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New Delhi [India], January 30: SP-PLUS AG, a Switzerland-based investment and development firm, and FLY Bharathi Global Investment LLC, a Dubai-headquartered aviation investment company, announced today the formation of a groundbreaking joint venture to finance and develop the Ujjain Airport project in India. The partnership will leverage an innovative gold-backed digital bond mechanism—secured by 2,500 kilograms of physical gold with an approximate value of USD 322 million—to raise EUR 250 million in capital over a four-year development cycle.The “Gold Coin Digital” bond, to be listed on Bloomberg with a dedicated ISIN number, represents a pioneering approach to infrastructure financing in South Asia. This structured financing model combines traditional asset-backed securities with cutt...

PM Publishers Partners with GoogleNoida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 9: PM Publishers Pvt. Ltd. (PMP), a leading name in school education since 2009, has announced a collaboration with Google, to integrate Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, with the traditional textbook learning experience, transforming the act of learning into an interactive journey. Launched for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, PMP will integrate Google Gemini across 250+ book titles covering Computer Science, English, Hindi, Art & Craft, General Knowledge, and Foundation subjects — from Nursery to Class 10. This initiative is expected to reach over 2 million students across 2,000+ schools in its first phase. Designed for age-appropriate use, the tool empowers older students to learn independently, while se...

Yash Dubal, Director, A Y & J Solicitors, London, UKMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 2: For many skilled professionals in India, the UK remains an attractive destination for career growth, international exposure and long-term settlement. While the Skilled Worker visa remains the most widely known work route, it has recently become harder to access; the Global Talent (GT) and High Potential Individual (HPI) visas are now attracting attention. The Global Talent visa is designed for individuals who have exceptional ability or clear potential in academia, research, digital technology, arts and culture. Mr Yash Dubal, Director at A Y & J Solicitors, a leading visa and immigration law firm in London, UK said, “Unlike the Skilled Worker route, it does not require employer sponsor...

Historic event with 5555 Yajna Kunds, 9999 km Bharatbhram Yatra will also be organized More than 21 world records will also be attempted during the Ashwamedh Mahayagya Mahotsav Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 17:  To revive India’s ancient Vedic traditions, the “Ashwamegh Mahayagna Mahotsav 2026” will be organized on a grand scale from 12th to 20th February 2026 at Khambhaliya Bypass Road, opposite Airport Road, Jamnagar. This grand Yagna is being organized by the Rythmus Foundation, a leading organization that has been actively working for several years in the fields of social, cultural, and spiritual upliftment. The main highlight of this event is the Ashwamegh Yagna with 5,555 Yajna Kunds, which is being held after 5,555 years on the same date and under the same constellation— the...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 15:  Over 2,500 students demonstrated extraordinary mental arithmetic, language, and sensory skills at Brainy’s grand national event, redefining the limits of young intelligence. Brainy India (Xplore Knowledge Resources LLP, India arm of Brain Child International, Malaysia) successfully concluded the 8th Brainy National Competition 2025 — a nationwide celebration of young intellect and innovation. The event brought together over 2,500 participants from hundreds of schools and Brainy TriCore Learning Centres across India, culminating in grand award ceremonies held in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Surat on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of November respectively. More than 3,000 parents attended to witness a spectacular display of children’s growing brainpower and confid...

New Delhi [India], November 15: Prof. Yanko Kolev also delivered a distinguished talk at NFSU National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, hosted a distinguished talk by Prof. Yanko Kolev, M.D., Ph.D., President of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS). The event marked a momentous occasion as Padma Shri Awardee, Dr. J.M. Vyas, founder Vice Chancellor of NFSU, was officially appointed as an Ambassador of IAFS. In his address, Prof. Kolev lauded Dr. Vyas for his exemplary leadership in advancing forensic science and announced his induction into the International Advisory Committee for the upcoming IAFS-2026 Congress, scheduled to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 25–30 May 2026. Prof. Kolev also expressed his admiration for NFSU, “the world’s first and only ...

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 12: In a landmark effort to deepen economic and developmental collaboration, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and KOTRA, India-Korea Business Cooperation Center, New Delhi, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Himachal Pradesh, successfully organized the 2025 Korea-India Joint CSR-Economic Cooperation Seminar in Shimla on Wednesday. Held at Hotel Woodville Palace, the seminar brought together a high-level Korean delegation, led by Commercial Counsellor Mr. SUNGJOONG CHO from the Korean Embassy in New Delhi, the Korean delegation, also known as Team Korea, included senior officials from KOTRA and affiliated organizations. The seminar aimed to introduce Korean institutions to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, underst...

An evening of art, culture, and diplomacy, highlighted by the gracious partnership of L’Opéra and Allied Aviation New Delhi [India], November 12: The Embassy of Egypt in India hosted an elegant gala evening at Egypt House, celebrating the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation. The celebration, led by H.E. Kamel Galal, Ambassador of Egypt to India, and Mrs Reham Handoussa, beautifully captured the essence of Egypt’s cultural grandeur and its growing ties with India. The event was co-organised by Egypt Air and Sopaan, the cultural platform founded by Ambassador Monika Kapil Mohta and Siddhaant Mohta, with the warm support of L’Opéra, Allied Aviation, An Evening of Cultural Harmony The gala brought together distinguishe...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 17: The Shantidham Foundation, a leading Non-Profit Voluntary Organization based in Bhubaneswar, proudly celebrates 24 years of unwavering commitment to societal betterment with the eighth edition of JHOOM INTERNATIONAL – a one-of-a-kind global talent hunt for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Associated with 94 organizations, this flagship event has emerged as a vibrant platform enabling PwDs to showcase their outstanding abilities across categories such as dance, song, speed painting, acting, mimicry, anchoring, and more. For nine consecutive years, Shantidham Foundation has been spearheading this inspiring movement, nurturing talent, confidence, and visibility for artists with disabilities across India and beyond. The Foundation’s inclusive vision h...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Recently, A press conference was held at the Press Club in Mumbai to announce the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony, scheduled to take place from December 2–13, 2025, at the Sacred Seat of Enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Bihar. Organized by seventeen Buddhist organizations from across India, this milestone event celebrates two decades of spiritual unity and the revitalization of the Buddha’s teachings under the sacred Bodhi Tree. The press conference was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including ITCC President Most Venerable Bhante Sanghasena, Secretary General Most Venerable Bhante Vinay Rakkhita, Vice President Most Venerable Bhante Agradhamma, and Treasurer Venerable Ayya Sakya Dhammadeena, who shared their vision for this historic gather...