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Sonipat (Haryana) [India], December 22: The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini, inaugurated the launch of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates (CMGGA) 2025 programme at Rishihood University in Sonipat and inducted 27 young professionals into one of India’s flagship governance initiatives. This inauguration underlines the strong collaboration between the Government of Haryana, Global Village Foundation (principal partner), and Rishihood University (learning and development partner). During the ceremony, the Chief Minister addressed the associates, highlighting the importance of institutional capacity building and effective last-mile governance in building a prosperous Haryana. Senior officials, including Shri Yashpal Yadav, IAS, Project Director, CMGGA, als...

H M Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement, handing over LoI to invest Rs 2000 cr to Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025 in Mumbai Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed “Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity”, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, Swami Vigyananand, Founder of WHEF, Shri Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of the WHEF Organising Committee, and leading industrialists including Shri Hari Mohan Bangur, Chairman, Shree Cement Ltd, and Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group, along with policymakers, startup founders, bus...

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 20: Flying Officer Tanishq Agrawal has been honoured with the prestigious Sword of Honour for his outstanding performance at the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) 2025, held at the Indian Air Force Academy in Dundigal. The parade marked the successful completion of training for cadets of the flying and ground duty branches of the Air Force.Tanishq Agrawal is an alumnus of IPS Academy, where he studied in the Fire and Safety Department. He completed his course in 2022 from the Fire and Safety branch of IPS Academy Institute of Engineering & Science. After graduating, he worked as a Fire and Safety Officer at Reliance Dahej. Along with his job, he cleared the SSB examination and secured selection into the Indian Air Force. Recently, he successf...

Go Dharmic’s Salt Ride 2025 – A Historic Ride for Climate Action and Compassionate ServiceAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 16: Go Dharmic will host Salt Ride 2025, a 440 km cycling challenge from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s 1930 Salt March. This seven-day journey brings together cyclists, environmental supporters, and humanitarian advocates in a powerful effort to advance climate action and sustainable development across India.Salt Ride is deeply connected to Go Dharmic’s mission of promoting compassion in action through environmental protection, hunger alleviation, and disaster relief. With thousands of mangrove trees already planted in the Sundarbans through the Dharma Forest initiative, and a goal of planting 2 million trees by 2026, the Salt Rid...

Balipara Foundation with four Leading Universities in Assam Host the Region’s Largest Climate and Naturenomics™ ConclaveGuwahati (Assam) [India], December 15: The 13th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum (EHNF) 2025 concluded successfully in Guwahati after two days of dynamic dialogues, knowledge exchanges, and policy discussions across Gauhati University, IIT Guwahati, Assam Royal Global University, and Cotton University. Convened under the theme “The Future of the Third Pole and the Himsagar (Eastern Himalaya),” the Forum brought together global leaders, students, Indigenous communities, policymakers, scientists, corporates, and practitioners for urgent conversations on the future of Asia’s most critical climate region. Reflecting on the significance of the 2025 edition, Ranjit B...

New Delhi [India], December 15: The Indian Industries Association (IIA), Delhi State, successfully hosted the IIA Udyog Samman 2025 at the JNU Convention Centre, Auditorium 1, New Delhi, marking a defining milestone in IIA’s 40-year legacy of empowering India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The prestigious ceremony was organised under the leadership of Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, IIA Delhi State Chairperson, with the guidance of Mr Dinesh Goyal, National President, IIA. Held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, startups and MSME entrepreneurs from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, reflecting the growing national and global relevance of India’s MSME ecosystem. Delivering the welcome address, Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshin...

New Delhi [India], December 15: Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) has successfully organised its First Convocation Ceremony on Sunday at its campus. The maiden convocation ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Hon’ble Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy — Director General, Manohar Parrikar Defence Research Institute & Analysis (MP-DRIA), New Delhi, along with SVGU President Sri Siddharth Patel (MBA, University of Dallas, USA), Provost Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Brahmbhatt (renowned Indologist) and Registrar Dr Mayur Shah. Of the 340 postgraduate students, 25 gold medallists from Management, Computer Applications and Journalism & Communication were conferred degrees by the Ho’ble Chief Guest. Addressing the august gathering, Mr Chinoy, who was born and brought up in Kathiyad, Rajkot, surpris...

With the sowing of happiness, Banas district emerges as a national role model New Delhi [India], December 15: On the second day of BharatKool Adhyay–2, under the theme “Banas ni Suvas”, the Honourable Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, in a dialogue with Shri Dixit Soni, eloquently presented the journey of Banaskantha’s holistic development, its inclusive economic model, and the far-reaching positive impact it has created on society.Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary stated that the development of Banaskantha is not limited to the district alone but has become a strong pillar in Gujarat’s overall progress. Today, Banas Dairy stands as a role model for the entire nation. Over the last decade, its turnover has grown from ₹4,000 crore to ₹24,000 crore—an achiev...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 13: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Electrotherm Park, a new 11,600 square meter public garden in South Bopal, developed by Electrotherm (India) Ltd in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), under the PPP mode. The project reflects Electrotherm’s commitment to enhancing public infrastructure and promoting environmentally responsible urban development. Designed as a modern, eco-friendly urban oasis, Electrotherm Park draws inspiration from the natural flow of a river, weaving together interconnected spaces that encourage engagement and outdoor activity. The warm and inviting entry plaza, featuring a fountain and signature sculpture, sets the tone for a thoughtfully curated landscape that blends aesthetics with publi...

New Delhi [India], December 13: The Hapur Pilkhuwa Development Authority (HPDA) successfully organized “Invest in Hapur” Summit 2025 today, aimed at attracting substantial investment and fostering comprehensive development across the Hapur-Pilkhuwa region. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna, Hon’ble Minister, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh. This significant gathering established Hapur as a prime destination for future economic growth, building confidence among the investor community through transparent policies and strong governmental backing. During his address, the Minister specifically offered sincere praise to Dr. Nitin Gaur (IAS), Vice Chairman of HPDA, stating that the summit was a “great initiative” and reflected hi...