At WAVES 2025, PM Modi addressed a gathering of global media and entertainment leaders, emphasizing India's deep cultural heritage and the platform's significance in connecting the world's artists and creators. With a focus on storytelling and innovation, the four-day event brings together thousands of delegates, creators, companies, and startups from over 90 countries. PM Modi urged creators to showcase India's diverse stories to the world and emphasized the richness of the country's folk traditions and unique storytelling styles found in every street, mountain, and river.
As Ram Navami is celebrated across India, devotees from all over come together to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama. Special arrangements and decorations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya create a spiritual atmosphere for devotees. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend their greetings, spreading the message of religion, justice, and duty on this auspicious occasion.
As India and New Zealand face off in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on the leading wicket-takers of the tournament. While Varun Chakaravarthy and Mohammed Shami lead the charts for India, the Kiwis suffered a setback with the withdrawal of Matt Henry. Both teams will be looking to end their drought for an ICC 50-over title and create history. Meanwhile, we take a look at the overall record for most wickets in a Champions Trophy edition.
The Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, announced at an event in New Delhi that India is in discussions with experts to manufacture its own GPUs. The minister also revealed that the IndiaAI mission has made 14,000 GPUs available. These GPUs will create immense opportunities for various industries and will be consistently upgraded every quarter, with the aim of boosting India's technological advancement.
Every year on March 4, India observes National Safety Day and marks the start of National Safety Week. This day serves as a reminder for industries to prioritize safety measures and create a safe and healthy environment for all. The theme for this year's National Safety Day is "Safety and Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat" and the day also commemorates the establishment of the National Safety Council in 1966, promoting safety in all spheres of life.
After a brief hiatus, Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh is set to make a comeback on the field. He will be playing for India Masters in the International Masters League (IML) starting February 22, 2025 under the leadership of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. The announcement has generated a lot of buzz among cricket fans, with many eagerly anticipating Yuvraj's explosive batting and game-changing performances. This comeback is not just about cricket, but also a tribute to the era that defined Indian cricket and a chance for Yuvraj to create more unforgettable memories for his fans.
In a fiery post on his new social media platform, Donald Trump has warned BRICS countries against any attempts to move away from the US dollar in global trade. The former US President has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on these countries and cut off their access to the US market if they continue with plans to create an alternative currency. Trump's statements highlight the ongoing struggle between the US and emerging economies like India, China and Brazil, who seek to reduce their dependence on the US dollar and increase financial integration among BRICS nations.
On January 12, India celebrates National Youth Day to honor the birth anniversary of the revered spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda. This day promotes the significance of young individuals in shaping the country's future while inspiring them to follow Swami Vivekananda's principles of self-reliance, discipline, and service. Let us all embrace his teachings and empower ourselves to create a positive impact in society.
The highly awaited tour of Honey Singh in India will finally start from February this year. In order to purchase tickets for his concerts, fans can go to Zomato's District app, which will start selling them at 2pm on Saturday, January 11. With the show spanning over four hours, only people above the age of 16 will be allowed to attend. While the prices of the tickets are not yet announced, the tour is surely going to create a lot of buzz.
Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar have expressed their opinions on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's comment about the team's performance in the first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While Gilchrist wondered about a possible divide in the team, Gavaskar used the comment to highlight panic in the Australian ranks. This has caused a stir within the cricket fraternity, with former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson accusing Gavaskar of using his media platform to create distractions and annoy the Australian team.