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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"A visionary who transformed the country's economic condition": YS Reddy pays tribute to Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Former Andhra Chief Minister Reddy remembered Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary leader who revolutionised India's economic landscape through his reforms. In an X post, the Reddy wrote, 'The visionary who transformed the country's economic condition with reforms, Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of PV, who provided numerous remarkable services to the nation as India's first Telugu Prime Minister, we pay our tributes.' Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu on March 30, 2024. Born on June 28, 1921, in Karimnagar, Telangana, as an agriculturist and an advocate, Narasimha Rao entered politics and held several important portfolios. He served as the Minister of Law and Information, 1962-64; Law and Endowments, 1964-67; Health and Medicine, 1967; and Education, 1968-71, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Rao, the ninth Prime Minister of India, assumed office in June 1991 and stayed in power till May 1996. He is credited with bringing many economic reforms to the country, particularly for dismantling the License Raj. Rao took over the post of Home Minister on July 19, 1984, and was re-appointed to this post, with the additional charge of the Ministry of Planning, on November 5, 1984. He was appointed as the Minister of Defence from December 31, 1984, to September 25, 1985. On September 25, 1985, he took over as the Minister of Human Resource Development. He was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1971 to 1973 and General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee from 1975 to 1976. (ANI)
IOL News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Durban FilmMart 2025: A Focus on South African Cinema
Durban FilmMart Institute Director Magdalene Reddy said that South African cinema stands at a pivotal moment where our local industry expertise must be strengthened and celebrated. The Durban FilmMart, which runs from 18-21 July in Durban, will have a strong focus on the South African film industry. The Durban FilmMart said that it remains a gateway to the African and global film industry for local film professionals. 'The 2025 industry programme dedicates significant focus to South African cinema through its comprehensive 'SA in Focus' stream, bringing together the nation's most influential industry bodies, guilds, and creative professionals to address the current state and future of the local audio-visual sector.' Durban FilmMart Institute Director Magdalene Reddy said that South African cinema stands at a pivotal moment where our local industry expertise must be strengthened and celebrated. 'The 'SA in Focus' stream recognises that sustainable growth in African filmmaking begins with a robust foundation in our home market. By bringing together our guilds and industry leaders, DFM fosters the collaborative partnerships essential for our sector's advancement.' Reddy added that through this programming stream, DFM 2025 demonstrates an unwavering commitment to strengthening South African cinema from within, recognising that a thriving local industry forms the foundation for successful international collaboration and growth. eThekwini Municipality, in a statement, said that programme highlights include the flagship State of the South African Audio-Visual Industry session, featuring key stakeholders such as the National Film and Video Foundation, SABC, and various provincial commissions. 'The programme will also explore topics such as artificial intelligence's creative influence, copyright in the digital age, and strategies for international co-productions. Panel discussions hosted by major guilds, including the South African Guild of Actors, the Writers' Guild of South Africa and the Editors Guild, will address critical issues such as storytelling, sustainability, and creative ownership.' eThekwini Municipality added that standout sessions include The African Aesthetic, Directors as Cultural Architects, and Independent Producers Organisation to Intellectual Property, on global market access. 'This year's DFM focus on collaboration and professional development underscores its continued role in shaping a thriving and future-ready South African film industry.' BUSINESS REPORT
NDTV
9 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India Star Forgets Item At Hotel Ahead Of Departure To Birmingham, Labelled Next Rohit Sharma
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy left an item at the team's hotel in Leeds, ahead of the departure for the second Test, starting July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India trail 0-1 in the five-match series as England won the series opener at Headingley by five wickets earlier this week. However, Reddy did not feature in the match as the team management opted to go with veteran all-rounder Shardul Thakur instead. With less than a week remaining for the start of the 2nd Test, the Indian team departed for Birmingham earlier this week. However, before the team's departure, an interesting incident took place as Reddy forgot an item at the team hotel and was spotted leaving the bus to collect it. He returned to the bus after a while and was also spotted having a chat with the security head of the Indian team. Reddy's forgetfulness reminded a fan of Rohit Sharma, who also has an habit of forgetting things at team hotels. Nitish Kumar Reddy forgets things like Rohit does in the hotel room — Shikha (@Shikha_003) June 27, 2025 India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended captain Shubman Gill 's decision to under bowl Shardul, who could be dropped for the second game in Birmingham. In his first Test since December 2023, Shardul was under-utilised in the pace department and was rather underwhelming with the bat, totalling five off 20 balls across two innings. Questions were raised about his presence in the playing eleven ahead of a specialist bowler when he rolled his arm over for six overs in the first innings before bowling 10 in the second. Like he often does, Shardul did pick a couple of wickets out of nowhere to raise hopes of an Indian comeback on day five but the bite in his bowling was missing. He alongside the likes of Prasidh Krishna offered too many loose balls, lacking consistency to test the opposition batters. With India losing the game having controlled for a major part of five days, there is no need to ring the alarm bells but a few changes are certain in the playing eleven for the Edgbaston Test.. Experts cried out for Kuldeep Yadav 's inclusion in the series opener and now he is most likely to replace Shardul with the surface expected to aid the spinners in Birmingham.. "Kuldeep needs to be there. There is no point playing with four pacers. Either of Shardul or Prasidh can make way for him," former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar told PTI.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Malaysian junior team to compete in Murugappa Gold Cup
For the first time in the history of the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India invitational hockey tournament, an International team will be competing in the prestigious event. The Malaysian team, as part of its preparations for the forthcoming FIH men's junior World Cup, will be taking part in the tournament, scheduled to be held at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from July 10 to 20. Speaking to The Hindu on Friday, Rajiv Reddy, Organising Secretary of the tournament, said: 'We wanted to raise the bar and we are happy that the Malaysian team is coming to Chennai. They also wanted to get acclimatised to the conditions before the junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. We tried to get a team from Europe or from Asia. At the time, Malaysian Hockey Confederation expressed its intentions and we were only too happy. In the future, we are keen to get international teams.' According to Reddy, the biggest challenge was to get approval from few Central agencies. 'We received clearance from Hockey India and Sports Ministry, and we were thrilled when we got clearance from Ministry of External Affairs and Home Ministry,' he said. China, too, showed interest but the MCC shot it down, he added. The Malaysian team is expected to arrive in the city on July 10 with its head coach Nor Saiful Zaini, its CEO Jayanandhan Vivekanandan and support staff.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Kishan Reddy attends 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' conclave, highlights boost in infrastructure
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy attended the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati on Friday, where he underlined the government's commitment to developing the mining sector in the northeastern region and praised the state of Assam for its steps against illegal mining. Speaking to mediapersons at the event, the Union Minister said, 'The Mining and Coal Ministry is organising the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave. We want to encourage the northeastern states in the mining sector.' Reddy also emphasised the significance of the eight northeastern states, often referred to as the Ashtalakshmi states, in India's growth narrative. He said, 'Under the leadership of PM Modi, we want to strengthen the Ashtalakshmi states further.' Highlighting the progress made in the region over the past decade, the minister noted that the northeast has witnessed a big boost in infrastructure in the last 11 years. He added, 'The PM himself has visited the northeast more than 60 times in these past years.' Reddy also praised the Assam government for taking strong steps against illegal mining. 'Assam govt has stopped illegal mining in the state,' he said. The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Government of Assam, organised the 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave on June 27-28 in Guwahati. The conclave, being held under the Government of India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat,' will witness participation from all eight North Eastern states. The Chief Minister of Assam graced the occasion as Chief Guest, alongside Mining and Geology Ministers from across the region. The event aimed to promote sustainable and scientific mining, improve the ease of doing business in the resource sector, and strengthen centre-state coordination for balanced regional development. Building on the success of the first conclave held in Nagaland, this year's edition will feature a series of impactful sessions and releases. The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, also presents the latest findings on mineral exploration and unveils key publications dedicated to the region's geology and resource profile. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between central agencies and state governments to accelerate mineral exploration. The conclave will also feature NLC India Ltd.'s ambitious plans to set up 1,000 MW of solar power capacity in Assam, contributing to the national target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030. The two-day conclave signifies a strong convergence of efforts between the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Coal, aligning energy security with regional development and environmental sustainability. The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for future investments, innovation, and inclusive growth in the North Eastern Region. (ANI)
