Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon and Jodhpur on August 25. In Jalgaon, he will participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan and interact with 11 lakh Lakhpati Didis. He will also release a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore and disburse bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore to benefit SHGs. In Rajasthan, he will be the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of the High Court's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Jalgaon in Maharashtra and Jodhpur in Rajasthan on August 25, where he will be engaging with Lakhpati Didis and releasing a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore that will benefit 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs). During the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, he will also award certificates to 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis and disburse bank loans totaling Rs 5,000 crore to support 2.35 lakh SHGs. This initiative is part of the government's aim to empower three crore women as Lakhpati Didis. In Jodhpur, PM Modi will also serve as the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court and inaugurate the Rajasthan High Court Museum.
As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited 6,000 special guests to witness the festivities. These guests represent various sectors of Indian society, including students benefiting from government initiatives and schemes, workers of the Border Roads Organisation, sarpanches of gram panchayats, tribal artisans and entrepreneurs, and members of women empowerment programs. With the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047', the celebration will serve as a platform to highlight the country's progress and efforts towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Popular Bengali TV host and actress Rachana Banerjee, known for her hit show Didi No. 1, is set to enter the political arena as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) nominee from the Hooghly Lok Sabha seat. She will be facing off against BJP MP Locket Chatterjee, also a former actor. Banerjee's decision to join the TMC after her successful entertainment career has garnered much attention, with her show even featuring West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in a special episode. In other political news, the Election Commission has finally released data on electoral bonds following a Supreme Court order.
The video of Smriti Irani, Senior BJP leader, talking to an education officer has gone viral on social media. In the video, she can be heard confronting the officer about issues in Amethi and questioning why Rahul Gandhi is "defaming" India and "becoming China's propaganda machinery". UP Congress chief, Ajay Rai, has stated that Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with his sister Priyanka Gandhi possibly contesting from Varanasi.
President Droupadi Murmu spoke at the Lakhpati Didi Conference in Jaipur, commending the impact of schemes like Lakhpati Didi in changing the lives of women in the tribal society of Rajasthan. She emphasized the need for self-reliance at all levels of society and expressed her admiration for the self-governance and sustainable lifestyle practiced by tribal communities. The President called for a focus on education and skill development for women to ensure their leading role in India's development.
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced in the Budget 2024 that the target for Lakhpati Didi, a program aimed at empowering rural women, will be increased from two crore to three crore. The Minister highlighted the success of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in transforming the rural socio-economic landscape and their contribution to making one crore women Lakhpati didi. The SHGs will be recognized and honored for their achievements.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has changed the name of his 'adopted daughter' Honeypreet Insan to Ruhani Didi, aiming for easier pronunciation and modernization. During his 40-day parole, Ram Rahim has been holding online discourses from Uttar Pradesh's Barnawa ashram. The name change was announced via Twitter, marking a new chapter for Honeypreet.
The Indian film Sumo Didi, which showcases the inspiring journey of India's first professional sumo wrestler Hetal Dave, has been receiving accolades from international film festival circuits. After its premiere at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival, the film recently wowed audiences at the 35th Palm Springs International Film Festival. With Shriyam Bhagnani in the lead role, Sumo Didi defies stereotypes and showcases the strength and determination of an Indian girl who challenges the odds to represent her country in female sumo wrestling on a global level.