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10 Jan

Mr. Sahil Luthra Invited to Haryana Government’s Pre-Budget Consultation for Professional Services Sector

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New Delhi [India], January 10: In a strategic step toward shaping a future-ready economic roadmap, the Government of Haryana recently convened a high-level pre-budget consultative meeting focused on the Professional Services Sector ahead of the Haryana Budget 2026–27. The session, chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, highlighted the state’s commitment to participatory governance and long-term planning under the framework of Haryana Vision @2047. Central to the discussion was the goal of accelerating Haryana’s professional sector growth through targeted policy support and innovation-driven initiatives. Aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the consultation brought together select…

10 Jan

The Abhishek Doctrine by Abhishek Sharma: Understanding India’s Security Challenges Beyond Headlines

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New Delhi [India], January 10: While national security discussions frequently stay within the realm of immediate news and political snippets, certain outlets are starting to concentrate on the deeper factors influencing India’s enduring internal equilibrium. A recent exchange on The Abhishek Doctrine, a digital venue recognized for its concentration on security and geopolitical dialogue, exemplified this trend. In a recent segment, host Abhishek Sharma conversed with Ajay Sharma (JKPS), a serving SP Of Jammu South (Jammu & Kashmir). Their dialogue revolved around two linked concerns that persistently trouble security bodies nationwide: the trade in illicit drugs and the funding of terrorism. The…

10 Jan

Asia-Pacific Is Racing to Keep Up With India’s Bold Travel Boom in 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 10: India isn’t quietly travelling anymore. It’s moving loudly, deliberately, and in numbers Asia-Pacific tourism boards can’t afford to misread. Something has shifted. Not subtly. Not politely. Indian travellers are stepping out with intent, and the Asia-Pacific region is adjusting in real time. This is no longer about aspirational posters or polite roadshows. It’s about targets. Hard numbers. And strategies rewritten mid-flight. South Korea saw more than 187,000 Indian visitors between January and November 2025. By year-end, that figure likely crossed 200,000, right on cue with official targets. For 2026, the ambition jumps again. A clean…

10 Jan

Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Bold Leap to Human Spaceflight, Phase-1 to Phase-3

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New Delhi [India], January 9: India has the first human spaceflight programme called the Gaganyaan Mission. Its objective is precise. Introduce Indian astronauts into the low Earth orbit of approximately 400 kilometres. Have three days with them. Return them to the safety of the Indian sea. No shortcuts. No borrowed rockets. No shared flags. It has been made clear by the ISRO Chairman, S Somanath. This mission is concerning the ability to show. In case successful, India is a member of an exclusive club. This has not been done previously except by the Soviet Union, the United States, and China. This is not symbolism. This is systems engineering. Why 2026…

09 Jan

ISMHAA International Summit Marks a Defining Moment for India’s Mental Health Movement

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New Delhi [India], January 9: The International Mental Health Policy Summit of the International Society for Mental Health Advocacy and Action (ISMHAA) commenced with a powerful call for collective responsibility, cultural rootedness, and systemic reform, signalling what many speakers described as the beginning of a sustained national movement rather than a standalone event. A Welcome that Set the Moral Compass The Summit formally opened with a deeply reflective Welcome Address by Dr Mahendra Kabra, RR Kabel, Founder Trustee Hema Foundation and chief patron of ISMHAA underscored that India stands at a critical inflection point in its mental health journey. Emphasising…

09 Jan

ISMHAA National Summit Marks a Defining Moment for India’s Mental Health Movement

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New Delhi [India], January 9: The International Mental Health Policy Summit of the International Society for Mental Health Advocacy and Action (ISMHAA) commenced with a powerful call for collective responsibility, cultural rootedness, and systemic reform, signalling what many speakers described as the beginning of a sustained national movement rather than a standalone event. A Welcome that Set the Moral Compass The Summit formally opened with a deeply reflective Welcome Address by Dr Mahendra Kabra, RR Kabel, Founder Trustee Hema Foundation and chief patron of ISMHAA underscored that India stands at a critical inflection point in its mental health journey. Emphasising…

08 Jan

Pratibha Sammaan Samaroh – 2026 Celebrates India’s Excellence at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi

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New Delhi [India], January 8: The Bharat Pratibha Sammaan Council (BPSC) successfully organised the Pratibha Sammaan Samaroh – 2026, a distinguished national award ceremony dedicated to honouring exemplary Indians for their outstanding contributions to nation-building across a wide spectrum of disciplines. The ceremony was held on Monday, 05 January 2026, at the prestigious NDMC Convention Centre, Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, and witnessed the presence of eminent dignitaries, senior professionals, academicians, social leaders, and members of the media. The awards were conferred in a dignified, protocol-driven format inspired by the ethos and decorum of the Padma Awards, symbolising values…

08 Jan

Somnath Swabhiman Parv Begins With a Bold Reminder India Won’t Forget – 2026

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New Delhi [India], January 8: Some places are stone and mortar. Somnath is memory, muscle, and moral spine. As Somnath Swabhiman Parv begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is asking the nation to remember exactly that. Somnath Swabhiman Parv officially commenced today, and with it came a message that cut through ceremony and nostalgia alike. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation, framing the occasion not as a ritual, but as a civilisational checkpoint. One that India has crossed, fallen at, rebuilt, and crossed again. Repeatedly. The Prime Minister recalled that January 1026 marked the first attack on the…

06 Jan

Human Capital Breakthrough at the India AI Impact Summit 2026

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New Delhi [India], January 6: On January 5 and 6, 2026, the IndiaAI Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati held a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting. On paper, it appeared as yet another policy consultation. At ground level, it was a fresh start. It did not involve selling AI as a silver bullet. It was about asking embarrassing questions. Who benefits from AI? Who gets displaced? Who gets left behind when there is not enough speed, and who gets trampled when there are no guardrails? The discussions will directly contribute…

06 Jan

How India’s Power Distribution Sector Is Pulling Off a Turnaround

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New Delhi [India], January 6: For decades, power distribution was the weakest link in India’s energy chain. Now, after years of bruising reforms, the numbers are finally blinking green. Power distribution sits where ambition meets reality. You can build solar parks, commission wind farms, and talk up electric mobility all day. But if distribution utilities bleed cash and leak power, the system collapses quietly. That has been India’s recurring problem. High Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses. Chronic debt. Endless bailouts. And a reputation for being reform-proof. Something has shifted. The India power distribution sector turnaround is no longer a policy…