of development and good governance. Speaking at a job fair on Thursday, Adityanath criticized the previous SP government, highlighting the significant changes since the BJP came to power in 2017. Transformation from Lawlessness to Development Adityanath described how, before 2017, Uttar Pradesh struggled with its identity due to widespread anarchy and lawlessness. “Riots were common before every festival, and neither daughters nor businesses…

Alarming Rise in Student Suicides in India: Report Highlights Urgent Need for Mental Health Interventions

Manish Kumar

A recent report has revealed a troubling trend in India: the rate of student suicides is growing at an alarming pace, outstripping both the national population growth rate and overall suicide trends. The report, titled “Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India,” was released at the Annual IC3 Conference and Expo 2024 and draws on data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Sharp Rise in Student Suicides The report highlights that while the overall suicide rate in India has increased by 2% annually, student suicides have surged at a much…