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New Delhi [India], October 11: The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, scheduled from 27 to 30 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will bring the world together under one Sun, one vision, and one shared commitment to solar energy. Launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris, ISA is the largest treaty-based intergovernmental organisation from the Global South, bringing together 124 Member and Signatory Countries. This high-level ministerial gathering comes weeks ahead of COP30 in Brazil, shaping priorities for scaling solar energy, unlocking transformative finance, charting technology and policy roadmaps, and building skill ecosystems…

New Delhi [India], October 11: After 20 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi banned the killer cough syrup Coldrif. But this tragedy is now driving India’s biggest clean-up of its drug manufacturing ecosystem in years. A Tragedy That Triggered a Reckoning – Killer Cough Syrup Sometimes it takes a crisis to wake up a system. The deaths linked to Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sreesan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu, have done just that. Investigators found 48.6% diethylene glycol, a toxic industrial solvent, in samples, hundreds of times above the safety limit. The same chemical has caused tragedies abroad. But this…

New Delhi [India], October 9: An International Honorary Doctorate Ceremony was held on October 5 at Hotel Vijay Elanza, Coimbatore, organised by St Mother Therasa University, Australia, Affiliated to Cambridge School of Distance Education, UK, where outstanding individuals from across India were honored for their exceptional contributions in various fields. The ceremony was held on the recommendation of Mr John Amalan, Managing Director of Indian Media Works. During the event, Mr Kumarasen, Senior Vice President of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Global Corporate Leadership in recognition of his outstanding leadership in global corporate management…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: The Innovation in Rare Earths and Lithium (IRLi 2025) Summit, organized by CMA India, commenced today at The Capitol Hotel, Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, global experts, scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss India’s growing leadership in the critical minerals and clean energy ecosystem. The two-day summit, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” focuses on driving advancements in Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Lithium — the backbone of clean technologies, battery storage, and next-generation manufacturing. Dignitaries and Chief Guests The inaugural session on October 9th featured the presence of dignitaries from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, as Guests of Honour, who emphasized the nation’s commitment to sustainable…

New Delhi [India], October 8: When passion meets precision, miracles happen. India Pride IMLI – The Archer isn’t just a movie, it’s a bullseye aimed straight at India’s conscience. Written, directed, and produced by Swatantra (Savi) Goel, this film fires a powerful arrow through themes of grit, gender, and opportunity. A Tribal Girl with a Bow, and a Dream Releasing October 17, 2025, across India, India Pride IMLI – The Archer is not your routine sports drama. It’s a salute to raw talent, the kind you can’t manufacture in elite academies. At its core is IMLI, played by Prasanna Bist,…

(from left) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Nguyen Thu Trang, Chu Thị Hang and Dr. Nguyen Hoang Anh (Julia) with the dance workshop participants. New Delhi [India], October 8: In a remarkable initiative to strengthen cultural ties between India and Vietnam, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Vietnam has collaborated with the India Book of Records (IBR) to promote Indo–Vietnam Cultural Heritage through a series of programs showcasing talent and cultural exchange. The India Book of Records, the official keeper of Indian records for more than two decades, publishes annual books, monthly magazines, and broadcasts weekly television shows aimed…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: India has finally stopped talking about the future. It built it. The Navi Mumbai International Airport isn’t just another terminal. It’s a ₹19,650-crore statement. Digital, green, unapologetically ambitious, this airport makes it clear: India is no longer following. It’s leading. A Digital Take-Off Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the airport today. But here’s the thing: NMIA isn’t just “new.” It’s India’s first fully digital airport. Facial recognition check-ins, paperless boarding, automated baggage handling. You barely have to lift a finger. Airports usually test your patience. NMIA doesn’t. It moves you. Smoothly. Efficiently. Finally, a system that…

Leh (Ladakh) [India], October 7: Instead of glaciers, Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer, inventor, educator, and climate activist, is making headlines for defying authority. Sonam Wangchuk Arrest – The Detention That Shook the Himalayas On September 26, 2024, Ladakh police hauled 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk out of his home. His crime? Advocating for democratic rights in Ladakh. His punishment? Detention under the National Security Act (NSA) which allows preventive imprisonment for up to a year without trial. He was shipped over 1,600 kilometres to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan. Authorities accused him of inciting violence and provoking revolt. Translation: he spoke loudly…

New Delhi [India], October 7: Punjab just got a productivity shot in the arm. The GST rate cut, from 12% to 5%, isn’t just a tax tweak; it’s an industrial adrenaline rush. From textiles to bicycles, artisans to MSMEs, Punjab’s economy is now geared for an affordable, competitive, and employment-rich future. The Tax Cut Heard Across the North In India’s economic playbook, few moves pack the punch of a well-timed tax reform. The recent GST reforms in Punjab, slashing rates from 12% to 5% across key sectors, are exactly that. This isn’t about marginal relief. It’s about turning Punjab’s traditional…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7: Mumbai BJP President and MLA Ameet Satam today announced a new internship programme to involve Gen Z students in civic governance, once Mahayuti comes to power in BMC. Through this internship programme, Gen Z students will contribute to strengthening urban planning and civic administration, said MLA Ameet Satam. MLA Ameet Satam interacted with first-time voters (Gen Z) today at an event held at YB Chavan Centre, organised by youth organisation India’s International Movement to United Nations (IIMUN), one of the world’s largest youth-run non-profit organisations. The event was conceptualised and led by Rishabh Shah, founder…