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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed regret and sympathies to the victims of a large fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, killing at least 46 people.In a message to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, PM Modi wished the injured a swift recovery. A horrific fire on Thursday night claimed the lives of at least 46 people and injured over 20 more. Firefighters rescued 70 individuals, 42 of whom were unconscious, from the roof and various floors of the seven-story Green Cosy Cottage.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made an emotional plea for Britain to defend its democracy, warning that radical groups are attempting to tear the country apart and damage its multi-faith identity.Referring to his own Hindu beliefs, the British Indian leader said on Friday that the UK’s enduring values include welcoming migrants of all faiths and races, and he encouraged demonstrators not to allow peaceful marches to be hijacked by extreme elements. “The immigrants who have arrived here have integrated and contributed. They contributed to the latest chapter of our island’s story. “They have done this without having to reveal...

A few players may suffer, but let it be,” said legendary former India captain Kapil Dev on Friday, supporting the BCCI’s decision to terminate central contracts due to a lack of commitment to domestic cricket, calling it a necessary measure to protect major first-class competitions such as the Ranji Trophy. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were removed from the BCCI’s central contracts on Wednesday for refusing to play in the Ranji Trophy despite the board’s directive.Kapil avoided naming individuals, but said the BCCI’s decision to emphasise the importance of domestic cricket was long overdue. “Yes, a few players will suffer;...

As India prepares for its first-ever crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, industrialist Anand Mahindra has praised the four astronauts who will travel into space. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the names of the selected candidates at Kerala’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Following the announcement, Anand Mahindra made a message on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo of the Indian astronauts, who have previously worked as test pilots and are currently training for the Gaganyaan expedition. “India announces four Indian astronauts for the Gaganyaan expedition to space. I grew up viewing only photographs of American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts,” the...

Malia Obama, former US President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter, has stirred interest with her recent choice to use her middle name, “Ann,” professionally while she pursues a career in Hollywood. Shortly before the screening of her short film The Heart at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, the up-and-coming director chose to adopt a new stage name, and the reason for this choice may surprise you.

In a meeting with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates stated that the government of India and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are collaborating with the business sector to develop an affordable treatment for sickle cell anaemia that will benefit everyone on the planet.“The burden of sickness in India is considerable; in Africa, the problem is considerably greater. Bill Gates suggested that the foundation and the Indian government collaborate in this area and work with the Indian private sector to develop a sickle cell anaemia treatment that would be affordable for everyone on the planet. In...

The California bakery has verified that the bill has been paid, refuting Tesla’s allegation that it was not paid for a significant order. Following media coverage of the incident, Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk promised to “make things right.” This resolution follows his statement.A Black-owned bakery in San Jose called Giving Pies announced that Tesla had cancelled an order for 4,000 little pies. Tesla’s last-minute Valentine’s Day purchase, which started at 2,000 pies but increased to 4,000 before being cancelled without payment, the bakery owner disclosed, according to KTVU. Elon Musk said, “Just hearing about this,” in response to...

Through a video conference on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the ₹300 crore reconstruction project of the Gurugram Railway Station.By guaranteeing that everyone has access to the train station, the station building’s design will pay homage to the region’s rich cultural legacy and architectural style while also offering passengers contemporary amenities. Speaking at a function, Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh stated that ₹ 2,750 crore of the interim budget will go to the state of Haryana for the development of railway infrastructure, while ₹ 20,000 crore is being worked on in railway projects.

After a protracted illness, ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai today. He was 72. The singer has left a legacy that music enthusiasts will always find meaningful. His songs will resound for all of eternity.Pankaj Udhas began his musical odyssey, which spanned decades and touched the souls of millions, on May 17, 1949, while he was born in Gujarat. Often referred to as the “Ghazal King,” he became well-known in 1986 when Mahesh Bhatt directed the film “Naam,” which starred Paresh Rawal, Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, and Amrita Singh. Additionally,...

Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao stated that the VRA (Village Revenue Assistants) system would be abolished in its entirety. He argued that the feudal system, which had persisted for so long with outmoded terms like Neerati, Maskuru, and Lashkar, should be completely abolished. During a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat, he announced that employees who serve as VRAs around the State would be regularized in excess positions in the Revenue department.