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Union Roads and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has given the residents of Pune a unique Diwali gift by approving two groundbreaking road projects costing 35 thousand crores. These efforts attempt to reduce traffic congestion in the Pune district while also improving general transportation infrastructure. The approved projects include the building of two major road improvements in Pune, which would cost 35 thousand crore rupees. The noteworthy triple plan includes the building of flyovers, roadways, and a metro network, indicating a comprehensive strategy to address traffic issues and promote sustainable urban growth.

According to ‘Breaking Twitter’ author Ban Mezrich, Elon Musk’s turbulent Twitter acquisition had a major influence on his mental health, as he once locked himself in his office over rising fears that his reputation was being ruined while operating the micro-blogging site. Mr Mezrich stated on CNBC’s Squawk Box that the billionaire is a very different guy than he was before owning the influential social media network in 2022. “Twitter broke Elon Musk,” wrote the author.“He got to a point where he locked himself in his office, was so upset that the Twitter employees were considering calling in a wellness...

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, has apologised for making “derogatory” remarks on the importance of women’s education in population control in the state Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. “I apologise and retract my remarks.” I apologies if my statements were incorrect. “If anyone was injured, I will take them back,” he stated.“(My statements) were not meant to offend anyone. I have always believed that education is essential for population control. I’ve also advocated for women’s empowerment and development.” He made the divisive statements while explaining why Bihar’s fertility rate has decreased from 4.2 to 2.9 percent. The BJP, on the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah paid a visit to BJP veteran L K Advani’s home on Tuesday to wish him a happy birthday.Mr Advani, a former deputy prime minister and BJP president, celebrated his 96th birthday on Wednesday. “Went to Advani ji’s residence and wished him on the occasion of his birthday,” PM Modi wrote on X. Advani was characterised as “a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation” by the prime minister.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the country’s Indian population in welcoming Diwali by lighting lights on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This comes at a time when ties between Canada and India are at an all-time low.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the country’s Indian population in welcoming Diwali by lighting lights on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This comes at a time when ties between Canada and India are at an all-time low.Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas will be celebrated by people all across the country and the world. Both festivities are about the triumph of light over darkness and...

In a phone chat with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, US Vice President Kamala Harris underlined the need to “increase stability and security” in the West Bank region and “hold extremist settlers accountable for violent acts,” according to a White House statement. On Tuesday (local time), Harris spoke with Herzog on the latest events in Gaza and the West Bank, as the Israeli military increased its ground operations, moving farther in Gaza.

According to The Telegraph, Vladimir Putin has chosen to run for President again in the forthcoming 2024 Russian elections, which will keep him in office until 2023. However, his administration has yet to corroborate the report. According to the article, unidentified Kremlin officials have stated that a public statement will be made “soon.” Mr Putin, aged 71, has been Russia’s leader since Boris Yeltsin gave him the president in 1999. He has already been President for the longest period of time since Josef Stalin.“The decision has been made – he will run,” the publication quoted a person with knowledge of...

The Bihar administration, led by Nitish Kumar, took strong issue on Monday to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that the caste census had been skewed to reflect “inflated” numbers of Yadavs and Muslims.Mr Shah’s statement at a BJP rally in Muzaffarpur a day earlier, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, was devoid of reasoning and unworthy of a person in a position of responsibility. “Everyone knows that Yadavs are an OBC community. However, the home minister argued that their numbers were exaggerated in order to deprive other OBCs their due. “The logic simply does not add up,”...

On Monday, Australia’s prime minister praised “promising signs” of improved relations with China as he arrived in Beijing for historic meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. After years of bitter rivalry, Anthony Albanese promised a “constructive discussion” with China’s leader and praised recently improved economic ties.“I think there are some promising signs,” Albanese remarked. “We’ve already seen a number of the impediments to trade between two nations removed.” Albanese is Australia’s first prime minister to visit China in seven years, and the trip is considered as an attempt at normalisation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that he is “not ready” for discussions with Russia until its forces leave the country, rejecting that Western officials have recommended beginning peace talks.He was responding to news that US and European officials had spoken with his administration about peace talks, and after a top Ukrainian commander declared the fight stalled. “(The United States) understand that I am not prepared to speak with terrorists because their word is worthless,” Zelensky stated on NBC’s Meet the Press.