Category: India

Shimla: Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have been battling unpredictable weather and deteriorating soil health for several years. Irregular climatic patterns, reduced chilling hours, and extreme events like heavy rainfall and hailstorms have significantly impacted both yield and quality. In response to these growing challenges, Adani Agri Fresh Ltd. (AAFL) has launched a month-long soil testing initiative across its centres in Rohru, Sainj, and Rampur, starting Monday, to help orchardists assess soil health and improve crop outcomes. During the peak procurement season from August to October this year, several institutions…

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* Unlike traditional vehicle-mounted systems that move from one point-defence location to another, an Anti-Drone * Patrol Vehicle actively combats threats while in motion — detecting, tracking, and neutralising drones across borders, cities, and critical corridors. Jaipur : Indrajaal Drone Defence today announced the launch of India’s first Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV) — a groundbreaking, fully mobile, AI-enabled counter-drone system designed to redefine how the nation responds to drone-led threats. The urgency to build the ADPV (Indrajaal Ranger) was reinforced by two recent national security incidents that exposed how drones…

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Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh State Open School Education Board (MPSOS) is set for a major academic overhaul as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In a one-day workshop jointly organised by MPSOS and Educate Girls in Bhopal, senior officials, subject experts, and academic leaders came together to review the existing curriculum and examination framework and propose necessary reforms for open-school learners. The workshop was attended by MPSOS Director Ravindra Kumar Singh, Assistant Directors Sachchidanand Prasad (Academic Division), Ram Vaidya (Examination Division), and Ramakant Tiwari (EFA School). A total…

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Patna: As India gears up for an extraordinary wedding season, Senco Gold & Diamonds—one of the country’s most trusted and long-established jewellery retailers—has launched its exquisite Wedding Vivaha Collection along with a lineup of major festive offers. With over 85 years of legacy and a network of more than 192 showrooms across India, Senco continues to be synonymous with trust, tradition and exceptional craftsmanship. This year, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has projected a historic boom—46 lakh weddings in just 45 days, contributing a staggering ₹6.5 lakh crore…

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Ahmedabad: Adani International School (ADIS), Shantigram, Ahmedabad, hosted a grand opening ceremony for the third edition of its annual reading and storytelling festival, BookFlix 2025. Padma Bhushan awardee, celebrated author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty attended as the Chief Guest, formally launching the much-awaited literary celebration. Welcoming her, ADIS promoter Namrata Adani expressed gratitude for Murty’s contribution to inspiring generations of young readers across India. “During the preparations for BookFlix, our campus came alive with stories, debates, book exchanges, and creative adventures. Our aim is simple—to spark wonder, kindle joy, and…

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Free education and market literacy sessions for farmers and village youth Kanpur: A quiet afternoon in Bithoor village turned into a powerful moment of realisation for dozens of rural families as 54 residents gathered at the ‘Shri Lagan Barat Ghar’ on 12 October 2025 for a special workshop on capital markets. The four-hour session, conducted by a master trainer from the Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA), brought together farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and MSME workers eager to understand how to participate in India’s rising equity market. Of the 54 participants, 53 were…

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Vizag: As a step towards strengthening the brand’s retail footprint across the country, ASUS India, today launched a Hybrid (Pegasus & ROG) store in Vizag. With an area spreading over 500 sq feet, the store displays Consumer Notebooks, ROG PCs and Laptops, All-in-one PCs, Gaming Desktop and Accessories. This newly launched Hybrid store is the 16th store in Andhra Pradesh. Commenting on the unveiling of the store, Jignesh Bhavsar, National Sales Manager – PC & Gaming Business, ASUS India “We are elated to announce our new Hybrid store in Vizag.…

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Lucknow: Senior officials from the Health and Panchayati Raj departments of seven northern states convened on Monday for a two-day regional workshop aimed at accelerating the implementation of India’s TB (tuberculosis) elimination campaign at the grassroots level. The workshop was jointly organised by the Central TB Division, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, and the Uttar Pradesh Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare. Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Ghosh inaugurated the session, stressing that TB-free India cannot be achieved without robust coordination at the panchayat level…

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Lucknow: The week-long Ayurveda–Ashtanga Yoga Awareness Camp concluded on Monday at Lucknow Public College, B-Block, Rajajipuram. The special health and wellness initiative, held across all LPS branches in Lucknow from November 17 to 24, aimed at promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being among students. Dr. S.P. Singh, Ayurvedic Medical Officer from the AYUSH Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, attended the programme as the chief speaker. He was warmly welcomed by the college principal, Gyanendra Kumar, who expressed gratitude for his guidance. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Singh stressed that sattvic diet,…

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New Delhi: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) convened a high-level Brainstorming Meeting  at the CSIR Science Centre, New Delhi, to strengthen ongoing collaborations and outline a forward-looking, integrated roadmap for joint health research. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, and Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, ICMR and Secretary, Department of Health Research. Directors of several CSIR and ICMR laboratories, along with senior officials from both organisations, participated in the discussions. During…

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