New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that nearly 8 lakh senior citizens have received free inpatient treatment in hospitals under the Vay Vandana Scheme, an elderly care initiative linked to the Ayushman Bharat programme, during her ceremonial pre-Budget address to Parliament. Referring to enrolment under the scheme, the President said…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) Following the fatal crash involving the death of Maharashtra’s six-time deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar along with four others in Baramati on Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force deployed a team of Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel along with essential technical equipment at the Baramati airport. In a statement, the…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) India and the European union have reiterated their commitment to deepening cooperation in next-generation digital technologies, with a special focus on secure 6G communications and trusted telecom supply chains. The renewed partnership was highlighted in the Leaders’ Statement issued during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Kolkata, Jan 28 (UNI) The Eastern India Motion Pictures Associate’s screening committee meeting on Wednesday unfolded as they scheduled a calendar for movie release dates. It also became a rare moment of warmth and unity, as the Bengali film industry came together to felicitate Prosenjit Chatterjee. Addressing the media after the meeting, the EIMPA President…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (UNI) Bollywood celebrities expressed deep grief following the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash. Actor Riteish Deshmukh remembered him as a dynamic leader with “zero tolerance for non-performance,” praising his ability to inspire those around him and his unmatched wit. In an emotional…
Los Angeles, Jan 28 (UNI) India’s Panorama Studios has signed a four-film overseas distribution agreement with Phars Film, under which the Ahmad Golchin-founded company will manage international theatrical releases for a slate of Malayalam-language films led by Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3, Variety reports. The partnership kicks off with the February 6 international release of Riyas Marath’s…
Hyderabad, Jan 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India is entering a new era of aviation growth and is poised to become a major global aviation hub, inviting investors from across the world to partner in the country’s rapidly expanding aviation ecosystem. Addressing virtually the 4-four Wings India summit held at…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (UNI) Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar believes that Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal are poised to emerge as among the most acomplished actors of this generation. Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal will be seen in lead roles along with Bhumi Pednekar in the psychological crime thriller “Daldal”. The series depicts the story of…
Visakhapatnam, Jan 28 (UNI) New Zealand posted a challenging 215 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs against India in the fourth T20 International of the New Zealand tour of India, 2026, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday night. Asked to bat after India won the toss and opted to bowl, the visitors…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is likely to travel to the United States next week. It is being contemplated that he will be attending the Critical Minerals Ministerial, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C., on February 4. US Ambassador Sergio Gor had assured that…
