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Smriti Irani on Friday spoke on 'New India' and said crores of Indians have received massive medical benefits under the 'Ayushman Bharat Yojana', introduced by PM Narendra Modi. The union minister's remarks came while she was speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 in New Delhi. A file photo of Union Minister Smriti Irani Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday spoke on Hindutva and said, "In the 1970s, a unique economic slur called the 'Hindu rate of growth' was imposed, which suggested that the Hindu way of life was stagnant, content and far from reform. Speaking at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi, the minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs also spoke of her way of life 'Sarv Dharm Sambhav' - which means that all religions and communities may prosper. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Smriti Irani said, "My way of life gives the country a Pradhan Sewak, who looks at all Indians equal. Further, the...

A Chinese-made commercial drone that was retrofitted and weaponised has been shot down in Ukraine. The drone carried a bomb of about 20 kilograms, which the Ukrainian soldiers later detonated, reports said.  The weaponized commercial drone did not have a camera fitted, meaning it was not used for surveillance The Ukrainian military shot down a modernised and weaponised China-made Mugin-5 drone in eastern Ukraine last Sunday. The drone, Mugin-5, manufactured by Mugin Limited, a Chinese company based in Xiamen, was shot down by AK-47s in the wartorn country over the weekend, CNN reported. These unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are also known as "Alibaba drones" because they can be purchased for up to US$15,000 on the Chinese online platforms Alibaba and Taobao. Mugin Limited, the company which makes the drone, confirmed to CNN that it was their airframe, calling the incident “deeply unfortunate.” Mugin Limited confirmed that the craft was discovered near the city of Sloviansk, ...

e-rickshaw drivers in West Bengal's Siliguri have announced to provide free services for students appearing for their higher secondary board examination. The board exams are being conducted in the state from March 14 to March 27.   Free e-rickshaw rides will be available for board students in West Bengal's Siliguri. e-rickshaw drivers in West Bengal's Siliguri have announced to provide free services for students appearing for their higher secondary board examination. Higher Secondary examinations are being conducted in the state from March 14 to March 27. Darjeeling district president of INTTUC Nirjal Dey, district vice president Sadhan Roy, block-2 president Sujit Bhowmik, district member Pradeep Majumder held a meeting and took this initiative. The e-rickshaw service, which is completely free of cost, has been started for board candidates only. e-rickshaw drivers will carry the students from their residences to the respective examination centres, that too, free of cos...

An intercontinental ballistic missile fired from North Korea could reach mainland US in approximately 33 minutes, a Chinese study has found. A missile fired from North Korea could hit US in 33 minutes: Chinese study The United States is half-a-world away from North Korea, but an intercontinental ballistic missile fired from the hermit state could reach mainland US in approximately 33 minutes, a Chinese study has found. Open Nuclear Network analyst Tianran Xu told CNN that Chinese scientists carried out a simulation of a North Korean missile attack on the US. The findings were alarming: the warhead could strike central US if missile defence systems failed to intercept it. Targets on the west coast and the east coast would be within easy reach, said Xu. According to the South China Morning Post, the Chinese study involved the hypothetical launch of North Korea’s Hwasong-15 missile. It is a nuclear-capable missile with an effective range of 13,000 km, “sufficient to hit the entire US ho...

 Instead of maths and literature, the girls focus on rote-learning the Koran in Arabic -- a language most of them don't understand. Afghan girls learn the holy Koran at a madrassa or an Islamic school on the outskirts of Kabul.  KABUL: In a madrassa in the Afghan capital, rows of teenage girls rock back and forth reciting verses of the Koran under the watchful eye of a religious scholar. The number of Islamic schools has grown across Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, with teenage girls increasingly attending classes after they were banned from secondary schools. "We were depressed because we were denied an education," said 16-year-old Farah, a veil covering her face and hair. "It's then that my family decided I should at least come here. The only open place for us now is a madrassa." Instead of maths and literature, the girls focus on rote-learning the Koran in Arabic -- a language most of them don't understand. Those who ...

 The police claim to have solved the murder. The woman, 27-year-old Tamanna, was killed by her brother-in-law, they say.                                   Since December, three women have been found dead in drums. New Delhi/ Bengaluru: After a woman's body was found in a plastic drum at a railway station in Bengaluru on Monday, the Congress has alleged "serial killings" in the city, targeting the BJP government ahead of the Karnataka election. Since December, three women have been found dead in drums. In the latest case, a woman's body was found in a drum near one of the entry gates of the Baiyappanahalli railway station in Bengaluru between 10 am and 11 am on Monday. The drum had been stuffed with clothes and lidded. The police claim to have solved the murder. The woman, 27-year-old Tamanna, was killed by her brother-in-law, they say. Tamanna had allegedly left her husband Afroz in Bihar's Araria ...

 "It is reported to have crashed near Mandala, West of Bomdila. Search parties have been launched," the army said.                          2 Pilots Missing After Army's Cheetah Helicopter Crashes In Arunachal  Guwahati: An Indian Army chopper today crashed near Mandala in Arunachal Pradesh. Two crewmen -- a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major -- are reportedly missing. The aircraft lost contact with the Air Traffic Controller at 9:15 am, the army said. "Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter flying an operational sortie near Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh was reported to have lost contact with the ATC at around 09:15 AM on 16 March 23. It is reported to have crashed near Mandala, West of Bomdila. Search parties have been launched," the army said.

Amruta Fadnavis, a banker, alleges that the woman, claiming to be a designer, tried to bribe her, offering her ₹ 1 crore to intervene in a criminal case involving her father.                                The Mumbai Police has filed a case against the woman and her father (File) Mumbai/New Delhi: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has filed a complaint in Mumbai against a designer in a bizarre case involving allegations of threats and conspiracy. A woman named “Aniksha” and her father have been named by Amruta Fadnavis in a First Information Report (FIR) filed on February 20. Amruta Fadnavis, a banker, alleges that the woman, claiming to be a designer, tried to bribe her, offering her ₹ 1 crore to intervene in a criminal case involving her father. The woman allegedly contacted Ms Fadnavis first in November 2021. According to the FIR, Ms Fadnavis said the woman ...

 Asked whether he would respond to the BJP's allegation that he insulted the nation, Rahul Gandhi said: "I will speak inside the House if they allow me to."                                         "Will Speak In Parliament If They Let Me": Rahul Gandhi  New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi today denied giving any anti-India speech on his way to attending parliament, where the ruling BJP has repeatedly demanded his apology for his remarks in London raising concerns about the state of democracy in India. "I didn't give any Anti India speech," Rahul Gandhi told NDTV. On the BJP's allegation that he insulted the nation on foreign soil, the Congress MP said: "I will speak inside the House if they allow me to." Asked whether he would apologise, Mr Gandhi smiled. Several Union Ministers have demanded that Mr Gandhi apologise to the nation for his speeches in the UK, seen to be critical of the ...

The Feedback Unit (FBU) was formed by the AAP after coming to power in Delhi in 2015.  Manish Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26. New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia over alleged corruption in the Delhi government's Feedback Unit (FBU). The FBU was formed by the AAP after coming to power in Delhi in 2015. "The unlawful manner of creation and working of the Feedback Unit has caused wrongful loss to the government exchequer to the tune of approximate ₹ 36 Lakhs," the CBI claimed. Reacting sharply to yet another case against the jailed AAP leader, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the move as "sad for the country". "PM's plan is to slap several false cases against Manish and keep him in custody for a long period. Sad for the country!" Mr Kejriwal tweeted. In February, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave its go-ahead to prosecut...

Delhi's Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission issued notice to delivery company Dunzo for alleged sexual harassment by its delivery partner, who showed up drunk at a woman's address Delhi's Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission on Wednesday issued notice to delivery company Dunzo sexual harassment by its delivery partner, who showed up drunk at a woman's address at midnight and later even threatened her over WhatsApp to withdrew her complaint. Dunzo sexual harassment A bench of Raj Kumar Chauhan and Dr Rajendra Dhar issued the notice to Dunzo following a complaint seeking Rs 50 lakh damages for negligent hiring and alleged sexual harassment by a delivery partner. Complainant, Rahella Khan was represented by lawyers Abhishek Yadav and Ankita Wadhwa. In her complaint, Khan had stated that she had placed an order and a Dunzo delivery partner had showed up in a drunk condition at her address at midnight and abused her. However, after two days, the delivery partner sent ...

Mr. Shyam Maheshwari serves as Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Partner of SSG Capital Management (Singapore) Pte. Limited, and is primarily responsible for SSG’s investment activities in India. He has 17 years of experience in the deal sourcing, analysis and investing industry. Previously, Mr. Maheshwari served as a Senior Member of the Lehman Brothers Asia Special Situations Group primarily responsible for making principal investments in India, where he oversaw the efforts to build the India business and initiated pan-Asian ventures in mining and power assets with a focus on Indonesia. Mr.Shyam Maheshwari-founder and partner of SSG Capital Management Shyam Maheshwari SSG possesses excellent business acumen, expertise in investor relationship management and team-building skills with dexterity in mentoring and managing large deal sourcing and business operation teams. Shyam Maheshwari talks about the impact caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict on India. According to him, even bef...