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Rayagada (Odisha) [India], December 31: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked a vibrant presence at the annual Chaiti Mahotsav in Rayagada, reinforcing its commitment to cultural preservation and community-led development. Organised annually since 2005, Chaiti Mahotsav is a flagship cultural festival that celebrates the rich tribal heritage of the region. The event brings together over 500 artists from across the country and serves as a dynamic platform to promote indigenous art, culture, and traditions. Vedanta Aluminium’s stall emerged as one of the major highlights of the festival, showcasing a vibrant blend of traditional tribal art forms such as Saura paintings and Dokra crafts. The display also featured products crafted by women self-help groups (SHGs) under P...

New Delhi [India], December 29: Lead India has continued to strengthen its presence as a structured and citizen-focused platform, offering legal guidance and civic awareness services aimed at improving access to justice and informed participation in public life. According to information available on the Lead India portal the initiative is designed to assist individuals in understanding legal processes while encouraging responsible civic engagement across communities. The platform provides a range of  legal support services , including initial legal consultations, case guidance, and access to verified legal professionals across civil, criminal, family, property, and consumer matters. By presenting legal information in a clear and accessible format, Lead India seeks to reduce confusion aroun...

New Delhi [India], December 25: The opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began with a moment of national significance, with India’s highest gallantry award recipients forming an integral part of the occasion. Param Vir Chakra awardees Honorary Captain Bana Singh and Major Sanjay Kumar were present during the airport’s inaugural proceedings, shaping a launch rooted in service, duty, and national pride. As part of the opening, the two war heroes experienced the airport facilities ahead of the start of commercial operations. Their presence reflected an intent to include those who have served the nation in a defining national milestone, rather than position the moment as a ceremonial display. Mr. Gautam Adani was present during the proceedings, joining airport officials and pers...

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: The Chamber of Tax Consultants (CTC), along with ILS Law College, Pune, had commenced the 3rd Edition of the National Indirect Tax Moot Court Competition, strengthening its commitment towards promoting excellence in indirect tax law advocacy, research, and litigation skills among law students across India. As stated by CTC: “The National Indirect Tax Moot Court continues to stand as a platform where the next generation of tax lawyers hone their advocacy skills and engage with real-world legal challenges.” It is widely regarded as the only moot court competition in the country that has been exclusively committed to Indirect Tax laws. The competition aims to familiarise aspiring lawyers with the practical realities of indirect tax litigation and recen...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 23: Nabajatak Child Development Centre, in association with ANVolife Foundation, SkilledIQ Educational Trust, and the Rotary Club of Kolkata Benevolence, successfully organised the International Day for Persons with Disabilities – 2025. The event brought together experts, parents, students, and community members for an engaging evening dedicated to advancing inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment. The programme was held in the esteemed presence of Dr. S. Govindaraj, Commissioner, PWD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, and Dr. Ramendu Homchoudhury, District Governor, RID 3291. The evening opened with introductory remarks and a formal welcome of dignitaries.Dr S. Govindaraj, Commissioner, PWD, Ministry of Social Ju...

The Design Village’s CAN Mixer 2025 unites Industry Leaders and Students New Delhi [India], December 22: The Design Village (TDV) hosted the fifth edition of its annual CAN Mixer 2025 at its Noida campus. The event brought together graduating students, design leaders, and creative entrepreneurs for an enriching day of talks, exhibitions, campus interactions and networking. Speakers deliberate on Impact through Design CAN Mixer 2025 featured a compelling line-up of speakers and panelists from across sectors, offering insights into the evolving role of design in shaping culture, commerce, and systems. The speakers included Nishit Kamath (Director, WBG Charging Solutions), Rahul Yadav (Co-Founder & Creative Director, Floating Canvas Company), Shyam Sunder (Chief Designer, Tata Elxsi), Swa...

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...