Tag: national

H M Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement, handing over LoI to invest Rs 2000 cr to Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025 in Mumbai Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed “Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity”, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, Swami Vigyananand, Founder of WHEF, Shri Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of the WHEF Organising Committee, and leading industrialists including Shri Hari Mohan Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement Ltd, and Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group, along with policymakers, startup founders, bus...

Go Dharmic’s Salt Ride 2025 – A Historic Ride for Climate Action and Compassionate Service Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 16: Go Dharmic will host Salt Ride 2025, a 440 km cycling challenge from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s 1930 Salt March. This seven-day journey brings together cyclists, environmental supporters, and humanitarian advocates in a powerful effort to advance climate action and sustainable development across India. Salt Ride is deeply connected to Go Dharmic’s mission of promoting compassion in action through environmental protection, hunger alleviation, and disaster relief. With thousands of mangrove trees already planted in the Sundarbans through the Dharma Forest initiative, and a goal of planting 2 million trees by 2026, the Salt Rid...

Balipara Foundation with four Leading Universities in Assam Host the Region’s Largest Climate and Naturenomics™ Conclave Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 15: The 13th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum (EHNF) 2025 concluded successfully in Guwahati after two days of dynamic dialogues, knowledge exchanges, and policy discussions across Gauhati University, IIT Guwahati, Assam Royal Global University, and Cotton University. Convened under the theme “The Future of the Third Pole and the Himsagar (Eastern Himalaya),” the Forum brought together global leaders, students, Indigenous communities, policymakers, scientists, corporates, and practitioners for urgent conversations on the future of Asia’s most critical climate region. Reflecting on the significance of the 2025 edition, Ranjit B...

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...