Renowned film-maker and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, who is known for his projects like Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Magadheera, was among the personalities from Indian film which received honours during the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI/First In Class, an Edu-tech company): First In Class edutech platform has signed an MoU with Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) to create the largest free-of-cost edutech initiative in India and the world.

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Lauding the youth for their contribution towards the development of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India's youth has taken the nation to the top-3 in the world in terms of creating startups.

New Delhi Jan 26 PTI The largest ever aerial display was seen above Rajpath at the 73rd Republic Day parade on Wednesday with 75 aircraft taking part in the majestic flypast highlighting Indias military power to mark the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrationsThe highlight of the flypast was the finale in which 17 Jaguar fighter aircraft flying in the Amrit formation to commemorate 75 years of independence This year viewers could also see the cockpit of the aircraft on the screens at the parade venue as well as during the broadcast The flypast began with the Dhwaj formation with four Mi-17 aircraft followed by Rudra and Rahat formations with four and five Advanced Light Helicopters ALH respectivelyNext was the Tangail formation which saw one Dakota and two Dornier flying in Vic formation This was a tribute to the Tangail airdrop operations of the 1971 WarTangail formation was followed by the Traan formation and Netra formation Next was Vinaash formation comprising of five Rafale aircraft followed by Baaz and Trishul formation In the Tiranga formation five Sarang ALH flew in Ladder formation streaming Tricolour after Varuna formation In the Amrit formation 17 Jaguar aircraft made a figure of 75 The formation was led by Group Captain Avinash Singh Group Captain Gourav Arjariya Wing Commander Sandeep Jain and others members are Group Captain NP Verma Wing Commander Prakhar Wing Commander Rohit Rai Wing Commander Siddartha Wing Commander Ankush Tomar and Wing Commander Pawar PTI GJS ZMN

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the next 25 years are going to be extremely crucial for India as well as the people of Tripura because the country is set to compensate for its loss during the prolonged imperial rule of the British and Mughals.

New Delhi [Delhi], December 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasized India's participation in the profound changes in the international order.

Jammu Sep 26 PTI The first-ever two-day Monsoon Festival concluded at the famous Patnitop hill station in Udhampur on Sunday attracting over 6000 visitors who enjoyed enthralling cultural and musical performances by popular artists and singers from within and outside Jammu and Kashmir The second day was marked by a soulful Sufi rendition by the Ali brothers and foot-tapping Punjabi songs performed by Armaan Bedil an official spokesman said He said the folk art giants of Jammu region including renowned Romalo Ram and Party Ram Ditta and Party Kud Dance Pancheri Party Deepak Vishakha and Divya Bharti were amongst the main attractions Volleyball and kabaddi competitions were also organised by involving local youth clubs and winners were felicitated the spokesman said The two-day festival was organised by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with Patnitop Development Authority to encourage tourism in the region and promote it as a hill resort destination This would create awareness about its many natural and cultural attractions during the monsoon season The festival held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav exposed tourists to traditional culture music cuisines handicraft handlooms games besides performances by celebrity artists from outside JK at a single venue the spokesman said Chief Executive Officer Patnitop Development Authority Sher Singh said the festival was aimed at promoting tourism of different kinds -- leisure adventure and religious -- in and around the hill resort such as Sudh Mahadev Shankhpal Gouri Kund Nag Temple Shivgali and Mantalai Adventure activities like cable car at Skyview Empyrean Zipline at Patnitop and Sanasar trekking on picturesque routes found in this circuit have enormous tourism potential which are required to be explored he said He said the Patnitop Development Authority would be organising more events in the coming days and make them a regular annual affair We are looking at reaching a footfall of more than 6 lakh this year he said Nearly three lakh tourists have visited Patnitop circuit this year since COVID-19 induced lockdown curbs were relaxed in the second week of June PTI TAS HDA

New Delhi Sep 24 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swacchh Bharat Mission Urban 20 on October 1 a senior official in the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said on FridayAccording to an official Swacchh Bharat Mission Urban 20 will focus on waste and sludge managementAddressing an event of National Real Estate Development Council NAREDCO secretary in the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry Durga Shanker Mishra said the Swacchh Bharat Mission Urban 20 will be aspirational and transform the nationTwo big programmes are lined up On October 1 the prime minister will launch Swacchh Bharat Mission Urban 20 There has been remarkable progress in cities in the last seven years with the implementation of this mission Mishra saidAbout another the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation AMRUT Mishra said it aims to supply water to every householdWe will expand this mission to ensure cities become water secure Jal Jeevan Mission and Amrut 20 will also be launched by the prime minister on October 1 he also saidMishra said on October 5 a programme Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav will be organised in Delhi to showcase the ministrys achievements in the last seven years in urban areasThe Centre will also deliberate during the two to three days day of the event on how urban areas should look like when the country completes 100 years of Independence he added PTI MJH BUN NSD NSD

The Chief Secretary JK Dr Arun Kumar Mehta along with Chief Secretaries of other Union Territories participated in the meetingHe informed that to showcase region-specific accomplishments since 1947 and to promote purposeful engagement of the youth in JK a week-long festival will be organized under Azadi Ka Amrut MahotsavOverall JK will be organizing a campaign of 75 activities with 75 events each for the next 365 daysA 3-month tourism festival in both Jammu and Kashmir will also be organized to promote tourism activities in the Union territoryThe Union Home Secretary while appreciating the celebrations underway in Jammu Kashmir asked for proper documentation of activities and their consolidation on the MyGov portal