Budget 2024: Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses FM Nirmala Sitharaman of not speaking on real issues
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram critiqued Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech, describing it as boastful claims and accusing her of not addressing real issues like unemployment, inflation, and concerns of women and farmers. He pointed out the challenges faced by the economy and criticized the government's handling of various issues. Chidambaram highlighted the difference in average GDP growth rates between the UPA period and the NDA period. Key Points
Economic TimesSuniel Shetty: 'The prices for tomatoes are skyrocketing these days, and this has affected our kitchen as well'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actor added, 'I eat fewer tomatoes these days. People might think that since I'm a superstar, these things wouldn't affect me.' Key Points
FirstpostSansad TV focussed on Rahul for less than 40 per cent of time during Lok Sabha speech, alleges Congress
The Indian Congress party has accused Sansad TV of giving Rahul Gandhi, its leader, less than 40% of the screen time he occupied during his speech to the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion. During his 37-minute speech, Gandhi was shown on Sansad TV's camera for only 14 minutes and 37 seconds. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also alleged that Sansad TV did not focus on Gandhi for most of the time he spoke on Manipur, choosing instead to show Speaker Om Birla for 71% of that section of the speech. Key Points
Economic TimesWhen Kareena Kapoor said Madhuri Dixit’s 'first few films were failures'
In a 2002 interview, Kareena Kapoor said ‘Rekha is called a sex goddess’, and she was very flattered when a magazine called her one, too. Kareena also spoke about Madhuri Dixit, and said her 'first few films were failures'. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesSuniel Shetty: 'Started off as an actor not believing that I was going to get an opportunity'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actor added, 'I believed that I was going to be successful like probably a Mr. Bachchan would.' Key Points
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Aaliyah Kashyap shares reaction from Bali proposal video in latest vlog
Aaliyah Kashyap and her fiancé Shane Gregoire spoke about their engagement journey on YouTube in a vlog. She said the whole thing felt like a dream. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesMasaba Gupta on parents Neena Gupta and Vivian Richards: 'Everyone tells me I became successful because of them'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
She added, 'Someone once apparently told a friend once that, ‘What does she have to do. Her dad left her hundreds of crores’. I said no, there’s no hundreds of crores. They are being built, but I am building that myself.' Key Points
FirstpostHayden Panettiere recalls how her physical health was impacted due to alcohol
Hayden Panettiere bravely opened up about the toll that her battle with alcoholism had taken on her physical health. She shared that her addiction had caused her to experience weight gain, hair loss, and insomnia, with her body eventually reaching a breaking point. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBiden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Key Points
ThePrintDilip Joshi shares his ‘Balika Vadhu type’ love story: ‘Got engaged when my wife was 14, I was 18’
Dilip Joshi said that his wife was only fourteen and he was eighteen when they got engaged. They got married four years later. Key Points
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Naseeruddin Shah says Mughals didn’t come to India here to 'loot'
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah plays the Emperor Akbar in the upcoming Zee5 series Taj–Divided by Blood. He spoke about how some rulers from the dynasty have been unfairly villainised in recent times. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesRenuka Shahane talks about divorce from 1st husband, falling for Ashutosh later
Actor Renuka Shahane spoke about how her parents' separation at a young age and eventually her divorce shaped her views on marriage. She had matured a lot before her second marriage in her early 30s to actor Ashutosh Rana. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesET Awards 2023: India’s best no longer feel compelled to look beyond our borders, says Satyan Gajwani
Satyan Gajwani, vice chairman, Times Internet, spoke about the remarkable growth of Indias stock markets, showcasing a news report from ET in 1998 quoting a survey result of 3,000 households that preferred selling their stocks rather than buying them. He highlighted Indias burgeoning startup ecosystem, which has persuaded talent to stay in the country. “And most of all, the best and brightest of India no longer feel compelled to look beyond our borders for professional growth, seeing the potential to make a real impact here at home.” Key Points
Economic TimesPM Narendra Modi offers condolences over death of Pankaj Udhas: ‘His departure leaves a void in music world’
'We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul...His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers, PM Narendra Modi said Key Points
mint'Gadar 2' star Sunny Deol reviews Bobby Deol's 'Animal': 'There are certain things that I did not like'
Elaborating his take on the recently released blockbuster, Deol said, 'The music is very good and it goes hand in glove with the sequences. Bobby has always been Bobby, but now he is Lord Bobby.' Key Points
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Kerala blast: Amit Shah speaks to CM Vijayan, directs NIA, NSG to reach spot and start probe
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following multiple explosions at a convention center that resulted in one fatality and several injuries. Shah instructed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) to initiate an inquiry into the incident. Key Points
Economic TimesJustin Trudeau discusses India-Canada row with UAE, says “important to uphold rule of law”
Trudeau first spoke on Sunday with the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE is among India’s closest friends in the region. A readout of the conversation from the Canadian PMO said, “Prime Minister Trudeau provided an update on the situation between Canada and India.” | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia foreign minister says he spoke to Blinken, Sullivan about Sikh separatist murder
India's foreign minister on Friday said he spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about Canadian allegations on New Delhi's possible involvement in the June killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Key Points
ReutersVishal Bhardwaj: I loved Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan and I are trying to work with each other for a long time'
Bhardwaj spoke about SRK and said, 'We've been trying to work with each other for a long time. In fact, Jawan ke baad — I loved Jawan — I called him and spoke to him at length.' Key Points
FirstpostSuchitra Krishnamoorthi on facing casting couch: 'People have many horror stories of casting couch, mine is just mild'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress narrated her ordeal in a recent interview and revealed, 'I was almost on the verge of tears. I picked up all my stuff and I said I’m just coming and I ran.' Key Points
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Used my time for the good of the country: PM Modi on his three nation tour
"All the leaders I met and all the personalities I spoke to have been so mesmerised and appreciative of India holding the G20 presidency so excellently. This is a matter of great pride for all Indians,” Modi said. Key Points
FinancialexpressKatie Holmes on her viral cashmere bra moment: 'I have no idea why that took off'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress' viral pictures created hysteria on the Internet in 2019. Speaking to a magazine, she said, 'I don't know what a cashmere bra symbolized in terms of women going forward — or backward. I mean, did I burn it?' Key Points
FirstpostManoj Bajpayee: 'Anger was always my strong emotion, but it has reduced over the years'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actor was one of the guest speakers at the News18 Rising India Summit 2023. He spoke about his childhood, growing up years, taking the responsibility of his younger siblings, and his quick temper. Key Points
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