Eighty-year-old Hira Devi, a farmer from Uttarakhand, and co-star Padam Singh, a retired soldier, have been nominated for Best Actor at the New York Indian Film Festival for their roles in Pyre. Directed by Vinod Kapri, the film captures their real lives in a ghost village. Despite no prior acting experience, their poignant performances have earned global acclaim.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan on Veer Bal Diwas, commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. The campaign aims to promote healthy living and combat malnutrition.
Bengaluru's Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted a petition to Home Minister G Parameshwara after alleging politicians were honeytrapped. He denied judges were involved and clarified his statements were misquoted. Home Minister Parameshwara said further action requires Speaker UT Khader's directives, and any investigation would proceed independently without waiting for the Supreme Court's decision.
Justice Kurian Joseph will lead a Tamil Nadu committee to explore greater state autonomy within constitutional limits, addressing long-standing Centre-state issues. The committee will delve into financial autonomy, the role of governors, and other unresolved grievances, drawing from past commissions like Sarkaria and Punchhi. Justice Joseph accepted the role pro bono, upholding his commitment to avoid government jobs post-retirement.
The Indian Embassy in Libya successfully facilitated the return of 18 Indian citizens from Benghazi, who had been stranded for several weeks due to security issues. The embassy closely worked with Libyan authorities to secure the necessary permissions and travel documents for their repatriation.
Saleem Rajput, arrested in 1999 and accused of possessing stolen property, endured a 26-year trial, with over 200 hearings, before being acquitted due to lack of evidence. The false accusations disrupted his life and finances, affecting his family's well-being. The court's recent acquittal brought relief but underscored the high personal cost he paid.
Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of B.R. Ambedkar, criticized Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the Constitution's architect, calling them reflective of the BJP's historical opposition. The controversy stems from Shah's comment about invoking Ambedkar's name, sparking outrage and demands for an apology from opposition parties.
Tulsi Gabbard, America's first Hindu-American female lawmaker, meets Indian Prime Minister Modi after being confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. Their meeting signifies potential enhancements in intelligence cooperation between the US and India, amidst Gabbard's longstanding spiritual ties to India and scrutiny over her loyalties in the US establishment.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked GRAP Stage-III restrictions as Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' and is expected to remain in the 'Very Poor' category. Construction activities and the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars can resume. Dense fog caused low visibility and delayed flights, but no diversions or cancellations occurred.