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Modi moves fast as Nepal bus tragedy victims flown home to Jalgaon
Union Minister Raksha Khadse detailed Prime Minister Modi's direct response to a fatal Nepal bus crash in April 2024. The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying approximately fifty passengers plunged 150 meters into the Marsyangdi River near Kathmandu. Twenty-five people died instantly from the impact. Khadse contacted the Prime Minister's Office for travel authorization while Modi was conducting official business overseas. Principal Secretary P.K. Mishra facilitated immediate communication between the minister and the prime minister. Modi granted swift approval for Khadse's emergency trip and assigned Nepal's ambassador to assist with rescue operations. Hospital staff had prepared medical documentation for injured survivors before...
NaMo Yuva Run hits Jamnagar as 10k prep for Modi birthday blitz
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha plans 75 marathons nationwide to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday celebration. These events promote fitness initiatives and anti-addiction campaigns under the NaMo Yuva Run program. Jamnagar will host a marathon on September 21, beginning at 5 AM from Lal Bungalow Circle. The celebration forms part of Sewa Pakhwada, which runs from September 17 through October 2. This period honors both Modi's birthday and the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Ten major cities across Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh will conduct flagship marathon events. Former cricketer Parthiv Patel serves as the Gujarat state ambassador for these events. Jay Rawalia and Jill Makwana represent...
Over 5 million farmers cash in as FPOs drive big gains across India
Government data reveals that more than five million farmers have purchased equity stakes in agricultural cooperatives across India during recent years. These farmer-producer organizations have grown to exceed 10,000 entities nationwide, creating substantial economic benefits for rural communities. Women represent thirty-eight percent of all participants in these collective enterprises. Small and marginal farmers gain access to reduced input costs through bulk purchasing power. The cooperatives enable members to secure better prices for fertilizers, equipment, and crop protection materials. Five states dominate participation levels, with Telangana leading at 670,000 shareholders, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The federal...
AIM Mega Tinkering Day smashes records as 4 lakh students go DIY
The Atal Innovation Mission achieved record-breaking recognition when 473,350 students participated in simultaneous tinkering activities across India. Both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records acknowledged this unprecedented educational mobilization on August 12, 2025. Students from 9,467 Atal Tinkering Lab schools spanning 35 states and union territories joined the virtual event. The participants constructed DIY vacuum cleaners through live online instruction sessions focused on Swachh Bharat solutions. Geographic barriers dissolved as remote locations from Ladakh to Tamil Nadu participated equally. Mission Director Deepak Bagla emphasized how this achievement reflects Prime Minister Modi's Viksit Bharat vision for...
Twinkle and Kajol cold call Bollywood for wild Two Much debut
Author Twinkle Khanna and actress Kajol presented their upcoming talk show during a trailer launch event. The duo described their guest recruitment strategy as resembling telemarketing tactics through unsolicited phone calls. Major Bollywood personalities will appear as guests on the program. Kajol emphasized the unconventional format that abandons traditional talk show structures. The hosts aim to create authentic conversations rather than rehearsed exchanges. Kajol makes her hosting debut with this collaborative venture alongside Khanna. The actress highlighted their longstanding friendship as the foundation for their on-screen chemistry. She explained how their natural conversations inspired the show concept. The format deliberately...
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni turns 45 as the Bollywood Wives squad cheers
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni celebrated her 45th birthday by posting a cheerful photograph on social media platforms. The actress expressed appreciation for her life journey while announcing the beginning of chapter 45. Sister-in-law Alia Bhatt showed support by liking the celebratory post. Mother Neetu Kapoor reshared the image and praised her daughter as sunshine, pride, and joy. Earlier in September, Riddhima honored her late father, Rishi Kapoor, on his birthday through a family photograph and a heartfelt message. The Delhi-based personality made her entertainment debut in Bollywood Wives Season 2 in 2024. She remains married to businessman Bharat Sahni and is the mother of her teenage daughter, Samaira. COVID-19 travel restrictions...
Amaal Mallik fires up Bigg Boss house as Kunickaa feud boils
Bigg Boss 19 house captain Amaal Mallik confronted veteran contestant Kunickaa Sadanand during a kitchen dispute. Sadanand had withdrawn from cooking duties but continued wandering around the kitchen area and meddling with food preparation decisions. The music composer repeatedly warned the 62-year-old actress against creating confusion for team members handling meal responsibilities. Sadanand ignored these requests and escalated the situation into a heated argument. Mallik expressed frustration about her taking advantage of his respectful behavior. The captain clarified that showing respect does not require submissive behavior or constant compliance with demands. This marked Mallik's first angry outburst during the three weeks of the...
Dhoni biopic writer hits Uttarakhand trails for Ajey monk saga
Screenwriter Dilip Bachchan Jha has completed the script for Ajey about a monk's transformation into a political leader. Jha previously worked on M.S. Dhoni's biographical film and believes movies should reflect societal values. The upcoming project draws inspiration from Shantanu Gupta's bestselling book about Yogi Adityanath's remarkable journey. Jha traveled across Uttarakhand to research locations from the subject's early life. He visited Panchur, Rishikesh, and Kotdwar to understand the emotional aspects of this transformation. The writer explored how a middle-class boy abandoned family connections to serve others. Jha discovered stories about the young man defending women's rights against college troublemakers. Actor Anant Joshi...
Young leaders shake up Guwahati as BIMSTEC summit goes full throttle
India conducted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Summit as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comprehensive 21-point strategy for regional strengthening. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of youth participation as essential for comprehensive regional progress. More than 80 emerging leaders from member nations gathered in Guwahati between September 9 and 11. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya opened the conference, which was coordinated by the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Participants engaged in entrepreneurship workshops, design thinking sessions, and collaborative cultural programs across three days. The summit promoted 21st-century leadership qualities focused on resilience and diversity responsiveness. Leaders...
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