Category: Breaking News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for the upcoming ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast on July 28. This will mark the 112th episode of the monthly radio programme, which airs on the last Sunday of every month at 11:00 am. The programme serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to discuss matters of national significance with the public. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm about the inputs he has already received for this month’s episode. “I’ve…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 100 million followers on the social media platform X, making him one of the most followed political leaders globally. The accomplishment highlights his extensive influence and popularity on social media.   Key Accused in BSP Leader Murder Case Shot Dead K Thiruvengadam, a key accused in the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong, was shot dead on Sunday after he allegedly attempted to assault police personnel and flee from custody. Thiruvengadam was one of…

After seven months of extravagant pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani, the son of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, completed his long-awaited marriage to pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant on Friday. The ceremony, attended by thousands of guests, marked the culmination of a series of lavish events leading up to the grand wedding day. Nita and Mukesh Ambani gave a grand welcome to PM Modi. In another video, PM Modi is seen seated between Isha and Akash Ambani. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a notable entrance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding function held on Saturday at…

Japan’s SoftBank fully exited its investment in Paytm-parent One97 Communications during the June quarter, incurring a loss of around $150 million (approximately ₹1,250 crore), according to a PTI report. A source mentioned that SoftBank’s exit resulted in a loss of 10-12%.   Softbank held around 18.5 per cent stake in Paytm before the fintech’s IPO in 2021. It held a 17.3 per cent stake through SVF India Holdings (Cayman) Ltd and 1.2 per cent through SVF Panther.   The exit of a major investor like SoftBank could impact market sentiment and stock performance…

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has initiated significant changes in the state bureaucracy nearly a month after taking office. Two high-ranking officials from the previous BJD government have been reassigned to new roles. G Mathivathanan, who held the position of Housing and Urban Development Secretary for over 11 years, has been appointed as the Director General of Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. This institution is responsible for training Odisha Administrative Service officers. Meanwhile, Sports Secretary R Vineel Krishna, who also served as Special Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, has…

Strengthening Bilateral Trade During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow, India and Russia agreed to advance their bilateral trade settlement using national currencies. This move aims to promote economic cooperation and reduce dependency on the US dollar. Russia’s Charge d’Affaires, Roman Babushkin, highlighted this as a significant point in the India-Russia joint statement. National Currency Settlement System According to a release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), both sides will continue consultations to ensure the interoperability of their financial messaging systems. The statement emphasized the commitment to a…

A Groundbreaking Surgery In a remarkable medical achievement, an Indian-origin doctor has successfully performed the first paediatric living liver transplant in the UAE. The groundbreaking procedure was conducted on four-year-old Razia Khan, who was born in Abu Dhabi and diagnosed with a rare genetic liver condition called Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis type 3 (PFIC). The surgery was carried out by Dr. Rehan Saif and his team at Burjeel Medical City (BMC). A Family’s Struggle Razia’s family had already endured the heartache of losing their first daughter to the same condition…