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Stay united for ‘viksit Bharat’: PM Modi on Bose’s birth anniversary
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Stay united for ‘viksit Bharat’: PM Modi on Bose’s birth anniversary

New Delhi, January 23, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon people to stay united in pursuit of 'viksit Bharat' and warned them against the forces seeking to weaken the country and break its unity.Addressing a 'Parakram Diwas' event held in Cuttack to commemorate Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary in the city of his birth, Modi said the iconic freedom fighter's life is a source of continuous inspiration for people.In the remarks delivered virtually, he said Netaji, as Bose was fondly called, chose to shun comfort zone and preferred to struggle for the country's independence.Modi said, "He never got trapped in a comfort zone. Similarly, we all have to step out of our comfort zone to build a viksit Bharat. We have to make ourself best globally. We ha...
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Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia Announces New Vice-President of Customer & Commercial Leadership
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Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia Announces New Vice-President of Customer & Commercial Leadership

New Delhi, January 2025.Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia (INSWA) Operating Unit today announced Desmond Nikhil D’Souza as Customer & Commercial Leadership (C&CL), effective February 1, 2025. He succeeds Greishma Singh, who recently transitioned to the role of Vice President, Marketing.“With a distinguished track record of strategic vision and exemplary leadership in the FMCG industry, Desmond brings a wealth of experience and innovative ideas that align perfectly with our mission to drive customer satisfaction and commercial excellence,” said Sanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia. “His understanding of market dynamics and customer engagement, will be a cornerstone in achieving our growth objectives.”In his new role, Desmond will be responsible for leading ...
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Delhi Assembly polls: Alcohol is available in Delhi but not water, says PM Modi
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Delhi Assembly polls: Alcohol is available in Delhi but not water, says PM Modi

New Delhi, January 22, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday targeted Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Delhi over its failure to provide basic needs like water, saying that the people had access to alcohol but not clean water.Addressing the Bharaitya Janata Party workers, PM Modi said that "liquor is available but water is not", adding that his party would run a huge campaign to ensure that drinking water reached everyone if elected to power."The AAP-da has failed to fulfill any of its responsibilities," he said, urging BJP members to document poor road conditions, inadequate drainage systems, and overflowing garbage, among other issues, to highlight the failures of the AAP government.He urged for the defeat of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, saying that it would pave the way ...
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Celebrating Maha Kumbh: Coca-Cola India’s Blend of Refreshment, Purpose and Social Impact
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Celebrating Maha Kumbh: Coca-Cola India’s Blend of Refreshment, Purpose and Social Impact

Prayagraj, 21st January 2025.Coca-Cola India, alongside its bottling partner SLMG Beverages, is set to elevate the Maha Kumbh 2025 experience, one of the world’s largest cultural gatherings, through seamless integration of hydration, consumer convenience, and economic opportunities for local communities. The company aims to enhance the event for millions of attendees while driving meaningful social and environmental impact.By deploying a robust retail and distribution network across the Maha Kumbh grounds, Coca-Cola India and SLMG Beverages ensures easy access to its diverse beverage portfolio. Hydration carts operated by local vendors, strategically placed coolers, and partnerships with food courts and retail outlets support local vendors, waste workers, small businesses, and live...
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Sanjay Roy gets life term till death for rape, murder of RG Kar doctor
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Sanjay Roy gets life term till death for rape, murder of RG Kar doctor

Kolkata, January 20, 2025.A Kolkata court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death after he was convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a "rarest of the rare" crime.Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah, Anirban Das, had on Saturday found Roy guilty of committing the crime against the postgraduate trainee doctor on August 9 last year. The heinous crime triggered nationwide outrage and prolonged protests in West Bengal.The court also ordered Roy to pay a Rs 50,000 fine and directed the state government to pay compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor
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Neeraj Chopra, Himani Mor’s wedding ‘love plus arranged’; family ‘just took one rupee as shagun
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Neeraj Chopra, Himani Mor’s wedding ‘love plus arranged’; family ‘just took one rupee as shagun

New Delhi, January 20,2025.Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, recently married tennis player-turned-sports management graduate Himani Mor. On Sunday, the 27-year-old took to social media to share pictures from his dreamy mountain wedding. The celebrations were intimate, and only their immediate family members attended.Neeraj Chopra's uncle Surendra Chopra has revealed that the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist met Himani in the USA. Neeraj then sought permission from his family, and once he received the go-ahead, he decided to marry Himani."Both Neeraj and Himani are athletes. They knew each other. They had met each other in the US. Neeraj knew best who he wanted to spend his life with. He then took permission from the family, and once that was all sorted, he decided to...
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How a True AI Companion Can Unleash Your Creativity
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How a True AI Companion Can Unleash Your Creativity

GURUGRAM, January, 2025.For over a decade, people all over the world have consistently enhanced their productivity and creativity by turning to Galaxy smartphones. Chief among them, the Galaxy S Ultra series, which is built on a legacy of innovation of our Galaxy Note series has become synonymous with boundless creativity and is loved by countless Galaxy fans.With its incredible power, expansive screen and iconic S Pen, Galaxy S Ultra is renowned for helping people seamlessly follow their inspirations or capture ideas anytime, anywhere – even without unlocking the phone and digging for a note-taking app.Last year, Samsung Electronics introduced Galaxy AI, ushering a new era of mobile experiences. This groundbreaking technology helped the Galaxy S Ultra series evolve into an eve...
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NCC cadets ambassadors of ‘Viksit Bharat’: MoS Defence
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NCC cadets ambassadors of ‘Viksit Bharat’: MoS Defence

New Delhi, January 18, 2025.Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday lauded NCC cadets as "ambassadors" of 'Viksit Bharat' as he urged them to continue working tirelessly towards the vision of making India a developed country by 2047.He said this in an address during a visit to the ongoing National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantonment.He lauded NCC cadets as "ambassadors of Viksit Bharat at 2047" and expressed his delight over the NCC's expansion plan, the defence ministry said in a statement.
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Aspirations Unveiled: Yamaha Showcases Iconic Heritage and Futuristic Vision at Bharat Mobility Global Expo
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Aspirations Unveiled: Yamaha Showcases Iconic Heritage and Futuristic Vision at Bharat Mobility Global Expo

New Delhi, 17th January 2025. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) is proud to participate in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 being held from January 17th to 22nd, commemorating four decades of excellence while showcasing its iconic legacy and innovative vision for the future. The brand’s pavilion underscores Yamaha’s pioneering contributions to India’s premium two-wheeler segment and its commitment to shaping the mobility landscape.The pavilion’s theme, “Aspirations Unveiled,” reflects Yamaha’s unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries and inspiring young Indian riders. With a focus on blending its rich heritage with future- forward aspirations, Yamaha is set to engage with customers through a dynamic product lineup and immersive experiences that celebrate lifestyle, performance, and i...
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Minister of Textiles Inaugurates India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, Frankfurt, Germany
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Minister of Textiles Inaugurates India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, Frankfurt, Germany

New Delhi, January 15, 2025.India showcased its growing strength in the textile industry as the Hon'ble Minister of Textiles inaugurated the India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, held at Messe Frankfurt. With the largest country participation at this prestigious global home textiles fair,  India demonstrated its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global  partnerships.The Minister addressed global home textile exporters, importers, and manufacturers, highlighting India’s growing competitiveness and the need for collaboration to  achieve sustainable growth. HMoT invited all participating countries to attend Bharat Tex 2025 and explore investment opportunities in India’s thriving textile ecosystem.The Minister, during the Investors’ Meet with the textile and machiner...
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DPIIT enters into strategic partnership with ITC to bolster India’s startup ecosystem and innovation
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DPIIT enters into strategic partnership with ITC to bolster India’s startup ecosystem and innovation

New Delhi, January 15, 2025.In another significant development to further promote entrepreneurship and innovation in a big way, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Limited, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates.This collaboration charts a shared vision to accelerate startup growth and technological advancement besides creation of viable market opportunities for startups across the country.Notably, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets the tone for a dynamic partnership where ITC’s vast experience and expertise with extensive market network will complement DPIIT’s initiative for supporting startups across the country.Under this partnership, ...
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivaraj Singh Chouhan holds review meeting on Agri issues
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivaraj Singh Chouhan holds review meeting on Agri issues

New Delhi, January 13, 2025.Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held review meeting on Agriculture issues with the senior officials of the Agriculture Ministry. Several issues related to the farm produce, marketing of Agri products including the import and export of the produce and weather conditions figured in the review meeting. The Minister said, apart from he himself holding weekly meeting on the farm issues, he shall also periodically hold meetings with the State Governments at the Agriculture Ministers level. He wanted even the officials to consistently engage with the State Governments on these issues, as addressing the issues at ground level would require involvement of the State Governments officials.Such d...
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The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony: PM Modi
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The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony: PM Modi

New Delhi, January 13, 2025.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has wished everyone on commencement of  Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj. Shri Modi remarked that it is a very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture. And Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony."A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony."
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Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurates the World Hindi Day Celebration Event organized by the Ministry
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Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurates the World Hindi Day Celebration Event organized by the Ministry

New Delhi, January 25, 2025.On the occasion of World Hindi Day 2025, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurated the World Hindi Day Celebration event as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Union Health Secretary Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava as special guest, today at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.  Addressing the gathering, Smt. Patel extended her greetings for World Hindi Day and emphasized that “the Ministry's celebration reflects India's desire and commitment to recognizing Hindi as a competent international language”. She emphasized that “the fact that our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi communicates with the leaders of other countries in Hindi at different international forums and stages has contributed to i...
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My wife is wonderful; I love staring at her: Anand Mahindra on 90-hr work week debate
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My wife is wonderful; I love staring at her: Anand Mahindra on 90-hr work week debate

New Delhi, January 11, 2025.Focus on the quality of work and not on the quantity, as one can change the world in 10 hours, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Saturday, joining the debate on a 90-hour work week.Speaking at the National Youth Festival in the national capital, Mahindra asserted that he is on social media not because he is lonely and quipped, "My wife is wonderful. I love staring at her".Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has sparked an online outrage with his comments, asking, "How long can you stare at your wife" while advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting that employees should even give up Sundays
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National Youth Day 2025
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National Youth Day 2025

Jaipur, January 11, 2025,National Youth Day 2025 celebrates Swami Vivekananda’s vision for youth empowerment.It's a day to reflect on his wisdom and empower the younger generation. Let's explore some of his most inspiring and thought-provoking quotes to celebrate this occasion.15 inspiring quotes by Swami Vivekananda1. "In a day, when you don't come across any problems - you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path."2. "The great secret of true success, of true happiness, is this: the man or woman who asks for no return, the perfectly unselfish person, is the most successful."3. "The greatest sin is to think yourself weak."4. "Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life."5. "You cannot believe ...
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PM Modi to attend Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
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PM Modi to attend Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

New Delhi, January 11, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend the entire day on Sunday with the participants in the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue', being held as part of his efforts to bring one lakh youths having no political link in politics.The programme is being held on National Youth Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.An official statement said Modi will engage with 3,000 "dynamic young" leaders from across India.
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Rationalise GST, Give Relief To Middle Class: Sachin Pilot
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Rationalise GST, Give Relief To Middle Class: Sachin Pilot

Mumbai, January 10, 2025.Ahead of the Union Budget, Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot on Thursday demanded that the Centre rationalise goods and services tax (GST) slabs and provide relief to the middle class and lower income groups.​​​​​​​  Addressing a press conference here, the former Union minister said the BJP-led NDA government should unveil GST 2.0 in the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 to be presented in Parliament on February 1.GST, a single tax on the supply of goods and services levied on every value addition, came into force on July 1, 2017, when the BJP was in power at the Centre. After subsuming majority indirect taxes, GST became a single domestic indirect tax law for the entire country
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India empowering tomorrow intelligently at World Economic Forum 2025
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India empowering tomorrow intelligently at World Economic Forum 2025

New Delhi, January 10, 2025.The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, set to take place from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, will shine a spotlight on India's remarkable progress. From advancing AI and frontier technologies to expanding its renewable energy capacities and fostering global partnerships, India's progress resonates with WEF 2025's theme: "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age."With WEF 2025's focus, India is at the forefront of exploring solutions across the five key workstreams—Reimagining growth, Investing in People, Rebuilding trust, Industries in the Intelligent age, and Safeguarding the Planet. With an emphasis on fostering international partnerships and driving sustainable innovation, India’s participation at this prestigious gathe...
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The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue celebrates our Yuva Shakti, their dreams, skills and aspirations: Prime Minister
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The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue celebrates our Yuva Shakti, their dreams, skills and aspirations: Prime Minister

New Delhi, January 10, 2025.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue celebrates our Yuva Shakti, their dreams, skills and aspirations. Shri Modi also said that we are committed to ensure that more and more of our young friends lead the reconstruction of the nation. 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' is an important initiative related to this, for which the enthusiasm of the youth is worth seeing, Shri Modi further added.
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Future does not lie in war, but in Buddha: PM Modi
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Future does not lie in war, but in Buddha: PM Modi

New Delhi, January 09, 2025.Asserting that the world today listens to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that due to the country's heritage, it is able to tell the international community that the future does not lie in war but in Buddha.Addressing the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Modi said India is not only the mother of democracy, but democracy is a part of people's lives here.He said the world today listens to India, which not only presents its own views strongly but also those of the Global South."Due to the strength of its heritage, India is able to tell the world that the future does not lie in war, but in Buddha (peace)," he said.Modi said he has always considered the diaspora as India's ambassador to the countries they liv...
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Nitin Gadkari announces cashless treatment scheme for road accident survivors
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Nitin Gadkari announces cashless treatment scheme for road accident survivors

New Delhi, January 08, 2025.Nitin Gadkari stated that the government would bear the cost of treatment if the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours.To counter the trend of rising road fatalities across India, union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari announced the ongoing pilot initiative to provide cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days for all crash survivors will be expanded to all states by March 2025.He also announced that the ministry will make a mandatory introduction of three new tech-based systems for new buses and trucks including an audio warning system to alert drivers when they are falling asleep on the wheel.He cited a ministry report stating 33,000 people were killed by trucks impacting vehicle in 2022. The ministe...
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Pritish Nandy, Filmmaker And Poet, Passes Away At 73 Due To Cardiac Arrest
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Pritish Nandy, Filmmaker And Poet, Passes Away At 73 Due To Cardiac Arrest

Mumbai, January 08, 2025.Pritish Nandy, a renowned journalist, poet, filmmaker, and former Rajya Sabha member, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73 after a cardiac arrest at his South Mumbai residence. Sources close to the family confirmed that his last rites were performed the same evening.Pritish Nandy was highly respected for his contributions to media, literature, cinema, and animal rights activism.Born on January 15, 1951, in Bhagalpur, Bihar, he created a niche for himself as an editor, poet, and filmmaker throughout his career, which spanned decades.
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