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Prime Minister Speaks at Webinar on Employment Generation Following Budget Announcement

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11 months ago

March 5, 2025

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that this year’s Union Budget serves as a pivotal blueprint for India’s future, emphasizing substantial investments in infrastructure and industry. He affirmed that equal importance has been placed on the pillars of People, Economy, and Innovation.

Speaking virtually during a post-budget webinar focused on employment generation, PM Modi stated, “Investing in people, economy, and innovation encapsulates the framework for a developed India, evident in this year’s budget. While we prioritize infrastructure and industrial investments, we are equally committed to People, Economy, and Innovation. Building capacity and nurturing talent form the cornerstone of our national progress.”

He elaborated that the vision for investing in people rests on three foundational elements: Education, Skill, and Healthcare.

“Today, India’s education system is undergoing significant transformation after several decades. We are implementing major initiatives like the National Education Policy, expanding IITs, integrating technology into education, harnessing the full potential of AI, digitizing textbooks, and making study materials accessible in 22 Indian languages.”

PM Modi also mentioned several initiatives aimed at fostering the startup ecosystem, including the establishment of a corpus fund of ₹1 lakh crore to encourage research and innovation. He noted that since 2014, the government has provided skill training to over 3 crore youth.

“We plan to upgrade 1,000 ITI institutes and create five Centers of Excellence to ensure that youth training aligns with industrial requirements. Additionally, our PM Internship Scheme is designed to offer new opportunities and practical skills to young people; we encourage businesses of all sizes to actively engage in this initiative. This year’s budget also includes the addition of 10,000 medical seats, with a target of increasing this number to 75,000 over the next five years,” he added.

Furthermore, PM Modi announced various measures to enhance both domestic and international tourism. “We will develop fifty tourism-centric destinations across the country. Granting infrastructure status to hotels in these locations will facilitate tourism and significantly bolster local employment,” he emphasized.

In an exciting move towards technological advancement, he mentioned that India will establish a National Large Language Model to enhance AI capabilities. “In this endeavor, our private sector must stay ahead of global advancements. The world seeks a dependable, safe, and democratic nation that can deliver economic solutions in AI.”

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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

Namma Kudla

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.