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New Delhi [India], July 7: India’s social welfare landscape continues to evolve rapidly, bringing numerous benefits to citizens across the country. Whether you’re a student, worker, or senior citizen, understanding which government schemes you may qualify for can make a meaningful difference in your life. Here are three major government schemes that every Indian should be aware of in 2025 — and how to access them. 1. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) This flagship scheme by the Government of India provides income support of Rs. 6,000 per year to eligible farmers. The amount is paid in three equal instalments directly to their bank accounts. Who is eligible?Small and marginal farmers Ownership of cultivable landWhy it matters: In 2025, the government has improved digital verification pro...

Ambaji (Gujarat) [India], July 7: Hon’ble Speaker of Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, today inaugurated the 5th consecutive edition of the “Seedball for Green Wall” campaign from the sacred land of Ambaji. Initiated with the noble vision of transforming the Aravalli mountain ranges into a lush green ecosystem, the campaign is a collaborative effort of Banas Dairy, the Forest Department, and local volunteers. Throughout the month of July, Banas Dairy will sow over 1 crore seedballs across the Aravalli hills. To mark the auspicious beginning, Speaker, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shri Shankar Chaudhary offered prayers at the Ambaji temple and symbolically draped a green chunari (veil) to Maa Amba, representing nature and greenery. The seedball plantation was carried ...

New Delhi [India], July 7: “We will work towards One Nation, One Election.” With this powerful statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked a vital conversation that could redefine India’s democratic structure and development path. The idea isn’t just about efficiency — it’s about transforming how India governs, votes, and progresses as one unified nation. What is One Nation, One Election? The concept of One Nation, One Election means synchronizing Lok Sabha and all state assembly elections across the country — conducting them together, once every five years. Currently, India holds elections in a staggered manner, which leads to frequent policy pauses and constant political churn. In PM Narendra Modi’s Perspective: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees this as a game-changing reform tha...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 4: In a historic and momentous gathering held at the GIFT City Club in Ahmedabad, Save Earth Mission, the world’s fastest-growing environmental movement, officially launched its Global Vision campaign. At the heart of this vision lies an unprecedented initiative — the world’s largest synchronized plantation drive across 60+ countries, commencing August 2025. The announcement was made during the organization’s flagship Global Vision Unveiling event, where global climate leaders, government delegates, students, innovators, and environmentalists came together. This multi-nation campaign aims to unite millions under the banner of urgent climate action — to plant trees, revive ecosystems, and build a net-zero future. The Global Movement Begins Save Earth Missio...

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 1: In an unforgettable morning of grit, gratitude and glory, more than 4,500 runners converged at the historic Bombay Sappers Parade Ground for the Panchshil Soldierathon Bombay Sappers – a powerful tribute to heroism ,courage & sacrifice of Indian Armed Forces and a monumental leap forward in the Fit Bharat Movement. Organized by Fitistan – Ek Fit Bharat, India’s largest community-led fitness initiative, in collaboration with Panchshil Realty, the event brought together soldiers, veterans, civilians, students, and fitness enthusiasts, all united by a shared mission: to run with pride, purpose and patriotism. A Run Like No Other The event featured three categories — a 10 km timed run, 5 km fun run, and 3 km walk-each resonating with emotion and intent. ...

Gujarat, June 30 2025: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) has announced significant progress in its mission to protect customers in Gujarat from rising online frauds. As part of the nationwide rollout of its AI-powered fraud detection system, Airtel has successfully safeguarded more than 4.1 Million users across the state — within just47 days of launching its advanced fraud detection system. Automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers, the advanced system scans and filters links across SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, E-mail and other browsers. It leverages real-time threat intelligence to examine over 1 billion URLs daily and blocks access to harmful sites in under 100 milliseconds. For instance, if a resident in Ahmedabad receives a suspicious message that read...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26: The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) has raised strong objections to the recent escalation in excise duty across Maharashtra, warning that the move may cripple the state’s vibrant hospitality sector and have cascading effects on employment, tourism, and state revenues. Sudhakar Shetty, President of AHAR, stated, “The hospitality industry has been hit by a series of financial shocks in quick succession. The recent VAT hike from 5% to 10%, followed by a 15% increase in licence fees, and now a steep 60% jump in excise duty is nothing short of a tsunami of taxation. This triple burden will destabilize a sector that has only just begun to recover post-pandemic.” Maharashtra currently houses over 19,000 licensed permit rooms and lounge bars, w...

New Delhi [India], June 23:  The Paris Air Show, the world’s oldest and largest aerospace exhibition, has long been a global stage for the most advanced aviation and defence technologies. Its origins trace back to 1909, when the first dedicated aviation event was held at the historic Grand Palais in Paris—a response to the immense public fascination with flying machines. Fast-forward to today, and the show has evolved into the most important gathering for aerospace professionals and defence leaders across the globe. This year’s 56th Paris Air Show, scheduled for June 16–22, 2025, will take place at the iconic Le Bourget Parc des Expositions. For military leaders, manufacturers, and delegations worldwide, this event is a strategic showcase where future technologies are revealed, billion-dol...

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 21: Fitistan – Ek Fit Bharat in proud partnership with India’s premier luxury real estate brand Panchshil Realty, presents the Panchshil Bombay Sappers Soldierathon- A powerful tribute & patriotic run dedicated to the heroic spirit of Indian Armed Forces.  This one-of-a-kind tribute is not just a run. It’s a salute to the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of our brave soldiers-the heroes who led one of the most strategic and successful military operations in India’s recent history.  Through this event, we express our eternal gratitude and collective pride in the Indian Armed Forces.  Held inside the prestigious and historic premises of the Bombay Sappers Centre, this run offers participants a rare opportunity to experience the sacred grounds ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 20:  HROne, in collaboration with SHRM India as the Knowledge Partner and with support from Platinum Partners—Mindbox Analytics, InstaPe, and Ongrid—successfully hosted the Hyderabad Chapter of PROPEL. This landmark event convened over 500 HR leaders for a much-needed reset, shifting HR’s role from the sidelines to center stage. From Devdutt Pattanaik’s powerful keynote to authentic fireside chats with CHROs, the event redefined what it means to lead in HR today. HROne, in strategic partnership with SHRM India, brought the national HR leadership initiative, HROne PROPEL, to Hyderabad. This series of events is designed to reimagine HR as a strategic, human-first driver of organizational success. The Hyderabad chapter drew more than 550 CHROs, HR Business ...