Jairam Ramesh slammed the Centre’s Great Nicobar Project, alleging it violates the Forest Rights Act and displaces indigenous tribes. He accused the Tribal Affairs Ministry of failing to protect the Shompen and Nicobarese communities. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday reiterated dissatisfaction with the Central government’s handling of the Great Nicobar Island Project, urging … Read more
Manoj Bajpayee hopes for a resolution in the Ranveer Singh-‘Don 3’ controversy, where FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor. Ranveer’s team stated he chose to maintain dignified silence on the matter. Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Bollywood star Ranveer Singh’s exit from ‘Don 3’ and the subsequent non-cooperation directive issued against him by … Read more
Indian markets opened flat as strong buying by domestic institutional investors and retail SIP inflows countered persistent selling by foreign portfolio investors and global uncertainties, preventing a major market meltdown. Market Opens Flat Amid DII Support Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday amid cautious domestic sentiment, even as strong domestic institutional inflows continued to … Read more
India has again called for UN reforms, arguing its 1940s structure is outdated. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni urged for UNSC expansion and transparency, comparing the current UN to running AI on a 1945 computer to handle modern global issues. India on Tuesday reiterated its call for reforms at the United Nations, stressing the need to enhance … Read more
Devotees across India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu, celebrated Eid Al-Adha with large prayer gatherings. The festival of sacrifice was marked with devotion and unity in Srinagar, Madurai, and Coimbatore, reinforcing its significance. Eid Celebrations Across India The spirit of Eid Al-Adha (Bakrid) resonated across India on Wednesday as devotees gathered in … Read more
Thea Sharrock, acclaimed director of ‘Me Before You’, is set to helm Lionsgate’s film adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling novel, ‘The Things We Leave Unfinished’. Todd Lieberman is producing the project through his banner Hidden Pictures. Thea Sharrock, best known for directing the romantic drama ‘Me Before You’, has been roped in to helm Lionsgate’s … Read more
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini chaired a ‘Pragati’ meeting to review development projects over Rs. 75 crore, directing officials to accelerate work. Key projects reviewed include hospitals in Faridabad and Sonipat, and the MHU campus in Karnal. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a high-level ‘Pragati’ review meeting at the Haryana Civil … Read more
Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Narendra Kumar Gupta, Director of Takshila Academy, in a corruption case linked to the ‘Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Vikas Yojana’. The court observed that the accused cannot be detained as a punitive measure. The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday granted bail to Narendra Kumar Gupta, Director of Takshila Academy Private … Read more
Filmmaker Adhish Rana shares his experience directing ‘Jeena Dil Se’, calling it ‘very difficult’ but enjoyable. He talks about handling a large cast of 15 actors and highlighting his home state, Haryana, in the film set to release on May 29. Filmmaker Adhish Rana is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Jeena Dil … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Centre’s decision to form a High-Level Committee on demographic changes, calling it a ‘visionary’ step for national security, cultural identity, and social balance, particularly in border areas. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to constitute a High-Level Committee to examine the issue … Read more