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Ranbir Kapoor in TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2026
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Ranbir Kapoor has been named in the TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the prestigious global list.
Key Points
- Recognition: Ranbir Kapoor was included in the 2026 edition of the TIME 100 Most Influential People.
- He is the only Indian actor featured in the 2026 list, highlighting his growing influence in global cinema and culture.
- Other Indians: Other Indians named in the 2026 TIME100 include Sundar Pichai and chef Vikas Khanna.
- Sundar Pichai was recognised for his leadership in the global technology sector and his role in shaping the future of digital innovation.
- Vikas Khanna, a Michelin-starred chef, was acknowledged for promoting Indian cuisine globally and for his humanitarian initiatives.
- Previous Actor: Ayushmann Khurrana was also featured in the TIME100 list in 2020.
- About: The TIME publishes the TIME100 list annually to honour the world’s most influential pioneers, leaders, artists, innovators and icons across various sectors.
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Project Sanjeevani Launched in Telangana
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The Telangana government launched Project Sanjeevani, India’s first fully integrated trauma care and highway rescue protocol.
Key Points
- Objective: Project Sanjeevani aims to reduce preventable deaths caused by road accidents by strengthening coordinated emergency trauma care on highways.
- The project was launched as part of Telangana’s ‘Arrive Alive’ Road Safety Week under the 99-Day Action Plan (Praja Palana Pragati Pranalika).
- The initiative will be piloted on a 251-km stretch of National Highway 44 between Hyderabad and Adilabad.
- It is described as India’s first fully integrated highway trauma rescue system.
- Collaboration: The project is implemented by the SaveLIFE Foundation in collaboration with the Telangana government and the National Highways Authority of India, with support from the Vertis Foundation.
- Emergency Response System: Dedicated Quick Response Teams stationed at toll plazas are expected to reach accident sites within 10 minutes.
- Ambulance teams will assess patients on-site and alert hospitals in advance so that victims receive treatment within the “golden hour”.
- National Model: The project is designed as a replicable model for highway trauma response across India, with the potential to be expanded to other states.
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IRCTC Launched ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra’ from Visakhapatnam
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a special ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra’ Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Visakhapatnam to promote pilgrimage tourism across major temple destinations in South India.
Key Points
- Launch: IRCTC has announced the launch of a new Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train named Divya Dakshin Yatra.
- The special tourist train will depart from Visakhapatnam on 27th April and complete the journey on 4th May.
- Duration: The pilgrimage package is designed as an 8-night and 9-day itinerary for devotees and tourists.
- Major Destinations: The tour includes important destinations such as Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Tiruvannamalai.
- Religious Sites: passengers will visit several iconic landmarks, including the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, the historic Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, and other prominent shrines.
- Cost: The tour package costs ₹14,700 for adults and ₹13,800 for children (5–11 years), making it an economical pilgrimage option.
| Read More: Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train |
