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18 Oct

From BrahMos to AI Health Diplomacy: India’s Bold Play 2025

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New Delhi [India], October 18: India isn’t just flexing muscle; it’s rewriting the playbook. From missiles that reach every inch of Pakistan to AI that could transform global healthcare, New Delhi is putting the world on notice: this is what self-reliance looks like when it gets serious. Rajnath’s Message: “Every Inch Within Range” In Lucknow, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a message that left no room for ambiguity. At the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Sarojini Nagar, he declared that “every inch of Pakistan’s territory lies within range of BrahMos.” What unfolded during Operation Sindoor, he warned, was “just a trailer.”…

17 Oct

Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup Goes Global, Partners with India’s Asymmetrical Learning

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: India’s recently enacted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 effective October 1, 2025, officially recognises esports as a legitimate, non-betting sport, creating a national framework that promotes educational, skill-based, and socially responsible gaming. In what could become the first major initiative under the new law, DPIIT registered and IIM Bangalore NSRCEL incubated Asymmetrical Learning led by Siddharth Rahalkar, has partnered with the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) to bring the U.S. collegiate esports phenomenon, May Madness, to India. The move directly supports the government’s vision of building a safe, structured, and globally integrated…

17 Oct

Bihar CM Decision Stunner: Shah Won’t Back Nitish?

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New Delhi [India], October 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed in Patna on Thursday and delivered a master class in political ambiguity. Asked point-blank whether Nitish Kumar would continue as Bihar’s chief minister if the NDA wins, Shah served up a non-answer wrapped in democratic rhetoric: “Who am I to make someone chief minister?” Spoiler alert: he’s literally the guy who makes those calls. Shah told Aaj Tak that the Bihar CM decision would rest with newly elected MLAs after the November 6 and 11 elections. The timing couldn’t be sharper. Hours before Shah’s Patna appearance, Nitish launched the…

17 Oct

Hiraba no Khamkar Empowers 21,000 Girls’ Education

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 16: Surat-based industrialist Piyush Desai is flipping the script on social responsibility, pledging financial support for 21,000 girls under his bold “Hiraba no Khamkar” initiative. A Campaign That Means Business… and Heart When most entrepreneurs are busy chasing profits, Piyush Desai decided to invest in the nation’s future, literally. The 30-year-old industrialist, whose empire spans textiles, real estate, construction, and finance in Surat, launched Hiraba no Khamkar to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The campaign honors PM Modi’s late mother, Hiraba, and channels serious resources into girls’ education. Desai is pledging Rs. 7,500 each…

17 Oct

India Russia Oil Trade: Trump Sparks Global Buzz

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New Delhi [India], October 16: Thursday morning, the world woke up to Donald Trump making headlines before most of us had our coffee. The US President claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. Cue instant global speculation. India, predictably, denied it. In less than 24 hours, the narrative spun from a Trump boast to a diplomatic shrug, with Russia quietly reminding everyone that its oil is good for India. Here’s what actually happened. Trump Drops the Russian Oil Bomb At a White House press conference on Wednesday, Trump claimed PM Modi…

17 Oct

Ummah Global Care Trust Organizes Legal Awareness and Women Empowerment Program at Impact College, Rampur

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Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16: In a significant initiative aimed at spreading awareness about women’s rights and legal literacy, Ummah Global Care Trust organised a Legal Awareness and Women Empowerment Program at Impact College, Rampur (U.P.). The event was held under the able leadership of Chairman Tavish Hasan, Secretary Owais Hasan, and Treasurer Alamgir, who have been consistently working towards building a socially responsible and aware community. The program attracted a large audience of over 300 participants, including women, young girls, and youth from diverse backgrounds. The key focus of the session was to educate attendees about laws related to women’s protection, the dowry system, and fundamental…

17 Oct

IPS Academy, Indore Completes International Collaborative Program with National University of Singapore

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 17: IPS Academy, School of Architecture, Indore, successfully concluded its International Collaborative Program – Singapore, organized in association with the National University of Singapore (NUS) from October 5 to 11, 2025. The program proved to be a highly enriching educational and cultural exchange experience. This initiative was conceptualized by Architect Achal Chaudhary, President of IPS Academy, who believes that emerging architects must gain global exposure and broaden their skills, knowledge, and perspective to evolve as competent global citizens. Dr. (Prof.) Manita Saxena, Principal, School of Architecture, represented the institution at the international level and ensured the alignment of strategic…

17 Oct

“IPS Sprinters” Crowned Champions Again at aBAJA (Autonomous) 2025

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 17: IPS Academy, Indore, has once again brought laurels to the city as its team “IPS Sprinters” emerged as the overall champion at the prestigious aBAJA (Autonomous) 2025 competition, held at the Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), Chennai, from October 6 to 12, 2025. Demonstrating exceptional innovation, precision, and technical expertise, the team secured first place in five major categories — Overall Winner Award, Endurance Award, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Award, Virtual Dynamic Event Award, and Engineering Design Award. These remarkable achievements stand as a testament to the team’s outstanding skills, perseverance, and ability to…

16 Oct

Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 Sparks Responsible AI Future

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New Delhi [India], October 16: India’s AI game just got a Himalayan upgrade. On October 17, Union Minister Jitin Prasada will headline the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 in Dehradun, a curtain-raiser to next year’s India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The mission: turn buzzwords like “inclusion” and “responsibility” into measurable outcomes. AI Meets the Mountains The Government of Uttarakhand and the India AI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) are bringing serious AI muscle to Dehradun’s Hotel Ramada. This isn’t another talk shop; it’s a pre-summit to India’s first-ever global AI forum to be…

15 Oct

TiE U Rajasthan awards INR 7 Lakh in total prize money to emerging college innovators!

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Rajasthan [India], October 15: TiE Rajasthan proudly announces the winners of TiE U Rajasthan 2025–26, an initiative dedicated to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among college startups across the state. This year witnessed an incredible response with 150+ applications pouring in from budding innovators across Rajasthan. After multiple rounds of evaluation, 30 promising startups were shortlisted to undergo one-on-one mentoring from TiE’s esteemed mentors — refining their ideas, business models, and investor pitches. Following inspiring Semi-Finals and an intense Grand Finale, here are the champions of TiE U Rajasthan 2025–26: Winner – SmalBlu (Mentor: Munesh Jadoun) College: BITS Pilani AI for…