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The decision was taken to make the ambience of the stately building reflect Indian cultural values and ethos. President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ – as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively. The decision was taken to make the ambience of the stately building reflect Indian cultural values and ethos. “Rashtrapati Bhavan, the office and the residence of the President of India, is a symbol of the nation, and an invaluable heritage of the people. Continuous efforts are being made to make it more accessible to people. There has…

The municipal corporation has urged schools to notify parents and take necessary precautions, the BMC said.With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red rain alert for Mumbai , the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city on Thursday.The municipal corporation has urged schools to notify parents and take necessary precautions, the BMC said.In a post on X, BMC said, “The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert warning for Mumbai. Considering this, a holiday has been declared for all schools and colleges within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area.…

Naidu claimed during Jagan Mohan Reddy’s rule, Ganja used to be easily available in every village of the state. Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday compared former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to slain Columbian narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar. Releasing a white paper in the assembly, Naidu claimed Andhra Pradesh had become the “Ganja capital” of the country under Reddy’s rule. Lambasting Reddy over the alleged law-and-order problems during his tenure, the TDP chief said he had never seen a situation like that in Andhra Pradesh in his decades-long career. “There was only one person who can compare to what…

Deadpool and Wolverine movie review: The long-awaited reunion of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ has finally taken place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Wade Wilson is also known as Deadpool, and Logan, also known as Wolverine, are thrown into the fantastical multiverse of the MCU. Deadpool and Wolverine movie review This Marvel film is filled with in-jokes and surprises that will leave you screaming in excitement. As Deadpool would say- F@%* bring it on! Two of the most respected superhero franchises come together in the MCU multiverse, all thanks to the Time Variance Authority (TVA). In a complex storyline, Wade Wilson [Ryan Reynolds] is…

Renowned Michelin Star Chef, restaurateur, author, filmmaker, and humanitarian Vikas Khanna has collaborated with Ek Desh, the social impact vertical of House of Omkar, to produce a 3-minute thought-provoking short film titled ‘Pinky Ka Basta’. Pinky ka basta movie review The film sheds light on the concerning issue of the high dropout rate of adolescent girls from schools. ‘Pinky Ka Basta’ narrates the stories of numerous girls who have discontinued their education. It is often due to early marriage or being forced into domestic labor. The film aims to draw attention to the detrimental effects of the pandemic on the education of…

The UN HIV report released on Monday revealed that approximately 40 million people have been infected with the HIV virus. Now HIV is leading to AIDS, with over 9 million of them not receiving any treatment.  As a result, the report emphasized that someone dies from AIDS-related causes every minute due to lack of treatment. UN HIV report 2024 Despite ongoing efforts to combat the global AIDS epidemic, the report noted a slowdown in progress. Decreased funding, and a rise in new infections in specific regions like the Middle East and North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin…

The 5 Series has long been considered the epitome of luxury sports sedans available for purchase. It boasted the classic 3-box design along with a perfect blend of performance, power, and elegant aesthetics. However, with the evolving preferences of Indian consumers, additional significant features have come to the forefront. BMW 5 specifications Just like the highly popular long wheelbase variant of the 3 Series in the Indian market, the latest generation of the 5 Series will also introduce a long wheelbase version. The primary concern for many enthusiasts is whether this evolution of the 5 Series has compromised its fundamental characteristics.The latest iteration…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new type of pension scheme for minors where parents can contribute to their children’s future retirement. The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the parliament on July 23 announced a new pension scheme for minors, called the NPS Vatsalya. This makes it possible for parents or guardians to plan a pension for their children. “By allowing parents and guardians to initiate their minor child’s NPS account, the initiative sets the foundation for responsible financial management from an early age. As these accounts transition into regular NPS plans upon adulthood, they…

A BJP leader said that while Gandhi used words like “fraud” to criticise NEET-UG, the court clarified that there was no systemic breach in the exam’s integrity. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday of creating distrust in India’s exam system after the alleged NEET-UG paper leak in several places. They questioned whether he would apologise following the Supreme Court’s decision on the matter. On Tuesday, the court rejected the requests to cancel the exam and hold a re-test, stating that there was no proof of a “systemic breach” that compromised the exam’s integrity. The…

At least 18 people were killed when Saurya Airlines plane plane caught fire while taking off from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Eyewitnesses of the Saurya Airlines plane crash at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport said they thought the loud sound was caused by a large stone. At least 18 people were killed in the crash after the plane caught fire while taking off from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on July 24. The Search and Rescue Centre of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said in a statement that the Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft suffered a runway excursion and burst into massive flames immediately. “I…