PM Modi praises Gen Z 'bhajan clubbing' trend, calls youth 'heroes' of Startup India in '2026 is the new 2016' reflection

PM Modi praises Gen Z 'bhajan clubbing' trend, calls youth 'heroes' of Startup India in '2026 is the new 2016' reflection

In the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Gen Z trend of 'bhajan clubbing', calling it heartening to see the dignity and purity of devotional songs maintained even in modern, concert-like settings. He highlighted how today's youth are incorporating devotion into their lifestyles, creating a new cultural trend while upholding the core spirit of spirituality. 24 days ago
RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

The brokerage noted that recovery in mass consumption—especially in rural areas and lower-income urban households—is still at an early stage, supported by a good crop cycle, state welfare transfers, and GST cuts. However, consumption trends are uneven, with affluent and middle-income groups showing signs of slowing due to job concerns and AI-related disruptions. 24 days ago
Goa ties up with Musk's Starlink to enhance digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Goa ties up with Musk's Starlink to enhance digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the tie-up aligns with Goa's vision of digital transformation, while IT Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted its potential to improve governance, investment, tourism, and public services. Starlink is yet to launch services in India, with proposed pricing at ₹8,600 per month and ₹34,000 for hardware. 27 days ago
'He is Muslim, he should convert back to Hinduism': Anup Jalota's advice to AR Rahman after composer cites communal bias and lack of work

Anup Jalota advises AR Rahman after composer's communal bias and lack of work

Music composer AR Rahman sparked controversy after stating in an interview that he might not be getting work in Bollywood due to a power shift and possible communal bias in the industry. His remarks drew criticism from several celebrities. Recently, singer Anup Jalota suggested that Rahman should reconvert to Hinduism. 28 days ago
81 pc Indian employers aware of PM-VBRY offering cash incentives: Report

81 pc Indian employers aware of PM-VBRY offering cash incentives: Report

A TeamLease Services report shows that 81 per cent of Indian employers are aware of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), but awareness is uneven across sectors and company sizes, with start-ups and micro businesses showing very low familiarity. While over half of employers plan to expand hiring in the second half of FY26, only about 60 per cent of them know about the scheme 29 days ago