New Dehli (The Hawk): Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Anurag Jain has urged the National Startup Awardees to adopt one district individually and contribute to its holistic development. Delivering the keynote address during the launch of Handholding Support of National Startup Award 2021, Shri Jain urged all stakeholders, winners, and finalists of the Awards to stay connected to the roots and contribute back to the society and the Nation. Stating that a Holistic Ecosystem support is the key for Startups success in India, he asked the pioneers to handhold Next Gen Startups in their growth journey.The Results of the National Startup Awards 2021 were released by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce &amp; Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on 15th&nbsp;January 2022 virtually.A total of 2177 applications were received from Startups across the 49 sub-sectors along with applications from 53 incubators and 6 accelerators for the ecosystem enablers categories. A total of 46 Startups across sectors and special categories along with one incubator and one accelerator were recognized as the winners of National Startup Awards 2021.Reflecting past efforts, this year for the second edition of National Startup Awards, DPIIT has put together 7 tracks that are more inclusive and exhaustive. The 7 pillars are:&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Investor Connect: The pillar would focus on facilitating funding and investor connects.&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Mentorship: Under this pillar, curated mentorship programs for startups will be organised. The pillar would contain one-to-one mentorship sessions, masterclasses &amp; classroom sessions.&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Government Connect: The pillar would focus on enhancing Government procurement for startups. Startup will be provided with an opportunity to present their innovations to various&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ministries under “Startups for Public Service Workshop”.&nbsp;&nbsp;4.Unicorn Engagement: This is a new pillar which has been introduced for this year cohort. Under this pillar Startups will get a chance to work closely with Unicorns. Exercises such as&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;transformational workshops, pitch-to-unicorns and strategic alliances will be conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;5.Capacity Development and Startup India Benefits: This pillar would contain sensitization workshops on Startup India benefits and regulatory masterclasses to improve the regulatory&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Market Access: Under the Market Access pillar, startups will get a chance to work with various industry enablers and Indian missions abroad to scale up their startups.&nbsp;&nbsp;7.Brand Showcase: This pillar would help Startups in building their brands by conducting workshops on storytelling &amp; marketing. This pillar would also help build visibility of startups&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;through blogs and social media channels and focused episodes will cover winners of National Startup Awards 2021 on 'Doordarshan Startup Champions 2.0' (A TV show being telecasted&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in both Hindi and English across Doordarshan network channels).Today’s launch programme was attended by several C – Suite industry and ecosystem enablers, startup unicorns, senior Government officials from SIDBI, GeM, Doordarshan, international missions such as JETRO, Embassy of Japan among others, who offered exclusive offerings to support the National Startup Awardees. Additionally, winners and finalists of National Startup Awards 2021 joined the launch programme virtually to understand the engagement plan prepared for them in the way ahead.The launch of the handholding support was highly appreciated by the cohort of the National Startup Awardees 2021.

  Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Anurag Jain has urged the National Startup Awardees to adopt one district individually and contribute to its holistic development.

Secretary, DPIIT urges National Startup Awardees to adopt one district individually....Contribute to its holistic development   

New Delhi: Tributes poured in for former Union minister Gopinath Munde on his eighth death anniversary on Friday with BJP leaders recalling his contribution to ending the underworld rule in Mumbai and paving the way for Sardar Sarovar project on Narmada.Senior BJP leader and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) president Vinay Sahasrabuddhe remembered Munde, a former Maharashtra deputy chief minister, for his role in ending the influence of the underworld in Mumbai, which was then known for gang wars.Munde was the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra from 1995-99 and also held the Home portfolio.Union Minister Purshottam Rupala recalled the role played by Munde in facilitating the Sardar Sarovar project on the river Narmada, which affected four states Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.Union Minister Bhagwat Karad remembered Munde as a leader who gave voice to the OBCs across the country and an organization builder who laid the foundation of the BJP in Maharashtra.Former parliamentarians Haribhau Rathod and Amar Sable and scores of admirers of Munde offered floral tributes to the departed leader at a function organized at the Maharashtra Sadan here.The function was organized by Karad, the Union Minister of State for Finance, a pediatric surgeon from Aurangabad who took the political plunge in 1997 at the instance of Munde.Munde, a former deputy leader of the BJP in the Lok Sabha, was appointed as the Rural Development Minister by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he assumed office in 2014.Munde passed away in a road accident in the early hours of June 3, 2014.—PTI

 Tributes poured in for former Union minister Gopinath Munde on his eighth death anniversary on Friday with BJP leaders recalling his contribution to ending the underworld rule in Mumbai and paving the way for Sardar Sarovar project on Narmada.

Gopinath Munde remembered on 8th death anniversary

 Tributes poured in for former Union minister Gopinath Munde on his eighth death anniversary on Friday with BJP leaders recalling his contribution to ending the underworld rule in Mumbai and paving the way for Sardar Sarovar project on Narmada.



Singur: Amid demands for a separate state carved out of Bengal by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her blood, if need be, to thwart attempts to divide the state. Lashing out at the saffron camp "for trying to fan separatism" in the state, ahead of the general election in 2024, the Trinamool Congress supremo maintained that all communities in north Bengal had been living in harmony for decades."With elections approaching, the BJP is fanning the demands of separate statehood... sometimes seeking Gorkhaland, and at other times a separate state of North Bengal. I am ready to give my blood but will never allow the division of the state," Banerjee said, addressing a party meeting in Alipurduar. The TMC later tweeted, 'BENGAL STANDS UNITED. I will give my blood, but I will not let @BJP4India divide #Bengal according to their whims &amp; fancies! You can threaten me, put a gun on my chest and still I will continue fighting for a united Bengal -- our Hon'ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial in Alipurduar.'In an apparent reference to a purported video by Kamtapur Liberation Organisation leader Jeevan Singha, threatening Banerjee of a 'bloodbath' if she opposed the demand for a separate Kamtapur, the feisty TMC boss said such threats do not intimidate her."Some people are threatening me. They are saying they will kill me if I don't allow the division of Bengal. I don't care. I am not afraid of such threats," the chief minister declared.North Bengal, with its eight districts, is economically important for West Bengal as it is home to money-minting tea, timber, and tourism industries.The region, which shares an international border with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, is also strategically important for the country due to its Siliguri corridor, commonly known as 'Chicken's Neck', connecting the mainland with the north eastern states.People in North Bengal have witnessed several violent statehood movements since the early 1980s by various ethnic groups such as the Gorkha, Rajbanshi, Koch and Kamatapuri communities.Mamata said the BJP had been trying to create divisions between the people of the hills and the plains."Before elections, they said they would ensure the creation of Gorkhaland. But I will never allow that," she said.Anandamay Barman, the BJP MLA from Matigara-Naxalbari, and Shikha Chatterjee, the MLA from Dabgram-Phulbari, had spoken in favour of a Union Territory status for North Bengal.Bishnu Prasad Sharma, ther BJP MLA from Kurseong, had demanded the separation of Darjeeling from Bengal.John Barla, the BJP's Alipurduar MP, had stirred a hornet's nest last year after he sought a Union Territory by carving out the districts of North Bengal. "You people have voted for the BJP. But what did it give you in return? Nothing," the chief minister said. "Instead, they removed slum-dwellers next to railway tracks. If they try to remove you, there will be protests. I will soon hand over land rights documents to refugees' families. No one can evict you."Once considered a stronghold of the Left Front, Alipurduar was clinched by the TMC in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. But the BJP gained ground in the area and won the Lok Sabha seat in 2019.In the 2021 assembly polls, the BJP won all the seven assembly seats under this Lok Sabha segment.—PTI

Amid demands for a separate state carved out of Bengal by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her blood, if need be, to thwart attempts to divide the state.

Will shed my blood to stop Bengal's division: Mamata

New Delhi:&nbsp;President-elect Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of taking oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday.The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the central hall of Parliament at 10.15 a.m. where Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana will administer the oath of office to her. The oath taking will be followed by a 21-gun salute.Before the ceremony, the outgoing President and the President-elect will arrive in Parliament in a ceremonial procession.Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M.Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Members of the Council of Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, heads of diplomatic missions, Members of Parliament and principal civil and military officers of the government will attend the ceremony. —IANS

President-elect Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of taking oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday.

 President-elect Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi (The Hawk): The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to all the brave warriors for their courage and supreme sacrifice in Kargil protecting our nation, on Kargil Vijay Diwas.&nbsp;In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;"कारगिल विजय दिवस मां भारती की आन-बान और शान का प्रतीक है। इस अवसर पर मातृभूमि की रक्षा में पराक्रम की पराकाष्ठा करने वाले देश के सभी साहसी सपूतों को मेरा शत-शत नमन। जय हिंद!"<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1551764184442228736&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D1844802&amp;sessionId=2e7a95c76a3ea62214cbb7dcd98c1229a428e54c&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6da0b7085cc99%3A1658260301864&amp;width=550px"></iframe>

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to all the brave warriors for their courage and supreme sacrifice in Kargil protecting our nation, on Kargil Vijay Diwas. 

PM pays tributes to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Mumbai: Bollywood celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Ajay Devgn, among many others, on Tuesday paid tributes to the Kargil war heroes on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.The Indian Armed Forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'Akshay took to Instagram Story, where he saluted the spirit of the Kargil heroes.He wrote: "Bharat ke veeron ko naman hai. Today we are safe because of them. We can never bow down enough in gratitude. #KargilVijayDiwas."Actor Ajay Devgn shared a patriotic video and captioned it: "Kargil vijay divas par bharat ke Shaheed veeron ko mera salaam. Jai Hind."Actor Abhishek Bachchan shared a motion picture where a soldier is seen saluting a flag. The words "Kargil Vijay Diwas 1999" was written on it.&nbsp;Filmmkaer Farhan Akhtar shared a glimpse from his directorial film 'Lakshaya'. He talked about taking inspiration from the soldiers.&nbsp;"In remembrance of our Kargil heroes and martyrs. May their courage, selflessness and sacrifice continue to inspire us and generations to come. Jai Hind #kargilvijaydiwas," he wrote.Rajkummar Rao simply said: "A day to be remembered Kargil Vijay Diwas. Salute to the brave soldiers who gave their lives for the nation".Actress Pooja Batra shared: "#KargilVijayDiwas2022 Rememering our brave soldiers who gave their life in Kargil&nbsp;#KargilVijayDiwas #martyrs."Anupam Kher posted some photographs of soldiers.&nbsp;He wrote a poetry in Hindi: "Kisi gajre ki khushbu ko mehekta chodh aaya hun, meri nanhi si chidiya ko chehekta chodh aaya hun, mujhe chaati se apni tu laga lena ae bharat maa, main apni maa ki baahon ko tarasta chod aaya hun. Bharat ke veer sapooton ko naman aur bhaavpurn shraddhanjali jai hind jai bharat.—IANS

Bollywood celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Ajay Devgn, among many others, on Tuesday paid tributes to the Kargil war heroes on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

 From Akshay, Ajay to Rajkummar Rao, B-Town celebs hail Kargil heroes

Chennai:&nbsp;DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday led a procession of party leaders in remembrance of his late father and former CM M Karunanidhi on the veteran political leader's death anniversary on Sunday. The Chief Minister led a procession to Karunanidhi's memorial on Kamaraj Salai here, with senior DMK leaders Dayanidhi Maran, K Kanimozhi and state ministers in tow. Stalin also paid floral tributes to a portrait of Karunanidhi near the latter's statue, which was inaugurated in May this year, at the Omandurar Government Estate in the state capital. Karunanidhi, a Dravidian stalwart and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, passed away on August 7, 2018. A marathon was also held in connection with the late leader's death anniversary.—PTI

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday led a procession of party leaders in remembrance of his late father and former CM M Karunanidhi on the veteran political leader's death anniversary on Sunday

Tributes paid to Karunanidhi on death anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior members of the Union cabinet expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala on Sunday. "Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was indomitable. Full of life, witty and insightful, he leaves behind an indelible contribution to the financial world," PM Modi said in a tweet, sharing a photograph of himself with the investor. "He was also very passionate about India's progress. His passing away is saddening. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," the Prime Minister added. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Anguished to learn about the passing away of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Ji. His vast experience and understanding of the stock market have inspired countless investors. He will always be remembered for his bullish outlook. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti Shanti." Union Defence Minister Rajnath singh said, "Shocked by the sudden demise of seasoned Investor, Shri Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. He will be remembered for his contributions in business and industry. He was at the forefront of creating a culture of investing in Indian stock markets. Condolences to his family and many admirers." Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Jhunjhunwala was "an inspiration for wealth creation for crores." "Deeply anguished at the demise of veteran investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. He was an inspiration for wealth creation for crores. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," he said in a tweet. BJP chief J.P. Nadda remembered the ace investor, and the "business magnate", saying: "I am saddened by the terrible news of the passing away of veteran investor, business magnate and stock trader Shri Rakesh Jhunjhunwala this morning. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace and may Prabhu Ram give strength to his family members and loved ones. Om Shanti." A Chartered Accountant by qualification and training, Jhunjhunwala was 62 and is survived by his wife Rekha and two children. Often referred to as the 'King of Bulls' in the stock markets, Jhunjhunwala's latest venture Akasa Air's maiden flight took off exactly a week ago on August 7, last Sunday.
—IANS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior members of the Union cabinet expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala on Sunday.

 PM Modi, other cabinet members pay tribute to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary. The chief minister garlanded Vajpayee's statue at Lok Bhawan. Deputy chief ministers Brajesh Pathak, Keshav Maurya and state minister Swatantra Dev Singh were also present on the occasion. A special programme will be held later in the evening as a tribute to the former prime minister who represented Lucknow in Lok Sabha for five terms from 1991 to 2004.
—IANS

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary.

 Yogi pays tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to ITBP personnel who lost their lives in a bus accident near Chandanwari in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Attending the Ceremonial Honours for the ITBP bravehearts at DPL Srinagar, the Lt. Governor said, “The nation will never forget their courage, valour and supreme sacrifice.”
The mortal remains of the bravehearts were sent to their respective native places for their last rites with full military honours.
Seven security men, including six ITBP personnel and a local policeman, were killed when a bus carrying the security personnel rolled down into the river bed in the Chandanwari area of Pahalgam tehsil in Kashmnir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. The bus was carrying 37 ITBP personnel and two local policemen.&nbsp;
—IANS

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to ITBP personnel who lost their lives in a bus accident near Chandanwari in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

 J&K L-G pays tributes to ITBP personnel killed in bus accident

Hyderabad: Hyderabad on Thursday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the twin bomb blasts at Gokul Chat and Lumbini Park 15 years ago.&nbsp;
Leaders of various political parties and some survivors of the blasts paid tributes to 42 persons who had lost their lives in the near simultaneous blasts on this day in 2007.
People paid floral tributes to the victims at Gokul Chat, the popular eatery in Koti area. The survivors again demanded that the guilty be hanged without any further delay.
Two powerful explosions had ripped through the popular eatery and an open-air theatre at Lumbini Park, near the state secretariat, on August 25, 2007, killing 42 people and wounding 68 others.
While 32 people were killed at Gokul Chat, 10 persons lost their lives at Lumbini Park, in the blasts that occured at around 7.45 p.m. that day.
An unexploded bomb was also found under a foot-over-bridge at Dilsukhnagar.
The case was initially investigated by the Andhra Pradesh Police. Following the bifurcation of the state, it was handed over to the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Telangana Police.
In 2018, a special court had sentenced two convicts to death and a third to life sentence. Three other accused, including Indian Mujahideen (IM) chief Riyaz Bhatkal and his brother Iqbal Bhatkal, are still at large.
Anique Shafiq Syed and Akbar Ismail Choudhary, the alleged IM operatives, were sentenced to death in connection with the case, while a third convict, Tariq Anjum, was awarded life sentence.
Two other accused, Farooq Sharfuddin and Sadiq Ahmed Sheikh, were acquitted for lack of evidence.&nbsp;
—IANS

Hyderabad on Thursday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the twin bomb blasts at Gokul Chat and Lumbini Park 15 years ago. 

 Tributes paid to 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts victims

New Delhi (The Hawk): On the occasion of the anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him on Monday.
He expressed his best wishes on Twitter and stated, "Honors for our former prime minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji, on the anniversary of his birth. We also remember what he gave to our country."
Every year, on November 14, Children's Day is observed as a tribute to India's first independent prime minister.
Nehru, affectionately known as "Chacha Nehru," was renowned for emphasising the value of showing children love and compassion.
Following Nehru's passing, it was unanimously voted to designate his birthday as India's "Bal Diwas," or Children's Day.
On November 14, 1889, Nehru was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His final breath was taken on May 27, 1964.
On August 15, 1947, he was appointed prime minister after taking an active part in the nation's war for liberation.
Numerous activities, including games and competitions, are planned for kids in schools across the country on this day, while government organisations pay tribute to the late prime minister and hold commemorative ceremonies.
Prior to 1956, India celebrated Children's Day on November 20 as designated by the United Nations. However, after Prime Minister Nehru passed away in 1964, a resolution was voted in the Parliament unanimously designating the day of Pt. Nehru's birth anniversary as National Children's Day.
(Inputs from Agencies)

On the occasion of the anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him on Monday.

On the occasion of Nehru's birth anniversary, PM Modi honours him

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders paid floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal memorial here on his 98th birth anniversary on Sunday.
"Tributes to Atal Ji on his Jayanti. His contribution to India is indelible. His leadership and vision motivate millions of people," PM Modi said in his tweet.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief J.P. Nadda also paid their floral tributes at the Sadaiv Atal memorial.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Vajpayee was one of the most influential leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Vajpayee's birthday is celebrated as the 'Good Governance Day'.
He served three terms as the prime minister, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, followed by a full-term from 1999 to 2004.
—IANS

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders paid floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal memorial here on his 98th birth anniversary on Sunday.

 Leaders pay floral tributes to Vajpayee on his birth anniversary

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late leader on Monday.
"I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed India," Modi tweeted.
On this day in 1948, Nathuram Godse was responsible for taking the life of Gandhi, who is revered as the father of the nation.—Inputs from Agencies

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late leader on Monday

PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on death anniversary

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the CRPF soldiers who were killed in a terrorist attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
 He tweeted, "Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama. We will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their courage motivates us to build a strong and developed India." A suicide bomber crashed his vehicle into the CRPF convoy, killing almost 40 personnel.
The Indian Air Force launched a retaliatory attack against terrorist training camps in Balakot, Pakistan. PTI KR.—Inputs from Agencies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the CRPF soldiers who were killed in a terrorist attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.

Pulwama attack anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers who died

Mumbai: People from all walks of life paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr B. R. Ambedkar - the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution - marking his 132nd birth anniversary here on Friday.

Leading the people Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other ministers went to Chaityabhoomi in Dadar to offer floral respects to the eminent jurist, economist, social reformer and freedom-fighter.

Top leaders of various major parties, including Congress state President Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat and Ashok Chavan, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar, state chief Jayant Patil, Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Aditya Thackeray, Leader of Opposition (Council) Ambadas Danve, Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant and others paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar.

Reports of celebrations have come in from all over Maharashtra, major cities, towns, districts and upto block levels with commoners, men, women, school and college students, Dalits and others remembering Dr Ambedkar, revered as the Champion of the Downtrodden Masses.

A series of social-cultural events have been organised throughout the day to commemorate Dr Ambedkar's life, teachings and contributions, by various private, government or semi-government institutions, NGOs and organisations working towards the cause of the downtrodden.

Significant places directly linked with Dr Ambedkar - Mumbai's famed 'Rajgruha' , his residential memorial in Dadar east, the south Mumbai's Elphinstone High School and Elphinstone College where he was educated, and his final resting place of Chaityabhoomi in Dadar west, witnessed massive crowds of his excited followers trooping in here from all over the state.

Other importance sites connected with Dr Ambedkar, like Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi where he embraced Buddhism, Raigad where he carried out the Mahad Satyagraha, and his tiny ancestral village of Ambadawe in Ratnagiri, were specially decorated with flowers, colourful rangolis and lights to mark the occasion, as thousands turned up to pay homage to his memory. IANS

Maharashtra pays tributes to Dr B.R Ambedkar on 132nd birth anniv

New Delhi: The anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's death was observed with tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
The death of Nehru in office in 1964 marked the end of India's first and longest-serving prime minister.
In a tweet, Modi said, "On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru."—Inputs from Agencies

The anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's death was observed with tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

PM Modi pays tributes to Nehru on death anniversary

New Delhi: Sports minister Anurag Thakur paid tribute to hockey great Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, here on Tuesday.  The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player.  “Legend. Legacy. Lessons. Paid my tributes to the wizard of Indian Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on #NationalSportsDay at National Stadium, Delhi. On this special occasion, we are launching key initiatives on #IndianSports. Join me today to find out!” Anurag Thakur wrote on social media handle X.  A three-time Olympic gold medal winner, Major Dhyan Chand was part of the Indian hockey team which won gold in the 1928, 1932 and 1936 editions of the Olympics. In his 185 appearances for the country, he scored 570 goals for India.
—IANS

Sports minister Anurag Thakur paid tribute to hockey great Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, here on Tuesday.

National Sports Day: Anurag Thakur pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that teachers are true nation builders and paid homage to Former President of India, Dr S. Radhakrishnan, who was a philosopher and statesman, and whose contribution, dedication and wisdom continue to inspire us, generation after generation.
Kharge in a tweet said, "Teachers are true nation builders. They are not only our guiding lights, but the flag bearers of good values and the conscience keepers of our moral compass. On Teachers Day, we salute all teachers across the country, for they are the ones who will chart our future destiny."
"Our humble homage to Former President of India, Dr S. Radhakrishnan who was philosopher, and statesman and whose contribution, dedication and wisdom continue to inspire us, generation after generation," he said.&nbsp;
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh paid his tribute to Dr S. Radhakrishnan.
In a post on X, Ramesh said, "Today, we celebrate Teachers’ Day and recall Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the great philosopher, educationist and author. Many of his books like 'The Hindu View of Life', 'Indian Philosophy', 'Eastern Religions and Western Thought', 'The Bhagavad Gita', 'The Dhammapada', and 'The Principal Upanishads' are evergreen classics. Not a political personality by any means, Radhakrishnan had been persuaded by Nehru to be India's Ambassador to the USSR during 1949-52 when the communist conglomerate still looked upon India suspiciously. Thereafter, he was the first Vice President of India 1952-62 and President till 1967."
"His son, the eminent historian, Sarvepalli Gopal produced one of the best biographies ever written anywhere of any public figure. The final line in that dispassionate book has become unforgettable: 'In retirement he was determined, the freedom of silence being now his prerogative, to make no public appearances. Rather than becoming tiresome by airing his views irresponsibly on all subjects, he would cultivate the private graces and spend his time reading and writing on philosophical subjects... Finally in the early hours of 17 April 1975, Radhakrishnan drifted out of the harbour on a silent tide'."
"Incidentally, his granddaughter Girija along with her former IAS spouse Viraraghavan are the most celebrated rose cultivators in India based in Kodaikanal. They have dedicated half their lives to the hybridisation of roses in the subcontinent. This documentary on him, made years ago by the Films Division, is worth watching," the Rajya Sabha MP said, sharing the link of documentary of S. Radhakrishnan.
Teachers Day is celebrated every year on this day to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President of India Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.&nbsp;
—IANS

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that teachers are true nation builders and paid homage to Former President of India, Dr S. Radhakrishnan

Kharge pays homage to Dr S Radhakrishnan, says his dedication inspires generations

London: The legendary British rock band Rolling Stones have announced their first new album in over 18 years, titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’.
This marks the first time the band will be releasing a brand new LP with original material.
In a live conversation with late-night host Jimmy Fallon, the British group --comprised of lead vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Ronnie Wood, writer and guitarist Keith Richards and drummer Steve Jordan -- announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ will come out October 20, Aceshowbiz reported.
The album will be a 12-track, LP is their first studio set of new material since 2005's ‘A Bigger Bang’. In addition, the band also unveiled the first single from their album, ‘Angry’, which is accompanied by a music video starring ‘Euphoria’ actress Sydney Sweeney and directed by Francois Rousselet.
Wood said they began brainstorming ideas for an album around Christmas last year, and gave themselves a deadline to complete it by Valentine's Day. They ended up with 23 songs spanning two albums. The upcoming album was completed in January and mixed in February.
The band confirmed that their late drummer and one of their original members Charlie Watts -- who died from cancer aged 80 in August 2021 -- features on two tracks, with replacement Steve Jordan playing on the other 10.
On the song ‘Live By The Sword’, they are backed by both Charlie and former bassist Bill Wyman, reuniting the original rhythm section of The Rolling Stones. The second song featuring Charlie is ‘Mess It Up’.
Discussing how Charlie's absence affected the band, guitarist Keith, 79, said: "Ever since Charlie's gone it's different, of course, he's number four, he's missing. Of course he's missed, incredibly. But thanks to Charlie Watts we have Steve Jordan -- who was Charlie's recommendation should anything happen to him, Steve Jordan is your man. It would have been a lot harder without Charlie's blessing."
Addressing Charlie's musical contribution, Mick, 80, added, "There's 12 tracks on the album. Most are with Steve, but two are tracks we recorded in 2019 with Charlie. We used two of the tracks that we recorded with Charlie before. Bill played on one track, so we have the original Rolling Stones rhythm section on one track."
In addition, Lady Gaga also appears on the album, singing a duet with Mick Jagger on the song ‘Sweet Sound Of Heaven’. Other guest artistes who will participate in the album include Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
The Stone’s frontman went on to say that the band members are very proud of the record and wouldn't have released it unless they loved it themselves.
Mick Jaeger said: "I don't want to be big headed but we wouldn't have put this album out if we hadn't really liked it. We said we had to make a record. We really love ourselves. We are quite pleased with it, we are not big headed about it, but we hope you all like it."
Rolling Stones are not only of the most iconic rock bands of all time from the 1960’s and ‘70s, where they are frequently put in the list alongside The Beatles, The Doors, AC/DC, KISS, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Deep Purple, King Crimson, Black Sabbath and many more; they are also one of the best selling artistes of all time, having sold over 250-300 million albums worldwide. They are also the longest standing rock band of all time, having been active since 1962, making it to a total of 60+years.
 —IANS

The legendary British rock band Rolling Stones have announced their first new album in over 18 years, titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’

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