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Mr. Rajendra Iyer, Founder and CEO, Gridpro Ventures Pvt. Ltd Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: India’s accelerated push toward renewable energy is set to redefine the country’s power landscape, with installed renewable capacity targeted to reach nearly 530 GW by 2030 and total generation capacity projected at approximately 778 GW. This transition will see non-fossil sources contribute close to two-thirds of India’s installed power capacity, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to sustainability and climate action. The scale of investment is unprecedented. An estimated ₹40 lakh crore (USD 450 billion) is expected to be deployed between 2022 and 2027 across generation, transmission, and…

Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) [India], February 20: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery proudly announced the grand opening of its 4th exclusive showroom in Chhattisgarh, Raigarh, located Near Carmel School, Dhimrapur Road. The inauguration was graced by Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group. To mark this launch, KISNA announced exclusive offers, featuring up to ₹5,000 off per 5 grams on making charge of diamond and gold jewellery, along with up to ₹1,000 off per gram on making charge of diamond and gold jewellery. Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group, stated: “Raigarh represents a fast-growing market where consumers are increasingly seeking quality, design, and brand…

New Delhi [India], February 19: In a landmark development for Indian para sports, Kapil Sharma has been officially appointed as the Director of National Coordination & Regional Development of the India Para Powerlifting unit under the prestigious Paralympic Committee of India. This important appointment reflects a strong vision to further strengthen the structure, coordination, and grassroots expansion of para powerlifting across India. A Step Towards Stronger National & Regional Growth The role of Director of National Coordination & Regional Development is crucial in ensuring smooth communication between states, identifying regional talent, and building a stronger framework for athletes at every level. With…

• Minister launches White Paper Concept on “AI for Manufacturing Engineering Technology (AI-MET)” to advance responsible and scalable AI adoption • Session graced by Dr. Eric Grimson (Chancellor for Academic Advancement, MIT) and industry stalwarts – Mr. Pravin Panchagnula (Executive Director – Manufacturing & Conglomerates, Microsoft India), Mr. Venu Nuguri (MD and CEO of India and South Asia, Hitachi Energy, and MD of Hitachi India), Dr. Bobby Mitra (CIO and President – AI & Digital Transformation, Tata Electronics), Mr. Dilip Sawhney (Managing Director – India, Rockwell Automation), Mr. Vinod Karumampoyil (Director – Digital Transformation, Cisco), and Ms. Swapna Bapat (MD…

L to R: Mr. L. C. Singh receiving the VASVIK Industrial Research Award from Lord Dr Frank Mentrup, Mayor of Karlsruhe, Germany. Pune, (Maharashtra) [India], February 19:In a milestone moment for the future of responsible, human-centred technology, Mr. Lal Chandra (L.C.) Singh, Founder and Executive Chairman of Nihilent, Pune, has received the prestigious VASVIK Industrial Research Award (2025) in Information & Communication Technology. The 51st Annual Industrial Research Awards, hosted by Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra (VASVIK) at B. J. Hall, Mumbai, celebrated Indian scientists who have made extraordinary contributions to national prosperity. The ceremony was graced by Chief Guests…

New Delhi [India], February 19: The Leading Top 30 National Excellence Awards 2026 along with The Couture Pages luxury coffee table book limited Edition was successfully organized through the Florian Foundation by Archana Jain and Mumbai Halchal by Dilshad Khan. The prestigious event was presented by Khandwani Group of Suhail Khandwani and powered by Trending Times, in association with NITI Aayog and MSME. The organizers extended heartfelt gratitude to Chief Guest Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha ji and Manju Lodha ji for gracing the occasion. The event was further honoured by the presence of esteemed Guests of Honour including Rakesh…

New Delhi [India], February 19: The Cost of a Hashtag by  Author Archana Jain is not a narrative about choosing sides between men and women, nor is it an argument rooted in meninism or feminism. At its heart, it is a call to return to something deeper — humanism. In a world where social media has amplified voices, accelerated reactions, and blurred the space between truth and perception, this work questions what happens when justice becomes performative and empathy becomes selective. It reminds us that beyond every trend, accusation, defence, or public debate, there is always a human life carrying…

New Delhi [India], February 19: Policymakers, disaster risk leaders, technologists, and global experts came together on 16 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, for a high-level dialogue on AI for Disaster Management: Anticipatory, Hyperlocal, Scalable, hosted by SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The session explored how artificial intelligence can help reframe disaster management from reactive response to continuous risk governance – integrating early warning, preparedness, response, and recovery into people-centred systems that strengthen decision-making and protect lives and livelihoods. Moderator of the panel Dr. Anshu Sharma, brought together diverse perspectives from government,…

The AI-powered platform, founded by CEO Pallav Tamaskar and Founder Prithvi Damera, automates 80 percent of marketing execution and is already used by customers in the US, India, and the Middle East. New Delhi [India], February 19: Turgo.ai, an AI-powered marketing execution platform developed in India, today announced its official global launch and the close of a $1M pre-seed funding round from a select group of senior executives in tech, retail, and finance. This launch positions Turgo.ai as a leader in the new category of autonomous marketing execution, starting a movement to turn every marketer into a “super marketer.” Founded…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 18: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has organised the grand “SITEX – Surat International Textile Expo 2026” in Surat from 21st to 23rd February 2026 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC), Chamber of Commerce road, Sarsana, Surat. SGCCI President Mr. Nikhil Madrasi stated that the three-day exhibition, held under the aegis of SGCCI and The Southern Gujarat Chamber Trade & Industries Development Centre, aims to provide a global platform to Surat’s textile industry. This is the 13th edition of the SITEX series and the second edition being organised within…