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05 Jan

Jagriti Dham Participates in Santoor Ashram’s Aikyam – Series 2 Nurturing Young Talent

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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 5: Santoor Ashram, a cultural NGO dedicated to empowering financially underprivileged student artists and founded by Santoor Maestro Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, successfully hosted Aikyam – Series 2 at Uttam Mancha, Kolkata, on the 2nd and 3rd of January 2026. This two-day festival of classical music and performing arts was organised in partnership with Jagriti Dham, resulting in a meaningful collaboration that honoured India’s deep artistic heritage while providing a vital platform for the development of young, emerging talent. True to its meaning—unity—Aikyam brought together legendary maestros and accomplished performers on a single platform. Designed as a harmonious blend of…

03 Jan

Jaldapara Rhino Calf 2026: Heartwarming Symbol of Wildlife Revival

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New Delhi [India], January 3: Jaldapara Rhino Calf – The 1 st of 2026 presented the wildlife lovers with a memory that they will be talking about decades to come. In the green forests of West Bengal in the Jaldapara National Park, a new baby one-horned rhino calf was born. To the conservationists in India, this small calf is not only cute, but it is an indication that all the decades of hard work to preserve the species is beginning to pay off. Jaldapara Rhino Calf – uncommon Miracle in the Grasslands. One-horned rhinos have always been found in the…

03 Jan

NTPC Powers Life-Saving Radiotherapy Upgrade with INR 23 Cr Boost

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New Delhi [India], January 3: Big public-sector muscle just met a real public need. NTPC has committed serious capital to strengthen cancer care, and this time, the impact is measurable, immediate, and human. NTPC Limited’s Western Region–I headquarters in Mumbai has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. The partnership is not symbolic. It comes with a ₹23.16 crore commitment under NTPC’s CSR programme, aimed squarely at improving cancer treatment access in Gujarat. The funding will be used at GCRI’s Siddhpur Satellite Centre in Ahmedabad. The focus is clear:…

03 Jan

Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 Ends the Grey Zone Around Blood Safety

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New Delhi [India], January 3: India has now done the prominent. Blood that is used in transfusion is now subject to the same rulebook as medicines. The blood transfusions have existed in a strange regulatory half-light for years. Everyone relied on them. Not many of them were wondering how evenly they were controlled. That uncertainty concludes with the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026. The 10th edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, the drug safety and efficacy encyclopedia of the country, was released quietly in New Delhi by the Union Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda, and increases the…

30 Dec

Vinay Kumar Dubey, Chairman VKDL NPA Advisory Council, Honoured at Prestigious DPSA Para Powerlifting Event in Delhi

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New Delhi [India], December 30: The Divyang Para Sports Association of Delhi (DPSA) successfully organised the 3rd Senior and 2nd Junior & Sub-Junior Delhi State Para Powerlifting Championship 2025–26 on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, New Delhi. The championship emerged as a powerful confluence of social responsibility, sporting excellence, and inclusive development. On this distinguished occasion, Mr. Vinay Kumar Dubey, Chairman of the VKDL NPA Advisory Council, renowned legal expert, and member of the Hindi Advisory Committee (Official Language Department), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, was specially honoured for his outstanding contribution…

29 Dec

DAC Clears Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Proposals in Major Capability Push

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New Delhi [India], December 29: When the Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals worth nearly Rs 79,000 crore, it quietly reset the tempo of India’s military modernisation. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity for a sweeping set of procurements across the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The approvals came during the DAC meeting on December 29, 2025. On paper, it’s a number. In reality, it’s a direction. Rs 79,000 crore is not pocket change. But more than the figure, it’s the selection that matters. Drones. Precision rockets. Long-range missiles. Radars that…

29 Dec

Second Edition of ‘Run for Girl Child’ to Be Held in Surat on January 4 for the Upliftment of Girls

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 29: The second edition of the ‘Run for Girl Child’ charity run, organised by Dr Hedgewar Seva Smriti Trust for the all-round development of girls from exploited, deprived, and distressed sections of society, will be held on January 4, 2026, at the VNSGU Campus, Surat. This information was shared by event committee co-convenor Amitbhai Gajjar during a press conference. Around 8,000 to 10,000 runners are expected to participate in this charity run. The marathon will feature various categories, including 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 2 km. Winners will receive a total cash prize of…

29 Dec

AYUSH Drug Quality Regulation: 10 Bold Safeguards Implemented

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New Delhi [India], December 29: AYUSH medicines don’t float in regulatory limbo. They operate under a dense, rule-heavy system that most critics never bother to read. Here’s what actually keeps Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs in check. India’s AYUSH sector sits at an awkward crossroads. Hugely popular. Deeply traditional. Constantly questioned. What rarely gets attention is the regulatory scaffolding holding it together. It exists. It’s detailed. And it’s far from symbolic. At the centre of this system is AYUSH drug quality regulation, a framework built on testing, surveillance, certification and enforcement. Let’s break it down without the fog. PCIM&H…

27 Dec

Palghar Police Officer Manjusha Shirsat Wins Bronze at West India Classic Powerlifting Championship 2025 – World News Network

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Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], December 27: Mrs. Manjusha Sukhdev Shirsat, Assistant Police Inspector with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Palghar District Police, has brought pride to the district by winning a Bronze Medal at the West India Classic Powerlifting Championship 2025, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. A committed police officer by profession, API Shirsat joined the force driven by a lifelong dream to serve society, uphold the law, and deliver justice. In her current role at the Economic Offences Wing, she handles investigations related to financial frauds, investment scams, and cybercrime cases. Her journey into powerlifting began nearly two years…

27 Dec

TB Mukt Bharat 2027: Bold Mission to End TB

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TB Mukt Bharat: TB Mukt Bharat is no longer just an ambition. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has set a clear deadline. India plans to eliminate tuberculosis by 2027, five years ahead of the global target. Chairing a high-level review meeting with officials from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in New Delhi, Nadda called for mission-mode reforms across the health system. The message was blunt. Incremental fixes will not eliminate TB. Structural reform might. TB Mukt Bharat 2027 is not a slogan. It is a deadline with consequences. India carries one of the world’s highest TB burdens. Every delay costs…