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Piyush Goyal Calls on Creative Sector to Share India’s Story Worldwide; Highlights Four Key Areas

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11 months ago

March 13, 2025

On Thursday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal encouraged the creative industry to share India’s narrative with the world and play a vital role in driving economic growth. He stressed the importance of placing ‘trust and authenticity’ at the forefront of their endeavors, urging creators to take responsibility for the impact of their work.

Speaking at the RISE//DEL Conference 2025, Minister Goyal highlighted four key areas for the creative industry to foster India’s growth during the Amrit Kaal: responsible content creation, innovative storytelling, skill development, and exporting Indian creativity.

The RISE//DEL Conference is a three-day event that brings together music, creative industries, and startups.

“The dreams you cultivate will ultimately become reality. Coming together on a single platform will produce impactful stories for the future,” Goyal remarked. He acknowledged that creators serve as India’s digital ambassadors, showcasing the Indian story to a global audience and influencing perceptions while broadening the nation’s cultural reach.

Minister Goyal emphasized the vast potential within India’s creative sector, which is rapidly evolving beyond traditional realms like film and theater to include gaming, AI-driven content, and digital media. He pointed out that this industry has already transformed into a multi-billion-dollar arena, providing employment to a significant number of individuals across the country.

“The traditional creative fields of film production, drama, and theater are now blending with advanced technologies such as gaming and AI, giving rise to new entertainment forms,” he observed. Additionally, he noted that affordable data access has been a cornerstone of the government’s Digital India initiative, positioning India as the largest data consumer globally.

“The cost of data in India is a mere fraction of what it would be in Europe, the U.S., or other developed nations. When we pair this low-cost data with India’s high-quality talent, we are on the verge of a creative and technological revolution,” he stated.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.