The official Twitter account of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, @myogiadityanath, has garnered an impressive 25 million followers on the microblogging platform, Twitter. This milestone was announced by the Chief Minister’s Office on June 14, highlighting the growing popularity of CM Yogi on social media. By surpassing the 25 million followers mark on Twitter, CM Yogi joins the ranks of other influential leaders like PM Modi and Amit Shah, who have already achieved this milestone on the platform. This achievement underscores CM Yogi’s widespread appeal, which extends beyond borders. The statement also noted that many leaders and celebrities are…
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.
On the occasion of the third death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, his loved ones and fans continue to mourn his untimely demise. While the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, those close to him remember and miss him even more today. Rajput’s girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty, shared a heartfelt video on this anniversary. The throwback footage captures their happy moments from a holiday, showing them embracing each other and sitting on a rock in a beautiful setting. Rather than using words, Rhea expressed her emotions through emojis, including a heart and infinity sign. She accompanied the video with the…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the significance of economic ties in the strategic partnership between India and the United States ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming state visit. Speaking at the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit, Blinken highlighted the growing strength of the economic relationship between the two countries under the leadership of President Biden and Prime Minister Modi. Blinken noted that bilateral trade between India and the United States reached a record high of $191 billion last year, making the U.S. India’s largest trading partner. American companies have invested approximately $54 billion in India…
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced on June 12 that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has reached $3.75 trillion in 2023, compared to around $2 trillion in 2014. This places India as the fifth-largest economy globally and a “bright spot” in the global economy. At current prices, India’s GDP surpasses that of the UK, France, Canada, Russia, and Australia. Last year, India overtook the UK to become the fifth-largest economy, trailing only the US, China, Japan, and Germany, according to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Recent government data reveals that India’s GDP grew by 6.1% in the fourth…
The White House has announced that Ashish Jha, the White House’s COVID-19 coordinator, will be leaving the administration next week. Jha, who previously served as the dean of Brown University’s school of public health, joined the White House in April 2022. With the conclusion of the national emergencies related to the virus, Jha’s departure comes at a time when COVID-19 no longer dominates daily life. President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Jha, acknowledging his role in effectively translating and communicating complex scientific challenges into actionable measures that have saved and improved the lives of millions of Americans. Biden commended…
Uma V. Mysorekar, an experienced medical professional originally from India, has been selected by the Interfaith Center of New York to receive the esteemed James Parks Morton Interfaith Award for her outstanding community service. The award ceremony will take place at the Interfaith Center’s annual gala in New York on June 26, 2023. Having obtained her medical degree from Bombay University and hailing from Bengaluru, Mysorekar has not only excelled in her medical career but has also devoted her time to various social and cultural charities in different capacities, as stated in her biography. Recognized with the prestigious Ellis Island…
Vandita Sarjya, an Indian filmmaker, was awarded the special prize in the Climate Change and Health Film category at the 4th Annual Health for All Film Festival held in Geneva. Sarjya’s documentary titled “When climate change turns violent” explores the connection between gender-based violence and climate change. The powerful 4-minute 32-second film highlights the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, particularly women, emphasizing the urgent need for action. The Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 to utilize audio-visual language as a key tool in their “communicating for health…
Nachhattar Chandi, the President and CEO of Chandi Group U.S., has been appointed as the chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). This announcement was made in April 2023, following the resignation of Harold Matzner, who had held the position since 2000. Chandi currently oversees the Palm Springs International Film Society and is preparing for the upcoming PSIFF, scheduled to take place from January 4 to 15, 2024. As an Indian American entrepreneur who owns and manages more than 30 businesses across the Coachella Valley and California, Chandi expressed his commitment to preserving the festival’s legacy, emphasizing its…
The successful flight test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni Prime was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Taking place on 7 June at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, the test achieved all its objectives, as confirmed by the ministry of defence. This particular launch marked the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users, following three previously successful developmental trials of the missile. The success of this test further validated the system’s accuracy and reliability, according to the defence ministry. To capture flight data throughout the missile’s trajectory, range instrumentation…
A legislation has been introduced by an Indian-American lawmaker in the state of Michigan, United States, to classify defacing a place of worship as a hate crime. Michigan State Representative Ranjeev Puri, whose parents immigrated from Amritsar to the US in the 1970s, has also put forth a bill to designate Diwali, Baisakhi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and Lunar New Year as official state holidays in Michigan. Puri, currently serving his second term as State Representative and holding the influential position of Michigan House Majority Whip, has been actively addressing social issues. The proposed legislation aims to update the definition of hate…