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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...

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 8: Maven Silicon, a premier provider of VLSI and Embedded Systems training, continues to drive innovation and talent development in the semiconductor industry. With Industry aligned programs designed to equip engineers and executives with cutting-edge skills, Maven Silicon is dedicated to fostering industry growth and technological advancements. As a Platinum Sponsor of the event, Maven Silicon remains committed to driving innovation and talent development, shaping the future of India’s semiconductor industry. Mr. Sivakumar P R, Founder and CEO of Maven Silicon, delivered an impactful keynote at the Gujarat SemiConnect & IESA Vision Summit 2025, shedding light on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the semiconductor industry. ...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 7: The tribal groups and residents of Kalahandi have urgently called for the immediate conduct of a Gram Sabha for the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mine, emphasizing the need for socio-economic development in their region. A high-level delegation from the Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad, a local organization committed to the development of the Lanjigarh area, submitted a memorandum to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today, urging swift action on this long-pending issue. The delegation pointed out that Kalahandi district is home to some of the world’s finest bauxite reserves, yet the region has failed to witness the level of development it deserves. The lack of industries, particularly in the Trilochanpur region of Kalahandi, has resulted in inadequate i...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 7: The VIP Road CA Association is set to host its 17th Annual Conference on March 8, 2025, at City Centre 1, Kolkata, under the theme “Yugantaran – Era of Transformation.” This flagship event aims to foster knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and industry networking, bringing together over 500 participants, including distinguished professionals and thought leaders from across the country. The conference will feature insightful sessions covering Income Tax, GST, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Markets, and a panel discussion on Women Empowerment. Esteemed guest speakers from diverse fields will offer valuable perspectives on emerging trends and challenges shaping the financial and regulatory landscape. In addition to thought-provoking discussions, t...

New Delhi [India], March 6: The Supreme Court in its recent judgment on 27th February, 2025 has cleared the way for the redevelopment of the Bharat Nagar slum in Bandra, dismissing an appeal by residents attempting to stall the project. The court ruled that the appellants were using “dilatory tactics” and were ineligible slum dwellers. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) had surveyed 2,965 slum structures in Bharat Nagar, of which 2,625 were deemed eligible for rehabilitation. Over 70% of these residents had already consented to redevelopment. Bharat Nagar spans 44 acres and contains approximately 7,200 to 7,700 tenements, comprising 3,700 MHADA tenants and 3,500 to 4,000 Photo Pass tenants. It is divided into 22 societies and is being redeveloped by multiple developers, including Omka...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 5: Pointing towards increasing amount of arbitrariness in beer regulations in Karnataka, the Brewers Association of India (BAI) has said the State Government while dealing with the applications of rounding off of the DP (declared price) was favouring some companies. The Karnataka government introduced the concept of rounding off of the DP (declared price) to nearest Rs.5 was introduced, while the application of one beer supplier, viz., M/s Som Breweries and Distilleries which applied with an upward price revision got approved without due documentary substantiation, the plea of BAI members were put on hold, the BAI, the apex body of the beer industry, which represents India’s largest beer makers such as the AB InBev, Carlsberg, and United Breweries (a He...

New Delhi [India], March 04: A Flag-off ceremony for the “Mother on Wheels” initiative took place today at the Chief Minister’s Office in Delhi. The event celebrated the remarkable journey of five inspiring mothers who are embarking on a self-driven car expedition from India to Southeast Asia, and then to Australia and New Zealand, setting a powerful example for the mothers across the world. “Mother on Wheels” is an initiative by the Foundation for Holistic Development (FHD) which involves traveling to study and raise awareness about the crucial role mothers play in raising children with strong values, highlighting the importance of a mother’s influence on holistic development across various aspects of a child’s life The event was graced by the honourable Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekh...