Fuel price hike on cards? Centre considering emergency measures to save forex amid Middle East crisis, says report

NEW DELHI: The central government is weighing emergency measures to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves amid the economic fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, with officials considering steps such as raising fuel prices and restricting non-essential imports, including gold and electronic goods, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.The report said that officials from the Prime […]

Rupali Ganguly writes to Narendra Modi urging ban on elephant rides after pink elephant photoshoot row : Bollywood News

Following public outrage over images of a captive elephant painted bright pink for a photoshoot in Rajasthan, Anupamaa star and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India supporter Rupali Ganguly who officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2024 has written to Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, urging an […]

Mamata absent, no water in President Murmu’s washroom, garbage on road: Centre, Bengal govt spar over ‘lapses’ at Santal event | India News

President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) Amid a political storm over alleged “lapses” during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, the Centre has asked the state government to submit a response by 5 pm on Sunday over suspected violations of protocol related to venue and route arrangements, sources told […]

‘Matter of grave concern’: PM Modi calls for dialogue and diplomacy as Middle East tensions soar | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, during a joint statement with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, reflected on the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, also referred to as West Asia. He voiced concern over the constantly evolving situation in the region following the massive military action by the […]

Sonal Chauhan stranded in Dubai amid Middle East crisis, seeks PM Narendra Modi’s help : Bollywood News

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by joint US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, have disrupted air travel across the region, leading to widespread flight cancellations, airspace closures, and stranded passengers—including several high-profile individuals. Sonal Chauhan stranded in Dubai amid Middle East crisis, seeks PM Narendra Modi’s help Bollywood actress Sonal […]

Unni Mukundan starrer PM Narendra Modi biopic Maa Vande wraps first schedule in Hyderabad : Bollywood News

The makers of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi biopic Maa Vande, starring Unni Mukundan, have successfully wrapped the film’s first schedule in Hyderabad. The announcement was made by the team through the release of behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets, offering an early glimpse into the making of the ambitious biographical drama. Unni Mukundan starrer PM […]

‘Trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal’: MEA rubbishes reference to PM Modi’s 2017 Israel visit in Epstein files | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Saturday refuted the claims made on Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Israel in 2017 in the newly released documents on late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The ministry, in a statement, dubbed the references as “trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal”, saying that the claims must be […]

Kolkata godown fire: PM Modi condoles deaths in Anandapur mishap; announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the devastating fire at two godowns in Kolkata’s Anandapur area and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.In a statement, the PMO said, “The recent fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal is very tragic and […]

‘No compromise on ethical use’: PM Modi engages with AI CEOs, experts; pitches UPI-style model for growth | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a group picture after he chairs Roundtable with Indian AI Start-Ups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a Roundtable with Indian AI start-ups and interacted with CEOs and experts from the […]

‘Millions seeking lawful action’: Zubeen Garg’s family writes to PM Modi; seeks fast-tracked trial | India News

NEW DELHI: The kin of late singer Zubeen Garg on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to set up a “special court” for a fast-tracked trial in the case.They also sought “proactive” engagement with Singapore, where Garg had died in September last year, to monitor court proceedings at the “highest level.”“We […]