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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TopicMann Ki Baat

Topic: Mann Ki Baat

Modi lauds toy hub Channapatna, but more than China this town is upset with rival at home

Amid struggles due to lockdown and influx of Chinese toys, Channapatna artisans were expecting support. But the decision to set up a toy cluster elsewhere has angered them.

Modi can’t ignore students anymore. They have discovered the power of the ‘dislike’ button

Students protesting the JEE exams have discovered the power of the ‘dislike’ button as a tool to get the attention of a govt that doesn’t entertain criticism.

‘Instigated by Congress’ — BJP says only 2% dislikes on Modi Mann ki Baat video are from India

Much of the negative reaction to Mann ki Baat videos appeared driven by protests against govt decision to go ahead with NEET and JEE Main amid Covid-19 pandemic.

SC’s coin toss in Prashant Bhushan case, and the dislikes on Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’

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Modi is teaching NEET-JEE aspirants what happens when a government becomes too strong

It is remarkable hubris that the Modi government isn’t even pretending to listen to agitating students.

Students want ‘pariksha pe charcha’ not ‘khilone pe charcha’ from Modi, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's remark came after Modi, in his 'Mann ki Baat' address, said that India has the talent & ability to become a hub for the toy industry.

Rajapalayam, Kanni, Combai — all about Indian dog breeds PM Modi talked about in Mann ki Baat

In his Mann ki Baat radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to adopt dogs of Indian breeds as he emphasised the need to be self-reliant in all areas.

PM Modi praises Sophie, Vida, Balram. Here’s what the brave canine soldiers did for country

Sophie & Vida received Chief of Army Staff Commendations on Independence Day for their bravery. PM Modi urged people to opt for desi dogs if they plan to have one as a pet.

Bring home dogs of Indian breed, create Indian games for computers — PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

In his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urged startups in India to make toys for the world, and entrepreneurs to develop Indian games for computers & mobiles.

Grand media tour through J&K could mark first anniversary of Article 370 being scrapped

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

On Camera

Let there be no doubt that scientist Rohini Godbole left us unwillingly

If Rohini Godbole had a better collaborative environment, no doubt her name would have been in the mix for the JJ Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

As IDF unveils robotic combat task force, Israeli maker says open to working with India

Using this technology, IDF carried out fully robotic combat missions, drastically reducing risk to Israeli troops. The robotic combat task force also enhanced situational awareness.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.