Modi Flaunts Recycled Jacket During Interaction With Bill Gates

India is moving ahead at a rapid pace in scaling up its renewable energy capacity in areas such as wind and solar energy and wants to move fast in nuclear energy and green hydrogen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

In an interaction with Mircrosoft co-founder Bill Gates, Prime Minister Modi talked about India’s culture of recycling waste and said the half-jacket he was wearing was made of recycled material with a speciality that it had been made using spare cloth pieces at tailors’ shops and also using recycled plastic bottles.

“Recycling and Reusing are inherent to our nature. This jacket is made from recycled material. Even this has specialty. There are waste cloth pieces at tailor’s shop, all this waste material has been collected. It has been made of old clothes and thirty to forty percent waste plastic bottles have been used and all this has been recycled to make the cloth (for the jacket),” PM Modi said.

PM Modi told Bill Gates that the country is making rapid growth in renewable energy and has provided for a corpus fund of Rs 1 lakh crore in the budget to encourage the younger generation to contribute with innovative ideas.

“I believe we should adopt a two-prolonged strategy. First is innovation, and the goal should be to evaluate environment-friendly and climate-friendly innovations. To this end, India has established a corpus fund of Rs 1 lakh crore in this budget inviting the younger generation to contribute their innovative ideas. We are offering interest-free loans for 50 years to support these innovations…,” he added.

PM Modi also told Bill Gates about the launch of India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel.

“In Tamil Nadu, I launched green hydrogen fuel cell boat. This environmental friendly boat ride I have thought of running from Kashi to Ayodhya so that it reinforces my movement for clean Ganga and there is message towards environment-conscious society,” PM Modi said.

“There’s another important thing we need to focus on in our lifestyle. That’s why I started Mission life which stands for lifestyle for environment. It’s because living a climate friendly life daily is crucial. If we don’t embrace a life that respects nature, it doesn’t matter how much external effort we put in and how many new innovations we create. Our way of life should be in sync…our current challenge is how we view progress,” he said.

PM Modi launched hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative during his visit to Tamil Nadu last month and said it is a gift of the people of Tamil Nadu for Kashi. He said that he witnessed the enthusiasm and affection of the people of Tamil Nadu in Kashi Tamil Sangamam.

India has invested Rs 16.93 lakh crore in the power and renewable energy sectors since 2014, with an additional Rs 17.05 lakh crore in the pipeline. In 2024, India is likely to witness an investment of Rs 1,37,500 crore (about USD 16.5 billion) in renewable energy capacity, which would be higher than 13.5 GW with an investment of Rs 74,250 crore (nearly USD 9 billion) seen in 2023.

PM Modi said that data security is of concern and public awareness is crucial.

“Today, data security remains a paramount concern. While India has a legal framework in place, public awareness is equally crucial.”

PM Modi said technology should be used to ease of living of citizens.

“In our country, I have initiated storing all university certificates in the cloud to reduce costs and to fulfill various needs efficiently. Earlier, there was a push for stringent compliance requirements. But I advocated and ensured simplification, and made the data to be uploaded to the cloud with shared IDs, enabling us to access necessary information directly. This approach underscores my commitment to leveraging technology not just to enhance services, but also to significantly improve the ease of living for our citizens,” PM Modi said.

“Also, in the case of deepfakes, it is crucial to acknowledge and present that a particular deepfake content is AI-generated along with the mention of its source. These measures are really important, especially in the beginning. We, thus, need to establish some dos and don’ts,” he added.

PM Modi talked about his government using technology to increase income of people.

“I have launched a programme – NaMo Drone Didi. I have two goals behind this programme- to make 3 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in the country i.e. making 3 crore women of the country to earn Rs. 1 lakh annually, that too from underprivileged families. I want to modernise agriculture, and I want to ensure women’s participation in the same. Today, Drone Didis say – ‘We didn’t know how to ride a bicycle, but today, we have become pilots, we’re operating drones,” PM Modi said.

“I am ensuring technological advancements in agriculture too. We are bringing a big revolution, and I want to change the mindset. The technological advancements I am most excited about are in the sectors of health, agriculture and education. I have built around 2 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in villages. I directly connect these health centres with the best hospitals keeping modern technology as a bridge between the two,” he added.

PM Modi said during the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution we’ve spearheaded.

“I explained to them our foundational approach…we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people. We’re committed to ensure that emerging talent from within the community can continuously contribute and enhance its value to foster trust in technology among people,” he said.

“I want to lead a government in which any unnecessary governmental intervention from the lives of the middle class people gets eliminated. For those in poverty, who genuinely require government assistance, the assistance should be readily available in abundance,” he added. (ANI)

No One Safe In Jail: SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav On Ansari’s Death

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said on Friday that the circumstances under which former MLA Mukhtar Ansari died are “extremely worrying,” questioning whether the Uttar Pradesh government “will order a judicial inquiry.”

Mukhtar Anasri died in a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.

In a post on X in Hindi, the SP general secretary said, “The circumstances under which former MLA Mukhtar Ansari died are extremely worrying. He had already filed an application in court and expressed his fear of his murder by poison. In the current system, no one is safe in jail, in police custody, or at home. By creating an atmosphere of administrative terror, people are being forced to keep their mouths shut.”

His post added, “Is anyone safe on the basis of the application given by Mukhtar Ansari in the court? Will the UP government order a judicial inquiry?”.

Opposition leaders targeted the UP government after the son of the deceased claimed that his father was given poison in the food.

“Now the whole nation knows everything… Two days ago I came to meet him, but I was not allowed… We said earlier also and even today we will say the same about the allegation of giving slow poison. On March 19, he was given poison in the dinner. We will move to the judiciary, we have full faith in it…” Umar Ansari said.

RJD MP Manoj Jha said, “Uttar Pradesh has become a different sort of state now…As I said, when the difference between death and killing disappears, then it leads to lawlessness…”

Reacting to Ansari’s death, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said in a post on X, “A government that cannot protect life has no right to remain in power. Uttar Pradesh is going through the worst phase of ‘government anarchy’. This is ‘zero hour’ of law and order in UP”.

Earlier in the day, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati said that the serious allegations by Mukhtar Ansari’s family regarding his death in jail require a “high-level investigation” so that the facts related to his death “can be revealed.

“In a post on X, the BSP chief said, “The persistent apprehensions and serious allegations made by Mukhtar Ansari’s family regarding his death in jail require a high-level investigation so that the true facts of his death can be revealed. In such a situation, it is natural for his family to be sad. May nature give them the strength to bear this sorrow.”

Ansari was elected as an MLA from the Mau assembly seat five times, including twice as a Bahujan Samaj Party candidate. He had a strong influence in Ghazipur, his hometown.

In April 2023, Mukhtar Ansari was convicted and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai by an MP MLA court. He was sentenced to life in prison on March 13, 2024, in a case related to the use of forged documents for obtaining an arms licence in 1990. (ANI)

‘Exercise Tiger Triumph’: India, US Navy Warships Undertake Ops In Kakinada

The Indian Navy and US Navy amphibious warships on Friday undertook operations in the Kakinada region of Andhra Pradesh as part of the ongoing India-US joint exercise ‘Tiger Triumph 2024’.

In the exercise, the integral craft onboard the ships were deployed to undertake various operations, according to an official statement.

Additionally, Cross Deck helicopter operations were also undertaken between the ships of the Indian Navy and the US Navy off Kakinada.

The seamless conduct of multifaceted coordinated operations is indicative of the joint planning and execution, reaffirming the high degree of interoperability between the Armed Forces of the two nations.

The Sea Phase of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 commenced on Wednesday, with Indian Navy and US Navy ships sailing out together.

This phase in Visakhapatnam will witness Service personnel from both countries going through various facets of amphibious operations, including coordinated HADR and MEDEVAC.

Exercise ‘Tiger Triumph 2024’, is a bilateral, tri-service exercise between India and the US, being held from March 18-31.

The opening ceremony of the exercise took place onboard INS Jalashwa on March 19.

Earlier on Sunday, a pre-sail conference was conducted at Visakhapatnam to discuss the nuances of the upcoming sea phase of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024.

The plans were presented to the commanders, with the commanding officers of participating units of the United States Navy and Indian Navy in attendance.

Notably, the exercise is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable rapid and smooth coordination between forces of both countries.

“Indian Navy ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked, Indian Navy aircraft, Indian Army personnel and vehicles and Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT), would be participating in the exercise,” the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. (ANI)

Kejriwal’s Wife Launches WhatsApp Campaign ‘Kejriwal Ko Aashirwaad’

A day after the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was extended till April 1 by the local court, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, issuing a video statement, launched a WhatsApp campaign titled ‘Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad’.

“We are starting a drive from today – Kejriwal ko aashirvaad. You can send your blessings and prayers to Kejriwal on this number. You can also send whatever message you want” Sunita Kejriwal said

“Kejriwal has put his stand in court, He is a true patriot. Partiotism is in his veins. Arvind has challenged the most powerful forces in the country, will you not support your brother in this fight.” she added.

During the court hearing on Thursday, Arvind Kejriwal himself addressed the court and said there were only four statements against him, including C Arvind, where he claimed that he gave some documentation to Manish Sisodia in my presence.

“Several bureaucrats and MLAs came regularly to my home. Are these four statements made by different people sufficient to arrest a sitting Chief Minister?” Kejriwal said.

Kejriwal also referred to the statements of C Arvind, Raghav Magunta and his father, and Sharath Reddy. Kejriwal alleged that people are being turned approvers in the case and people are being forced to change their statements.

“The real liquor scam begins post the ED investigation. The motive of the ED is to crush the Aam Aadmi Party,” said Arvind Kejriwal.

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday extended the custodial remand of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by four more days in a money laundering case related to Excise Policy.

Earlier on Wednesday as well Sunita Kejriwal had hit out at the Centre and central probe agency, saying that the ED could not find a single penny in its more than 250 raids conducted in the “so-called liquor scam”.

“In the so-called liquor scam, ED has conducted more than 250 raids. They are searching for the money of this so-called scam. They have found nothing yet. Arvind Kejriwal has said that he will reveal everything in court on March 28. He will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is. He will also provide proof…” she said.

Sunita has met the Delhi CM on Tuesday evening at the ED office.

“I met Arvind Kejriwal in jail, he has diabetes and sugar level is not under control. However, his determination is strong. Two days ago, he directed Delhi Minister Atishi to resolve the water and sewer-related issues. What wrong did he do? The Centre has filed a case against Arvind Kejriwal even for this. Do they want to finish Delhi?” she added.

The INDIA bloc is expected to organise a rally in Delhi on March 31 against the arrest of Kejirwal. (ANI)

Modi To Interact With TN BJP Workers Via NaMo App Today

Election campaign is on in full swing in Tamil Nadu as all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state will go to the polls on April 19. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Tamil Nadu BJP workers in a session titled “Enathu Booth Valimaiyana Booth” through the NaMo App at 5 PM.

In a post on X PM also commended the hard work of BJP workers in Tamil Nadu for effectively communicating the party’s good governance agenda.

Taking to X, Narendra Modi said, “I look forward to ‘Enathu Booth Valimaiyana Booth’, an interaction with our hardworking @BJP4TamilNadu Karyakartas, through the NaMo App at 5 PM this evening. It is commendable how our Karyakartas in Tamil Nadu are working among the people and ensuring that our Party’s good governance agenda is communicated effectively across the state.”

“It is equally true that TN is fed up with DMK misrule and is looking towards our Party with great hope,” added the post further.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party’s candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai on Wednesday said that there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu.

“It is very clear there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu. We are extremely confident that on April 19, the people of Coimbatore, the people of Tamil Nadu will vote for PM Narendra Modi in an overwhelming fashion. June 4 will herald a new era where PM Modi and all the candidates working for him will win…BJP will get 60 per cent votes in Coimbatore,” Annamalai told ANI.

The voting for all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in the first phase on April 19.

During the 2019 general elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which comprised Congress, VCK, MDMK, CPI, CPI(M), IUML, MMK, KMDK, TVK, AIFB, registered a landslide victory by winning 38 of the 39 seats.

The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats in the country will be held in seven phases starting April 19. Nearly 97 crore voters are eligible to cast votes in the general election. (ANI)

Shehnaaz Gill

Shehnaaz Lends Her Voice For Song ‘Dil Kya Irada Tera’

Shehnaaz Gill lent her voice for Patna Shuklla’s song ahead of its OTT release, the makers dropped the anthem song ‘Dil Kya Irada Tera’.

Taking to Instagram, Shehnaaz unveiled the song video and shared her feelings.

Sharing the song video, she wrote, “MY FIRST EVER, as a playback singer for a film. #DilKyaIradaTera. Thank you @arbaazkhanofficial for giving me this opportunity. If you guys haven’t heard the song yet, tap on the link in my bio and hear it now!”

The song is crooned by Shehnaaz Gill, composed by Samuel and Akanksha, and it’s been penned by Manoj Kumar Nath.

Recently, the makers unveiled the film’s trailer, which shows how Raveena helps a student who wrongfully failed an exam despite performing well.

Raveena can be seen facing several challenges while fighting to get justice for the student. Late actor Satish Kaushik essayed the role of a judge in this courtroom drama.

Directed by Vivek Budakoti, the film also stars Manav Vij. ‘Patna Shuklla’ will stream on an OTT platform from March 29.

Shehnaaz was last seen in ‘Thank You For Coming’, which also starred Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi.

Shehnaaz made her Hindi film debut with ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. The film also starred Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde, Ventakesh Daggubati, and Bhumika Chawla in pivotal roles. (ANI)

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Tabu Kareena Kapoor Khan Kriti Sanon

Kareena Shares BTS Pics From ‘Crew’

Ahead of ‘Crew’ release, actors Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon have been sharing many behind-the-scenes pictures of their bonhomie on social media.

Kareena on Thursday took to her Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video, giving a glimpse of her enjoyable time on the sets of ‘Crew.’

The video shows ‘The Jab We Met’ actress having fun with her co-stars Tabu and Kriti Sanon, shooting her role as an air hostess, and preparing for her various looks, offering insight into her journey on set.

She captioned the post, “We laughed, we cried, we fought, we argued, we ate, and somewhere in between, the magic called moviemaking happened… with the best CREW ever.” So grab your popcorn, switch off your phones, fasten your seatbelts, and let three badass ladies take you on your most fun flight ever. Sona Kahan hai… ?? Sona?? See you tomorrow 29th March in cinemas #1DayToGo #Crew”

Recently, makers unveiled the trailer of ‘Crew,’ and it has already started trending on social media.

In the film, Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti are essaying the roles of “bad**” air hostesses. From stealing peanut boxes meant for flights to planning to earn a lot of money and raising the glam quotient, the trio has sought to grab eyeballs.

The film, made under Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network banners, is slated for a theatrical release on March 29.

It was slated to release on March 22, but the makers have decided to push the film’s release.

‘Crew’ is a story of three women and is touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies.

Kareena also has Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again,’ which stars Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in pivotal roles. (ANI)

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Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors

After her appearance at the ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer launch on Thursday in an oversized attire, fans started speculating if Parineeti Chopra was pregnant.

Addressing the swirling gossip head on, the actor shut down all the speculation and gossip around her pregnancy.

The ‘Ishaqzaade’ actress took to her Instagram Stories to clarify the speculations, indicating that her choice of clothing should not be misconstrued as a sign of pregnancy.

She wrote a text on her story that read “Kaftan dres=pregnancy, oversized shirt=pregnancy, Comfy Indian Kurta=pregnancy” with a laughing-out-loud emoji.

At the trailer launch of her upcoming movie ‘Chamkila,’ Parineeti Chopra opted for a kaftan dress, looking stunning in all black. After the event, she changed into an oversized white shirt and black pants, sparking more pregnancy rumors due to her fashion choices.

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the eighties due to the sheer power of his music, angering many on the way, which led to his assassination at a young age of 27.

The highest record-selling artiste of his time, Chamkila is still regarded as one of the best live-stage performers that Punjab has ever produced.

The film has been produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films. The music of the film is available on Saregama. (ANI)

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DMK’s Kathir Anand stirs controversy

Dravida Munnetra Kazhgam (DMK) candidate from Vellore Lok Sabha constituency, DM Kathir Anand, has stirred a controversy by allegedly making a statement on women during an election event.

While addressing a public rally in Vellore, Kathir Anand said,”Everyone’s face look stunning and bright. All are shining. Looks like you have all applied fair and lovely, ponds powder and singhar kum kum. What is the reason? Didn’t you all receive Rs 1000? After the election whoever else missed will also get Kalaignar financial aid.”

The DMK leader made the alleged remarks while highlighting the DMK government’s financial aid scheme offering Rs 1000 monthly assistance to women heads of family.

The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam (Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme) of the state government was launched in September last year. The scheme is among the crucial poll promises that catapulted the DMK to power. Under this scheme, Rs 1000 is being deposited into the accounts of all eligible women beneficiaries.

However, Kathir Anand’s statement has drawn wide criticism from the opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP targeted Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin, party MP K Kanimozhi, among others, over Kathir Anand’s remarks against women, criticising the conflicting stance on women empowerment.

In a post on X, the BJP Tamil Nadu stated, “How did you have the audacity to say in public that women will spend as they see fit if they get money, Kathir Anand? Is this your social justice? Women empowerment, MK Stalin?”

“That’s right, DMK’s style is to talk obscenely and vulgarly about women? It is something soaked in your blood! DMK’s feminist activist, K Kanimozhi?,” the post added. (ANI)

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All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU)

BJP Forges Alliance With AJSU In J’khand, Announces Seat-Sharing Formula

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced an alliance with All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) and also declared the seat-sharing formula in Jharkhand for the Lok Sabha elections.

In a post on X, BJP national general secretary, Arun Singh said that BJP will contest on 13 seats while the AJSU on one.

“BJP, under the old and natural alliance with AJSU, has decided to field BJP candidates in 13 Lok Sabha parliamentary constituencies of Jharkhand and AJSU Party in one parliamentary constituency, Giridih in the Lok Sabha elections. By winning the elections in all 14 parliamentary constituencies of Jharkhand, the alliance candidates will achieve the target of crossing 400 seats on June 4,” he said.

“This alliance will strengthen the resolve of the illustrious Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi ji for a developed India, self-reliant India, self-reliant India, capable India,” Arun singh posted on X.

In the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, the ruling UPA has 47 MLAs — JMM 29, Congress 17 and RJD 1. The BJP has 26 members and AJSU Party three. The NCP and CPI (ML) have one lawmaker each, apart from two Independents.

Recently, Congress released its eighth list on Wednesday of candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand.

In Jharkhand, Kalicharan Munda will contest from Khunti seat, Sukhdeo Bhagat from Lohardaga and Jai Prakashbhai Patel from Hazaribagh.

During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious across 12 seats, with the BJP winning 11. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress got one seat each.

Elections will be held in Jharkhand in four phases. Voting will take place in Jharkhand on 13, 20, 25 May and June 1. (ANI)

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