India rose from the world's 11th largest economy to fourth over the past decade through decisive technological advancement and innovation, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday. Singh spoke at the curtain raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2025, scheduled from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The minister credited consistent political vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for driving the transformation.
The conclave will focus on 11 thematic areas spanning semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, space technology and clean energy. These sectors are vital to the country's strategic independence and future...
Filming has concluded for The India Storry, a drama featuring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade. MIG Production & Studios announced the wrap on Instagram, and the film examines real pesticide scandals that once affected the nation. Director Chetan DK helms the project, which also stars Murali Sharma, Manish Wadhwa, and Trisha Sarda in key roles.
Aggarwal began shooting in Pune on January, sharing a clapboard image on social media with an August 15, 2025, release date mentioned. The narrative centers on controversies surrounding pesticide companies through a hard-hitting storyline. Sagar B Shinde and MIG Production and Studios produce the film.
The India Storry targets a 2026 theatrical release, but producers have not confirmed the...
Celine Dion attended Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with her three sons on a recent date. The 57-year-old singer wore a black turtleneck and hat while clapping and raising her fists as she watched the show with her 24-year-old Son, Rene-Charles, and 14-year-old twins, Nelson and Eddy. Dion has made few public appearances since receiving a stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in August 2022, but she previously attended a Coldplay concert at the same venue in June. The My Heart Will Go On artist welcomed her sons with husband Rene Angelil, who died from throat cancer in 2016.
Amitabh Bachchan recalled his experience working with filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on the set of Lakshya when Akhtar visited his room at night to discuss the performance. The veteran actor told Farhan's father, screenwriter Javed Akhtar, that the moment made him feel like a novice receiving direction from a master. Bachchan shares an extensive history with the elder Akhtar, who formed a legendary screenwriting partnership with Salim Khan that shaped Hindi cinema in the 1970s.
The Salim-Javed duo wrote 12 consecutive blockbusters that established Bachchan as the angry young man persona, and effectively transformed him into one of India's greatest stars. Their collaboration produced iconic films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar, Sholay, Don, and...
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the Sardar@150 Unity March on Monday through MY Bharat to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the two-month nationwide campaign aims to inspire unity and patriotism among youth while commemorating Patel's role in uniting India. The digital phase begins with social media competitions and quizzes for participants aged 15 to 29, with winners announced before Nov. 26.
District-level marches will occur from Oct. 31 to Nov. 25 across all parliamentary constituencies, led by cabinet ministers and lawmakers covering eight to 10 kilometers daily. The national march starts on Nov. 26 and spans 152 kilometers from Karamsad to the...
Four people died, and 28 others sustained injuries after heavy rainfall and strong winds caused roof and wall collapses across Punjab province on Monday. Rescue officials reported that two children perished, and seven others were hurt when a roof collapsed in Tandlianwala, while one person died, and four suffered injuries in Nankana Sahib. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority recorded unprecedented rainfall levels over 24 hours, and the spokesperson warned that precipitation would persist across most districts over the next day.
Authorities placed all commissioners, deputy commissioners, and rescue teams on high alert as northern and northeastern regions from Rawalpindi to Lahore anticipated 50 to 70 millimeters of rain...
A Matrize Opinion Poll projects the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will secure 150-160 seats with 49 percent of votes in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections, while the RJD-Congress-Left alliance trails with 36 percent support, translating to 70-85 seats. The survey conducted by Matrize News Communications shows Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party may capture 7 percent of votes, and win 2-5 seats in the 243-member legislature. Both the BJP and the RJD are expected to perform the strongest with 21 percent vote shares each, while Congress lags at 8 percent despite its campaign efforts. Nitish Kumar's JD-U is forecast to improve its 2020 performance with 18 percent support and secure 60-65 seats, while Chirag Paswan's LJP maintains 6...
The United Nations requested immediate humanitarian assistance on Monday for earthquake survivors in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province ahead of winter. UN humanitarian coordinator Indrika Ratwatte emphasized that shelter remains the primary concern for affected populations, and emergency support must expand quickly to prevent additional hardship as temperatures drop. Initial assessments indicate more than 6,000 homes were destroyed in Kunar, and approximately 500,000 people across eastern provinces need food, shelter, medical care, and psychological support.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported on Monday that 721 families suffered losses from recent rainfall and flash floods in Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa...
The Atal Innovation Mission signed a Statement of Intent with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday to expand Atal Tinkering Labs nationwide. The agreement was formalized at the Embassy of France on the third IFCCI CSR Connect Day 2025 in New Delhi and seeks to advance STEM education through Indo-French corporate partnerships. The collaboration will mobilize CSR funding to improve infrastructure and deepen industry engagement at government schools across India.
Mission Director Deepak Bagla stated that AIM has reached more than 11 million student entrepreneurs through one of the world's largest grassroots innovation programs. The partnership will identify government schools for ATL setup and provide teacher...
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