Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting in the holy city of Puri, calling for enhanced international and inter-state cooperation to address the growing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters.Welcoming delegates, experts and representatives from BRICS nations, the Chief Minister described the gathering as a significant platform for advancing global disaste…
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Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, Ashwini Bhinde, on Wednesday said that Mumbai never comes to a complete standstill, nor does it sink after incidents of waterlogging during the monsoon season.She claimed that an illusion of the entire city drowning is created by repeatedly showing on social media a few selective low-lying areas.While speaking to a Marathi news channel, the BMC chief remarked, “Mumbai appears flooded only to those who wish to see it tha…
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori has come out in support of his close friend and ‘Aashiqui’ co-star Rahul Roy, dismissing recent concerns surrounding the latter’s health and mental well-being.Speaking about Rahul, Deepak, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, said he remains in regular touch with the actor and insisted that reports suggesting otherwise are far from the truth.“I am in touch with Roy regularly. Roy is still my brother, my friend. He is absolutely safe, a…
Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.In parallel, it also underscored the Quad’s evolution from a primarily diplomatic signalling platform into an operational framework aimed …
Gandhinagar, May 16 (IANS) The intra-BRICS merchandise trade has risen thirteen-fold, from $ 84 billion in 2003 to $ 1.17 trillion in 2024, outpacing the growth in global trade and contributing to greater resilience and diversification for member countries, Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary said on Saturday.Speaking at 2nd meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI) here, the top government official underscored that BRICS has continued to grow stronger and has emerge…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Television actress Aishwarya Sakhuja has spoken candidly about her health journey, opening up about the often unseen realities of living with diabetes, specifically type 1. The actress further stressed that managing a chronic illness is far more than a daily routine, and said it is, in fact, “an act of survival, courage, and commitment” that demands strength every single day.Aishwarya, who has been vocal about her health struggles in the past, shared a heartfelt note on…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an OpEd on Friday about his forthcoming visit to Somnath, Gujarat, on May 11, and why this day will always be important in relation to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. He paid homage to everyone who endured all sorts of challenges yet always protected Somnath and restored its glory. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Wrote an OpEd about my forthcoming visit to Somnath on 11th May and why this day will always be imp…
Gandhinagar, May 5 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister, Praful Pansheriya, on Tuesday called on students not to fear failure and to persevere through setbacks, while expressing concern over the rising incidence of suicides among young people, as he honoured Bhavnagar Civil Hospital doctor, Ganesh Baraiya, in Gandhinagar.Dr Baraiya, described as a dedicated doctor who overcame physical challenges of dwarfism through his strong determination, was felicitated by the minister at a ceremony where his acad…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Actress and classical dancer Sudha Chandran described her recent visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram as an “extremely overwhelming journey.”The actress, in an exclusive statement with IANS, stated that her unwavering faith in God played a crucial role in helping her recover mentally and emotionally from the tragic accident that changed her life.Speaking about her experience and spirituality, Sudha shared, “The biggest disaster that took place in my life was my acc…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Sagar Adani, Executive Director of renewable energy major Adani Green Energy, said on Wednesday that at our core, we see ourselves not just as operators of infrastructure, but as builders of India’s energy backbone for the next several decades.Addressing the Economist Enterprise ‘Resilient Futures Summit’ here, Sagar Adani said India has seen a clear, consistent and increasingly execution-oriented policy direction.“From accelerating infrastructure development, …