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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 26:  The Gujarat Media Club (GMC), a prominent association of media professionals in the state, has announced its new executive body for the term 2025-27 following a successful election process. Shri Himanshu Upadhyay, the Returning Officer for GMC Elections 2025, confirmed that Mr. Nirnay Kapoor was the sole candidate for the post of President and has been elected unopposed. As per the Club’s bye-laws and in consultation with the company secretary, a team of nine office-bearers has been appointed to lead GMC for the next two years. The newly constituted leadership team is as follows: GMC Office Bearers (2025-27): President: Nirnay Kapoor Senior Vice President: Dixit Soni Vice Presidents: Ashish Amin, Rajiv Pathak Secretary General: Sanjay Pandey Secreta...

New Delhi [India], March 22: At the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva Dr. Arvind Kumar, President, India Water Foundation made a statement on 20th March 2025 during the General Debate 4 on the Minority Issues in India. He highlighted that India Water Foundation since inception has been advocating for equitable access to resources, promoting inclusive development and advocating for social harmony which is crucial for sustainable development. The government of India demonstrates strong commitment to minority empowerment, serving 19.3% of the population through comprehensive initiatives for six officially recognized minority groups: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians. The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements various programs to reduce dispari...

New Delhi [India], March 21: Indian Achievers’ Forum, in association with Achievers’ World, successfully hosted the National Conclave on Monday, March 17, at prestigious The India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The summit was a grand celebration aimed to recognize and honour extraordinary individuals from all walks of life in achieving Viksit Bharat, with a special focus on the theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 – “Accelerate Action.” The occasion was graced by eminent chief dignitaries including Smt. Dharamshila Gupta, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Lata Wankhede, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Minister of State for External Affairs of India. The event also welcomed distinguished international guests and over 200 delegates, comprising bu...

New Delhi [India], March 19: The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and ASIS International, New Delhi (ASIS) are proud to jointly host the International Women’s Day Celebrations on March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The event honored outstanding professionals who have demonstrated courage, resilience, and dedication in making society safer and more secure. CAPSI recognized women who have shown extraordinary strength in overcoming adversity, taken bold actions to protect themselves and others, and led impactful initiatives focused on safety, empowerment, and social change. Those who have made significant contributions to their family’s well-being and security, along with individuals who have gone beyond their professional...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 18: Padma Shri Awardee Dr. J. M. Vyas, Vice Chancellor of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), was conferred with the prestigious ‘Brahm Gaurav Puraskar 2025’ in recognition of his outstanding contributions to forensic science and academia. The award was presented by Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, Hon’ble Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, at a distinguished ceremony organized by Shree Gurudev Brahmanand Research Foundation (SGBR) at Vigyaan Bhavan, Science City, Ahmedabad. Dr. Vyas has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing forensic education and research in India. Under his leadership, NFSU has emerged as a global center of excellence in forensic sciences, contributing significantly to advancements in forensic investigation and cri...

New Delhi [India], March 17: Fraudulent individuals are impersonating 365Digital, spreading false claims of part-time job opportunities to deceive the public. These scams, shared primarily through WhatsApp and other personal messaging platforms, misuse our brand identity to promote fake employment offers. Important Clarification From 365Digital 365Digital does not conduct recruitment through WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, or other personal messaging channels. All official hiring communications are made exclusively via authenticated email accounts and secure company platforms. Furthermore, we confirm that there are no part-time job offers or similar campaigns currently being run by 365Digital®. To keep the public informed, we have already shared warnings regarding this scam on our official Facebo...

New Delhi [India], March 13: The Northern Railway Workers Union (URMU) organized a special event on March 12, 2025, to celebrate Holi Milan and International Women’s Day. The event aimed to raise awareness about women’s social, political, and economic rights and honor their contributions. Women employees from various departments of Northern Railway participated in the program. General Secretary Shri B.C. Sharma emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment and reaffirmed the commitment to continuously fight for their rights. A self-defense training session was conducted by Delhi Police, along with various competitions for women employees. Winners were recognized and awarded for their excellence. The Holi Milan celebration created a joyful atmosphere, where everyone exchanged greetings ...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: Cutting-edge technology, skilled talent, substantial investments, and robust global supply chain integration play a pivot in India’s dream to be a self-reliant nation and emerge as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. Recognizing the critical role of international cooperation in bridging technological gaps, attracting investments, and driving innovation, IESA and GSEM successfully hosted high-impact country specific roundtables with 180 foreign delegates during the recently held IESA Vision Summit and Gujarat Semiconnect event at Gandhinagar, inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel of Gujarat. Recognizing the critical role of international cooperation in semiconductor sector, IESA has proactively made strategic cooperations...

New Delhi [India], March 10: A grand ceremony was held in Ahmedabad to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Pujya Shrimad Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj. Renowned social worker Pavan Sindhi attended the event, which was also graced by the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. To commemorate the occasion, a ₹150 commemorative coin was released in Ahmedabad. This coin will serve as a memento to remember Pujya Maharajji’s life and teachings. The presence of Pavan Sindhi and Amit Shah at the ceremony was particularly noteworthy, as they paid tribute to Pujya Maharajji and recalled his teachings. The ceremony remembered Pujya Maharajji’s life and teachings, which continue to inspire us today and encourage positive change in society. The event...

New Delhi [India], March 10: India’s recent decision to slash import duties on premium electric vehicles from 110% to 15% is a strategic move, not just an automotive policy shift. According to economist, CA Sharad Kohli, this is India’s way of attracting global EV giants, particularly Tesla, while ensuring substantial local investment. The new policy allows automakers to import EVs priced above $35,000 at reduced tariffs, but only if they commit at least ₹4,150 crore ($500 million) to local manufacturing within three years. To maintain these benefits, companies must hit revenue targets of ₹2,500 crore by year two, ₹5,000 crore by year four, and ₹7,500 crore by year five, while gradually increasing local value addition from 25% to 50%. For Tesla, this opens a long-awaited door into India wi...