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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 26: A Blessed Day at Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Ahmedabad. We were deeply honored by the visit of Dr. Mukesh Mahaling Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. Despite his extremely busy schedule, he took out time to visit our hospital and see for himself the spirit of “Service to Man is Service to God”. He was truly touched to witness how our institution provides world-class, 100% FREE cardiac care to children without any expectations at all. The highlight of the day was when the Hon’ble Minister blessed 10 little hearts who had just undergone successful FREE CARDIAC SURGERIES at our hospital, praying for their long and healthy lives. He also assured that the Government of Odisha will strengthen its collab...

New Delhi [India], August 20: Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) has been appointed National Advisor, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI). The appointment marks his association with BRICS CCI and further strengthens his engagement with national and international platforms. Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) is associated with sports administration, youth development, athlete development and international engagement. His work has focused on sports development, talent identification, athlete welfare and creating structured opportunities for young sporting talent. Sameep Shastri presented an official letter to Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) congratulating him on his appointment as National Advisor of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI). In the letter, he extended his best wishes f...

State government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders deliberate on fortification, food quality, and behaviour change communication to advance nutrition outcomes Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the aegis of the Eat Right India campaign, successfully concluded a state-level consultation in Ahmedabad today. The event, titled “Nourishing Minds, Shaping Futures – Strengthening Nutrition Security through Multi-Sectoral Convergence in Gujarat,” brought together senior government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to accelerate coordinated action against micronutrient deficiencies and advance the state’s journey from food security to comprehensive nutrition security. The consultat...

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14: Aspire Group, Hapur, organised a tribute and felicitation ceremony in memory of the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Shri Krishna Pal Malik attended the programme as the Chief Guest. BJP Hapur District President Smt. Kavita Madhre and District Panchayat President Smt. Rekha Nagar were also present as special guests. The ceremony began with floral tributes to the martyrs, followed by the felicitation of their family members with mementoes. The gathering paid homage not only to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers but also to the resilience and strength shown by their families. Addressing the gathering, Minister of State Shri Krishna Pal Malik said that the sacrific...

New Delhi [India], August 12: The Indian Air Force proudly announces the 2nd Edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, to be held on 04th October 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. More than a sporting event, the marathon is a national tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra, the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the nation’s highest gallantry award. During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, Flying Officer Sekhon displayed extraordinary courage at Srinagar Air Base, taking on six Pakistani Sabre jets single-handedly in his Folland Gnat. His supreme sacrifice, unmatched leadership, and unwavering devotion to duty continue to inspire generations of Indians. Born in 1943 in Ludhiana, Punjab, he inherited a proud family tradition of serving the nat...

ACTIZEET® Cares, the CSR arm of ACTIZEET®, has launched an Emergency Flood Relief Initiative in Assam, providing food, drinking water, hygiene kits, blankets, and essential supplies through local partnerships. Guwahati [Assam], August 4: ACTIZEET® Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the wellness brand ACTIZEET®, has announced the launch of its Emergency Flood Relief Initiative to support families affected by the recent floods in Assam. The initiative reflects the organization’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, community resilience, and responsible corporate citizenship during one of the most challenging monsoon seasons in the region. The recent floods have disrupted the lives of thousands of families across multiple districts in Assam, leaving many wi...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 25: Received more than 900 entries, and over 250 startups, researchers, and innovators from across India participated in the first edition of Eco Kranti Shubh Labh 1.0 National Summit. More than 30 startups were selected during the two-day sustainability and social innovation conclave organised by Eco Kranti, an initiative of the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP), in collaboration with Startup India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Held on July 18 and 19 at The Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru, the summit brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to accelerate sustainable and climate-positive innovations emerging from across the country. ...

New Delhi [India], July 22: In a remarkable display of civic responsibility, the Maid In India team organized a large-scale cleanliness drive at a public protest site in Delhi, reinforcing the message that keeping public spaces clean is a shared responsibility that transcends differences. As thousands gathered at the venue, the Maid In India team arrived equipped with gloves, masks, brooms, and waste collection bags. Rather than merely observing the aftermath, the team took the initiative to clean roads, footpaths, and surrounding public areas, collecting plastic bottles, food packaging, disposable items, and other litter left behind. Within a few hours, the Maid In India team had filled numerous large garbage bags with waste, significantly improving the cleanliness of the area. Thei...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 22: A significant step towards positioning culture as a driver of sustainable development was taken today as the Maitri Cultural Economy Samiti (MCES), a flagship national initiative of MaitriBodh Parivaar, began in Kolkata. The summit laid the foundation for a culture-linked economic ecosystem in West Bengal by bringing together policymakers, government leaders, academicians, industry experts, artists, cultural practitioners and thought leaders to explore how India’s rich Sanskritic heritage can become a catalyst for economic growth, tourism, entrepreneurship, heritage conservation and nation building. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, said, “When culture is con...

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 7: The 15th Agri Asia 2026 and 14th DLP Expo Asia, one of western India’s leading exhibitions dedicated to agriculture and allied industries, will be held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The three-day exhibition will bring together manufacturers, technology providers, agribusiness companies, industry experts, government representatives, distributors, dealers, entrepreneurs, and progressive farmers to showcase and explore the latest advancements in agriculture, dairy, livestock, and poultry. Recognized as Gujarat’s leading agriculture exhibition, the event will feature innovations in precision farming, irrigation systems, greenhouse technology, farm machinery, dairy processing equipment, lives...