Singer Sona Mohapatra has taken a stand against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai regarding the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Mohapatra defended Rai against what she perceived as demeaning remarks and criticized the exploitation of women for political gain. During the…
The resplendent world of literature and poetry has yet again witnessed a momentous occasion with the announcement of the Jnanpith Award for the eminent wordsmith, Gulzar, in the Urdu language. This coveted recognition has stirred profound emotions in the heart of the veteran lyricist, prompting him to extend his heartfelt gratitude to his ardent admirers…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections this year. Addressing the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2024, Shah emphasized that the CAA aims solely to grant citizenship to individuals who faced persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, reassuring that it…
In a significant move towards advancing the global employability of students, the Andhra Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoU) on Wednesday with the International Baccalaureate (IB). The collaboration aims to jointly issue certificates to school and junior college students in association with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), according to…
In a vibrant celebration of the avian wonders that grace the skies of Odisha, the 4th National Chilika Birds Festival took flight with a grand inauguration by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 27. The three-day extravaganza, organized by the Department of Tourism, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, and Chilika Development Authority,…
As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, opinions on its merit diverged sharply between leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and members of the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders praised the budget, hailing it as inclusive and innovative. PM…
In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed major business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, effective from February 29, 2024. The restrictions include the cessation of accepting fresh deposits and conducting credit transactions. This decision follows the RBI’s earlier directive in March 2022, which barred Paytm Payments Bank from onboarding new…
