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Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Television star Ram Kapoor shared a shocking yet emotional revelation about his father in the latest episode of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa and how his mother and sister haven’t spoken to him in over 5 years. Ram shared his secret after the keyword ‘Father’ appeared on screen. He started with “I helped my father plan his death.”The star shared that he always challenged his father.“My father was a very rich, wealthy man. I wanted to live my life, and I separated, became an …

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey and a milestone that would be remembered for generations. PM Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government.In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Birla extended w…

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years of public service in the highest office, saying that May 26, 2014, will be remembered as the Foundation Day of service-oriented good governance. The Delhi BJP chief said that the Modi government has set new dimensions of public service by transforming Rajpath into Kartavya Path, Raj Bhavan into Lok Bhavan, and naming the Central government office complex as …

Jammu, May 14 (IANS) Declaring their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel, around 40 families from a border village in Jammu pledged to cook food on traditional stoves. The women made ‘chapattis’ and vegetables on stoves using wood and cow dung. PM Modi’s appeal to save petrol, diesel, LPG and oil and not to buy jewellery for a year came in view of the ongoing West Asia conflict and the resultant global hike in crude oil prices.Speaking to IANS, a woman from Gajansu vil…

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to take part in the ongoing Census 2027, emphasising that it is the responsibility of every individual, while also highlighting that this time, the data collection is being recorded directly in a digital format. “A very important campaign is currently underway in our country, which every Indian must be aware of. This is the Census campaign, the world’s largest census. Those who have already undergone such a process will have …

Aravalli, April 17 (IANS) Gujarat is the highest employment-generating state in the country, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday while addressing a campaign meeting in Aravalli district ahead of the local self-government elections.​ Speaking at a ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ in Sathamba village of Bayad taluka, Patel said, “If there is any state in the entire country that provides the highest employment, it is Gujarat,” attributing this to sustained development policies and infrastructu…

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that the state has set a target to recruit over 5,000 Anganwadi workers and more than 60,000 helpers this year, adding that the process has already begun.Speaking at a programme at Lok Bhawan here after inaugurating various Anganwadi projects, the Chief Minister said steps have also been taken to strengthen social security for frontline workers engaged in child care.He said Anganwadi workers and helpers hav…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the state governments to recognise that, regardless of the severity of the crisis, it is “our collective responsibility” to sustain India’s rapid growth.He stated that this moment also presents a significant opportunity for state governments and serves as a “major test for Team India”.Briefing the Rajya Sabha on the evolving situation in West Asia, the Prime Minister said, “In the coming times, this crisis will pose a major…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to establish dedicated monitoring mechanisms for migrant workers and vulnerable sections, cautioning that the ongoing West Asia conflict could pose a significant challenge for the country in the coming months.Briefing the Rajya Sabha on the evolving situation in West Asia, the Prime Minister said, “In the coming times, this crisis will pose a major test for our country. To overcome this challenge, the coop…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Indian economy’s fundamentals are “strong” and the Centre is making “continuous efforts” to ensure the West Asia conflict has minimal effect on the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia conflict, PM Modi said, “This present problem has shaken the economy of the entire world. It will take a lot of time for the world to recover from the loss in West Asia. Continuous efforts are underway to ensure that …