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‘Break silos, engage more with youth’: PM Modi’s message to officials after key high-level meeting

‘Break silos, engage more with youth’: PM Modi’s message to officials after key high-level meeting

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the top government official to engage with the youth more during a high-level meeting with top government officials. File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with school children after delivering his 80th Independence Day speech from Red Fort on August 15, 2026. (Raj K Raj/HT Photos) PM Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence. He discussed the future action agenda of ministries and departments dealing with infrastructure and connectivity, security and external affairs, and governance, according to a press release. “Noting that deliberations had already been held with two groups of Secretaries, Prime Minister said that Secretaries, in addition to thinking about immediate issues and statistics, should also think with a long-term perspective on how the country’s future should be shaped,” the release stated. Also read: Decoding PM Modi’s Red Fort speech: Why this one was different During the meeting, Modi stressed that silos are not merely an organisational problem but also a problem of mindset, according to the …

Kamal Haasan hails government’s willingness to engage amid student protests: ‘Moment bigger than paper leaks’

Kamal Haasan hails government’s willingness to engage amid student protests: ‘Moment bigger than paper leaks’

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As the NEET paper leak stir continues to spark nationwide protests, Tamil superstar and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has welcomed the government’s willingness to engage in dialogue. The actor-politician said replacing confrontation with conversation is a step in the right direction, adding that the development is proof of democracy at work. Earlier this week, Kamal Haasan slammed lathicharge on student protesters. (Instagram) Now, he is hoping that it will translate into meaningful reforms in the country’s education system. Kamal Haasan opines On Saturday, Kamal took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to welcome the government’s willingness to engage in dialogue amid the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) led students’ protest. He also urged people to ensure the conversations lead to meaningful and lasting reforms in the education system. The actor also stressed that accountability cannot be selective, saying that while pellet guns and lathi-charges have no place in a society, attacks on security personnel and damage to public property must also be scrutinised with the same fairness. “Glad to see dialogue replacing confrontation. Dissent deserves …

Alliance India: Members of Parliament in talks for reality show, makers engage legal firm for NDAs | Exclusive

Alliance India: Members of Parliament in talks for reality show, makers engage legal firm for NDAs | Exclusive

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Long before Prime Video and Banijay Asia unveil the official contestant lineup for Alliance India, the upcoming reality series has already become one of the most talked-about projects. The show was formally announced during Prime Video’s 2026 slate reveal in March this year. According to sources, the makers are putting together an unusually extensive legal framework as they are trying to get politicians, including Members of Parliament as contestants. The Alliance India was announced in March 2026. Top Delhi law firm engaged According to the source, the production has brought on board a leading Delhi-based law firm to oversee contestant agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), contracts, and other legal processes connected to the series. While large-scale reality shows routinely involve legal teams, the source claims the level of legal preparation being undertaken for Alliance India stands out even by industry standards. Makers in talks with MPs According to the source, discussions are believed to have taken place with personalities from outside the entertainment industry, including prominent politicians and Members of Parliament. “There is a reason why …

‘Engage fresh law graduates who better understand digital technology to increase efficiency at prosecution offices’: Allahabad HC to UP govt | Legal News

‘Engage fresh law graduates who better understand digital technology to increase efficiency at prosecution offices’: Allahabad HC to UP govt | Legal News

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4 min readLucknowMar 22, 2026 05:53 PM IST Noting that delays in exchanging digitised data between the police and government counsels further delay court proceedings, the Allahabad High Court last week suggested that the state government engage fresh law graduates who have a better understanding of digital technology to increase the efficiency of prosecution offices. While hearing a bail application of one Babloo Yadav, who is accused of dealing in stolen goods, a single bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal stated, “This court observed that for increasing efficiency in the Government Advocate’s office as well as in the office of Joint Director, Prosecution, High Court Allahabad, young Advocates or fresh Law Graduates, who are well-versed with the computer and digital technology should be engaged on honorary basis as Research Associates just like State of Odisha (Office of Advocate General).” The bench also asked the UP Director of Prosecutions to look into the issue and coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh government for remedial measures. According to the order, the court earlier heard the matter on …

When Ameesha Patel Got Candid About Struggles As An Outsider In The Industry, “I Don’t Drink, Smoke, Or Engage In Flattery For Work”

When Ameesha Patel Got Candid About Struggles As An Outsider In The Industry, “I Don’t Drink, Smoke, Or Engage In Flattery For Work”

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Ameesha Patel Once Got Candid About Her Struggles As An Outsider (Photo Credit: YouTube) Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel is renowned for her bold personality and exceptional acting skills. She rose to fame soon after making her debut with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai alongside Hrithik Roshan in 2000. Throughout her acting career, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the industry. However, her career has been filled with struggles as an outsider in the industry. Let’s revisit the time when the veteran actress opened up about struggles as an outsider in the industry. Ameesha Patel On Being Disliked By Bollywood Insiders In an interview with Zoom last year, Ameesha Patel revealed that she is not very well-liked in the film industry due to her straightforward nature. She shared, “Ultimately, it’s the audience’s love that matters, regardless of which camp you are part of. Yes, because I didn’t fit into specific circles, and since I don’t drink, smoke, or engage in flattery for work, I earn what I achieve based on my abilities, which makes …

G7 diplomats mull how to get Russia to engage in Ukraine peace talks

G7 diplomats mull how to get Russia to engage in Ukraine peace talks

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By Daphne Psaledakis and Maria Cheng G7 diplomats mull how to get Russia to engage in Ukraine peace talks NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Canada -Group of Seven foreign ministers on Wednesday discussed ways to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine, amid doubts over whether Moscow is interested in negotiating an end to the conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Canada’s Niagara region for the meeting, which was also joined by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who pushed for Kyiv’s allies to strengthen its long-range missile capability and bolster its energy sector as Ukraine enters another winter at war. Countries attending the meeting of foreign ministers in Canada on Wednesday were also concerned about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and whether armed strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats carried out by Washington violate international law. U.S. President Donald Trump has sought a rapprochement with Moscow and held a summit in Alaska with Putin in August. But he has backed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine with forces at their present positions, while …

Telangana Govt to engage qualified technical institutions and consultants to salvage Kaleshwaram barrages

Telangana Govt to engage qualified technical institutions and consultants to salvage Kaleshwaram barrages

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Telangana government is taking steps to restore three barrages of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Telangana Government has set in motion systematic and scientific efforts to salvage the damaged Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) the Government decided to engage independent, highly qualified technical institutions and consultants as the Central Designs Organisation (CDO) of the Irrigation Department was criticised by the investigating agencies. The decision was taken following the Central Water Commission’s advise that designs be prepared by well-qualified and experienced technical experts, which it would vet, approve and guide through execution. The Government had accordingly invited requests for proposals from reputed firms and preference was being given to those having formal understanding/tie-ups with premier institutions like IITs or other technical bodies of the Central Government. Why are tests conducted? It was decided that the Pune-based Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) would conduct a series of tests once the …

Trinamool, BJP vie to pay homage on Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, engage in war of words

Trinamool, BJP vie to pay homage on Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, engage in war of words

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The Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (November 10, 2025) competed to pay tributes to Shaheed Diwas to people who were killed in a firing incident in Nandigram in 2007. Violence had erupted in Nandigram in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in 2007 amidst severe public protests against forcible land acquisition for a petrochemical project being taken up by the erstwhile Left-Front government. On Monday (November 10), the Trinamool and BJP carried out tribute programmes at Nandigram’s Shaheed Bedi — the memorial constructed in memory of those who died on November 10. Leader of Opposition of West Bengal Assembly and BJP MLA from Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, offered his tributes, while soon after, a delegation of Trinamool Congress comprising Minister Snehasis Chakraborty and local leadership paid homage at the memorial.  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X to pay her tributes on the occasion of Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, writing ‘Bhulte pari nijer naam, bhulbo nako Nandigram,’ (I may forget my own name, but I will never forget Nandigram). However, Mr. Adhikari while …

Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra engage in hilarious social media banter over their next with SS Rajamouli

Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra engage in hilarious social media banter over their next with SS Rajamouli

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Mahesh Babu is all set to feature alongside Priyanka Chopra in filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s next big project, tentatively titled ‘GlobeTrotter’. Recently, the two leading stars engaged in a funny social media banter, leaving millions of their fans curious about the upcoming film. Mahesh Babu will star alongside Priyanka Chopra in SS Rajamouli’s next.(@urstrulyMahesh) Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra’s humorous banter Recently, Mahesh tagged Rajamouli on X and reminded the filmmaker, “It’s November already @ssrajamouli,” the actor wrote. In his reply in Telugu, Rajamouli wrote, “yess… ye cinemaalaki review iddaam anukuntunnaavu ee month?” (Yes… which film are you planning to review?). Mahesh did not stop here and wrote, “Your ‘forever in making’ Mahabharatha, Sir…” He added, “First things first, you promised us something in November. Please keep up your word.” Rajamouli said that the project has just started and they will “slowly reveal” details. The funny exchange did not end here as Mahesh continued, “How slow sir…? Shall we start in 2030? Fyi, our Desi girl has been posting every street of Hyderabad on her Insta stories …