On September 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Hyderabad House. This meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Crown Prince arrived in New Delhi on September 8 for his first official visit to India. He was welcomed at the airport by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and received a ceremonial welcome. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit is scheduled from September 9 to 10, at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. The leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation between their countries during their bilateral talk. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi on September 09. He also signed the visitor's book at Rajghat. Watch video.
11 September,2024 08:17 PM IST
Ripun Bora resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying that although he admired Mamata Banerjee's leadership and hoped to fight the BJP in Assam through the party, he realized that the people of Assam view TMC as a regional party from Bengal and do not support it. Bora joined TMC in 2022, expecting it to help intensify the fight against BJP. However, he found that continuing with TMC would not be effective because the party is not accepted by the people of Assam. He felt that staying in TMC would be a waste of time and energy, and thus decided to leave in search of a more effective platform to challenge the BJP.
02 September,2024 04:39 PM IST
On September 2, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan alleged that Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arrived at his New Delhi residence with the intent to arrest him. In response, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the central government, pointing out that the case in question dates back to 2016 and has been extensively investigated by various agencies, including the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), without uncovering any evidence of financial wrongdoing. Bharadwaj accused the central government of using these investigations to create a political advantage as elections approach. Meanwhile, Khan's cousin, Minnatullah Khan, highlighted that his mother-in-law, a cancer patient, recently underwent surgery, and expressed concern over the continued investigations despite the lack of substantive findings.
02 September,2024 03:01 PM IST
In a significant development, the BJP has distanced itself from Kangana Ranaut following her controversial remarks linking the farmers' protest to the unrest in Bangladesh. During a promotional event for her upcoming film, Ranaut drew a parallel between the two, prompting a strong backlash. On August 26, the BJP issued a statement condemning her comments and instructed her to avoid making similar statements in the future. In response, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel criticized the BJP, suggesting that they are now facing the consequences of their association with Ranaut. Known for her provocative statements, the actor-turned-politician has often attracted controversy. The BJP’s move underscores its attempt to manage the fallout from Ranaut’s inflammatory remarks while distancing itself from her provocative rhetoric.
27 August,2024 11:33 AM IST
On August 16, 2024, India observed the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the memorial to honor Vajpayee, alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Vajpayee, born in Gwalior in 1924, was a towering figure in Indian politics and the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for decades. He made history as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. His leadership and vision left a lasting impact on the nation. Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness, and his contributions continue to be remembered with respect and admiration.
16 August,2024 11:11 AM IST
The Birla House in Mumbai is unlike any in the city. The walls of this house are a witness to many strategic meetings that led to India’s independence. This house is a bridge to India’s iconic past. In this episode of Inside Access, on the occasion of Independence Day 2024, Yashovardhan Birla - a young scion of the illustrious Birla family, gives an inside look into the iconic rooms and spots at the legendary Birla House that were like home to India’s freedom leaders. The Birla family played a key role in India’s freedom movement and the Birla house served as an epicentre for leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhai Patel for discussions, meetings and gatherings revolving around India’s liberation from the British clutches. Here’s a visual tour of the iconic Birla house in Mumbai.
13 August,2024 07:21 PM IST
AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was granted bail on August 9. Shortly after the Supreme Court granted bail, AAP held a press conference in the national capital on August 09. During the conference, Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP of attempting to stifle the hope for educational reform in India. He also claimed that the investigating agencies failed to find any evidence against Manish Sisodia and criticized the situation as shameful for keeping him imprisoned without proof. “The way Manish Sisodia was kept in jail for 17 months is proof that the BJP government wants to crush the hope of educational change in this country... We all thank the Supreme Court. Not a single evidence has been found till date. The CBI and ED kept the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi in jail for 17 months. Shame on such an agency which has not found a single evidence till date”, said Gopal Rai.
09 August,2024 07:22 PM IST
The film’s stars, including Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, and Jimmy Shergill, recently visited New Delhi for a screening of their upcoming film 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba'. Speaking to the media, Taapsee shared her thoughts on the challenges of reprising her role and where she would go shopping in Delhi. Jimmy Shergill talked about how he stopped eating street food but still has fond memories of Delhi's street food. Meanwhile, Sunny Kaushal and Vikrant Massey expressed their love for the city. Watch the full video to see what insights the cast shared about their upcoming project
08 August,2024 06:48 PM IST
'Super 30’ founder Anand Kumar slammed ‘famous teachers’ over deaths of UPSC aspirants in Delhi. The three UPSC aspirants died due to flooding of the Rau's IAS Study Circle building basement in the central Delhi coaching hub of Old Rajinder Nagar following heavy rain on July 27. Water from a flooded drain gushed into the basement where a library was set up. This incident of UPSC aspirants death while in the coaching centre has led to huge protests from the students demanding compensation from the victims’ family.
02 August,2024 12:06 PM IST
The Delhi coaching centre flood horror that happened in the Old Rajinder Nagar area has sparked widespread outrage and protests. Students have staged candle marches demanding justice for the three lives lost in the incident. Eyewitness Hridesh Chauhan recounted the harrowing scene, describing a chaotic situation with almost no time to react. He revealed that the center had only one exit, and the floodwater was so murky it was impossible to see through. These factors contributed to the devastating outcome. He shared the spine chilling deytails. The tragedy has intensified calls for urgent safety reforms and accountability in coaching centers across the city. Watch video for more.
30 July,2024 11:59 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
