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New Delhi [India], January 21: India’s ambition to become a $5-trillion economy is not merely a macroeconomic target but a collective national mission driven by a constellation of visionary political leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, technocrats, healthcare leaders, and social reformers. “Visionaries of $5 trillion economy”: a report by The Outlook highlights such individuals whose efforts are transforming India’s growth trajectory across sectors. At the forefront of governance and policy, Union Ministers like Manohar Lal are advancing sustainable urban development and strengthening India’s power generation ecosystem, while Nitin Gadkari, through world-class highways, is accelerating national connectivity, and Ashwini Vaishnaw is strengthening India’s digital, manufacturing, and rail ecos...

Nationwide Historic Initiative by Shri Jain Dharmik Sikshan Sangh Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: The annual religious examination organized by Shri Jain Dharmik Sikshan Sangh witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 27,000 students from Jain pathshalas across Mumbai this year. Notably, for the first time, the examination was conducted simultaneously across India on the same day and at the same time, spanning more than 100 examination centers, from Standard 1 to Standard 36. This initiative has been recorded as a historic and proud milestone in the history of Jain Dharmik Sikshan sangh The auspicious event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Sangh’s Vice President Sanjaybhai Jeevanlal Shah, Women’s Wing Vice President Alpaben Sanjaybhai Shah, Treasurer...

New Delhi [India], January 20: Several national-level recognition events were organised in the national capital during 2025, highlighting contributions in youth leadership, social service, governance, and cultural fields. The events were coordinated by organisations associated with Sumit Narayan, who has been involved in the planning and execution of multiple award ceremonies held across prominent venues in Delhi. The National Youth Inspiration Award was held on 23 January 2025, focusing on individuals engaged in youth-led initiatives, innovation, and social work. Participants from different regions attended the event. On 29 April 2025, the Desh Ratna Award ceremony took place at Kamani Auditorium, where individuals from social service, cultural, and administrative backgrounds were recogni...

Indrani Mukerjea (R) and Aakriti Sharma (L) at PVLF in New Delhi New Delhi [India], January 19: Indrani Mukerjea Enterprise brought both of its recent dance dramas — Chitrangada – Ek Sashakt Nari and Nayika Bhoomika — to the Pragati Vichar Literature Festival (PVLF) this weekend, performing at the LTG (Little Theatre Group) auditorium in New Delhi on Jan 17 and Jan 18, respectively. The two evenings, presented as part of PVLF and Frontlist Media’s festival programme, drew a strong audience response and helped widen the national footprint of Indrani Mukerjea Enterprise (IME). Both plays are choreographed and directed by Madhumita Chakraborty and Tony Chakraborty; music composed and directed by Santanu Bhattacharya; key performances by Indrani Mukerjea, Manini De, Madhumita Chakraborty, Aakr...

New Delhi [India], January 19: The Design Village (TDV), in collaboration with Studio Archohm, designed the French Pavilion at the World Book Fair, New Delhi, held at Bharat Mandapam from 10 to 18 January 2026, as part of France’s participation as Guest of Honour. The pavilion was conceived as an immersive and contemporary environment bringing together literature, architecture, and sustainability. The pavilion presented French authors and publishers while highlighting the long-standing cultural dialogue between France and India. France’s participation aligned with President Macron’s visit to India in February 2026 and reflected ongoing cooperation supported by institutions such as the Institut Français en Inde (IFI) and the Indo-French Year of Innovation 2026 (IFYoI). Commenting on the pro...

Budget 2026 could provide a buffer for Indian markets against global disturbances while repositioning India as the most credible long-term investment hub New Delhi [India], January 17: As the world navigates one of the most intricate geopolitical and economic periods in recent decades, India finds itself at the forefront of global focus. Trade conflicts, tariff uncertainties, ongoing disputes such as the Ukraine war, tensions involving Iran and Venezuela, and the resurgence of Trump-era tariff discussions have disrupted global capital movements and supply chains. In this unpredictable context, MoneyTree Partners (www.moneytreepartners.com) assertains that the Union Budget 2026 is not merely another fiscal occasion—it has the potential to serve as a pivotal turning point for Indian markets...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16: The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest Spring–Summer apparel trade fair, will be held from January 20–22, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai. Spread across an expansive 7 lakh square feet, the fair will present the latest trends, designs, and innovations across men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel.82nd NGF: India’s Largest Spring Summer Apparel Trade Fair, January 20-22, Showcasing 1085 Brands Across 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. Connecting Over 1,000 Exhibitors and expected 20000+ pan-India Retailers at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, shaping the Future of Fashion.The inauguration ceremony of the 82nd NGF will be graced by Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, as t...

Invited by MEA’s XP Division, Journalists Interact with ICCR; India Showcases Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power and Media Ecosystem New Delhi [India], January 16: A delegation of 27 senior journalists and media professionals from Central and West Africa, invited by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), XP Division, is on a familiarisation visit to India from January 13 to January 22, 2026. As part of the programme, the delegation had an interaction session with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New Delhi today. The visiting journalists represent Cameroon, Cook Islands, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Niger, Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Togo and Tonga.The delegation is v...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 15: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation, is organizing a two-week immersive learning programme for delegates from various countries to prepare them for an increasingly globalized world. The residential training programme is being organized on “Corporate Governance for a Better Tomorrow, Empowering Leaders in Compliance, Risk and Sustainability”, in ICSI CCGRT Kolkata, from 14 – 25 January, 2026. It will witness the participation of delegates from Botswana, Cote d’Ivoire, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia. As an established and...

New Delhi [India], January 13: Game Changers with MJ will air a special episode featuring Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, marking his first-ever detailed podcast-style interview on a national Hindi news channel. The episode highlights Acharya Devvrat’s distinction as Gujarat’s longest-serving Governor and focuses on his views on governance, public service, and constitutional responsibility. During the interaction, the Governor underscored the centrality of agriculture, observing that choosing a family farmer is more important than choosing a family doctor, as wholesome food is the first and most essential form of medicine. He reiterated his long-held belief — “Eat less to live longer; eat more to live shorter” — while cautioning against excessive consumption o...