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Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation

Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation

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New Delhi, The newly launched Chaudhary Charan Singh Centre for Agribusiness and Rural Entrepreneurship at Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi on Thursday held a two-day National Rural Conclave titled ‘The Rising Rural: Mapping the Trajectories towards Viksit Bharat.’ Ambedkar University Delhi conclave calls for integrated approach to rural transformation Drawing on the legacy of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, the conclave seeks to examine the meaning of rural transformation in India as a process grounded in equity, sustainability and grassroots empowerment, an official statement said. As India envisions Viksit Bharat 2047, the discussions aim to bring together policymakers, academics and development practitioners to reflect on the future of rural livelihoods, agrarian change, entrepreneurship and social inclusion. The inaugural session was attended by Prof Anu Singh Lather, Dr B R Ambedkar University Vice-Chancellor; Dr Abha Rani Singh, IRS and Chairperson of National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation; Dr Archana Verma, IAS, National Water Mission; Dr Santosh K Singh, Director of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Centre for Agribusiness and Rural Entrepreneurship; and Col Omkar Singh. …

NDA CMs conclave: PM Modi backs caste census, praises Operation Sindoor, focuses on growth, good governance

NDA CMs conclave: PM Modi backs caste census, praises Operation Sindoor, focuses on growth, good governance

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PM Modi’s NDA conclave emphasised caste census for inclusive growth, praised Operation Sindoor, and focused on good governance and national security. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a high-level meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers in the national capital, outlining his vision for inclusive development, national security, and good governance. The day-long conclave brought together top leaders from NDA-ruled states to review governance priorities and discuss key national issues. The event saw the participation of nearly 19 Chief Ministers and 19 Deputy Chief Ministers, alongside senior Union Ministers including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP President J.P. Nadda. Caste census: A step toward inclusive growth Sources reported that PM Modi endorsed the idea of a caste-based census, describing it as a significant step toward empowering marginalised and backward communities across sectors. He said the enumeration aligns with his government’s commitment to bring the underprivileged into the mainstream of development. Echoing Modi’s views, BJP President J.P. Nadda clarified that while the NDA does …

PM Modi to lead NDA chief ministers’ conclave tomorrow: Key national security discussions expected

PM Modi to lead NDA chief ministers’ conclave tomorrow: Key national security discussions expected

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PM Modi will chair the NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave on May 25, focusing on national security and counter-terrorism strategies following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a crucial Chief Ministers’ Conclave on May 25, bringing together the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-led NDA (National Democratic Alliance) states. The high-level meeting will take place at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi from 10 AM to 2 PM. The conclave was scheduled shortly after India’s military operation, ‘Operation Sindoor’, in which strikes were carried out on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The meeting is seen as a significant moment for reinforcing the NDA government’s stance on national security and counter-terrorism, especially in the wake of recent military actions. Key focus areas of the meeting Sources have confirmed that the primary objective of the conclave is to brief the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers about India’s successful counter-terrorism operation. Leaders will be briefed on the specifics of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and India’s broader …

Conclave Star Ralph Fiennes Joins The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping As President Snow

Conclave Star Ralph Fiennes Joins The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping As President Snow

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has welcomed Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow. It is the sixth installment of the hit series and will arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026. Fiennes will star as President Snow in his middle age. He has been delivering award-winning performances. He was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Conclave. He also stars in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. The character Fiennes will take on is 40 years older than what was seen in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. His narrative is set two decades prior to Katniss Everdeen's ascension. The part of Snow was also acted by Donald Sutherland. The younger version was played by Tom Blyth in the prequel of 2023. Fiennes brings his own take on the dominant Panem leader. Francis Lawrence will once again be at the helm after having directed all of the movies in the series since 2012's Catching Fire. Producer Nina Jacobson told Variety, "We wanted to honor Donald Sutherland by having one of this generation’s …

Has Pope Leo XIV Seen Ralph Fiennes’ Conclave? New Pontiff’s Brother Spills the Beans

Has Pope Leo XIV Seen Ralph Fiennes’ Conclave? New Pontiff’s Brother Spills the Beans

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Robert Francis Prevost is set to take the position of the new pontiff, and ahead of the political figure being crowned the head of the church, his brother revealed whether the Pope has seen the Conclave. In an interview with NBC Chicago, John Prevost, the sibling of the new Pope, shared that he asked the pontiff to watch the Ralph Fiennes starrer so he knows how to behave.  The potential Pope Leo XIV’s brother also stated how he tried to keep Francis Prevost’s mind from the life-changing event. John, while sitting down for a conversation with the media portal, shared, “I said, ‘Did you watch the movie Conclave so you know how to behave?’” He added, “And he had just finished watching the movie Conclave. So, he knew how to behave.”  The new Pope’s brother revealed that he, along with his sibling, does Wordle and plays other cognitively stimulating games. John further stated that he just wanted to “laugh about something because this is now an awesome responsibility.”  The political figure’s sibling went on to …

New Pope Robert Francis Prevost saw Ralph Fiennes film Conclave before election, reveals his brother | Hollywood

New Pope Robert Francis Prevost saw Ralph Fiennes film Conclave before election, reveals his brother | Hollywood

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May 09, 2025 09:35 PM IST Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope in history. He was announced as the new pope after voting in Vatican on Thursday.  Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope after cardinals in the Vatican concluded voting at the papal conclave on Thursday. He takes the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff in history. Now his brother John Prevost has revealed in a conversation with NBC Chicago that before the conclave, Robert played the online game Wordle and watched the 2024 film Conclave. (Also read: ‘Better marketing than Barbenheimer’: Internet reacts to Cardinals watching Conclave film for ‘guidance’ before election) Did you know Robert Francis Prevost has watched the Oscar-winning drama Conclave? What did the new Pope do before the announcement? During the interaction, John revealed, “First we do Wordle ‘cause this is a regular thing, then we do Words with Friends. It’s something to keep his mind off life in the real world. And then we talk about what’s going on and I said, …

The Diplomat, Conclave, Good Bad Ugly & More!

The Diplomat, Conclave, Good Bad Ugly & More!

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The Diplomat, Conclave & More Latest OTT Releases This Week ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) As always, this week, Netflix leads the pack with six new titles, including a Tamil mass action film starring Ajith and a Bollywood thriller featuring John Abraham. Also premiering is the final season of a celestial family drama. Over on ZEE5, there’s a Bengali vigilante action thriller, while Prime Video offers two new releases, one centered on the selection of a new Pope. Scroll down to discover the names of new releases on OTT this week. Netflix Good Bad Ugly (Tamil) Release Date: May 8, 2025 Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran and starring Ajith Kumar, follows a reformed gangster who tries to escape his violent past but is drawn back into it for the sake of his son. The Diplomat (Hindi) Release Date: May 9, 2025 Directed by Shivam Nair, this political thriller stars John Abraham as an Indian diplomat posted in Pakistan. It tells the story of an Indian woman, married to a Pakistani man, who …

As Vatican awaits new Pope, Ralph Fiennes-starrer Conclave finds its way to OTT in India; here’s where you can watch | Web Series

As Vatican awaits new Pope, Ralph Fiennes-starrer Conclave finds its way to OTT in India; here’s where you can watch | Web Series

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As the world waits for the secret conclave to elect late Pope Francis’ successor, Ralph Fiennes-led political thriller Conclave, which revolves around the secretive process of selecting a new pope, has found its way to the OTT space in India. The film is streaming in India on Prime Video. Also read: What Conclave movie gets right and wrong about the real process of electing Pope Conclave follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) who is tasked to head one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Conclave begins streaming in India On Wednesday, Prime Video announced the India premiere of the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated film, which is based on Robert Harris’s 2016 novel. The critically acclaimed, award-winning film will be streaming in India from May 7. Directed by Edward Berger and jointly written by Peter Straughan and Robert Harris, the film features Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Jacek Koman, Lucian Msamati, and John Lithgow. Conclave follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who is tasked to head one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. After the sudden passing …

Brad Pitt to Star in Conclave Director’s Next Project, Actor to Lead Film Adapted From Tim Winton’s Novel The Riders

Brad Pitt to Star in Conclave Director’s Next Project, Actor to Lead Film Adapted From Tim Winton’s Novel The Riders

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Brad Pitt will star in the upcoming A24 film The Riders. The actor will lead the drama, adapted from Tim Winton’s eponymous novel. Edward Berger, director of the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film Conclave, will be at the helm.  The production is expected to begin in early 2026 and will be shot in multiple locations across Europe. The movie will follow a man who moved to Ireland with his family and finds himself searching for his wife, who suspiciously goes missing.  David Kajganich is adapting the screenplay, whereas acclaimed director Ridley Scott will be producing it under his banner, Scott Free Productions. Berger will also be producing through Nine Hours alongside Pitt’s Plan B and Kajganich.  The Fight Club actor will next appear in racing drama F1, directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. His other projects include The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth, a spin-off of Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  David Fincher will be directing the Netflix movie, while Tarantino will help with the script. As for …

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta At NDTV Conclave

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta At NDTV Conclave

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New Delhi: Infrastructure development is Delhi’s top priority, and the state government has ensured enough funds for capital expenditure in this year’s budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said at NDTV’s Emerging Business- Delhi Chapter Conclave on Monday. Ms Gupta, who is Delhi’s fourth woman chief minister, also slammed the previous AAP government for ignoring the infrastructure needs and focusing only on advertising. During the interview, she spoke about the major issues that the people of Delhi are facing, including air pollution and waterlogging, and how her newly formed government plans to handle them. Ms Gupta said she is often asked if she wants to transform Delhi into London or Paris. “But I want to transform it into Delhi itself, a capital that has its own history and culture. It’s a mini-India that hosts people from across the country,” she said, adding that the city must be modernised with an up-to-date education and health system. “During the previous regime, a negative image was built of Delhi. The city came to be known for pollution in the …