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  • Giriraj Singh rules out restoring Article 370 in J&K on Aap Ki Adalat

    Giriraj Singh rules out restoring Article 370 in J&K on Aap Ki Adalat

    Mumbai: With the National Conference returning to power after assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, union minister Giriraj Singh has ruled out restoration of Article 370 in the Constitution which was abrogated on 5 August 2019 by Parliament.

    The union minister, known for his hardliner Hindutva stance, told Rajat Sharma in the ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ show, telecasted at 10 pm on India TV on 12 October 2024, “Even if Rahul Gandhi and Farooq Abdullah offer Namaaz prayers every morning at top of their voice, Article 370 is not going to return”.  (Rahul Gandhi Aur Farooq Abdullah Chilla-Chilla Karke Bhore Namaz Padh Len, Tab Bhi 370 Phir Se Nahin Aane Wala Hai)

    Giriraj Singh said, “Prime minister Narendra Modi left no stone unturned for the development of Kashmir, and yet Muslim voters in the Valley did not vote for BJP.”

    Rajat Sharma: You have to win their hearts..?

    Giriraj Singh: “Tell me, how can we win their hearts?  Should I tear open my chest like Hanuman Ji… Even if I do their ‘aarti’, they (Muslim voters) never voted for me. “

    The union minister said, “There was a time not long back when people feared going to Kashmir Valley because of stone-throwing incidents and terrorists. After Modi Ji revoked Article 370, people can now freely move in Lal Chowk. Hotels have reopened, Modi’s policies brought peace and progress in Kashmir. Modi Ji removed stone throwers encouraged by Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Congress. I was hoping that Muslims would vote for us in the Valley. Now they will have to think. (Ab Unko Sochna Hai).”

    99 PC OF TERRORISTS ARRESTED ARE MUSLIMS

    The union minister said, “I am not saying that all Muslims are terrorists, but the question arises, why 99 per cent of all terrorists arrested are Muslims?”

    When Rajat Sharma pointed out that terrorists have no religion, Giriraj Singh replied: “This is only for saying so. It’s religion which is the reason. What else is the reason? Why are there no more bomb blasts during Narendra Modi’s rule? Ten years ago, there used to be bomb blasts and modules were being busted. 99 per cent of terrorists arrested were Muslims. This begs a question.”

    Rajat Sharma: You can at least loudly say that all Muslims are not terrorists. Only a handful are terrorists…

    Giriraj Singh: I am saying the same thing. All Muslims are not terrorists, but 90 per cent of those arrested (on terror charges) are Muslims. Why shouldn’t I say this?

    Rajat Sharma: At least you can praise those Muslims who are doing good work.

    Giriraj Singh: I do praise. I pay my respects to those who do good work

    The union minister alleged that madarsas and mosques are being used to encourage terrorists. He said, “In 1947, there were hardly 3,000 mosques in India, and now there are more than 3 lakh mosques. They illegally occupy land on the Nepal and Bangladesh border. Yogi Ji (UP CM) carried out a probe and found that more than 500 madarsas were being illegally run….Madarsas and mosques have become home of terrorism (Aatank Ka Ghar). Instead of educating kids to become good human beings, they are being taught to tread the wrong path.”

    Rajat Sharma: You had once described Deoband as the ‘gangotri’ of terrorism?

    Giriraj Singh:  Who is Masood Azhar?  He was a product of Deoband (Darul Uloom). Tell me, should I call him a ‘dharmatma'(pious soul) or a terrorist? There are dozens of terrorists from Deoband. Some are dead, some are alive.

    Partition was on religious lines, India belongs to Hindus

    The Union Textile Minister minced no words in declaring that India, post-Partition, belongs to Hindus. “Main Danke Ki Chot Par Kehta Hoon (I am saying this emphatically). India was partitioned in 1947 on religious lines. If the country was partitioned on religious lines and had Pandit Nehru sent all Muslims (to Pakistan), neither would we have a Waqf Board, Owaisi would have emerged, nor Burhan Wani. Nasrallah (Hezbollah chief) dies in Lebanon, and our Bhais here in Delhi and Mumbai have stomach ache. Why?..If you display your affection for Nasrallah, then we will have difficulty. You eat here and sing songs for those people? Yeh Nahin Chalega, Nahin Chalega.”

    Rajat Sharma: It is because of your remarks that men like Maulana Arshad Madani say, you cannot send back 20 crore Muslims from India and those who say this are zaahil (uncivilised)?

    Giriraj Singh: “Let any Muslim in India tell me, whether any Hindu threw stones at their ‘taazia’ (Muharram processions) from 1947 till now. We never stoned. When their population is 5 per cent, they say ‘kaka’ and ‘chacha’, when it is 10 per cent, they roll up their sleeves, when they reach 15 per cent, they do Love Jihad, and do not allow Ramnavami, Hanuman Jayanti processions or Kanwad yatra through their localities. It is only then that I feel pain and I start thinking it would been better had they left India in 1947. ….Look at what’s happening in Kerala. They are promoting Love Jihad as part of a plan for achieving Gazwa-e-Hind. Had all of them been sent to Pakistan in 1947, these things would not have happened now.”

    Congress cheated voters during LS polls

    Asked how BJP came up with a surprise hat-trick victory in Haryana, Giriraj Singh replied: “You can’t fool people forever (Kaath Ki Haandi Baar Baar Nahin Chadhti) During the parliamentary elections, they showed the Constitution and cheated voters by saying BJP is going to end caste reservation. In Haryana, the voters decided to punish them for this, and the people punished the Congress….Sometimes those who spread lies and confusion, succeed. Narendra Modi worked for caste reservation like no other Prime Minister in the past. He gave 10 pc reservations to economically weaker sections in the general category. He gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes. This is Modi’s commitment towards reservation…and they (Congress) are only chanting ‘caste, caste’. They are also looking for castes at Miss World beauty pageants… …I challenge Rahul Ji to declare his caste, his father’s and his grandfather’s caste. Instead of asking others, let him reveal his own caste.”

    Giriraj Singh said: “Congress could only win up to 99 seats in Lok Sabha after its third attempt, but it tried to create an atmosphere as if Rahul Gandhi has defeated Modi. He is a fool (Moorkh), who is celebrating even after failing to win 100 seats after the third attempt…He has this misunderstanding like the ‘titihari’ bird (sandpiper) which sleeps with its feet up thinking it is holding up the sky. “

    Rajat Sharma: But Kharge Ji (Congress President) says, I will not take my last breath until I remove Modi Ji from power?

    Giriraj Singh: “I wish him a long life. Modi will stay for 100 years. Kharge will have to wait like Bhishma Pitamah (of Mahabharat).”

  • PM Modi to meet NBF delegation to put focus on future of news industry

    PM Modi to meet NBF delegation to put focus on future of news industry

    Mumbai: The News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), a news broadcaster, will be meeting prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi to discuss the future of the new broadcast industry. The delegation of the NBF will be led by Republic Media Network chairman and NBF founding president Arnab Goswami.

    As the largest news industry body with more than 50 news broadcaster members, NBF sees the meeting as an opportunity to apprise the prime minister of the seminal role it plays as an institution of democracy. It would also be an occasion to get an insight into the prime minister’s vision in shaping of the future of broadcast news television in India. The NBF will also seek the prime minister’s support in crafting structural policies that will shape the news industry’s future.

    Arnab Goswami, who has been at the helm of raising news industry concerns via the NBF is slated to lead the briefing at the meeting and apprise the prime minister on the present situation within the news industry. The NBF is set to raise issues such as the challenges faced by national and regional channels and concerns regarding the lack of transparency and data sharing within the present systems.

    The meeting is happening in the backdrop of the prime minister’s recent call for Indian media to get a global voice. The NBF firmly shares the prime minister’s vision and it is expected that the meeting would have some exchange of thoughts on the same.

    Arnab Goswami and the NBF delegates are also likely to discuss the need for the evolution of the rating measurement system in synchronization with the Government of India’s policy and emphasis on transparency of data and digitization.

    The NBF differentiates itself as an industry grouping that is mostly comprised of non-corporate media owners, who have successfully built their respective organizations without big corporate support so as to keep news independent and democratic. NBF member organizations have created thousands of jobs for the youth of the country without big corporate funding that comes with strings attached.

    Under the leadership of Goswami, the NBF has been a vocal body, standing for the independent and democratic ethos of the news industry. The NBF has batted for an absolute level playing field within the Indian news industry- for broadcasters large and small- by raising concerns at various levels and forums against restrictive trade practices.

    The meeting with prime minister Narendra Modi comes at a time when the wave of broadcast news television is on the uptake and the viewership through Connected Televisions (CTVs) is seeing phenomenal growth for broadcast news consumption, thereby laying the ground for the possibility of critical transformative frameworks that can take the voice of the Indian media to the global scale.

    Founding president of the NBF and Republic Media Network chairman Arnab Goswami will lead the delegation which includes News Industry Stalwarts, Media Owners and Top Editorial Minds from across national and regional Media in India. The Delegation will include Industry Stalwarts such as Barun Das, the MD & CEO at TV9 Group,  Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Chairperson and Managing Director of Pride East Entertainments,  Kartikeya Sharma, Founder of ITV Network, Jagi Mangat Panda, Co-Founder & MD Odisha Television Network Ltd (OTV), Shankar Bala, Chief Executive Officer of Fourth Dimension Media Solutions Pvt Ltd which represents Puthiyathalaimurai and leading Telugu News Channel V6 News, Angad Deep Singh of Living India News which has a deep presence across the North Indian states and Sanjive Narain, Founder of Prag News. The Delegation will also include industry conglomerates in the news media represented by Sreekandan Nair, Managing Director of Insight Media City, Manoj Gairola, Editor-in-Chief of News Nation Network, Suresh Goel, Chairman of IBC 24, Subramaniam, the Managing Director of News7 Tamil, Aishwarya Sharma, Promoter, ITV Network and Director of The Sunday Guardian Foundation, Jagdish Pawra, the Channel Head for VTV Network, Prashant Neema, Channel Head of Sandesh News, Pravindra Kumar,  leads the Editorial operations at Network 10 and NBF Secretariats R Jai Krishna and Eshita.

    The NBF is a body with more than 50 news broadcasters that disseminates news in over 14 languages, across more than 25 states of India.

  • NBDA delegation meets prime minister Narendra Modi

    NBDA delegation meets prime minister Narendra Modi

    MUMBAI: The news broadcast industry has been complaining about its aches and pains in the face of shrinking ad revenues courtesy competition and the rise of digital for some time now. With a new dispensation in charge at the ministry of information broadcasting in the form of minister Ashwani Vaishnaw, and prime minister Narendra Modi at the helm of the country, a delegation from the  News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) led by its president, Rajat Sharma, called on the two leaders to share the industry’s woes with them. 

    The delegation informed Modi about the industry’s health broadcast, constraints, problems, and challenges faced in the era of digital revolution which was severely impacting and affecting the growth of the ‘news’ genre.
     

    The other members of the delegation were  News 24 chairperson-cum-managing director Anuradha Prasad Shukla, TV18 Broadcast managing director Rahul Joshi, TV Today Network vice-chairperson & managing director Kalli Purie Bhandal, ABP Network director Dhruba Mukherjee, Zee Media advisor Anil Kumar Malhotra, NDTV director Sanjay Pugalia, Eenadu Television director I. Venkat, Sun TV managing director R Mahesh Kumar, Bennet Coleman & CEO news broadcasting business COO Varun Kohli and NBDA secretary general Annie Joseph.

     

  • PM Modi urges India’s gaming talent to shift from consumer to producer economy

    PM Modi urges India’s gaming talent to shift from consumer to producer economy

    Mumbai: In a landmark moment for the Indian gaming and esports industry, prime minister Narendra Modi highlighted the potential of India’s gaming sector during his Independence Day address at Red Fort.

    By speaking about the emergence of gaming as a significant market, he noted that the industry is still heavily influenced by foreign producers and revenue sources.

    A recently released report by Sandsoft reveals that 81 per cent of experienced mobile game developers are currently working on at least one new title. The report, based on research conducted among game developers in the United States, France, and Spain, states that 83 per cent have raised capital to develop or market these games. This surge in activity indicates that global gaming developers are ready to take the next leap forward.

    For India to make a substantial impact on the global market, it needs to transition from being a consumer to becoming a leading producer. The Prime Minister also emphasised that India, with its rich heritage, has the potential to bring its talent into the gaming world. He expressed his desire for India’s gaming products and animators to establish a strong international presence and called for collective efforts to achieve this vision.

    One game that is poised to assert India’s dominance on the global stage is Indus Battle Royale, being developed by Pune-based SuperGaming. Inspired by the nation’s rich cultural history, the game will help India carve its niche in the global market to develop culturally rich games.

    SuperGaming co-founder and CEO Roby John expressed his enthusiasm for the Prime Minister’s message by stating, “With his inclusion of providing opportunities to Indian game developers in this exponentially growing market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided a major boost to the Indian gaming industry in his Independence Day address. Gaming is an expression of your art and culture, and Modiji is the first Prime Minister to recognize, encourage, and inspire an entire industry by stressing on the fact that we should not just be an economy of consumers but also of producers. At SuperGaming, we have been building games with Indian art and culture, such as Battle Stars, MaskGun, and our newest game, Indus Battle Royale, which showcases it in the best possible manner. Thank you, Modiji, for inspiring this nation on this very special day!”

    India’s gaming industry has seen exponential growth in the last few years which is driven primarily by the mobile gaming sector. With nearly 500 million gamers, the country is on the path to becoming the largest mobile gaming market in the world.

    “We are deeply encouraged by Prime Minister Modi’s consistent support for the video gaming industry. We believe that gaming will be a cornerstone of India’s $1 trillion digital economy, driving innovation and opportunities. However, beyond the numbers, it is essential to recognize and support the people behind the screens. By providing them with the right resources and a supportive community, we can turn gaming into a credible and sustainable career path. ‘Make in India’ is more than just a slogan; it’s a movement, and we are proud to be a part of it,” said NODWIN Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee.

    Beyond the Prime Minister’s acknowledgment, the Indian government has been proactively promoting esports, with states collaborating with esports organisations and hosting official tournaments. Similar efforts to support game developers through appropriate policies, funding, and infrastructure can help build a sustainable ecosystem and enable the nation to thrive on the international stage.

    “Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talking about gaming is a big motivation for young people who want to build their career in the industry. Game development (in India) is on the rise, and we are hoping to see game titles that are played not just in the country but make their mark globally. More titles mean more players and more spectators, and that is how the industry is going to grow. We at CyberPowerPC look forward to this growth story and play our role in bringing the best possible hardware to the country,” commented CyberPowerPC India chief operating officer Vishal Parekh.

    With the right support, India has the potential to lead the global gaming industry. As the nation continues to innovate and create, the dream of seeing Indian games make a mark on the world stage is not far from becoming a reality.

  • Zee Business presents ‘Majboor ya Mazboot’ on Union Budget 2024

    Zee Business presents ‘Majboor ya Mazboot’ on Union Budget 2024

    Mumbai: Zee Business, a business news channel, is to announce its anticipated special show – Union Budget 2024 -‘Majboor ya Mazboot,’ set to air on July 23, 2024 7 am onwards. This exclusive broadcast will offer a comprehensive analysis of the Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and its potential impact on the country’s economic trajectory.

    As India strides forward into a new era under prime minister Narendra Modi’s third term, the Union Budget 2024 is expected to chart a strategic vision for sustained economic growth. The budget aims to balance development and fiscal prudence. As per the latest BARC data, Zee Business is known for its precise business news reportage with 57.5 per cent viewership as compared to its peers in the Industry.  (Source: BARC | HSM | 22+ M ABC | Week 28’24 (Rolling Avg. 4 weeks) | 0600-2400 Hrs | 4 Business News Channels | Market Share per cent)

    The upcoming ‘Majboor ya Mazboot’ show will critically examine whether the Union Budget 2024 establishes a robust foundation (‘Mazboot’) or faces significant constraints (‘Majboor’). Viewers can anticipate in-depth discussions on key budgetary announcements and their expected impacts on various sectors such as development, infrastructure, and innovation. The show will feature insightful conversations with economists, industry leaders, and financial analysts, helping viewers decode the budget’s complexities and providing a clear understanding of its implications for different sectors and the overall economy.

    Zee Business managing editor Anil Singhvi expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming show, stating, “The Union Budget 2024 is a pivotal moment for India’s economic future. Our special program, ‘Union Budget 2024 – Majboor ya Mazboot,’ is designed to offer citizens with a thorough analysis and expert perspectives on the budget’s implications. Zee Business remains committed to delivering insightful content that enables our audience to make informed decisions.”

    Zee Business business head Pankaj Rai further emphasised the show’s significance, highlighting, “As we embark on this new phase under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the Union Budget 2024 will be crucial in shaping India’s economic policies. We are committed to delivering insightful content that empowers our audience to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. ‘Majboor ya Mazboot’ aims to simplify complex budgetary details into accessible information, ensuring our audience can comprehend and leverage the potential opportunities and challenges presented by this budget.”

    Zee Business’ ‘Majboor ya Mazboot’ looks forward to empowering citizens to make informed decisions by understanding how this budget will shape India’s economic future.

  • Modinomics 3.0: All set for Budget 2024-25 with Business Today

    Modinomics 3.0: All set for Budget 2024-25 with Business Today

    Mumbai: The stage is set for the first Budget of prime minister Narendra Modi’s third term. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her seventh Union Budget on Tuesday, 23 July. As anticipation builds up for this crucial event, Business Today has geared up to provide an in-depth analysis of the Budget fine print.

    Business Today’s ‘Modinomics 3.0’ coverage focuses on the expectations in a time of changed political alignments, around issues like the need for tax breaks, prudence versus populism, and the need to boost jobs and ensure growth. Supporting India’s Aatmanirbhar stock market and helping people earn, invest and prosper is also part of the detailed coverage.

    From changes in direct taxes to pushing infrastructure and manufacturing, from a new deal for agriculture to social welfare—this Budget has many expectations rising.

    Business Today will be there to track the nuances of the Budget. BT also welcomes its Presenting Partner ICICI Direct for its high-impact Budget Special Modinomics 3.0.

    I-Sec operates www.icicidirect.com, a virtual financial supermarket, meeting the three needs sets of its clients—investments, protection, and borrowing. Through its four lines of businesses—broking, distribution of financial products, wealth management, and investment banking—I-Sec serves customers ranging from retail and institutional investors to corporates, high net-worth individuals and the government.

    Business Today’s 360° offerings span print, digital, livestream, VoD, social media, OOH, and brand partnerships to ensure its exclusive content reaches a wider audience and offers insights for decision-makers.

    It’s the most comprehensive Budget coverage from the biggest names in business journalism, ensuring a thorough understanding of the fiscal landscape and its implications.

    Tune in to all the action across the Business Today multiverse and get in-depth information as the budget starts and ends with BT.

  • PM Modi gets 70 per cent approval rating despite slight dip in May 2024: Ipsos IndiaBus PM’s Approval Rating

    PM Modi gets 70 per cent approval rating despite slight dip in May 2024: Ipsos IndiaBus PM’s Approval Rating

    Mumbai: Narendra Modi has been voted back to power in the general elections as the PM of the country and on 9 June 2024, took oath as the PM of the country. Interestingly, Modi being high on the popularity sweepstakes is ratified by the Ipsos Approval Rating of the PM, carried out in May 2024, where he scored 70 per cent for his performance as the PM of the country. Though there has been a five  per cent dip over the last round of the Ipsos survey conducted in February 2024, yet, majority of citizens polled believe Modi is doing a good job as the PM, as opposed to the naysayers, who were far and few.    

    Interestingly, Modi’s approval rating was seen to be high across different cohorts and cities: Citizens of north zone (86 per cent), tier1 (85 per cent) and east zone (83 per cent) gave Modi a distinction in performance as PM. He was further rated high on performance by full time parents/ homemakers (79 per cent), tier3 cities (76 per cent), 45-plus age group (75 per cent), west zone (75 per cent), low education citizens (73 per cent), females (72 per cent), 18-30-year-olds (71 per cent), SEC B (71 per cent), employed part time/ full time (71 per cent), SEC A (69 per cent), SEC C (69 per cent), males (68 per cent), 31-45 years (66 per cent), high education (65 per cent), students/ pupils (62 per cent) and tier2 (60 per cent).

    His approval rating was relatively lower for metros (53 per cent), self employed (43 per cent) and south zone (31 per cent). 52 per cent disapproved in south zone.

    Performance of Modi government on key issues

    What were the hits and misses of the Modi government? The survey also gauged the performance of the government on some of the key portfolios. Education system, sanitation and cleanliness and healthcare emerged the top performance areas. Pollution and environment, poverty, inflation and corruption were the middle of the road performance areas. While unemployment was rated lowest in performance.

    Areas

    Performance April ‘24

    Performance May ‘24

    1

    Education System

    76 per cent

    2

    Sanitation & Cleanliness

    67 per cent

    3

    Healthcare System

    64 per cent

    4

    Pollution and Environment

    56 per cent

    5

    Poverty

    45 per cent

    6

    Inflation

    44 per cent

    7

    Unemployment

    43 per cent

    8

    Corruption

    42 per cent

    Ipsos India group service line leader, public affairs, corporate reputation, ESG & CSR, Parijat Chakraborty said, “PM Modi has been elected for the third term as the PM of the country and that gets validated in our approval rating for the PM carried out in May 2024, which gives him a high rating of 70 per cent on his performance. Though there has been a five  per cent dip from last round, Modi continues to be popular among the masses as their leader to steer the country The poll lauds his work particularly in the areas of education, sanitation and cleanliness and healthcare. In some areas the views were polarized on his performance. Particularly, for pollution, poverty, inflation, corruption and unemployment.”  

    Methodology:

    Ipsos IndiaBus is a monthly pan India omnibus (which also runs multiple client surveys), that uses a structured questionnaire and is conducted by Ipsos India on diverse topics among 2200+ respondents from SEC A, B and C households, covering adults of both genders from all four zones in the country. The survey is conducted in metros, tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 towns, providing a more robust and representative view of urban Indians. The respondents were polled face to face and online. We have city-level quota for each demographic segments that ensure the waves are identical and no additional sampling error. The data is weighted by demographics and city-class population to arrive at national average.

  • India Today Group breaks language barriers with PM’s interview in six languages

    India Today Group breaks language barriers with PM’s interview in six languages

    Mumbai:  India Today Group pioneered the concept of an AI Anchor Sana, creating a revolution in the media industry. Sana’s lifelike presence captivated audiences. Taking the next big step in utilising AI for news, the India Today Group has utilised AI to translate PM Narendra Modi’s interview to the network into six diverse languages – Marathi, Punjabi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, English and Odia, instantly breaking multiple languages barriers and ensuring access across regional audiences. This groundbreaking move showcased AI’s potential in democratising information and bridging linguistic barriers, solidifying the group’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

    The AI step comes in a week when the PM gave three separate interviews to the network — not seen so far in his tenure, and a major affirmation to the country’s only democratic newsroom.

    The interview hashtag #SabseSolidModiInterview surged to the top spot on X’s (Formerly Twitter) trending list, reflecting widespread interest and discussion surrounding the PM’s interaction (Source: X| Trending Hashtags| Political– Trending| #SabseSolidModiInterview). The interview attracted a staggering 1.16 lakh peak concurrent viewers on YouTube Live, underscoring the immense viewership it commanded during the broadcast on May 16th, 2024 (Source: YT Live | All Feeds | 16 May’24 | 7 PM to 8.40 PM).

    The PM’s interview’s reach extended beyond real-time viewership, generating over 1 million actions on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter from 16th May to 19th May (Source: Comscore Social). The hashtags #SabseSolidPMInterview and #SabseSolidModiInterview was pivotal in this engagement. Additionally, the interview accumulated more than 30 million video views and reel plays across YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram within the same period, showcasing its extensive impact and popularity (Source: Comscore Social and Instagram). Additionally, translated interviews broke records and got an immense interaction with the regional audience, interviews were shared by official party channels and many prominent political leaders. These impressive statistics underscore the interview’s far-reaching impact and its ability to connect with viewers on a massive scale.

    In an exclusive interview with a distinguished panel of star network anchors and editors Rahul Kanwal, Sudhir Chaudhary, Sweta Singh, and Anjana Om Kashyap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his profound readiness to lead the country for another term, then went on the answer every big question that’s been on the national mind.

    The Prime Minister shed light on his perspectives regarding the absence of a global news channel originating from India. He remarked, “If more global TV channels like AajTak are created, I would be the first one to applaud. It’s surprising that even after 75 years of independence, not one global news channel from our country has emerged.”

    Making a special mention of the India Today group, the Prime Minister said, “I expect that AajTak and its editors can study and showcase the real extent of elections.” The group is known for its in-depth interviews with senior politicians, celebrities, and influential figures. The Group’s celebrated channels, India Today TV and AajTak, dominate the Indian elections news coverage with robust analysis by experts, pre and post-elections.

    As the elections draw to a close, the PM revealed his favourite moment in the current cycle — record voting in the Kashmir Valley, a trend he sees as springing from the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

    In a political season where the PM has given an array of interviews, the India Today Group’s interaction stands out, as not only the most discussed and shared interview but also, with the potential to reach out to the largest audience.

  • PM Modi praises EaseMyTrip co-founder’s optimism on digital India

    PM Modi praises EaseMyTrip co-founder’s optimism on digital India

    Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi has applauded  EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pittie for his insightful remarks on how digital India initiatives have fostered a thriving Indian startup ecosystem and are poised to accelerate the Viksit Bharat mission. Viksit Bharat 2047 represents the government’s vision to transform the county into a developed entity by its 100th independence in 2047.

     

     

    The PM emphasised that startups will play a pivotal role in building a ‘Developed India,’ and the government’s focus will remain on enhancing this ecosystem and providing startups with the platform to excel.

    EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pittie said, “There were 450 registered startups in 2018. But today, there are more than 1 lakh startups. The startup ecosystem is growing rapidly. With the Digital India initiative of 2015, internet penetration has increased tremendously. In fact, the Bharat Net Scheme launched by the government has provided 2,50,000 villages with internet. I feel the future of the country is in the hands of technology. Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, also mentioned that India’s digital economy is growing at a rate of 2.8 times. As the digital economy grows, there will be a lot of changes that will come through. I am confident that India will be a developed country even before 2047.”

    EaseMyTrip’s positive outlook towards the initiatives of the Government of India aligns with the government’s efforts to bolster the Indian startup ecosystem at the grassroots level. This mutual support system not only fosters growth but also provides a platform for startups to thrive.

    Additional Information:

    On a recent development, EaseMyTrip was also amongst the few unicorns to have collaborated with Government-led Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to join its platform, by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) in the ONDC Startup Mahotsav organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), ONDC and Startup India.

  • ABP News launches ‘Narendra Bhai’ docu-series

    ABP News launches ‘Narendra Bhai’ docu-series

    Mumbai: ABP News, a Hindi news channel, is set to launch an exceptional documentary series titled “Narendra Bhai”, offering an unparalleled dive into the life of India’s prime minister Narendra Modi. Scheduled to premiere on 11 May, the series will comprise five episodes airing every Saturday at 9 pm, with repeat broadcasts on Sundays at 10 pm.

    “Narendra Bhai” promises to bring unheard stories and untold tales from people you haven’t met before, shedding light on the Prime Minister’s youth, adulthood, and the unwavering spirit that has driven him throughout his life’s journey. From the humble streets of Vadnagar to the corridors of power in New Delhi, the series aims to capture the essence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s story, a perfect mix of purpose, perseverance, an unending love for the country and a fire to fight for better change. The show will be hosted by the renowned actor and voice-over artist Sharad Kelkar.

    The making of ‘Narendra Bhai’ signifies a significant achievement, presenting a distinctive portrayal of the Prime Minister’s life. The documentary-series offers perspectives from those intimately familiar with his journey, illuminating narratives of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to the nation.

    ABP News has consistently excelled in delivering content that not only educates but also motivates, spotlighting the trajectories of visionary leaders who influence the nation’s story. With an ongoing dedication to innovative content and programming, ABP News seeks to inspire viewers, instilling a profound sense of empowerment and motivation to contribute positively to the nation’s advancement.