Category: Breaking News

PM Modi Meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Discuss AI, Innovation, and Investment in India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, engaging in discussions on topics ranging from Microsoft’s expansion plans in India to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. The meeting highlighted the deepening collaboration between India and global tech leaders. Satya Nadella: “Committed to Making India AI-First” Following the meeting, Nadella expressed his enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji for your leadership. Excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first and work together on our continued expansion in the…

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates Today at 2 PM

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to unveil the schedule for the highly anticipated Delhi Assembly elections today. The announcement will be made during a press conference at Vigyan Bhavan at 2 PM, marking the official commencement of the election process in the national capital. Polling Speculations With the 70-member Assembly’s term ending on February 23, the elections must take place before then to form a new House. Delhi, known for conducting its Assembly elections in a single phase, is speculated to hold polling in the second week…

Reliance Retail Abandons Dunzo Stake Amid Mounting Losses

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Reliance Retail’s recent decision to write off its $200 million investment in Dunzo marks a significant development in India’s quick commerce sector. This move comes amid Dunzo’s ongoing financial challenges and strategic shifts, shedding light on the volatile nature of the hyperlocal delivery market. In January 2022, Reliance Retail acquired a 25.8% stake in Dunzo with a $200 million investment, aiming to enhance its presence in the burgeoning quick commerce space. This partnership was expected to leverage Dunzo’s hyperlocal logistics capabilities to bolster Reliance’s retail operations, including last-mile deliveries for…

Ketan Parekh Back in SEBI’s Crosshairs

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Ketan Parekh, the former Mumbai stockbroker infamously banned by SEBI in 2003 for 14 years due to allegations of insider trading, price rigging, and illegal fund diversion, has once again come under scrutiny. Known for artificially inflating the prices of selected securities, dubbed “K-10 stocks,” Parekh’s past actions led to a major market crash, erasing billions of rupees in market capitalization. In the latest development, Parekh has been implicated in a front-running scheme within India’s stock market, using insider information from a major foreign institutional investor. SEBI has issued an…

PM Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, Outlines Vision for a Developed Rural India

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, underscoring the vital role of rural India in realizing the vision of a developed nation by 2047. With the theme “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047” and the motto “गांव बढ़े, तो देश बढ़े” (When villages grow, the nation prospers), the Mahotsav highlights innovation, resilience, and progress in rural communities. “Villages Are the Pillars of a Developed India” Addressing the audience, PM Modi said, “The…

PM Modi to Unveil 1,600 Flats and Kick Off Major Development Initiatives in Delhi

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PM Modi in Delhi: Among other initiatives, the prime minister will also lay the foundation stone of three new projects worth over Rs 600 crore in the Delhi University. PM Modi in Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the national capital today (January 3). PM will visit newly constructed flats for the dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar,…

Indians Facing Layoffs in the US: Perplexity AI Founder Arvind Srinivas Highlights the Real Issue

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The H-1B visa debate continues to be a critical issue in U.S. immigration policy, particularly as it relates to skilled professionals, economic growth, and innovation. With a significant portion of H-1B visas awarded to Indian immigrants, the program has played a vital role in sectors like technology, engineering, and healthcare, while also drawing scrutiny over its impact on domestic employment. Significance of H-1B Visas H-1B visas enable U.S. companies to access global talent, particularly in fields where domestic expertise falls short. Indian professionals, who constitute a major share of H-1B…

New Year 2025: Warm Wishes from President Murmu and PM Modi to the Nation

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New Year 2025: India welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations across the country, as people in various cities marked the occasion with joy and enthusiasm. New Year celebrations began in many cities with parties, cultural events, live music performances, and themed decorations. New Year 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to the nation on Wednesday and wished that 2025 would bring new opportunities, success and endless joy for all. May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health…

PM Modi’s 2024 Highlights: From Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha to Giorgia Meloni Selfie Moment

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On New Year’s Eve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a collection of iconic photos from 2024 on his website, narendramodi.in. These images not only celebrate India’s rich cultural diversity but also highlight the nation’s efforts to enhance its international stature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared standout photos of 2024. The photos capture significant moments throughout the year. PM Modi offered prayers at Ram Temple during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Modi with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on board a train…

PM Modi’s Address Highlights in the 117th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’

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My dear countrymen, Namaskar. 2025 has just about arrived; it is knocking at the door. On the 26th of January 2025, our Constitution is completing 75 years. It is a matter of great honour for all of us. The Constitution, handed over to us by our Constitution makers, has stood the test of time in every sense of the term. The Constitution is our guiding light, our guide. It is on account of the Constitution of India that I am here today, being able to talk to you. This year,…