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On World Homeopathy Day, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra calls for integrating homeopathy into India’s vision of affordable, preventive, and sovereign healthcare by 2047 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 08: Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra, the founder of Dr. Batra’s Healthcare, the largest chain of homoeopathy clinics in the world, has issued a call to action as India celebrates World Homoeopathy Day, which is observed on the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. He has stated that homoeopathy must be at the centre of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 healthcare agenda. India’s vision of a developed nation by 2047…

New Delhi [India], April 06: In a technology first outreach programme, Cabinet Minister and MLA from Dhekiajuli, Ashok Singhal, led an unprecedented digital mass outreach programme titled “Lakhyadhik Jansampark” on April 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM.This landmark initiative marks the first time that a public representative simultaneously addressed over 1 lakh citizens across approximately 2,500 locations through a unified digital platform. The programme was streamed live on major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, enabling real-time interaction and engagement with the public.Organized as part of the outreach efforts between citizens and the government, the event was designed to…

New Delhi [India], April 04: LPG prices don’t really jump overnight. It just feels like they do. What’s actually happening is pressure building quietly in the background, global benchmarks moving, currencies shifting, shipping getting expensive, and then one day, the system just stops absorbing it. That’s when you see the spike. Sharp. Annoying. Very real. At the center of all this is the Saudi Aramco Contract Price. That’s the global benchmark for LPG, and it basically reflects how propane and butane are trading worldwide. For context, India imports roughly 60% of what it consumes. So whatever happens globally doesn’t stay…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 01: In an era where digital convenience is rapidly transforming urban life, the rise of cyber fraud has emerged as a parallel threat that demands urgent attention. A recent case involving fraudulent activity linked to the “Mahanagar Gas App” once again underscores how unsuspecting citizens in metropolitan cities like Mumbai are being targeted through sophisticated digital traps. Speaking on the issue, Mahesh Bhambwani, Media Secretary of the BJP Professional Cell, Mumbai, emphasized that cyber fraud today is not merely a technological issue but a societal concern requiring coordinated action between citizens, law enforcement, and policymakers. Guided…

Dr. Arvind Kumar, President, India Water Foundation The current global order is facing various overlapping crises, which are collectively being described as the poly-crisis era. Given this situation, New Delhi finds itself at a very significant moment, more so after the wars in the Middle East and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, when the traditional international security mechanisms are gradually becoming obsolete. India, being a major power with its GDP rising to US$4.18 trillion, seems to be the centre of global politics; it should maintain a low profile and also do some courageous acts to preserve its strategic autonomy, besides ensuring…

Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, CMAI , Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable and Manish Dabkara, President, CMAI, & MD & CEO, EKI Energy New Delhi [India], March 19: The second edition of India Climate Week 2026 (ICW 2026), organised by the Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming India’s growing leadership in carbon markets, climate finance, and clean technology deployment. Held from March 12–17, 2026, the event brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, global institutions, financial stakeholders, and innovators, making it one of India’s most comprehensive platforms for advancing the net-zero transition…

New Delhi [India], March 14: Manufacturing vs agriculture growth in India is suddenly the story nobody in policymaking circles can ignore. Factories are humming at record levels while farm growth has slowed enough to raise eyebrows. Manufacturing vs Agriculture Growth India Manufacturing vs agriculture growth India is turning into one of those economic contrasts that makes policymakers pause for a second. Maybe two. Look at the data. Factories are pushing ahead at impressive speed. Agricultural growth, meanwhile, has slowed enough to raise some uncomfortable questions. And honestly, this kind of imbalance wasn’t supposed to be this obvious. Manufacturing sentiment has…

New Delhi [India], March 14: The US-Iran war is being fought miles away in the Middle East, yet its ripples have already reached our kitchens. Ever since the war started, LPG prices have skyrocketed across the country, while many places are witnessing shortages.  Until now, the government had been actively encouraging the use of LPG, over the years, with LPG coverage nearing 100% saturation under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). With Indians now depending on LPG for their daily meals more than ever, the supply disruption from the Middle East has started to bite everyone from students, housewives, canteen…

New Delhi [India], March 14: Crude oil still runs the world. Not quietly either. It’s loud, messy, political, expensive, and weirdly unavoidable. Oil is still right at the heart of the global economy even in 2026, when the climate conferences, electric car advertisements, and governments use such phrases as energy transitions have taken place. Ships run on it. Planes absolutely need it. Plastics come from it. A supermarket shelf has half of its items that have their source in a barrel of crude in the Middle East, the United States, or offshore Brazil. Individuals like to fantasize that we are…

New Delhi [India], March 13: As India continues to expand its public infrastructure, digital governance initiatives, and welfare programs, effective workforce management has become increasingly important for government institutions. Large public projects and administrative programs often require significant manpower, including contractual staff, project-based employees, and support personnel. Indian Outsourcing Employment Management Services (IOEMS) is contributing to this evolving landscape by offering structured workforce management solutions tailored specifically for government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), municipal bodies, and semi-government organizations. The company focuses on delivering transparent, compliant, and efficient employment management services that align with government regulations and public accountability standards.…