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Dr. Vijay Dhasmana Featured in Outlook’s ‘Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026’ Report for integrating education, healthcare and services in Uttarakhand
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Dr. Vijay Dhasmana Featured in Outlook’s ‘Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026’ Report for integrating education, healthcare and services in Uttarakhand

New Delhi [India], October 27: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat mission stands tall on multiple pillars of growth. The prestigious Outlook report, “Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026”, honours a select group of changemakers whose work is actively shaping India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister.Education and healthcare are critical pillars of India’s development. The journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on institutions that combine academic excellence, professional orientation, industry-specific learning, and inclusive growth. The healthcare sector too is transforming across geographies by advancing clinica...
Karnataka and Republic of Bulgaria Explore Strategic Cooperation in Bioenergy, Renewable Energy and Green Technologies – S. E. Sudheendra
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Karnataka and Republic of Bulgaria Explore Strategic Cooperation in Bioenergy, Renewable Energy and Green Technologies – S. E. Sudheendra

New Delhi [India], October 27: S. E. Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board, Government of Karnataka, met Evo Stoyanov Kafedzhiev, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi today. The high-level meeting was convened to explore avenues for bilateral collaboration in bioenergy, renewable energy, green technologies, and sustainable energy development. The meeting was also attended by Sanjay Gaba and Akram.During the discussions, Ayub Khan, Chairman of the Karnataka Exhibition Authority, Mysore, extended a formal invitation to Nikolay to visit Mysore with a delegation during their upcoming itinerary to Bangalore for the planned trade meetings, highlighting the region...
Union Minister for Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches the Book ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’ at IIT Delhi in a Jam-Packed Auditorium
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Union Minister for Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches the Book ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’ at IIT Delhi in a Jam-Packed Auditorium

Former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar and Ex-DRDO Scientist O.P. Manocha Co-Author a Book Offering Practical Tips for Success Beyond Academics15th October 2026, New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched ‘Life Skills to Reach the Top’, authored by former Director-General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar, and former DRDO scientist O.P. Manocha, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday.The launch was attended by Aman Gupta, Co-founder and Non-Executive Director of boAt and widely known for his appearance on Shark Tank India, as the Special Guest. Organised by S. Chand Publishing and the IIT Delhi Alumni Association, the event witnessed the participation of over 500 people. ...
Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Nominated as Chairman of Para Sports Association of Gujarat in the Presence of Shri Satyanarayan (Chairperson, PCI) & Shri Rahul Swami (CEO, PCI)
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Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Nominated as Chairman of Para Sports Association of Gujarat in the Presence of Shri Satyanarayan (Chairperson, PCI) & Shri Rahul Swami (CEO, PCI)

Appointment announced at the Paralympic Committee of India Head Office in the presence of PCI leadershipNew Delhi [India], October 15: In a significant development aimed at strengthening the para-sports movement in Gujarat, Dr. Eluri Sreedhar has been nominated as the Chairman of the Para Sports Association of Gujarat.The nomination marks an important step towards further promoting, developing and empowering para athletes across the state and comes with a renewed focus on creating greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate and excel in sports.The appointment was formally acknowledged at the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) office, in the presence of Mr. Satyanarayan, Chairperson, Paralympic Committee of India, and, Mr. Rahul Swami, CEO, PC...
Gujarat High Court’s Strong Observations on Helmet Rule Enforcement Must Translate into Action on Roads: Two Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association
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Gujarat High Court’s Strong Observations on Helmet Rule Enforcement Must Translate into Action on Roads: Two Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association

Association welcomes the Court’s intervention, calls for strict enforcement for riders and pillion passengers, and urges a parallel crackdown on fake ISI-marked helmetsAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 12: The Two Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association has welcomed the Gujarat High Court’s strong observations on the lack of effective enforcement of mandatory helmet rules, calling for immediate, consistent and state-wide implementation of helmet regulations for both two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers.During proceedings concerning traffic management and road safety in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat High Court questioned the state government over the apparent lack of compliance with helmet rules and asked why the existing mandate was not being effectively implemented. The ...
Over 10,000 Runners Join Aadhar Prime GreenFit Half Marathon; Deputy CM Diya Kumari and Jaipur MP Manju Sharma Flag Off the Event
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Over 10,000 Runners Join Aadhar Prime GreenFit Half Marathon; Deputy CM Diya Kumari and Jaipur MP Manju Sharma Flag Off the Event

Participants from 17 states and overseas spread the message of a healthy, green and clean India; every runner receives a saplingJaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 9: Even before the first rays of sunlight, Jaipur’s streets came alive with thousands of runners participating in the Aadhar Prime GreenFit Half Marathon. More than 10,000 runners from 17 Indian states and overseas came together to champion the message, “Healthy India, Green India, Clean India—A People’s Movement.”Enthusiastic participation across the 21K, 10K and 5K races and the 3K Fun Run | Winners awarded prize money exceeding ₹2.55 lakhOrganised by GreenFit Foundation, the marathon was powered by Khandelwal Heart Institute and co-powered by GCL Dreams, with significant participation from Jaipur M...
Indo-UK Leadership Conclave 2026 Celebrates Indian Excellence at House of Lords
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Indo-UK Leadership Conclave 2026 Celebrates Indian Excellence at House of Lords

London [United Kingdom], October 5: Asia Today Media successfully hosted the Indo UK Leadership Conclave 2026 on 28 September at the prestigious, House of Lords, UK Parliament, London, bringing together distinguished British leaders and accomplished doctors, educationists, entrepreneurs and professionals from India.The prestigious gathering celebrated Indian excellence and provided an important platform for dialogue on strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and international collaboration.The event was honoured by the presence of Lord Brennan KC, Member of the House of Lords, Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the House of Lords, Mr Gagan Mohindra, Mem...
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 Lauds Prabha Khaitan’s Legacy at ‘Ek Mulakat’ in Kolkata

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitan’s legacyKolkata (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 in awakening social awareness, and praised the multifarious socio-cultural work of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation — calling it “an importan...
Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore; highlights AI, skills, and Vadodara’s evolution as an industrial hub
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Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore; highlights AI, skills, and Vadodara’s evolution as an industrial hub

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon India’s youth to prepare themselves for the rapidly emerging opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while highlighting the importance of skills, innovation and technology in building a developed India.Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Pavilion Ground of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Prime Minister Modi said the coming generation must be prepared for AI and develop skills that can be continuously upgraded as technology and global requirements evolve. He emphasised that AI would not remain limited to the technology sector, but would create opportunities across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics.The Prime Minister’s interaction...
AI, Digital Sovereignty Critical To India’s National Security, Experts Warn At KCSS 2026
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AI, Digital Sovereignty Critical To India’s National Security, Experts Warn At KCSS 2026

Kerala Cyber Resilience Foundation announced as leaders call for stronger cyber resilience, sovereign capabilities and cybersecurity talent.Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 9: India must urgently strengthen its digital and AI sovereignty, cyber resilience and cybersecurity talent pool as technology-driven threats increasingly emerge as national security challenges, senior leaders from government, national security, law enforcement and industry said at the second edition of Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, organised by global technology systems integrator and cybersecurity solutions provider *F9 Infotech*.Inaugurating the summit as Chief Guest, Hibi Eden, Member of Parliament, stressed the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness and preparedness as technology becomes...