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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said that he would offer an 11,000-metre long chunari at the Dantewada temple.

The CM will also facilitate the women from the Dunex factory in curating the special offering for Lordess Danteshwari.
“These women are our sisters, daughters. They have created a record by making 11,000-metre long chunari. I will be giving them a certificate,” Baghel told ANI.

The Chhattisgarh CM is on a four-day visit to various assembly constituencies including Dantewada, Chitrakoot, Bastar and Jagdalpur. The visit has been scheduled between May 23 and 26. (ANI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert on May 24 and 25 for the northern hills.

“In the hills like Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Jammu and Kashmir we have kept an orange level warning because the convection is higher today,” Senior Scientist RK Jenamani told ANI.
An orange alert is issued when there is isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall consecutively for three days.

Earlier, there has been snowfall in the higher region like Dhauladhar and others.

The officials also informed that the orange warning for Delhi, Punjab and Haryana was later converted into a yellow warning after a decrement in the situation.

Earlier, rains accompanied by strong winds lashed Delhi NCR on Monday morning, leading to a sharp fall in temperature. IMD had predicted the rain and thunderstorm to continue in Delhi NCR for the next two hours. (ANI)

Almost three months after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, on Monday said he joined the saffron party after being “impressed” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideology.

While speaking to ANI, Khali also said he is proud of joining the BJP.
Khali’s remarks came after he met Union Minister Jitendra Singh at his office here.

“I came to meet Dr Jitendra Singh. Now, I am going back. I came to meet him as he belongs to hilly region and I too. It was just a regular meeting,” Khali said.

Asked about his joining the BJP, Khali said, “I am so proud of joining BJP. I joined the BJP after being impressed by the ideology of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

Khali’s meeting with Singh took place almost three months after he formally joined the BJP. He joined BJP in the second week of February in the presence of Jitendra Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh and Lok Sabha MP Sunita Duggal.

Khali is well-known in the WWE Universe where he battled professional wrestlers like Batista, Shawn Michaels and even John Cena and Kane. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The wrestler, standing 7-foot-1, has appeared in films like “MacGruber,” “Get Smart,” and “The Longest Yard.” He’s also opened up a wrestling school, helping to get the next generation of Indian Superstar hopefuls ready for the ring.

His induction into the BJP occurred on the day of the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh. Then the BJP was gearing up for elections in four other states — Manipur, Goa, Punjab and Uttarakhand — in February and March. (ANI)

The Varanasi district court on Monday completed the hearing of arguments in the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque case and reserved its decision until tomorrow.

Varanasi Distinct Judge Dr AK Vishvesha heard a civil suit in the case.
“The hearing was completed and the decision has been kept reserved. The next date of hearing will be given. We had given an application to provide us with a CD and photographs of the report submitted by the commission,” Advocate Vishnu Jain, representing the Hindu side told media persons.

Only 23 people, including 19 counsels and four petitioners, were allowed inside the courtroom during the hearing today, police said.

The hearing began today in Varanasi court after the Supreme Court said it would not interfere with the Gyanvapi mosque survey and transferred the case to the lower court while noting the “complexities and sensitivities involved in the matter” would require a “more senior and experienced hand”.

The bench said District Judge should decide the maintainability of the civil suit in the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath on priority as sought by Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Varanasi.

Earlier in the day, a lawyer filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court seeking impleadment in the Gyanvapi mosque case stating that a mosque constructed on temple land cannot be a mosque.

The application was filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay who had earlier filed a petition challenging the Constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 (Act). (ANI)

In his meeting with the CEO of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, Tadashi Yanai in Tokyo on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon him to join India’s journey to become a manufacturing hub for textiles, particularly scaling up the use of technologies.

While Yanai appreciated the entrepreneurial zeal of Indians, PM Modi discussed with him Uniqlo’s growing presence in India and investment opportunities for textile manufacturing under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
They also discussed various reforms being undertaken to improve ease of doing business for foreign investors in India, including in the areas of industrial development, infrastructure, taxation and labour,

“PM @narendramodi interacted with Mr. Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of @UNIQLO_JP. Mr. Yanai appreciated the entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India. PM Modi asked Mr. Yanai to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme aimed at further strengthening the textiles sector,” the Prime Ministers’ Office (PMO) said in a tweet.

During the meeting, they discussed the rapidly growing textile and apparel market of India and investment opportunities under the PLI scheme for the textile sector in India.

“They also discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business for foreign investors in India including in the areas of industrial development, infrastructure, taxation and labour,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

“Prime Minister invited Uniqlo’s enhanced participation in India’s journey to becoming a manufacturing hub for textiles, particularly the use of technologies in textile manufacturing. Prime Minister also invited Uniqlo to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme aimed at further strengthening the textiles sector,” the ministry added.

Before this meeting, PM Modi also held talks with Dr. Nobuhiro Endo, Chairman, NEC Corporation. Prime Minister appreciated NEC’s role in India’s telecommunication sector, especially in undertaking Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands (KLI) OFC projects.

They discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business in India including in areas of industrial development, taxation and labour, MEA said. They also discussed opportunities in India in new and emerging technologies.

The PM will have a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. PM Modi will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives.

During the visit, PM will participate in a Business Event with Japanese business leaders and also address and interact with the Indian community in Japan. (ANI)

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is making the nation proud at Cannes 2022. She has been attending the Cannes Film Festival for years, representing the cosmetic brand L’Oreal. Jury member Deepika Padukone has been consistently sharing her stunning looks.

The ‘Padmaavat’ actor took to her Instagram handle and shared a new picture and a video. She smiled while striking some candid poses in front of the camera.

Her Sunday outfit was a stunning Louis Vuitton green jumpsuit with white polka dots all over it. She accessorized her look with silver jewellery such as a chain, hoop earrings, and a bracelet.

Deepika’s makeup was flawless, and her brown lip colour complemented her look even more. Her hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail, and she completed the look with a pair of white stiletto heels.

Earlier, during the inauguration of the India pavilion at Cannes 2022 on Wednesday, she spoke about how Indian cinema has come a long way.

“I feel we have a long way to go as a country. I feel really proud to be here as an Indian and to be representing the country. But when we look back at 75 Years of Cannes, I have said earlier also that there have been only a handful of Indian films, and Indian talent that has been able to make it and I feel like collectively as a nation today we have it,” she said.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film ‘Pathaan’. The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, will also star John Abraham. She will also be seen sharing the screen for the first time with Hrithik Roshan in ‘Fighter’, which will be released in September of next year. (ANI)

American media personality Kourtney Kardashian and ‘Blink-182’ drummer Travis Barker got married to each other for the third in a lavish wedding ceremony at a castle in Portofino, Italy.

According to Page Six, the duo said ‘I do’ during a fairytale wedding celebration at Castello Brown on Sunday, one week after they got legally married in Santa Barbara, California.
For the intimate occasion, the bride sported a stunning Dolce & Gabbana mini dress with a massive cathedral veil. She completed the look with a glam makeup and a fresh baby pink manicure.

Meanwhile, Barker looked handsome in his custom black suit, which he had teased via his Instagram Stories ahead of the ceremony.

People magazine reported that the pair exchanged vows surrounded by red roses and loved ones, including their six total children: Kourtney’s sons Mason and Reign and daughter Penelope, along with Travis’ son Landon, daughter Alabama and stepdaughter Atiana.

Kourtney’s mother, Kris Jenner, and her siblings, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, were all also in attendance.

Back in April, the newlyweds had gotten married in a “fake” Las Vegas wedding. Page Six had confirmed the ceremony was just for fun, as they hadn’t obtained a marriage license. “Practice makes perfect,” Kourtney had shared an Instagram post the following day with photos. (ANI)

New Zealand and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson and his wife Sarah Raheem became parents for the second time, as they got blessed with a baby boy.

The Blackcaps batter took to his Instagram on Sunday and shared the good news with everyone. He posted a picture of his wife, holding their daughter, Maggie along with the newborn and captioned it,” Welcome to the whanau little man!”

Many members of the cricket fraternity came forward and showered their blessing on Williamson’s family through their comments on the post.

“Congratulations Kane Mama,” commented Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan.

“Mashallah bro! May the whole family be showered with loads more happiness and blessings!” commented New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel.

Meanwhile, SRH took to their Twitter and wrote, “Sending all of our love from the #Riser camp to Kane Mowa’s family and their latest, cutest member.”

Williamson had left the SRH camp on May 18 to be with his wife during the birth of their second child. In his absence, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the team in the last league stage game of IPL 2022 against Punjab Kings on Sunday.

Williamson will now be seen in a three-match Test series against England, with the first match at Lord’s on June 2. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Tokyo for a two-day visit, on Monday morning interacted with children here waiting to welcome him outside the Hotel New Otani.

During the interaction, the Prime Minister was impressed to see the Hindi fluency of a kid, Ritsuki Kobayashi, who was waiting for an autograph from him. “Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?… You know it pretty well?” PM Modi told him.
Ritsuki Kobayashi said that he is very happy and said, “He (PM Modi) read my message, which I wrote on paper and this is the reason that I am very happy and even I got his signature.”

A woman who present there to welcome the Prime Minister said, “We are super happy to welcome PM Modi to Japan. His energy is infectious…He has made us proud everywhere.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Tokyo, received a rousing welcome on Monday from the Indian diaspora at the Hotel New Otani where he will be staying during his trip.

Har Har Modi”, “Modi Modi”, “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” slogans reverberated at the hotel as people from the Indian diaspora cheered and waved their flags seeing the Prime Minister.

Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo to participate in the Quad summit on May 24 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

After landing in Tokyo, the Prime Minister tweeted, “Landed in Tokyo. Will be taking part in various programmes during this visit including the Quad Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interacting with Japanese business leaders and the vibrant Indian diaspora.”

Ahead of his visit to Japan, PM Modi on Sunday said that during the Quad summit, leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest.

The Summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of Quad Leaders since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, in-person Summit in Washington D.C. in September 2021 and virtual meeting in March 2022.

The leaders will review the progress of Quad initiatives and Working Groups, identify new areas of cooperation and provide strategic guidance and vision for future collaboration. (ANI)