Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Friday, challenged young minds at the IIT Madras to see India not just as a nation of the present, but as a civilisation shaping the global future. While addressing the students and faculty at IIT Madras on various subjects including democracy, diplomacy and India’s growing international role, his address painted a powerful picture of a country rooted in ancient wisdom yet confidently navigating modern global challenges.EAM …
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Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel on Tuesday hit back at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s remarks on the Rajasthan Refinery project, stating that the agreement signed during the Congress government was not in the interest of the state, while the revised agreement under the BJP government safeguarded Rajasthan’s rights and benefits. Responding to questions at a press conference, Patel said that Ashok Gehlot was making statements merely to stay in the headl…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday, alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on a mission to “finish off” his party and “devour” Mumbai. He described the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a battle for the soul of the state capital, asserting in a veiled reference to the Central BJP leadership are attempting to swallow the state.Addressing party workers and office-bearers, Uddhav Thackeray justified his recent alli…
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming combat film ‘Battle of Galwan’ was unveiled on Saturday on the occasion of Salman Khan’s birthday. The teaser stands as a tribute to India’s frontline soldiers and their indomitable spirit. In the teaser Salman Khan appears in one of his most commanding avatars, as he embodies an Indian Army officer with restrained ferocity and quiet authority. In the teaser, he can be seen in a weathered look, controlled aggression, and piercing silence s…
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Actress Chitrangda Singh says the deeper social themes in “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders”, from patriarchy and class divides to inheritance politics within Indian families, became clearer to her only as the film took shape on set. Asked “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders”, subtly comments on patriarchy, class and inheritance within Indian families. How aware was she of these themes while performing, and did it influence her choices as an actor?Reflecting on he…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that public sector banks (PSBs) have emerged as strong and competitive institutions, standing shoulder to shoulder with private and foreign banks in supporting India’s growth.Addressing the MSME Banking Excellence Awards here, Goyal highlighted the banking system’s role in extending timely, adequate credit to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an official statement.The minister noted tha…