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Bhushan and Binod’s Panchayat moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar on ‘cloud nine’

Bhushan and Binod’s Panchayat moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar on ‘cloud nine’

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Actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak, best known for their Bhushan aka Banrakas and Binod in popular OTT show Panchayat, are on cloud nine after their recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in New Delhi. Actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meet in New Delhi and (inset) still from OTT series Panchayat (Photos; Instagram) After PM shared the video on his social media with a caption ‘Binod se kuch batein’ and show’s title track tune by musician Anurag Sakia playing in the background, they are flooded with congratulatory remarks from industry people and fans. Modi was heard saying, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” Calling the moment surreal, Durgesh says, “Truly, it is magical ek sapna sa, when he passed by me. Mere liye toh wahi kafi tha, but when he said, ‘Binod, sunn raha hai tumhari?’ We started laughing. Itna acha laga that the dialogue, which is on everyone’s lips, was spoken by our PM, and that too in his own style.” …

‘This is just a reel’: Vijay says people think he came directly from set to become Tamil Nadu chief minister; fans react

‘This is just a reel’: Vijay says people think he came directly from set to become Tamil Nadu chief minister; fans react

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Superstar-turned-chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, delivered a fiery speech in the state assembly on Tuesday. Responding to opposition claims on Monday, he said people still brush him off as a movie star even after the elections. The previous ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), even walked out during the actor-politician’s speech. Vijay contested and won the Tamil Nadu elections via the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. (PTI) This is just a reel, says Vijay Vijay expressed his gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu and urged everyone present in the assembly to unite for the welfare of the people. He then said, “Some people say that I came directly from a film shooting set to become chief minister. In their own language, I would say that is just a reel. When we were functioning as a fan club, we stood by the people.” Vijay also spoke about how, since 2008, his fan club has organised protests for various causes and carried out welfare schemes long before he contested in elections. He pointed …

West Bengal Budget LIVE: Bengal Finance Minister pledges to fill up 1 lakh govt vacancies, 33% of which will be for women

West Bengal Budget LIVE: Bengal Finance Minister pledges to fill up 1 lakh govt vacancies, 33% of which will be for women

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Bengal’s first BJP budget likely to balance welfare spend, debt reduction and industry reforms The BJP government’s first full budget in West Bengal, to be presented in the Assembly on Monday (June 22, 2026), is expected to strike a balance between sustaining welfare commitments and pursuing fiscal consolidation amid one of the heaviest debt burdens among major States. Officials said the budget is likely to adhere to the BJP’s poll promises while signalling a shift from cash transfer-led welfare measures towards employment generation, industrial growth and revenue mobilisation. In its Interim Budget earlier this year, the previous TMC government had estimated expenditure of ₹4.06 lakh crore, of which ₹1.68 lakh crore, or 41.4%, was earmarked for the social sector. – PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress condemns Chinese foreign minister’s India visit

Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress condemns Chinese foreign minister’s India visit

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Ahead of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to India, the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has called upon the Indian government, democratic nations, and all defenders of freedom and justice to hold People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its ongoing human rights “violations” and its policies of cultural and political “repression” in Tibet. TYC called upon international communities to stand with their struggle and resolutely reaffirm the Tibetan people’s inalienable right to self-determination. (HT Photo for representation) TYC, which is the oldest and largest Tibetan NGO based in Dharamshala, in a statement on Sunday said that they unequivocally condemn the Chinese foreign minister’s visit to India and reject any attempt by the PRC to portray itself as a responsible global power while it continues its illegal occupation and colonial rule over Tibet. Wang Yi will attend a meeting of the national security advisers of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) countries to be held in New Delhi on June 22-23. “For more than seven decades, the Chinese Communist Party has subjected Tibet …

Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues

Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues

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Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced that he has resigned from all posts in the TMC, citing poor health. Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership. (X) Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership. “I have resigned from all the posts in the TMC because of my extremely poor health condition,” he said. The development comes just days after the TMC carried out a major organisational reshuffle and inducted Mallick into its reconstituted working committee. Also read | TMC factions sit separately as West Bengal assembly session starts, first public display of split Mallick had served as the state’s food and supplies minister from 2011 to 2021. His political career suffered a major setback after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in October 2023 in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam. Following his arrest, Mallick repeatedly cited health complications and underwent medical examinations …

Education Minister reviews preparedness, calls for fair conduct

Education Minister reviews preparedness, calls for fair conduct

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, state governments, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and higher education institutions to assess preparedness for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the “highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency” in the examination process and directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and fully prepared for the free and fair conduct of the re-examination. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to present UDF government’s first budget

Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to present UDF government’s first budget

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June 19, 2026 07:07 Kerala Budget: Fiscal health, welfare, growth in focus as Congress-led UDF govt to present Revised Budget on June 19 The Congress-led UDF government’s Revised Budget for 2026-27, to be presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday (June 19, 2026) faces the challenge of finding the middle ground between re-aligning Kerala’s fiscal space for tackling the concerns raised in the White Paper on State finances and mobilising additional revenue for development and welfare, notably the Indira Guarantees and the ‘dream projects.’ Kerala Budget: Fiscal health, welfare, growth in focus as Congress-led UDF govt to present Revised Budget on June 19 Kerala’s Congress-led UDF government presents a Revised Budget on June 19, focusing on fiscal health, welfare, and growth challenges. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue preparedness ahead of monsoon season

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue preparedness ahead of monsoon season

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Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda held a high-level meeting on Thursday to review dengue and malaria preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. JP Nadda asks states to boost dengue and malaria surveillance, ensure hospital preparedness and intensify awareness campaigns. (@JPNadda X) “Emphasising the need for early preparedness and a proactive public health response to effectively manage dengue and malaria during the forthcoming monsoon and post-monsoon months, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Health,” the health ministry said in a statement. During the meeting, the health minister reviewed the current disease situation across the country and emphasized the need to maintain a high level of vigilance to effectively prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases. He stressed that coordinated efforts between the Central government, states and Union territories, local administrations and healthcare institutions are essential to minimise the disease burden and ensure a timely response to emerging public health challenges. Nadda directed all states to strengthen surveillance systems for the …

NEET re-exam 2026: What Education Minister proposed for smooth conduct of the exam

NEET re-exam 2026: What Education Minister proposed for smooth conduct of the exam

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Lionel Messi’s team breaks silence on Kolkata chaos: Names ex-Bengal minister, alleges protocol breach, clears organiser

Lionel Messi’s team breaks silence on Kolkata chaos: Names ex-Bengal minister, alleges protocol breach, clears organiser

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Lionel Messi‘s communication team has finally broken its silence on the chaos that unfolded at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium during the opening day of the GOAT Tour last December. In an email sent to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, Messi’s camp reportedly held former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas responsible for the fiasco while exonerating event organiser Satadru Dutta, who was arrested and jailed following the incident. Lionel Messi had visited Kolkata in December last year (Samir Jana/Hindustan Times) The development was confirmed by Dutta, although the Bidhannagar Police declined to comment. The email forms part of an ongoing investigation after Dutta filed a complaint alleging criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, cheating and extortion. “An email arrived today. The consultant and adviser associated with Messi’s India tour has written to the Commissioner of Police, Bidhannagar. Even on the day I was arrested, they repeatedly informed the police about the role of the then sports minister. But the police ignored it and made me a scapegoat because Aroop Biswas was a minister at that time,” Dutta told …