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Dr. Vijay Dhasmana Featured in Outlook’s ‘Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026’ Report for integrating education, healthcare and services in Uttarakhand

Dr. Vijay Dhasmana Featured in Outlook’s ‘Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026’ Report for integrating education, healthcare and services in Uttarakhand

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New Delhi [India], October 27: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat mission stands tall on multiple pillars of growth. The prestigious Outlook report, “Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026”, honours a select group of changemakers whose work is actively shaping India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister. Education and healthcare are critical pillars of India’s development. The journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on institutions that combine academic excellence, professional orientation, industry-specific learning, and inclusive growth. The healthcare sector too is transforming across geographies by advancing clinica...
Karnataka and Republic of Bulgaria Explore Strategic Cooperation in Bioenergy, Renewable Energy and Green Technologies – S. E. Sudheendra

Karnataka and Republic of Bulgaria Explore Strategic Cooperation in Bioenergy, Renewable Energy and Green Technologies – S. E. Sudheendra

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New Delhi [India], October 27: S. E. Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board, Government of Karnataka, met Evo Stoyanov Kafedzhiev, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi today. The high-level meeting was convened to explore avenues for bilateral collaboration in bioenergy, renewable energy, green technologies, and sustainable energy development. The meeting was also attended by Sanjay Gaba and Akram. During the discussions, Ayub Khan, Chairman of the Karnataka Exhibition Authority, Mysore, extended a formal invitation to Nikolay to visit Mysore with a delegation during their upcoming itinerary to Bangalore for the planned trade meetings, highlighting the region...
Union Minister for Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches the Book ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’ at IIT Delhi in a Jam-Packed Auditorium

Union Minister for Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches the Book ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’ at IIT Delhi in a Jam-Packed Auditorium

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Former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar and Ex-DRDO Scientist O.P. Manocha Co-Author a Book Offering Practical Tips for Success Beyond Academics 15th October 2026, New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’, authored by former Director-General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar, and former DRDO scientist O.P. Manocha, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday. The launch was attended by Aman Gupta, Co-founder and Non-Executive Director of boAt and widely known for his appearance on Shark Tank India, as the Special Guest. Organised by S. Chand Publishing and the IIT Delhi Alumni Association, the event witnessed the participation of over 500 people. Th...
Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Nominated as Chairman of Para Sports Association of Gujarat in the Presence of Shri Satyanarayan (Chairperson, PCI) & Shri Rahul Swami (CEO, PCI)

Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Nominated as Chairman of Para Sports Association of Gujarat in the Presence of Shri Satyanarayan (Chairperson, PCI) & Shri Rahul Swami (CEO, PCI)

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Appointment announced at the Paralympic Committee of India Head Office in the presence of PCI leadership New Delhi [India], October 15: In a significant development aimed at strengthening the para-sports movement in Gujarat, Dr. Eluri Sreedhar has been nominated as the Chairman of the Para Sports Association of Gujarat. The nomination marks an important step towards further promoting, developing and empowering para athletes across the state and comes with a renewed focus on creating greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate and excel in sports. The appointment was formally acknowledged at the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) office, in the presence of Mr. Satyanarayan, Chairperson, Paralympic Committee of India, and, Mr. Rahul Swami, CEO, PCI. The occas...
Indo-UK Leadership Conclave 2026 Celebrates Indian Excellence at House of Lords

Indo-UK Leadership Conclave 2026 Celebrates Indian Excellence at House of Lords

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London [United Kingdom], October 5: Asia Today Media successfully hosted the Indo UK Leadership Conclave 2026 on 28 September at the prestigious, House of Lords, UK Parliament, London, bringing together distinguished British leaders and accomplished doctors, educationists, entrepreneurs and professionals from India. The prestigious gathering celebrated Indian excellence and provided an important platform for dialogue on strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and international collaboration. The event was honoured by the presence of Lord Brennan KC, Member of the House of Lords, Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the House of Lords, Mr Gagan Mohindra, Mem...
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lauds Prabha Khaitan’s Legacy at ‘Ek Mulakat’ in Kolkata

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lauds Prabha Khaitan’s Legacy at ‘Ek Mulakat’ in Kolkata

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Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitan’s legacy Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal’s finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation — and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement. Addressing a session of Ek Mulakat in Kolkata, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, lauded the enduring contribution of Late Prabha Khaitan in awakening social awareness, and praised the multifarious socio-cultural work of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation — calling it “an important name” among orga...
Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore; highlights AI, skills, and Vadodara’s evolution as an industrial hub

Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore; highlights AI, skills, and Vadodara’s evolution as an industrial hub

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Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon India’s youth to prepare themselves for the rapidly emerging opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while highlighting the importance of skills, innovation and technology in building a developed India. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Pavilion Ground of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Prime Minister Modi said the coming generation must be prepared for AI and develop skills that can be continuously upgraded as technology and global requirements evolve. He emphasised that AI would not remain limited to the technology sector, but would create opportunities across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics. The Prime Minister’s interaction...
AI, Digital Sovereignty Critical To India’s National Security, Experts Warn At KCSS 2026

AI, Digital Sovereignty Critical To India’s National Security, Experts Warn At KCSS 2026

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Kerala Cyber Resilience Foundation announced as leaders call for stronger cyber resilience, sovereign capabilities and cybersecurity talent. Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 9: India must urgently strengthen its digital and AI sovereignty, cyber resilience and cybersecurity talent pool as technology-driven threats increasingly emerge as national security challenges, senior leaders from government, national security, law enforcement and industry said at the second edition of Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, organised by global technology systems integrator and cybersecurity solutions provider *F9 Infotech*. Inaugurating the summit as Chief Guest, Hibi Eden, Member of Parliament, stressed the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness and preparedness as technology becomes...
Vadodara Municipal Corporation undertakes city-wide cleanliness drive ahead of PM Modi’s September 8 visit

Vadodara Municipal Corporation undertakes city-wide cleanliness drive ahead of PM Modi’s September 8 visit

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Gujarat: Ahead of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Vadodara, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has undertaken a large-scale cleanliness and environmental campaign across the city, with participation from thousands of citizens, sanitation workers, officials, elected representatives, educational institutions and NGOs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vadodara on September 8, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs. 35,200 crore in Gujarat. He will also address the ‘NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat’ event in the city. The cleanliness campaign, being conducted as part of the Gujarat government’s special ‘Swachhata Se Swagat’ initiative for the visit, has focused on public spaces, lakes, gardens, healthc...
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan Varshik Karyakram in Kolkata

Vidya Bharati Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan Varshik Karyakram in Kolkata

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Vidya Bharati Vivekanand Vidya Vikas Parishad successfully hosted its Annual Function on 03 September 2026 at the prestigious Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7: Operating under the core philosophy of “Vidya Se Sanskriti, Sanskriti Se Rashtranirman” (From Education to Culture, and Culture to Nation-Building), the organization continues to champion an educational framework deeply rooted in traditional values, character building, profound knowledge, and patriotic devotion. This annual gathering highlighted the collective mission of fostering individuals dedicated to duty, discipline, and national service, reinforcing the organization’s ultimate vision: education, culture, society, and nation. Dignitar...