Politics

Nirmala Sitharaman clarified her comments regarding the death of an EY employee, emphasizing that her remarks were not intended to victim-shame. She expressed condolences and highlighted the importance of respectful discourse around such sensitive issues. Sitharaman urged the media and public to focus on supporting the bereaved rather than assigning blame.

PM Modi's Address at the UNGA: "Success for humanity lies in global unity, not in the battlefield. We must prioritize reforms in global institutions to achieve peace and development. Technology should be used safely and responsibly, with a digital governance framework that respects national sovereignty. For India, One Earth, One Family, One Future is a commitment. We must tackle pressing issues like terrorism, a serious threat to global peace, while recognizing new conflict areas in cyber, maritime, and space domains.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indian expatriates at Nassau Coliseum in New York". Addressing the Indian diaspora PM Modi says, now even 'Namaste' has become multinational, local se global ho gya hai, and you have all contributed to this. At the Quad leaders summit, PM Narendra Modi, along with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pledged to collaborate with US President Joe Biden to enhance cervical cancer screening in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formed a sensory panel to assess the quality of food offerings, including the famed laddu prasadam, amid allegations of ingredient adulteration. TTD Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao announced the panel will evaluate samples based on aroma, taste, and texture to restore devotees' confidence. Concurrently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate procurement irregularities, following findings of sub-standard ghee and the presence of lard in recent tests. Both initiatives aim to uphold the temple's integrity and quality standards.

Anura Dissanayake, leader of the National People's Power (NPP), has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president. His victory comes amid a backdrop of political turmoil and economic challenges facing the country. Dissanayake's leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective to governance and address the pressing issues confronting the nation.