Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently urged citizens to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, emphasizing its role in honoring India’s freedom fighters. He highlighted that the tricolor flag embodies sacrifice, dedication, and peace, and that this campaign is a way to remember those who fought for independence. Shah noted that the initiative, which has gained momentum over the past two years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, is fostering a renewed sense of unity among Indians. Shah invited people to participate by displaying the national flag at their homes from August 9 to August 15 and sharing their selfies…
Author: Akancha Mishra
Akancha Mishra
Akancha has been a journalist for about twenty years, and she has a Bachelor of Arts in English Honors and a Master's Degree in Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. She and her husband and children Supriya and Alok currently call New York City home.
President Droupadi Murmu kicks off two-day Governors’ conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In her opening remarks, President Murmu emphasized that the conference’s agenda had been carefully selected to address key issues essential for achieving national objectives. She expressed confidence that the discussions would enrich the participants’ roles and enhance their effectiveness. The conference also featured addresses from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Each leader highlighted the importance of Governors fulfilling their constitutional duties, including raising awareness about social welfare schemes and showcasing the development of the past decade. Prime Minister Modi urged…
Indian American and former Arizona state Representative Amish Shah has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. This district encompasses parts of northeastern Phoenix and three affluent suburbs. Shah’s primary win paves the way for a highly contested election in November, where he will face off against seven-term incumbent Republican David Schweikert. Shah, who entered the Democratic Primary to represent Arizona’s 24th Legislative District in 2018, had to overcome several contenders, including ex-news anchor Marlene Galán-Wood, former state party chair Andrei Cherny, former regional American Red Cross CEO Kurt Kroemer, orthodontist Andrew Horne, and investment banker…
On Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) reaffirmed the Democrats’ tactic of labeling the GOP presidential candidates as “weird.” This move came in response to former GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s dismissal of the term as “dumb” and “juvenile.” Ocasio-Cortez criticized the GOP’s focus on social issues, describing their obsession with regulating women’s actions, monitoring LGBTQ+ individuals, and punishing those without biological children as “goofy,” “abnormal,” and “creepy” respectively. She expressed her views on X, highlighting the perceived strangeness of the GOP’s stance and the platform they advocate. Her comments followed Ramaswamy’s rebuttal of the Democrats’ use of the term “weird” to…
Biological E. Limited (BE), a Hyderabad-based vaccine and pharmaceutical firm, announced on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Pre-qualification (PQ) status to its Novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2). This achievement marks BE’s 10th pre-qualified vaccine. The nOPV2 vaccine, a next-generation oral polio vaccine, plays a crucial role in combating circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreaks. It is specifically designed to address the persistent threat of cVDPV2 by offering improved genetic stability. Compared to its predecessor, the Sabin poliovirus type 2 (mOPV2), nOPV2 significantly lowers the risk of seeding new outbreaks in environments with low…
When Alia Bhatt first met Ranbir Kapoor at the age of nine for a photoshoot related to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film *Balika Vadhu*, neither could have predicted the future. Though the film was never made, their paths would cross again. Years later, Bhatt, who had often spoken about her admiration for Kapoor, would eventually fall in love with him. The two, who married in April 2022 after a four-year relationship, are now parents to their daughter, Raha Kapoor, who has become a favorite of the media. In a recent podcast interview with Nikhil Kamath on *People WTF*, Ranbir Kapoor shared…
Manika Batra made history on Monday by advancing to the round of 16 in the Olympic Games singles competition, marking a first for Indian table tennis. The 29-year-old, who previously won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over the higher-ranked French player Prithika Pavade in Paris. In a match that showcased her exceptional skills, Manika won 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 against the 19-year-old Pavade, whose parents originally hailed from Puducherry before moving to France in 2003. This achievement set a new standard for Indian women’s table tennis at the Olympics, surpassing her previous best performance…
On Sunday, India and Saudi Arabia explored various opportunities for bilateral investments across multiple sectors, including refining, petrochemical plants, new and renewable energy, and power. This discussion took place during the inaugural meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force on Investments. The virtual meeting was co-chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The task force reviewed progress from technical team discussions, focusing on promoting mutual investments in both the public and private sectors. The sectors discussed included refining, petrochemicals, renewable energy, power, telecom, and…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveils ‘UPI One World’ Wallet for Global Travelers in India. This new initiative aims to provide a seamless digital payment experience through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), allowing visitors to explore India’s cultural and scenic treasures effortlessly. The service will also be available to delegates at the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi from July 21-31, 2024. UPI, a popular mobile-based payment system in India, facilitates instant transactions for both personal and merchant payments. With the UPI One World wallet, foreign travelers can enjoy India’s rich culture, cuisine, and other experiences without…
India is preparing to receive a delivery of 120 advanced surface-to-air missiles from Russia, a development following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow for their annual summit. These 40N6 missiles are designed to target airborne threats, including bombers and hypersonic missiles, and will enhance India’s military capabilities, providing a strategic edge over Pakistan. The decision to acquire these missiles came in the wake of the Balakot airstrike on February 26, 2019, where Indian Mirage 2000 jets targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Pakistan in retaliation for the Pulwama attack. The supply of these missiles has faced delays due to…
