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09 Feb

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Shatak Dhwaj Yatra Begins with the Historic Bhagwa Flag Waved at Lal Chowk

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 09: The Shatak Dhwaj Yatra marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh began on a historic and emotional note. The journey commenced at Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk where, for the first time since Independence, the Bhagwa flag was waved proudly, accompanied by chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai, creating a powerful moment of togetherness as citizens joined the march. In Jammu, the yatra received a warm public welcome, carrying forward the spirit of service, discipline and unity inspired by the hundred-year journey of RSS under Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar ji and Guruji…

07 Feb

India US Interim Trade Deal: A Strategic Win for Growth | 2026

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New Delhi [India], February 07: The India-US interim trade deal is not flashy, not dramatic, and not loud. That is exactly why it matters. This is trade policy doing its job quietly, efficiently, and with intent. The Importance of the India US Interim Trade Deal The structure of the India US interim trade deal is a calculated move away off the negotiating exhaustion to quantifiable steps. The two parties have settled on an organised interim agreement that reduces tariffs on goods of Indian origin to 18 percent and opens negotiations on a non-tariff barrier that have existed long enough. It…

07 Feb

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak Unveils ‘Dr. Cancer’ Logo in Lucknow

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 07: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Brajesh Pathak today unveiled the official logo of ‘Dr. Cancer’, a homeopathy-led supportive care initiative for cancer patients. The logo launch took place at his residence in Lucknow in the presence of senior doctors and healthcare representatives. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Brajesh Pathak said that prevention and treatment are among society’s most important health responsibilities. He added that efforts like Dr. Cancer can strengthen patient support systems and improve access to care. The Deputy Chief Minister was briefed about the initiative’s vision and planned activities by Dr. Gauri Shankar,…

07 Feb

Consortium approaches CM Devendra Fadnavis to push for key School Education Reforms

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 07: CA Shalesh Ghedia, along with senior SLT (Senior Leadership Team of the Professional Cell and other fellow mates) members, has formally written a detailed representation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji, highlighting several pressing issues faced by schools, teachers, students, and parents across the state. In the Letter CA Shailesh Ghedia, as his role as the BJP Professional Cell Mumbai President has requested the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s intervention to address these concerns at the policy and administrative levels. Members expressed confidence that timely resolution of these issues will reduce stress…

06 Feb

Questions over Chromebook procurement in Andhra Pradesh: GeM flags concerns, public loss feared

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New Delhi [India], February 06: Serious concerns have surfaced over a Government of India–funded school IT procurement in Andhra Pradesh, with documents indicating that the tender process for Chromebooks may have been structured and modified to favour select bidders, potentially causing a significant loss to the public exchequer. The controversy relates to the procurement of 51,885 Chromebooks for government schools under a Project Approval Board (PAB)–approved scheme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The e-tender, issued by the State Project Director, AP Samagra Shiksha Society (APSSS), closed on January 24. A review of tender documents, corrigenda, official replies,…

03 Feb

Dr. A.K. Dwivedi Among India’s Leading Homoeopathic Physicians; Nominated to NEIAH Scientific Advisory Committee

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 03: Renowned homoeopathic physician Dr. A.K. Dwivedi, regarded as one of the best homoeopathic doctors in India, has been nominated as Member (Homoeopathy Expert) of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong. The nomination has been made by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, through an official communication dated 23 January 2026, for a three-year tenure. In this role, Dr. Dwivedi will provide expert guidance on academic development, research priorities, and institutional planning, thereby strengthening the institute’s academic and clinical frameworks. NEIAH is an autonomous national…

28 Jan

Union Budget 2026: Gujarat Inc. Calls for Reforms, Capex Push and Policies to Accelerate Sustainable Growth

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Amarendra Kumar Gupta New Delhi [India], January 28: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Gujarat’s leading corporate voices have outlined clear expectations to sustain India’s growth momentum and advance the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Industry leaders across manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and consulting emphasise the need for higher capital expenditure, policy continuity, ease of doing business and reforms that unlock scale and risk capital. From boosting infrastructure, housing and green construction to strengthening primary sectors, healthcare spending and regulatory simplification, Gujarat Inc. believes the Budget can play a catalytic role in accelerating investment, job creation, innovation and long-term, sustainable…

27 Jan

Padma Shri Brahmeshanand Swamiji at WEF 2026: A Powerful Moral Voice

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Davos, [Switzerland], January 27: Davos usually speaks in numbers. This year, it listened to values. Padma Shri Brahmeshanand Swamiji arrived at the World Economic Forum 2026 with a message the room couldn’t ignore. The World Economic Forum 2026 unfolded against a familiar backdrop. Snow-covered Alps. Tight security. Big conversations about growth, disruption, and global uncertainty. But inside the Open Forum sessions in Davos, something different cut through the noise. Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, one of India’s most respected spiritual leaders and social impact advocates, took part in the World Economic Forum’s Open Forum 2026. The platform ran alongside…

27 Jan

FACTSHEET: India EU Free Trade Agreement Unlocks $24 Trillion Opportunity

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New Delhi [India], January 27: This is not another polite trade pact. The India EU Free Trade Agreement is a structural reset, unlocking Europe for Indian exporters and wiring India deeper into global value chains. The India EU Free Trade Agreement marks a decisive shift in India’s trade strategy. After years of negotiations, India and the European Union have closed a deal that moves beyond tariffs and into trust, predictability, and scale. Two economic heavyweights. One modern, rules-based framework. And a combined market worth roughly INR 2091.6 lakh crore, or about USD 24 trillion. For India, this is leverage. For…

27 Jan

India-EU Free Trade Agreement Signed, Covering 25% of Global GDP

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New Delhi: India-EU FTA: PM Modi made the announcement while addressing the Indian Energy Week virtually. No summit theatrics. No ceremonial delay. Just a statement that cut through weeks of speculation. The agreement between India and the European Union was signed on Monday, he said. The largest trade bloc India has ever locked in. “This free trade agreement will strengthen confidence in India for every business and every investor in the world. India is working extensively on global partnerships in all sectors,” – PM Modi He called it what others already had. The mother of all deals. Not as hype,…