Category: India

* Donates fully equipped ambulance to Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Vadodara) and Shree Swaminarayan Hospital and Medical Research Foundation (Kheda) Vadodara : Bandhan Bank, as part of its CSR initiatives, has donated 10 fully equipped ambulances across India, including two in Gujarat, to strengthen emergency medical access and improve healthcare delivery across diverse communities. Announced during the Bank’s 10th Foundation Day celebrations, the initiative has now been implemented with the donation of ambulances. The initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to improving the reach and responsiveness of healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive…

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Varanasi: India marked a major step in its green maritime push as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Shri Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the commercial operation of the country’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat. The vessel is the first in India to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell propulsion in a maritime setting and features fully indigenous technology. It operates on a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell system that converts stored hydrogen into electricity, releasing only water as a byproduct. Speaking on…

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Lucknow: The sixth day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, organized by the North Central Regional Cultural Centre, Prayagraj, the South Regional Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, concluded with a vibrant cultural evening at Muktakashi Prangan, Namo Ghat. The event featured performances by artists from Tamil Nadu and Varanasi, celebrating the confluence of traditions. The evening opened with folk singing by Mamta Sharma and her troupe from Varanasi, beginning with a Ganga bhajan, “Chalomon Ganga Jamuna Teer”, followed by a Shiva bhajan, “Jekar Nath Vishwanath…

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Lucknow: The Government of India has taken significant steps to bolster cybersecurity research, training, and awareness in Uttar Pradesh, ensuring safer digital experiences for citizens. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Noida has established a self-paced Cyber Range facility featuring nearly 100 automated scenarios based on real cyber-attacks. So far, over 6,000 students and officials have been trained, including approximately 1,400 beneficiaries from Uttar Pradesh. IIT Kanpur has set up the Cybersecurity and Cyber-Physical Systems Innovation Hub (C3iHub) under the National Cyber-Physical Systems Mission. The hub provides…

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Lucknow: The State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Uttar Pradesh, held its review meeting for the third quarter ending September 2025 on 10 December 2025 at “Baroda House,” Gomtinagar, Lucknow. The meeting was chaired by  Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, and Chairman of SLBC, Uttar Pradesh, at the “Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad Hall.” The meeting was attended by senior officials including  Pankaj Kumar, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Lucknow; Dr. Sarika Mohan, Director General, Institutional Finance Directorate, Government of Uttar Pradesh;  Shailendra Kumar Singh, General Manager, Bank of Baroda &…

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LUCKNOW: Faculty of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow have conducted a research study exploring the effectiveness of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), one of India’s major policy interventions in the power sector. The study specifically assesses whether the debt restructuring through the UDAY Programme, which included transferring a major portion of power distributing companies’ (DISCOMs) debt to state governments and issuing state-backed bonds, helped in reducing financial stress, enhancing operational efficiency, and overall profitability of power distributing companies in India. The study also provides insights on the implications of such a debt transfer…

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Kodaikanal: Mumbai’s most iconic vegetarian dining destination, Cream Centre, celebrates 65 glorious years of redefining vegetarian cuisine in India. Founded in 1958 in Mumbai by Mr. Ramesh Chona, the brand has become a household name — introducing the city to its first plate of Nachos, serving its legendary Channa Bhatura, and delighting generations with its Sizzling Brownies and other timeless favourites. As Cream Centre marks this remarkable milestone, it continues to strengthen its presence across India – with a thriving outlet in Kodaikanal, among its key locations nationwide. Each restaurant…

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A Landmark Dual Global Strategy to ‘Take Telangana to the World’ and ‘Bring the World to Telangana’  Telangana: The Official Partner State At IIFA Weekend & Awards, 2026  Telangana To Host IIFA Utsavam In Hyderabad (2026–2028) Hyderabad: In a historic step for India’s cultural diplomacy and creative economy, the Government of Telangana, under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister  A. Revanth Reddy, announces a landmark multi-year partnership with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards and IIFA Utsavam. This first-of-its-kind collaboration unites Indian cinema on a global…

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New Delhi : The fourth edition of India’s Regional PR Awards (IRPRA) 40 under 40 is soon going to be held virtually on 10th January, 2026 and the registration is opened for the participants. Like its previous editions, the award will recognize and honor the PR professionals from regional India who with their dedication and ceaseless efforts continue to take the communication bar up to top notches. The last day for nomination process is extended till 25th December. Notably, the esteemed jury panel for the 4th edition of IRPRA comprises…

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Washington, D.C. / Jamnagar, India: Anant Ambani, founder of the landmark Vantara wildlife conservation initiative in Jamnagar, has been honoured with the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare by the Global Humane Society—the international arm of the American Humane Society. At 30, he becomes not only the youngest recipient but also the first Asian to earn this distinguished global recognition. The award was presented on December 8, 2025, at an international gathering of conservation leaders in Washington, D.C. Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of Global Humane Society, presented the…

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