The Diwali season is heating up as Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Ajay Devgn's Singham Again are set for a face-off on November 1. In an official statement, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of Gujarat announced development projects worth Rs 640 crore and praised PM Modi for bringing the semiconductor sector to India, raising the country's global standing. With both films vying for screen space, it remains to be seen which one will triumph in the box office race.
Over 70 Padma-awardee doctors wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his personal intervention in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The doctors highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of existing laws, harsher punishments for sexual offenders, and improved safety measures at hospitals to ensure a secure working environment for medical staff. They also called upon the government to take immediate and decisive action to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visited by two special little girls in his office in Parliament on Wednesday, bringing joy and a smile to his face. Dressed in matching lilac frocks, the two girls recited a poem for PM Modi, who lovingly embraced them and commended their touching gesture. The girls were the granddaughters of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, who had brought them along for his meeting with the Prime Minister. PM Modi's fondness for children was once again evident as he shared a video of the heartwarming moment on his Instagram handle.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar, which was established through the Nalanda University Act in 2010. The university, which flourished for 800 years in ancient times before it was destroyed by invaders, aims to attract students from all over the world once again. The event was attended by several high-profile guests such as the Governor, Chief Minister, and External Affairs Minister of India.
The highly-anticipated film Singham Again directed by Rohit Shetty was previously scheduled to release on Independence Day but has now been postponed to Diwali to avoid a clash with Allu Arjun's Pan-India film, Pushpa 2. However, this decision has led to a clash with Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Director Anees Bazmee has expressed his concerns about this box office clash, stating that clashes are never a good idea and often lead to financial losses. Yet, he has no plans to change the release date, highlighting the confidence he has in his film. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut's shoutout to PM Modi and actor Vijay Sethupathi's reflection on his life before entering the film industry have also made headlines today.
As the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) makes the headlines once again, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Modi government for not learning from the election results. He raises concerns over the future of Muslims, tribals, and Dalits who have been detained under the stringent law and holds the Congress responsible for enacting it. Owaisi also expresses disappointment in the BJP for making the UAPA even more stringent, despite his opposition.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) held a meeting on Wednesday with its members, including Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, where they unanimously declared Narendra Modi as their leader for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A resolution signed by all the parties was presented, stating their pride in fighting collectively under Modi's leadership and vowing to work towards a progressive and united India. The NDA leaders will meet again on June 7 to lend their support to Modi, with a tentative swearing-in ceremony on June 8.
In the highly anticipated Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the clear winner, securing his seat for the second time by a significant margin of 1,52,513 votes. The PM's 2024 victory solidifies his hold on the constituency, which comprises of five Assembly segments and is considered a general seat. Despite facing tough competition from Congress' Ajay Rai and BSP's Athar Jamal Lari, Modi maintained his position as the front runner and garnered over 6 lakh votes. This win marks Modi's fourth consecutive victory in Varanasi and further solidifies his positioning in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Kamala Moharana, a 65-year-old woman from Odisha's Kendrapara district, has once again gained national attention after being felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally. Moharana, who runs a Woman Self-Help Group focused on waste management, first caught Modi's eye in 2016. In his Mann Ki Baat episode last year, Modi praised her SHG's efforts in turning waste into income, and even received a Rakhi from Moharana as a mark of her bond with the PM.
65-year-old Kamala Moharana, a Swachh Bharat crusader from Kendrapara district in Odisha, has caught the attention of the nation once again after being felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Odisha. Moharana, who runs a Woman Self Help Group called Ama Dakhyata, has been praised by PM Modi for her efforts in turning waste materials into useful products such as baskets and pen stands, while also promoting cleanliness in her village. Her SHG has at least 40 to 50 female members who assist in collecting and transforming the plastic waste. PM Modi considers Moharana his sister and had also received a Rakhi from her last year.