Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Uttarakhand for being the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which strengthens democracy by safeguarding individual rights. At the National Games inauguration, he emphasized unity and healthy living, while reaffirming India’s aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics. The event hosts around 10,000 athletes competing in various disciplines.
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Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is poised to be his first Rs 300 crore film, following a strong box office performance. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical drama collected Rs 45 crore on its second Saturday, pushing its total earnings to Rs 219.25 crore in the first week. Industry experts predict it will become 2025's first blockbuster.
A Chhattisgarh man, Virendra Joshi, fraudulently opened a bank account under actress Sunny Leone's name, listing Johnny Sins as her husband, to exploit the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. He withdrew ₹10,000 before authorities froze the account and filed an FIR. An investigation is underway to determine how the application was approved, and the withdrawn amount will be recovered.
ISRO is achieving its 100th launch milestone from Sriharikota with the GSLV-F15 mission. The new third launchpad and the upcoming spaceport in Tamil Nadu aim to support India's ambitious space programs like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan, and foster growth in the Indian space economy from $8 billion to $40 billion by enhancing launch frequency and infrastructure.
Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari from Anand Rathi Shares suggests buying Force Motors, GMR Airports, and Hindalco. Force Motors shows high relative strength and a breakout; GMR Airports is near a previous breakout zone with potential pullback; Hindalco has a significant uptrend. Targets are specified for each stock.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully landed in the Moon's Mare Crisium region, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aims to enhance our understanding of the lunar environment through various scientific experiments and demonstrations, supporting future lunar missions under NASA's Artemis program.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have embarked on a beautiful new journey — parenthood! The couple welcomed their baby girl on March 24, and ever since, fans have been eagerly waiting for a glimpse and a name reveal. Now, Rahul has finally shared a heartwarming update that has melted hearts across social media.
Russia approves the new US foreign policy under President Trump, which aligns with its vision. The Kremlin acknowledges the damage in bilateral relations but remains optimistic about quick and successful progress. Trump and JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for his stance on negotiating peace with Russia.
Iran has showcased its advanced missile capabilities in an underground facility, highlighting weapons with ranges up to 1,550 miles. The display, meant as a message to Israel and the US, comes amid escalating tensions and threats of potential military action from Washington.