Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebration of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Wednesday and described the organization as an embodiment of enduring national consciousness. The volunteer group was established in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur and has expanded into a major socio-cultural force across India. Modi released commemorative currency and postage stamps featuring Bharat Mata imagery during ceremonies at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The prime minister noted RSS volunteers have participated in disaster relief operations and contributed to education and healthcare initiatives throughout the past century.
Modi paid tribute to the late BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra during his speech...
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal praised the Indian cricket team after their Asia Cup championship victory over Pakistan. The administrator told reporters Wednesday that maintaining top status proves more challenging than reaching it initially. He credited captain Suryakumar Yadav and the squad for dominating every tournament match convincingly.
Dhumal stated the Board of Control for Cricket in India supports the government's position against a bilateral series with Pakistan. He emphasized that national interests take priority over cricket matters for Indian administrators. The official noted excessive media attention surrounds matches between the neighboring countries despite Pakistan lacking prominent players comparable to past stars like...
National Award winner Shabana Azmi and her Broken Images cast paused their California tour for rest in the Bay Area before traveling five hours to Raleigh. The actress shared social media posts with team members Pearl, niece Farzi Rizvi, Craig, Prarthana and Jayesh while managing a three-hour time zone adjustment. The late Girish Karnad wrote the 2004 play about two sisters living together despite occupying separate emotional and linguistic spheres of English and Hindi.
Azmi has appeared in more than 160 films across independent cinema and mainstream productions during her career. She earned recognition for portraying unconventional female characters through diverse genres. Director Alyque Padamsee staged the production, examining how...
Actress Nikita Dutta marked Navratri by cultivating khetri at home and participating in traditional celebrations. The performer planted barley seeds in a pot on the festival's opening day after soaking them overnight and watered the sprouts twice daily during evening prayers. She documented her religious observance through social media photographs showing her enjoying festive meals and dancing garba.
Dutta began her film career in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil before gaining recognition opposite Akshay Kumar in Gold. She appeared in Kabir Singh and The Big Bull while maintaining a presence in television productions. Her recent work in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins featured her as Farah, a character connected to both the antagonist, Rajan...
Former India captain Anjum Tepra commended Amanjot Kaur's composed performance during the Women's World Cup opener against Sri Lanka despite the batter's injury history and tournament debut. Kaur recovered from an early mistake to score a half-century and establish a century partnership with Deepti Sharma in the middle order. Chopra emphasized that Kaur's temperament makes her essential for any playing conditions, given her stabilizing influence on the batting lineup.
Deepti Sharma earned player of the match honors with a 53-run knock and three wickets in the victory. Russel Arnold noted that Sharma's strategic approach allowed Kaur to attack freely while maintaining composure after India lost early wickets following a rain...
Gold prices reached record territory on Wednesday as concerns mounted over a potential US government shutdown and weaker employment figures reinforced expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate reductions. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association reported 24-carat gold climbed to 1,15,350 rupees per 10 grams while US December futures advanced 0.7 percent to $3,901. Political uncertainty in Washington drove investors toward safe-haven assets as the Senate rejected funding legislation and President Donald Trump signaled more federal job cuts.
The precious metal gained 11.4 percent in September for its strongest monthly performance since August 2011. Traders anticipate a 97 percent likelihood of a 25-basis-point Fed cut this...
The Reserve Bank of India introduced sweeping reforms on Wednesday to expand credit access for businesses and consumers. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced banks may now finance corporate acquisitions following requests from the State Bank of India. The central bank eliminated caps on lending against listed debt securities and raised individual share lending limits from 20 lakh rupees to 1 crore rupees.
New rules raise IPO financing limits from 10 lakh to 25 lakh rupees per person starting October 1. The changes particularly benefit wealthy investors seeking larger stakes in public offerings. Risk weights on infrastructure loans from non-banking financial companies will decrease to lower borrowing costs for quality projects.
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IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's continued engagement with cricket following India's five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The prime minister congratulated the national team on social media after their win. Dhumal told reporters that such recognition from the world's most prominent leader inspires players and motivates stronger performance from the squad.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav welcomed the prime minister's message and expressed appreciation for the support. Dhumal commended the team's ability to handle pressure during close matches and highlighted Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69-run performance in the final. The IPL official said the squad demonstrated excellent all-round...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared glimpses of her Mumbai visit through social media posts highlighting local cuisine and city views. The actress posted a photo enjoying thepla with coconut chutney and mango pickle while listening to the 1998 film Ghulaam's soundtrack on September 30. She captured the Bandra Worli Sea Link from her hotel room and relaxed in colorful socks while having poha for breakfast.
The performer visited a North Mumbai Durga Puja pandal to seek blessings after arriving in the city on September 29 for work commitments. She reunited with director Aryan Mukherjee and actress Tanishaa Mukerji during the religious visit. Chopra documented her stay with multiple photographs showing her connection to Mumbai's landscape and...
