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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 28: The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a U.S. visa program meant for foreign investors to obtain a Green Card by making a qualifying investment in the United States. Established in 1990, the program aims to upgrade the U.S. economy by attracting foreign capital as well as creating jobs for American workers. To qualify, investors must invest either $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1.05 million in a non-TEA and create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. In recent years, Indian investors have increasingly turned to the EB-5 program, recognizing its benefits as a direct way to permanent residency in the U.S. With the rise in real estate-based EB-5 projects, many Indian investors view this as a secure and tangible investment oppo...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 25: In a momentous event held at his office in Jubilee Hills, Telangana’s Health Minister, Damodara Rajanarasimha, unveiled the official plaque for the Rising Telangana CSR Awards 2025, an initiative aimed at celebrating outstanding contributions to society. The awards, spearheaded by JMG Groups and Hadhyas Media, recognize individuals and organizations making significant strides in education, healthcare, business, and women’s empowerment. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister lauded JMG Groups for their unwavering commitment to social impact. “The Rising Telangana CSR Awards reflect the spirit of service and innovation in our state. Recognizing changemakers not only encourages further contributions but also inspires others to step forward,” he stat...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17: On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, fondly known as “Frontier Gandhi,” the Sarhadi Gandhi Memorial Society organized a thought-provoking seminar titled *”Muslims of India: Past, Present, and Future.”* The event, held with the aim of addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by the Muslim community in India, brought together eminent scholars, leaders, and activists to deliberate on crucial issues such as education, business, and community development.The seminar was presided over by Janab Shamim Tariq, a respected figure in the community, and featured Nawab Malik as the Chief Guest. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, former Vice-Chancellor of Maulana Azad University, Jodh...

New Delhi [India], February 14: The Sustainable Environment & Ecological Development Society (SEEDS), in collaboration with the PwC India Foundation, has successfully reconstructed the Government Primary School Kuklah in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, which was completely destroyed by the devastating floods of August 2023. The initiative ensures that students now have access to a safe and well-equipped learning environment. On August 23, 2023, heavy rainfall in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, led to severe flooding and landslides, completely washing away the school building, which originally consisted of seven classrooms, two toilets, and a kitchen. With 35 students and five staff members left without a functional school, the local community arranged temporary classes in a nearby ...

New Delhi [India], February 01: In a moment of profound honor and pride, Dr. Basant Goel, a visionary leader, philanthropist, and global healthcare ambassador, had the great privilege of meeting Her Excellency, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the President House on January 27. The hour-long meeting marked the acknowledgement of a cherished dream, an experience that continues to feel surreal. During the meeting, Dr. Basant Goel presented Her Excellency with a unique painting crafted from cow dung, a masterpiece that left the President deeply amazed. Additionally, a meticulously designed model of the Ram Mandir was gifted to the President, which she graciously accepted. In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, President Murmu honored Dr. Goel by draping a precious shawl over him, a momen...

New Delhi [India], January 24: In a prestigious event organized by the Indian Postal Department, the Governor of Maharashtra, C.P. Radhakrishnan, released a special postage stamp in memory of Late Mulchand Shah, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to society. The ceremony took place during the inauguration of Maha Utsav – 2025, celebrating over 150 years of the Indian Postal Department’s service to the nation. The program, organized by the Maharashtra Postal Circle, was held at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai on 22nd January 2025. Alongside Governor Radhakrishnan and Mascot International Private Limited’s Director Maniklal Shah, the event was graced by Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra and Goa Amitabh Singh and Chairman of WTC Mumbai Vijay Kalantri. The Governor lauded the ...

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Agartala (Tripura) [India], December 28: Following unprecedented rainfall that began on August 21, 2024, Tripura experienced its worst flooding in over four decades. This catastrophic event impacted 17 lakh people across eight districts, displacing over 1.28 lakh residents who were forced to seek refuge in relief camps. Thirty-one lives were lost, and numerous others were injured. The floods caused severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods, with thousands of hectares of crops destroyed, crippling the agricultural sector and leaving the state to face economic losses. The disaster caused major damage to critical infrastructure, including electric poles, transformers, roads, and bridges. Communities faced widespread power outages, water contamination, and sanitation challenges. ...

Nagaur (Rajasthan) [India], December 27:  The awareness campaign ‘Mere Gaon Ki Mitti’ which reached Nagaur from Delhi to make the farmers of the country aware of the ill effects of pesticides and to increase the income along with the quality of the crop, ‘Ugao Shuddh, Khilao Shuddh’ has made the farmers of more than 50 villages of Nagaur aware. Under the campaign, farmers were motivated to minimize the use of pesticides. On this occasion, Suresh Rathi from the MDH family has made two very important announcements for the farmers of the whole country. The first announcement is that MDH will give additional price over the market price to those farmers whose produce will be as per the standards of the foreign market and the country’s fixed market and in which pesticides will be found to be neg...

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 24: In a significant move to strengthen its organisational infrastructure, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) inaugurated its new Vadodara Mahanagar BJP Karyalaya – ‘Namo Kamalam’ – under the leadership of Honorable Union Minister for Water Resources and Gujarat BJP State President Shri C.R. Patil. This state-of-the-art facility spread across 40,000 square feet in the Karelibag area, replaces the older office near Manubhai Tower, which had been in operation since 1998. Equipped with 28 rooms, multiple conference halls with seating capacities of 25, 50, 100, and 300, and dedicated meeting spaces, the office is designed to empower party workers and enhance collaboration. It also features a “Scheme Information Office” on the ground floor to facilitate awaren...