HTLS 2024: Ajay Devgn announces next movie as director, will star Akshay Kumar in the lead

Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn at HTLS 2024.

HTLS 2024: The 22nd edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) concluded on Saturday. The landmark event brought together leaders and icons from various fields, including politics, sports, business, health and science, and entertainment, who engaged in meaningful conversations about innovation and development. On the third day of the HTLS 2024, notable speakers like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, former US Secretary of State John Kerry, Aditya Birla Group chairperson KM Birla, and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, took the stage.

The day commenced with a keynote address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also released a commemorative stamp to celebrate 100 years of Hindustan Times and concluded with an engaging session with actors Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.

Discussions on pressing issues like Israel, Ukraine and the global economy featuring EAM S Jaishankar and John Kerry took place. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also joined the conversation followed by KM Birla, who talked about India's potential as an economy and business ethics in present-day society.

HTLS was launched in 2003 to enhance discourse on critical issues, encourage interaction among leaders in important areas, and present international-quality thought platforms aimed at solutions.

The last 21 summits have been outstanding successes, with attendance by leaders from India and around the world. The audience included senior politicians, bureaucrats, diplomats, business executives, thinkers, commentators, and analysts. Over the years, the summit has become one of India’s most prestigious and eagerly awaited forums.

At HTLS 2023, the global thought leaders discussed and shared their views on progressing “Beyond Barriers”.