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09 Oct

Kandla Forum 2026 Unites Global Hydrogen and Maritime Leaders to Drive Green Projects

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Global hydrogen and maritime leaders gather at DPA, Kandla, to turn green ambitions into projects. Kandla (Gujarat) [India], October 8: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla hosted the Kandla Forum 2026 – “Anchoring Maritime Decarbonisation”, knowledge sharing and technology transfer, bringing together leading global and Indian stakeholders from the hydrogen, clean energy, shipping, shipbuilding, engineering, technology and financial sectors. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla is actively advancing India’s commitment towards achieving Net Zero by 2070. Through its growing green hydrogen and clean-fuel ecosystem, DPA is positioning Kandla as an emerging hub…

06 Oct

Under the Guidance of High Commissioner Shri P. Kumaran, Hindi Continues to Expand Across the United Kingdom

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London in the Colours of Hindi, Britain Turns Hindi-Mayi as Hindi Pakhwada Celebrates Community Participation Led by Dr Anuradha Pandey London [United Kingdom], October 6: Hindi is not merely a language; it is a vibrant expression of India’s cultural consciousness, literary heritage and emotional connection. The growing interest in Hindi across the United Kingdom, particularly among younger generations, was reflected in the wide range of activities organised during Hindi Pakhwada and Hindi Diwas 2026. Under the guidance of His Excellency Shri P. Kumaran, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, the High Commission of India, London continues to encourage…

03 Oct

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lauds Prabha Khaitan’s Legacy at ‘Ek Mulakat’ in Kolkata

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Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitan’s legacy Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal’s finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation — and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement. Addressing a session of Ek Mulakat in Kolkata, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, lauded the enduring contribution of Late Prabha Khaitan…

30 Sep

Eco Warrior Awards 2026: Bhupender Yadav Calls Conservation a National Responsibility, Honours India’s Environmental Champions

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Celebrating India’s Forest Officers & Conservationists: Veerappan’s Nemesis BK Singh Wins Lifetime Achievement Award; 15 Forest Officers Honoured New Delhi [India], September 30: Protecting forests, wildlife, biodiversity and natural heritage is not merely a government responsibility but a national commitment, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday evening. Speaking at 4th Edition of Eco Warrior Awards in Delhi, Mr Yadav said that India’s forests serve as ecological infrastructure, regulating water, moderating climate, conserving soil and supporting biodiversity and livelihoods. He called for a landscape-based approach integrating forests, wildlife, agriculture, water, livelihoods and human settlements,…

29 Sep

Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 concludes in Mumbai: Policymakers and industry chart India’s road beyond E20

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Organised by Phoenix Foundation and Tefla’s; Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde calls ethanol India’s shield against oil-market shocks Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: The Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 concluded at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake on Tuesday. Organised by Phoenix Foundation and Tefla’s, the forum held two days of wide-ranging discussion on India’s ethanol programme and the next phase of biofuel growth. Its theme was “Fuelling Bharat. Powering Growth”. It brought sugar mills, grain distillers, oil marketing companies, technology and equipment providers, investors, scientists, farmer representatives and policymakers onto a single platform. Every link in the chain took part, from the…

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…