New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The storm over Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi’s abusive and derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi snowballed further, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged a demonstration at multiple places in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and demanded exemplary action against the lawmaker.The BJP’s Mahila Morcha, in particular, were vociferous in their demands as they took out a protest march against the ‘abusive’ Parliamentarian. Taking …
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Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Global icon and mommy to a four year-old, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was seen thrilled and elated as as her little daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas left her emotional with a sweet handmade note on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The note written by Malti, captured all of her ‘mom’s favourite things’ almost perfectly. Sharing the heartwarming moment with her fans, Priyanka couldn’t help but gush over how well her four-year-old knows her.Priyanka shared the picture on her s…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday flagged off the Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train, which will be extended to Varanasi soon, in a significant step towards enhancing rail connectivity and passenger convenience in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the minister also announced that, in response to a long-standing demand for better connectivity to Delhi from the Purvanchal region, a new express train will s…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised the “appeasement politics” during his address at the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ in Gujarat, saying that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple after Independence.Addressing a large public gathering after participating in religious ceremonies at the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said the reconstruction of the temple symbolised India’s “independent civilisati…
Varanasi, May 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday heaped praise on India’s rich civilizational history and its resilience at the Somnath Sankalp Mahotsav in Varanasi — held as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ and also took a caustic swipe at the Opposition. Addressing the Somnath Sankalp Mahotsav, CM Yogi said that the programme was a clarion call for the resurgence of India’s spiritual tradition, cultural consciousness and self-respect.He remarked that from…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts — reflecting the country’s rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions — to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India. The gifts included the specially developed Namoh 108 lotus, a handcrafted brass Buddha sculpture with a Bodhi tree motif, and exquisite silk fabric from Varanasi.Each item carried deep symbolic and cultural significance, showcasing India’…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has signed a Statement of Intent with the Institute for Sustainable Employment and Growth (ISEG) to prepare a comprehensive Economic Master Plan for Bengaluru and transform the city into a world-class hub. Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department Tushar Giri Nath, and ISEG Director Shirish Sankhe exchanged signed documents in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at an event organised in Vidhana Soudha.Speakin…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) The producer of the upcoming film ‘Varanasi’, S. S. Karthikeya has shared insights into building the sets of the S. S. Rajamouli epic. The film is one of the most anticipated Indian films, and stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film also made an international appearance at Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026, where producer S. S. Karthikeya spoke about creating the world of real Varanasi.S. S. Karthikeya, who attended the Comic Con Exper…
Varanasi, May 4 (IANS) Women offered special prayers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, seeking victory for the BJP in West Bengal. They performed Ganga Aarti, Shankhnaad, and Surya Upasana, expressing hope for political change in the state. Speaking to IANS, several women shared their expectations and aspirations. One woman said, “We have prayed here and performed aarti. We hope the BJP comes to power. There should be a change in Bengal. It will benefit students, and we want the BJP to win…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the health of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, wishing him a speedy recovery after reports of his illness surfaced. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “I have received the news of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai Ji being unwell. I pray for his speedy recovery.”According to reports in the state Congress unit, Ajay Rai was admitted to a hospital in Varanasi after he compl…