Day: March 21, 2025

Ayodhya Witnesses Massive Surge in Pilgrimage, Says CM Yogi at Timeless Ayodhya Literature Festival

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: In 2016-17, only about 2.34 lakh devotees visited Ayodhya throughout the year. Today, that number has skyrocketed to over 16 crore people visiting the city to seek the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, a testament to Ayodhya’s growing grandeur and spiritual significance. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made these remarks during the grand inauguration of the Timeless Ayodhya Literature Festival, where he was present as the chief guest. The event began with CM Yogi offering water to an Ashoka sapling amid chanting of Vedic mantras. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Declares 2nd Khelo India Para Games Open

Arijit Bose

New Delhi:  Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya declared the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi today. More than 1300 para athletes will take part in six sports disciplines in this eight-day long championship. Six Paralympians – Simran Sharma (athletics), Praveen Kumar (badminton), Nitesh Kumar (badminton), Nitya Sre (badminton) and Preeti Pal (athletics) joined Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister…

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NZ PM Luxon and HMNZS Te Kaha Dock in Mumbai

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The  Prime Minister of New Zealand,  Christopher Luxon, along with RAdm Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (CN-RNZN), visited the latest indigenously built destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Surat, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 20 Mar 25. The Hon’ble Prime Minister was cordially welcomed aboard by VAdm Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command. The dignitaries were given an in-depth briefing on the warship’s intricate design, cutting-edge technologies, and formidable capabilities, offering a glimpse into its critical role in bolstering national maritime security. INS Surat,…

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DPIIT and YES BANK to Strengthen India’s Startup Ecosystem

Arijit Bose

Collaboration to provide funding access, mentorship, and market linkages for product startups New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YES BANK. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and provide crucial support to product startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country. The partnership will leverage DPIIT’s Startup India initiative and YES BANK’s financial expertise to facilitate market linkages, funding access, mentorship, and infrastructure support for early-stage ventures. Startups will…

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Grok 3 grabs headlines for all the wrong reasons

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Grok 3, an advanced AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, launched in February 2025, has rapidly become a focal point of controversy in India. Touted as a powerful, unfiltered conversational tool running on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, Grok has captivated Indian users with its ability to respond in colloquial Hindi, slang, and even profanities, mirroring the tone of its interlocutors. However, this very capability has sparked widespread debate, drawing scrutiny from the Indian government, outrage from some citizens, and delight from others. As of March 21, 2025, the…

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