From truck driver to YouTube sensation: The journey of Rajesh Rawani
New Delhi: Rajesh Rawani, a seasoned truck driver from Jamtara, Jharkhand, has recently risen to fame as a YouTube sensation, amassing over 1.86 million subscribers. With 25 years of experience navigating India’s highways, Rawani’s unique content, blending his trucking expertise with a passion for cooking, has captivated a large online audience.
Rawani’s newfound success on YouTube has not only earned him popularity but also significantly boosted his income. In a conversation with podcast host Siddharth Kannan, he revealed that his YouTube earnings range between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 lakh per month, with peak months reaching up to Rs 10 lakh. This is a substantial increase compared to his truck driving income of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. His success has also allowed him to construct a new home, a significant milestone in his life.
Despite facing challenges, including a severe accident that left him with a hand injury, Rawani continued working to provide for his family and complete his house. He credits his family, particularly his children, for managing the YouTube channel alongside their trucking business. His viral success began with a video featuring a voiceover, which led to viewer requests for a face reveal. A video showing Rawani’s face quickly garnered 4.5 lakh views in a single day.
Born and raised in a modest environment in Jharkhand, where his father was also a driver, Rawani’s journey from financial struggles to YouTube stardom is a testament to his determination and resilience.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
