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Jun 13, 2025

Kareena Kapoor Becomes Face of Organic Tattva Pulses & Rice on World Food Safety Day

On World Food Safety Day, Organic Tattva announced Kareena Kapoor Khan as the new face of its pulses and rice category. With her pledge to "switch to purity," Kareena champions mindful food choices. Kareena Kapoor Khan's belief in purity and wellness choices makes her association with Organic Tattva a natural and powerful association.

Jun 12, 2025

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

In a tourism and diplomatic move, Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif was named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the island nation. The initiative aims to enhance the Maldives' visibility as a luxury travel destination, especially among Indian and global audiences, at a time when bilateral ties are witnessing renewed momentum.

Jun 10, 2025

Eminent Scholar and Author Daji Panshika Passes Away

Renowned scholar, author, and literary commentator Daji Panshikar, also known as Narahari Vishnu Shastri, passed away at the age of 92. An authority on Indian epics such as the Mahabharata, Eknaathi Bhagwat, and Bhavarth Ramayan, Panshikar played a pivotal role in enriching Marathi literature and cultural discourse. He was also a guiding light in Maharashtra's theatre community through his association with Natyasampada Natya Sanstha.

Jun 09, 2025

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 125th death anniversary, also known as 'Balidan Diwas', calling his life a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and commitment to tribal welfare and national pride.
Birsa Munda, born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu village – now in Jharkhand – emerged as a formidable force against British colonial rule in the late 19th century.
Known as 'Dharti Aaba' or the 'Father of the Earth' by tribal communities, Birsa Munda laid down his life for the cause of Indigenous empowerment and resistance to colonial oppression.
He passed away at the young age of 25 in British custody but left behind a legacy of resistance that continues to inspire tribal and non-tribal Indians alike.

Jun 07, 2025

Canada's First Astronaut Marc Garneau Dies

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space and a former Foreign Minister died. He was 76.
An electrical engineer and former Royal Canadian Navy officer, he became the first Canadian in space when he flew aboard the US space shuttle in 1984. Garneau made two other trips to space.
Garneau served in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Transport Minister.

SAIL Hosts Defence Customer Conclave 2025 at Durgapur

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) organised the SAIL - Defence Conclave 2025 at its Alloy Steels Plant (ASP) in Durgapur, reinforcing the company's strategic commitment to strengthening India's defence infrastructure.
As a key supplier of specialised defence-grade steel for indigenization projects, SAIL convened the conclave to foster deeper collaboration with Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and engage in discussions on evolving defence sector requirements. The event centred on themes of self-reliance, indigenisation and import substitution, aligning with the Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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