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May 1, 2025 8:52 PM May 1, 2025 8:52 PM

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Vizhinjam Port, Kerala’s Semi-Automated Gateway on May 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kerala this evening for a two-day visit. The prime minister will dedicate the Vizhinjam International Port, India’s first semi-automated port, to the nation tomorrow.   The official commissioning of Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram will take place tomorrow mo...

May 1, 2025 8:42 PM May 1, 2025 8:42 PM

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India to Host First Global Media Dialogue at WAVES Summit in Mumbai

India is set to host the Global Media Dialogue for the first time as part of the WAVES Summit tomorrow in Mumbai. The event marks a significant milestone in the country’s engagement with the global media and entertainment landscape. The dialogue is being organised by the Ministry of Information and ...

May 1, 2025 8:21 PM May 1, 2025 8:21 PM

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India Tops Sri Lanka’s Tourism Chart in 2025 with Over 1.5 Lakh Visitors

India continues to be the leading source market for tourism in Sri Lanka, with over 1.5 lakh tourist arrivals in 2025.   The data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has revealed that India contributed over 17% to the 8.87 lakh tourist arrivals this year so far. Further, during t...

May 1, 2025 8:06 PM May 1, 2025 8:06 PM

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WAVES 2025 Opens with Branding Masterclass, Tributes to Bharat Kumar Manoj Kumar

On the opening day of WAVES 2025, a masterclass on brand-building delivered by the Chief Strategy Officer of Ogilvy, Prem Narayan, offered deep insights into how culture can be harnessed to build brands that resonate with the Indian consumer. In his session titled "Culture as a Fuel to Build Brands"...

May 1, 2025 7:08 PM May 1, 2025 7:08 PM

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BJP OBC Morcha Welcomes Cabinet Nod for Caste Census

Bhartiya Janata Party’s OBC Morcha has welcomed the Union cabinet’s decision to conduct a caste census in the country. In a statement, BJP’s OBC Morcha National President Dr K. Laxman thanked the Prime Minister and said that this decision will empower the marginalised people in the country. He said ...

May 1, 2025 7:06 PM May 1, 2025 7:06 PM

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Various plenary sessions at WAVES Summit with experts of entertainment industry

Various plenary sessions are being organised at WAVES. Actor Akshay Kumar moderated a session titled “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul”, where industry veterans Hema Malini, Mohanlal, and Chiranjeevi talked about storytelling, creativity, and cultural legacy. While discus...

May 1, 2025 6:20 PM May 1, 2025 6:20 PM

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Govt and UNDP Partner to Empower Waste Pickers on Labour Day

On the occasion of Labour Day, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment today signed a Letter of Agreement with the United Nations Development Programme to recognise and strengthen the contribution of waste pickers in waste collection, recovery, and recycling. This initiative will provide them...