Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has talked about the cultural and spiritual significance of “Namaskaar.” He went on to recall how the traditional folded-hand greeting gained global recognition during Covid in 2020 as a safe and respectful alternative to handshakes. Big B took to his blog, where he mentioned: “The folded-hand gesture known as Namaskaar, Namaste, or Anjali Mudra is one of the oldest and most meaningful forms of greeting in the Indian cultural and spiritual tr…
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New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pakistan is among the worst-affected countries as the United Kingdom has reduced its foreign aid spending, cutting development assistance from 0.5 per cent to 0.3 per cent of gross national income (GNI) by 2027, a report has said.A report by The Borgen Project said that the UK government has announced foreign aid cuts of more than $6 billion, with the deepest reductions expected in bilateral aid programmes.Pakistan and Mozambique are set to face the steepest cuts, while …
Washington, May 19 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration was rebuilding American manufacturing after decades of industrial decline, arguing that Washington had finally begun prioritising domestic workers and reducing dependence on overseas production hubs such as China.In a major policy speech in Kansas City, Missouri, Vance said the administration’s economic agenda as a direct response to years of factory closures and job losses in industrial communities across the U…
Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the BJP-led NDA would push an expanded development agenda after securing a massive mandate in the Assembly elections, winning 102 of the 126 seats.Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said the decisive public mandate has significantly increased the responsibility of the government towards the people of Assam.“The more support people give us, the greater our responsibility becomes. During the last five years, we worked…
Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) Comparing healthcare systems in developed countries with India, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday said that developed countries often face longer waiting times for treatment, while Gujarat’s public health system offers quicker access to care through services. He made the remarks while addressing the ‘International Nurses Day’ celebrations held at GMERS Medical College and Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar, where nursing staff, students, and senior h…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) on Monday urged the Centre to advise IT and IT-enabled services companies to implement work from home wherever operationally feasible, saying the move could help conserve fuel and reduce unnecessary travel amid rising global uncertainties.In a letter addressed to Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the employee body said remote working should be encouraged as part of a broader national effort…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging people to cut fuel consumption and avoid foreign travel amid the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. Questioning Rahul Gandhi’s criticism, Giriraj Singh asked whether India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, should also be considered a failure during the 1962 war with China, when citizens were ask…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Top industrialists on Monday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and economic self-reliance amid global uncertainty triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, saying the measures were aimed at strengthening India’s resilience and protecting foreign exchange reserves.TVS Motor Company Chairman Venu Srinivasan endorsed the PM Modi’s emphasis on self-reliance and prudent consumption at a time of heightened global volatility.Meanwhile, Bharti En…
Bengaluru, May 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon citizens to remain united and patient amid global uncertainties, stating that the ongoing crisis in West Asia was impacting the entire world, including India. Addressing a massive gathering of BJP workers and supporters here, he urged people to conserve resources and work together in the national interest.Referring to the global situation, PM Modi said: “You are witnessing the challenges across the world. The crisis in W…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Leadership uncertainty at HDFC Bank has emerged as a key overhang for India’s banking sector, with brokerage firm Jefferies saying the controversy has disrupted benchmark valuations and capped rerating potential across banking stocks despite healthy fundamentals.In a note, the brokerage said investor sentiment toward the banking space has been weighed down by uncertainty surrounding HDFC Bank’s top management transition, along with geopolitical tensions in West Asia. …