President Mohamed Muizzu embraced Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Friday arrival at Male airport. Senior Maldivian cabinet members attended the welcoming ceremony for the Indian leader. Modi expressed gratitude for the presidential reception and predicted stronger bilateral relations ahead. Patriotic chants accompanied the Prime Minister as he began his two-day state visit. The diplomatic mission marks Modi's third journey to the island nation.
Modi accepts President Muizzu's invitation to serve as the guest of honor at the country's 60th Independence Day festivities. This visit represents the first by any world leader since Muizzu assumed the presidency. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the trip's importance for...
The Supreme Court rejected petitions asking the federal government to add more legislative seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh heard cases about implementing the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. The judges stated that Article 170 prevents boundary changes until after the next census following 2026. Constitutional amendments have stopped redistricting until that time period arrives.
The court dismissed claims that Kashmir's seat increase from 83 to 90 constituencies showed unfair treatment. Kashmir operates under different rules as a union territory rather than a full state. Telangana lawmakers passed a March resolution requesting an expansion from 119 to 153 seats based on recent...
Indian diaspora children welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi through classical dance performances at Kurumba Village Resort on Friday. The young performers wore traditional clothing and had rehearsed for weeks to showcase their cultural heritage. Modi removed security barriers to personally congratulate each child after their presentation. One student described the encounter as dreamlike and unforgettable. Parents expressed deep emotion at witnessing their children interact with the Prime Minister.
The reception formed part of Modi's two-day state visit to the Maldives. President Mohamed Muizzu had earlier received the Prime Minister at Velana International Airport with ceremonial honors and traditional music. Modi serves as Guest of...
Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan swore his parliamentary oath on Friday as a Rajya Sabha member. The veteran performer spoke in Tamil during the ceremony and declared his commitment to serving India. Haasan established Makkal Needhi Maiam during February 2018 to challenge traditional Dravidian politics through centrist policies. His party competed for 37 constituencies during the 2019 general elections with limited success.
The MNM leader faced defeat against BJP candidate Vanathi Srinivasan in Coimbatore South during 2021 state elections. His political movement secured 2.6 percent of votes across Tamil Nadu despite the setback. Haasan shifted strategy by aligning MNM with the DMK coalition before 2024 elections. The Dravida...
Opposition leader Rabri Devi organized demonstrations against the Nitish administration on Friday. The Bihar Legislative Council witnessed coordinated protests demanding debates about electoral roll revisions. RJD, Congress, and Left party legislators donned black attire to express their dissent. These politicians assembled under Devi's guidance while chanting against state authorities and election officials. The group accused the administration of collaborating with electoral commissioners to remove disadvantaged citizens from voting lists.
Devi claimed authorities systematically eliminate impoverished residents from voter registrations before upcoming assembly elections. She argued that deleted individuals lose their democratic...
Actress Anubha Fatehpuria discusses her performance as Anupama Bose in the Netflix film Aap Jaisa Koi. The character serves as the mother figure to Fatima Sana Shaikh and connects deeply with Fatehpuria's personal experiences. Her real-life background as an eldest sibling and practicing architect mirrors the character's traits. The Calcutta setting and joint family dynamics further strengthened her connection to the role. Director Vivek Soni's previous work on Meenakshi Sundareshwar influenced her decision to join the project.
Audiences have responded positively to the film's performances and visual representation of Kolkata. Fatehpuria shared limited screen time with R. Madhavan but enjoyed conversations about acting and physics...
Grammy winner Ed Sheeran collaborated with Bollywood vocalist Arijit Singh on a special version of Sapphire. The British musician travels to Jiaganj Azimganj with his father for this musical partnership. Singh guided them through local sights via boat while they shared meals and conversations about music.
The recording session featured Singh teaching Sheeran Punjabi vocals and sitar techniques. The artists took late evening motorcycle rides through the area and discussed their creative processes. Sheeran describes this experience as among his career highlights and calls it a musical pilgrimage.
The new version blends Hindi, Punjabi, and English languages across different vocal sections. Singh performs verses mixing Hindi and Punjabi...
Actress Ananya Panday developed an educational program focused on teaching compassion through her So Positive organization. The initiative partners with Slam Out Loud NGO to distribute materials across Indian schools. Panday believes young people learn empathy more effectively when exposed to these concepts early. The program reaches students through the Jijivisha Fellowship and Arts for All Program in multiple cities. Over 250,000 children will access this educational content through various channels.
The curriculum appears on So Positive's YouTube platform for global access by teachers and parents. Officials plan to make materials available through the government's DIKSHA Portal system. Panday will appear alongside Kartik Aaryan in...
Opposition lawmakers disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings for the fifth straight day over Bihar's electoral roll revision process. The Chair suspended sessions until Monday after protesters prevented normal legislative functions during the afternoon period. Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected twenty-eight opposition notices seeking emergency debates under Rule 267 about various state and national issues. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan could not deliver responses during Question Hour as members shouted slogans throughout the chamber. The Chair applied Rule 235 to prevent placard displays before ending the session.
Actor Kamal Haasan began his parliamentary service by taking his oath in Tamil as a Rajya Sabha member. The...
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