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Modi throws Rs 62,000 crore at ITI students for votes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated youth development programs valued at 62,000 crore rupees on Saturday, and Industrial Training Institute graduates praised government investments in vocational education. Modi launched PM-SETU, a federally sponsored initiative allocating 60,000 crore rupees to modernize 1,000 government training facilities through a hub-and-spoke framework. The program designates 200 institutes as central hubs, while 800 function as satellite locations. Modi recognized 46 national ITI graduates at the fourth National Skill Convocation ceremony organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in New Delhi. Recipients from multiple states described the recognition as transformative for their...
Modi manipulates Bihar youth with Gen Z propaganda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Gen Z voters on Saturday through his PM Samvad series, and students at a Bhagalpur defense academy responded with strong support. Attendees credited the speech with providing motivation, and residents stated that Bihar youth trust Modi's development initiatives over opposition messaging. Gulshan Kumar said the address inspired his generation, while another student praised government employment policies. A listener noted Modi's recognition of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar generated pride among Bihar residents who credit state leadership with educational loans and gender parity in schools. Participants expressed confidence that young voters would reject attempts at political manipulation. Observers...
Shamna Kasim praises husband's silent love over words
Actress Shamna Kasim expressed gratitude for her husband Shanid Asif Ali through a social media message on Saturday, stating his actions demonstrated commitment beyond verbal expressions. The performer acknowledged difficult experiences with trust, but credited her parents and spouse as genuine sources of support in her life. Kasim praised her husband's approach to family responsibilities and caregiving, describing his conduct as more meaningful than spoken commitments. The actress thanked her parents for their guidance and sacrifice that shaped her character and development. The couple announced their second pregnancy last month, with the child expected to arrive in 2026. Kasim and businessman Shanid Asif Ali married in Dubai in...
Railways connect Nagaland, Mizoram as Northeast ignored
Indian Railways launched freight operations from Nagaland in September after successfully establishing service in Mizoram. The first inbound train carried 41 cement wagons from Telangana to Molvom station on Sept. 24, while the initial outbound shipment transported 42 wagons of stone chips to Tripura on Sept. 29. The railway network expansion continues with the Dimapur-Kohima project. Officials completed track construction to Molvom, but work on the final segment to Zubza requires completion by December 2029. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Bairabi-Sairang railway line on Sept. 13, connecting Aizawl to the national network through 51 kilometers of track constructed at 8,000 crore rupees. Engineers built 143 bridges and 45...
Varun Dhawan shares behind-the-scenes moments from flop
Actor Varun Dhawan posted behind-the-scenes photographs from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari on Saturday as the film opened in theaters. The images captured multiple moments from production, featuring Dhawan in costume alongside co-star Janhvi Kapoor and relaxing between takes. Director Shashank Khaitan reunited with Dhawan for their third collaboration after Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Khaitan has described Dhawan as underrated and believes the performer possesses untapped potential. Dhawan previously criticized contemporary media interviews for prioritizing viral content over genuine audience connection. Kapoor attributed the shift to social media influence and outdated marketing strategies that fail to match...
Tania battles between film sets and father's ICU bed
Actress Tania shared her three-month ordeal after her father, Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, suffered an attack by two unknown assailants at his clinic in Moga on July 4. The performer described alternating between film sets and hospital wards while her father received intensive care treatment. Tania documented her experience through social media posts featuring hospital photographs. She explained balancing professional obligations with family responsibilities as her father remained hospitalized. The actress noted her perspective shifted from discussing production details to monitoring medical procedures and patient vitals. The performer expressed appreciation for supporters who helped her family navigate the crisis. She acknowledged the...
Shubman Gill to captain India in ODIs and Tests
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that managing three separate captains across cricket formats proved impractical, prompting Shubman Gill's appointment as ODI captain to replace Rohit Sharma. The selection committee retained Rohit and Virat Kohli in the squad, but consolidated leadership by assigning Gill both Test and ODI responsibilities. Suryakumar Yadav continues leading the T20I team with Gill serving as vice-captain. Agarkar addressed concerns about potential player fatigue, citing Gill's performance in England as evidence of his capability under pressure. The 26-year-old from Punjab will likely participate across all formats going forward as selectors balance workload management with leadership development. Team management...
Amit Shah vows to wipe out Maoists by March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected negotiations with Maoist insurgents on Saturday, asserting the central government and Chhattisgarh administration refuse discussions. Shah questioned the need for talks after investing 5 trillion rupees in state development over ten years and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation programs. His comments addressed recent Maoist communications proposing dialogue with state authorities. Shah visited Bastar for the region's 75-day Dussehra festival, urging residents to encourage militants to surrender. The government has allocated 4.4 trillion rupees for infrastructure projects, establishing industries, schools, and medical facilities. Officials pledged 10 million rupees for each village cleared of...
Bangladesh becomes terror hub targeting India under Yunus
Bangladesh has emerged as a proxy battleground targeting India, with intelligence officials reporting more terror organizations than Pakistan currently harbors. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus, supported by Jamaat-e-Islami, has enabled Pakistan to establish additional militant networks within Bangladeshi territory. Pakistani intelligence has shifted its tactical approach after Operation Sindoor exposed military vulnerabilities, concentrating exclusively on Jammu and Kashmir operations. Terror groups based in Bangladesh, such as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, Harkat-ul-Jihadi-Islami, and Ansarullah Bangla Team, have received directives to strike various Indian regions beyond the northeast. Pakistan reserves...
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