Shobhinaw Satyaa: ' सात जन्मों का commitment है'
In an interview, actor Shobhinaw Satyaa reflected on his transformative experience portraying Neem Karoli Baba and how spiritual discipline shaped his preparation. He revealed that his spiritual journey began back in 2018 when he took up fasting for Lord Hanuman and adopted a sattvic routine, noting, 'हनुमान जी ने पहले से prepare कराना शुरू कर दिया था।' Satyaa discussed bridging an eight-year gap in his acting career to take on the character after director Vishal Chaturvedi instilled confidence in him during screen tests. Discussing his newfound public recognition, he explained that while he sometimes wears a mask to avoid overwhelming crowds, he views the emotional reactions of devotees as a blessing. Satyaa reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to upholding the sacred boundaries and dignity associated with the saint.
Vinai Kumar Saxena: 'World Economic Forum Ko Karein' Is My Dream For Ladakh
In an interview with India Today, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena highlighted administrative efforts to transform the cold desert into a hub of high-value agriculture and floriculture. Speaking about agricultural diversification, Saxena shared details of planting 2.5 million lilium flowers imported from Holland across 40 acres, as well as initiating pilot saffron cultivation using premium Iranian corms. He noted that Ladakh has established 11,000 greenhouses since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, enabling supplies of organic produce to the Indian Army and national markets. Emphasizing his vision for the region, Saxena stated, "World Economic Forum ko karein" remains his dream conference for Ladakh once supporting infrastructure is established. Addressing security concerns, Saxena affirmed that the borders remain completely peaceful and armed forces stay highly alert, while dismissing assertions of an undeclared emergency by underscoring the resilience of Indian democracy.
Delhi Cops Detain Protesters at Connaught Place Amid Heavy Security Deployment
Protests were witnessed for a second consecutive day in central Delhi's Connaught Place as demonstrators attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar. With key roads and access points barricaded by authorities, small groups of protesters gathered across the inner and outer circles of Connaught Place, raising slogans before being detained. Delhi Police, alongside personnel from the Rapid Action Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Border Security Force, maintained heavy security deployment across the area to preserve law and order. Student organisations and various political groups had called for flash demonstrations, but security personnel immediately detained gathering demonstrators into buses to prevent large assemblies.
Row Over Hindi Imposition In Tamil Nadu As Congress Hits Out And BJP Defends Modi
A political war of words has broken out between the Congress and the BJP over allegations of Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu. The DMK and Congress highlighted that while Rahul Gandhi addressed the state exclusively in English, Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly spoke in English before switching to Hindi. The opposition accused the central government of withholding 3,300 crore rupees from Tamil Nadu through the new education policy, causing a drop in Tamil medium MBBS seats via NEET, leaving universities without vice chancellors, and planning delimitation to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation. The BJP rejected the allegations, defending the Modi government's record and asserting that Tamil language and culture have received unprecedented national and international recognition.