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PM Modi to address students at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, focuses on stress management

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February 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the eighth edition of the popular event ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ on February 10, 2025, at a new venue – Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery. This year’s event aims to alleviate exam stress among students, with PM Modi delivering a key message on stress management and the importance of meditation.

In a brief preview shared ahead of the event, PM Modi is seen interacting with students at the Sunder Nursery, a lush historical garden. The Prime Minister engages the students, asking them where they’re from, and the students respond enthusiastically: “Punjab,” “Kerala,” and other locations across India.

One student, reflecting on the session, said, “I feel like I’m dreaming. He helped us understand how not to take stress during exams.” The atmosphere of the event, filled with lighthearted jokes and laughter, further emphasized its goal to create a relaxed, stress-free environment for students.

The 2025 edition will be aired in eight episodes, starting at 11 AM on February 10. In addition to PM Modi’s interaction with students, the event will feature a wide array of celebrities and experts, including Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey, and Bhumi Pednekar, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Olympic boxer Mary Kom, athlete Avani Lekhara, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, and popular YouTuber Technical Guruji (Gaurav Chaudhary). Prominent business leaders, such as Sonali Sabharwal and Radhika Gupta, will also participate.

Launched in 2018, ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ has become an annual event aimed at addressing the pressures of school exams. It encourages students from classes 6 to 12 to engage directly with the Prime Minister, asking questions and seeking advice on coping with exam-related anxiety.

This year, a total of 36 students from each state and union territory will participate in the event. The registration for the 2025 edition saw overwhelming participation, with over five crore students, teachers, and parents registering for the event, both from within India and abroad.

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is not only an educational initiative but also a platform for open discussions on mental health and well-being, making it one of the most awaited events on India’s educational calendar.

Related Topics:Bollywood Education Mental Health Pariksha pe charcha PM MODI Stress Management Students Sunder Nursery

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Rescue operation underway after water surge traps workers in Chamoli tunnel

At least 10 workers are believed to be trapped after a sudden surge of water and debris entered a tunnel at a THDC project site in Chamoli.

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August 13, 2026

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At least 10 workers are believed to be trapped after water and debris entered a tunnel at a Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) project site in Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. A rescue operation is underway.

According to police, 18 labourers were working inside the tunnel when a sudden surge of water occurred. The strong current swept several workers towards the tunnel’s exit, according to a preliminary report.

Eight workers have been rescued so far, while 10 are still believed to be trapped inside the tunnel.

“Additional ambulances have been dispatched to the site. Police and administrative teams have arrived at the location,” Chamoli Superintendent of Police Surjeet Singh Pawar said.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to carry out rescue and relief operations on a war footing.

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have also been dispatched to assist in the rescue operation.

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Delhi Metro to start services at 4 am on Independence Day

Delhi Metro will begin services at 4 am on August 15, with trains running every 30 minutes before regular services start.

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August 13, 2026

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Delhi Metro services will start at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate the movement of special guests, invitees and members of the public attending the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Thursday.

Metro trains will operate at 30-minute intervals on all lines from 4 am until regular revenue services begin according to the scheduled timetable for the day.

Special QR tickets for Independence Day invitees

The DMRC said 1.30 lakh special pre-vended QR tickets have been supplied to the Ministry of Defence for the travel of special guests and bona fide invitees attending the celebrations.

Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated Metro stations to facilitate their travel.

The cost of journeys made using these special QR tickets will be reimbursed to the DMRC by the Ministry of Defence, the corporation said.

Nearest Metro stations to Red Fort

The Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate Metro stations are the nearest stations to the venue of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

The early start of Metro services is aimed at facilitating the movement of people attending the celebrations on Independence Day.

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Bengal withdraws Banga Bibhushan from BJP MP Nagendra Ray over Netaji remarks

West Bengal has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan awarded to BJP MP Nagendra Ray after his controversial remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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August 13, 2026

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The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan, the state’s highest civilian honour, from BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, amid controversy over his remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

The award was conferred on Ray on February 21, 2026, when the Mamata Banerjee government was in power. The state government said the honour recognises distinguished and exemplary contributions to the state and its people and carries a high degree of dignity and prestige.

Why Bengal withdrew the award

The decision came less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to take stringent action, including arrests, against people making derogatory remarks about Netaji on social media.

Adhikari had also said that the law would apply equally to MPs, MLAs and government officials.

The directive followed remarks by Ananta Maharaj in which he described Netaji as a “war criminal” and questioned his leadership as well as the role of the Azad Hind Fauj in India’s freedom struggle.

What the Bengal government said

In its order, the state government said that “certain facts and circumstances” had emerged that raised questions over Nagendra Ray’s continued retention of the honour.

The government said the competent authority had concluded that retaining the Banga Bibhushan was inconsistent with the dignity, prestige and purpose of the award.

It therefore withdrew and annulled the honour conferred upon Nagendra Ray on February 21, 2026, with immediate effect. The order did not specifically identify the particular offence behind the decision.

Who is Nagendra Ray?

Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, is a BJP Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal who hails from Cooch Behar in the northern part of the state and is a leader of the Rajbanshi community.

The withdrawal of the state honour comes amid controversy over his remarks concerning Netaji, a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle and a revered personality in Bengal.