India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, met with Indian pharmaceutical companies in Uzbekistan on Wednesday to discuss topics such as joint ventures, investment opportunities, registration processes, and cooperation in traditional medicine. The Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan noted that Ambassador Pant highlighted the positive impact of the Indian pharmaceutical sector in the country. Earlier, on Oct. 6, Pant met Abdulla Azizov, chairman of Uzbekistan’s Pharmaceutical Industry Agency, to further explore areas of mutual interest in pharmaceuticals and traditional medicine.
India and Uzbekistan have continued to strengthen their partnership, recently holding the ninth Joint Working Group meeting on Counter Terrorism in Tashkent to...
Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Shriraj Nair stated on Wednesday that India has shifted to a development-focused politics as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 24 years in office. Nair credited Modi for steering the country toward progress since taking office, highlighting initiatives such as the construction of the Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the revocation of Article 370. He noted that new infrastructure projects, including the airport and metro in Mumbai, reflect this era of growth.
Nair also criticized the West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, accusing it of practicing appeasement politics and failing to protect the Hindu community. He said incidents of violence against Hindu women and attacks on political...
Bobby Deol recently shared that, as a child, he was afraid of his elder brother Sunny Deol, who treated him more like a son than a sibling. In an interview, Bobby explained that Sunny’s stern expressions made many people wary of him, despite his kind nature. He added that this dynamic left little room for arguments or typical sibling fights.
Bobby celebrated 30 years in Hindi cinema on Monday, and Sunny marked the occasion by posting a montage from Bobby’s 1995 debut film, Barsaat, on Instagram. Bobby responded with heart emojis, and actress Ameesha Patel congratulated him as well. Bobby reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for the support he has received and sharing his excitement for the future. He is known for roles in...
Journalist Tufail Rind was shot and killed by armed men in Mirpur Mathelo, Ghotki district, Sindh province, on Wednesday while driving his children to school, according to police reports. The attack took place on Jerwar Road, where motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on his car. Rind died at the scene, but his children were unharmed. The attackers fled, and police transported his body for a medico-legal examination.
Ghotki Senior Superintendent of Police Anwar Khetran visited the crime site and met Rind’s family, promising a thorough investigation and justice for the victim. Rind, who worked with Mehran Newspaper and Royal News and held a position at the Mirpur Mathelo Press Club, had survived a previous assassination attempt and...
Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan have named their newborn daughter Sipaara Khan, sharing the announcement on social media with a brief message and a heart emoji. The couple welcomed their baby girl on Oct. 5 at PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Arbaaz was seen leaving the hospital with Sshura and their daughter, holding the baby as they returned home.
Arbaaz’s son Arhaan, from his previous marriage to Malaika Arora, expressed excitement about becoming a big brother, posting photos from Sshura’s baby shower and referencing the age gap with his new sibling. Malaika responded to Arhaan’s post with a message and heart emojis. Arbaaz and Sshura, who met while working on the film Patna Shukla, married in a private ceremony in December 2023.
The July Uprising of 2024, initially seen as a movement against the government of Sheikh Hasina, resulted in an interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus starting on Aug. 8, 2024. Since then, law and order in Bangladesh have deteriorated, with a sharp rise in mob violence and other crimes that appear to target dissenters and opponents of the interim government. Over the past year, critics have argued that the promises of a restored democracy have not been fulfilled, as opposition voices face increasing restrictions.
Key symbols of the Liberation War, such as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, have come under attack through the removal of his image from currency, renaming of institutions, and cancellation of related national holidays. The Awami...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Navi Mumbai International Airport represents a vision of a developed India, with its design inspired by the lotus and its location on land linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Speaking at the inauguration of the airport’s first phase, Modi highlighted the role the new airport will play in strengthening regional and global connectivity and easing congestion at Mumbai’s existing international airport. He stated that the facility would boost opportunities for farmers by connecting them to markets in Europe and the Middle East.
The prime minister noted that the opening of new airports and the UDAN scheme have made air travel accessible and affordable, with India now having over 160...
NITI Aayog released a new study on Wednesday that examines how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can improve the lives of India’s 490 million informal workers. The report, titled AI for Inclusive Societal Development and developed with Deloitte, highlights the informal sector’s significant role in India’s economy but notes that this workforce remains excluded from formal protections and opportunities. Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, stressed that empowering these workers is both an economic and moral responsibility.
The study argues that technology alone cannot address the barriers faced by informal workers without human intervention and strategic investments. NITI Aayog...
Pooja Bhatt reflected on her 1997 film Tamanna, sharing a personal photo and recalling her favorite song from the project, Yeh Kya Hua. The film marked her debut as a producer and featured her in a lead role alongside Paresh Rawal, Manoj Bajpai, and Sharad Kapoor. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Tamanna told the story of an intersex person who adopts and raises an abandoned girl, addressing themes of identity and social prejudice.
Pooja Bhatt praised music composer Anu Malik for his heartfelt work and acknowledged photographer Dabboo Ratnani for capturing memorable moments. She recently began her own audio podcast, featuring Mahesh Bhatt as her first guest. Known for roles in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Zakhm, and Daddy, Bhatt remains...
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