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New Delhi [India], December 15: The Indian Industries Association (IIA), Delhi State, successfully hosted the IIA Udyog Samman 2025 at the JNU Convention Centre, Auditorium 1, New Delhi, marking a defining milestone in IIA’s 40-year legacy of empowering India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The prestigious ceremony was organised under the leadership of Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, IIA Delhi State Chairperson, with the guidance of Mr Dinesh Goyal, National President, IIA. Held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, startups and MSME entrepreneurs from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, reflecting the growing national and global relevance of India’s MSME ecosystem. Delivering the welcome address, Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshin...

New Delhi [India], December 15: Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) has successfully organised its First Convocation Ceremony on Sunday at its campus. The maiden convocation ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Hon’ble Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy — Director General, Manohar Parrikar Defence Research Institute & Analysis (MP-DRIA), New Delhi, along with SVGU President Sri Siddharth Patel (MBA, University of Dallas, USA), Provost Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Brahmbhatt (renowned Indologist) and Registrar Dr Mayur Shah. Of the 340 postgraduate students, 25 gold medallists from Management, Computer Applications and Journalism & Communication were conferred degrees by the Ho’ble Chief Guest. Addressing the august gathering, Mr Chinoy, who was born and brought up in Kathiyad, Rajkot, surpris...

With the sowing of happiness, Banas district emerges as a national role model New Delhi [India], December 15: On the second day of BharatKool Adhyay–2, under the theme “Banas ni Suvas”, the Honourable Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, in a dialogue with Shri Dixit Soni, eloquently presented the journey of Banaskantha’s holistic development, its inclusive economic model, and the far-reaching positive impact it has created on society. Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary stated that the development of Banaskantha is not limited to the district alone but has become a strong pillar in Gujarat’s overall progress. Today, Banas Dairy stands as a role model for the entire nation. Over the last decade, its turnover has grown from ₹4,000 crore to ₹24,000 crore—an achiev...

New Delhi [India], December 13: The Hapur Pilkhuwa Development Authority (HPDA) successfully organized “Invest in Hapur” Summit 2025 today, aimed at attracting substantial investment and fostering comprehensive development across the Hapur-Pilkhuwa region. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna, Hon’ble Minister, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh. This significant gathering established Hapur as a prime destination for future economic growth, building confidence among the investor community through transparent policies and strong governmental backing. During his address, the Minister specifically offered sincere praise to Dr. Nitin Gaur (IAS), Vice Chairman of HPDA, stating that the summit was a “great initiative” and reflected hi...

In the gracious presence of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Pujya Brahmavihari Swamiji, Pujya Gyanvatsal Swamiji, Shri Parimal Nathwani, Shri Shahbuddin Rathod and other dignitaries Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 13: The cultural festival BharatKool Adhyay–2, a grand celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage and the timeless values of Sanatan Dharma, was inaugurated today by Honourable Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel at Gujarat University. Honourable Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Pujya Brahmavihari Swamiji, Shri Parimal Nathwani and other eminent personalities graced the occasion. The festival commenced with Vedic chanting by Rishikumars. The three-day festival, being held from 12 to 14 December 2025, aims to revit...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 8: The Palm Oil Conclave 2025, organised by the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), Solidaridad and The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), concluded in Bhopal with a powerful, evidence-driven push to dismantle long-standing myths about palm oil and establish a balanced national narrative on health, markets, and sustainability. Held under the theme “Reshaping Perceptions through Palm Oil Dialogues – Health, Markets, Climate,” the Conclave gathered more than 200 experts from nutrition science, medical practice, FMCG, food processing, journalism, academia, industry and consumers. The central message emerging from the day-long discussions was clear: India needs fact-based communication and science-guided public understanding of palm oil. Deliv...

New Delhi [India], December 4: With the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) concluding in Brazil, the pressing issue of Climate Change compelled the international community to take multilateral measures and brought forward new commitments and tools to unlock climate finance. For business, it reaffirmed the importance of adopting a pragmatic approach in embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy from the ground up for long-term competitiveness. As a leading statutory body proposing best practices in Corporate Governance, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), framed stewardship as the responsible management of assets and relationships for long-term value creation and introduced the ICSI Guiding Principles on Ste...

The innovative campaign turns simple public choices into substantial social impact, benefiting 600 Indians through healthcare, education, and nutrition programmes New Delhi [India], November 28: A social experiment swept across New Delhi recently, built around a single, simple choice: take a gift or double its value for charity. Organised by leading international gaming brand 1win as part of its ‘We Care. We Share’ initiative, the charity activation blended entertainment with social contribution to transform random encounters into moments of meaningful impact. 1win’s twist on the viral ‘Take it or Double it’ challenge enlisted the support of prominent Indian social media personalities, including Emma Thapa, Kanishk Priyadarshi, and Priya Chaudhary, who took the challenge to Delhi’s most be...

Maharashtra Visionary Summit 2025 united leaders, showcasing the state’s progressive vision and role in India’s growth Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 27: The Maharashtra Visionary Summit 2025 at Radisson Blu, Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai organized by TimesAspire Unicom Network Pvt. Ltd., emerged as one of the most influential leadership platforms of the year, bringing together eminent personalities from business, academia, public service, social impact, and human resources. Guided by the strategic leadership of CEO Fiza Bi Ameen, Director Zaheer Samnani, and Program Director Dr. Vivek Trivedi, the summit successfully showcased Maharashtra’s forward-looking vision and its expanding contribution to India’s national development. The summit received valuable support from vario...

New Delhi [India], November 21: The NCR’s flagship critical care conference, the 20th Delhi Critical Care Symposium (DCCS), held jointly with the 3rd Gurugram CritiCon, concluded today at The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, marking the successful launch of the 1st NCR MegaCritiCon. Organised through a combined effort of the ISCCM Delhi–Noida and Gurugram Critical Care Societies, this landmark edition brought the two chapters together for the first time to create a unified NCR-wide academic platform for critical care medicine. This year’s gathering welcomed over 600 delegates from all over India, including intensivists, anaesthesiologists, emergency physicians, nurses, and postgraduate trainees, making it one of the most widely attended editions to date. The theme, “Bridging the Gap...