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26 Aug

Surat’s Own Research-Driven Startup Navinmart Wins MY FM Excellence Award 2026 For Excellence In E-Commerce

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 26: Navinmart, the e-commerce venture of Surat-based Navin Electronics, has won the MY FM Excellence Award 2026 for Excellence in E-Commerce, recognising its approach to building a hyper-local online marketplace backed by authorised sellers, personalised after-sales service and more than five decades of experience in the electronics retail industry. Launched in 2025, Navinmart is a research-driven e-commerce venture developed by Navin Electronics to address changing customer expectations around online shopping while retaining the trust and service associated with a physical retail business. The platform brings together the convenience of online shopping with the product knowledge, authorised…

24 Aug

Railway Board Chairman Reviews IRCTC’s Central War Room in Delhi, Praises Strong Monitoring and Food Quality Check

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New Delhi [India], August 24: The Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board today visited the IRCTC War Room at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi and undertook a detailed review of its monitoring, surveillance and operational activities. During the visit, the Chairman spent nearly two hours reviewing the functioning of the War Room and interacting with IRCTC CMD (L/A) Rahul Himalian and senior Directors and officials. The detailed discussions focused on passenger services, real-time monitoring, grievance redressal mechanisms, catering quality, and the measures being undertaken by IRCTC to continuously improve the passenger experience. The Chairman appreciated the efforts…

20 Aug

World Talent Organization launches USA ‘The Brand Bharat’ to give Indian businesses greater global visibility

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New Jersey [USA], August 20: The World Talent Organization (WTO) USA, a global no.1 world record certification platform, has launched “The Brand Bharat”, an initiative aimed at recognising Indian businesses and talent and helping them build a stronger presence in international markets. The initiative comes as Indian enterprises across sectors increasingly look beyond the domestic market for exports, partnerships and new growth avenues. ‘The Brand Bharat’ seeks to provide businesses with a platform to showcase their capabilities and credentials to a wider international audience. India has a long history of trade and commerce, from its role in ancient trading networks…

20 Aug

Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) Appointed as National Advisor of BRICS CCI

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New Delhi [India], August 20: Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) has been appointed National Advisor, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI). The appointment marks his association with BRICS CCI and further strengthens his engagement with national and international platforms. Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) is associated with sports administration, youth development, athlete development and international engagement. His work has focused on sports development, talent identification, athlete welfare and creating structured opportunities for young sporting talent. Sameep Shastri presented an official letter to Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) congratulating him on his appointment as National Advisor of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS…

15 Aug

350 Collection Boxes Installed Across Surat to Uphold the Dignity of The National Flag

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Surat Future Foundation and Shakti Group Companies collaborate with India Post to collect used national flags Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 15: In an initiative aimed at maintaining the dignity and honour of the national flag and preventing used flags from being discarded on roads or other public places, Surat Future Foundation, in collaboration with India Post (Surat Division), has launched a special Tiranga collection campaign. Around 350 flag collection boxes have been installed across Surat, including at post offices and other public locations. The initiative is sponsored by Shakti Group Companies. Parth Mehta of Surat Future Foundation said the collection…

14 Aug

Minister Krishna Pal Malik Honours Martyrs’ Families; Praises Aspire Group’s Tribute in Hapur’

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Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14: Aspire Group, Hapur, organised a tribute and felicitation ceremony in memory of the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Shri Krishna Pal Malik attended the programme as the Chief Guest. BJP Hapur District President Smt. Kavita Madhre and District Panchayat President Smt. Rekha Nagar were also present as special guests. The ceremony began with floral tributes to the martyrs, followed by the felicitation of their family members with mementoes. The gathering paid homage not only to the courage and sacrifice of the…

14 Aug

Hands of Heritage, Heart of Freedom: How IndiTemptation Is Weaving the Soul of Atmanirbhar Bharat

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There are many ways to measure the progress of a nation. We often look at the factories that rise against the skyline, the technologies that cross borders, the businesses that create employment and the industries that contribute to economic growth. But there is another, quieter measure of a nation’s strength that is often overlooked. It can be found in the hands of the people who continue to create, often with little recognition, using skills passed down from one generation to another. Think of the potter working with clay, patiently turning the wheel and giving shape to something as simple as…

08 Aug

Majiwada Demolition Order Raises Troubling Questions: Who Protects the People When Homes Become Part of a Disputed Land Battle?

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Thane (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: In a matter where the complete truth is still buried beneath competing claims, legal proceedings and administrative records, one thing is increasingly difficult to ignore: ordinary people appear to be facing the consequences of a dispute they did not create. The controversy surrounding Survey No. 349/3 at Mouje Majiwada, Taluka and District Thane, has taken a deeply unsettling turn following an order by the Tehsildar and Agricultural Lands Tribunal directing the removal of houses, shops and other structures standing on the disputed land. Whether every claim made by either side is ultimately found to be…

08 Aug

Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu Flags Off the Inaugural President’s Bodyguard Soldierathon from Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, flagged off the inaugural President’s Bodyguard Soldierathon New Delhi [India], August 8: The Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, flagged off the inaugural President’s Bodyguard Soldierathon from the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, 2 August 2026, giving the event a historic beginning and unmatched national significance. The Hon’ble President also released a Special Postal Cover to commemorate the occasion, marking the Soldierathon as a proud national tribute to the Armed Forces and the glorious legacy of The President’s Bodyguard. The ceremony was held in the august presence of General Dr V…

06 Aug

MILT Congress 2026: India’s Corporate Buyers Are Rewriting the Rules of MICE and Luxury Travel

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MILT Congress 2026 successfully concludes in Goa after facilitating over 2,000 pre-scheduled business meetings, bringing together India’s leading corporate buyers with the world’s top hospitality brands, destinations and tourism boards. Panaji (Goa) [India], August 6: The 13th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel (MILT) Congress concluded successfully at ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, reaffirming India’s growing influence on the global MICE and luxury travel landscape. Over two days, more than 150 senior corporate travel and MICE buyers connected with 40+ international hospitality brands, destinations and tourism boards through over 2,000 pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings designed to generate…