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London [United Kingdom], October 5: Asia Today Media successfully hosted the Indo UK Leadership Conclave 2026 on 28 September at the prestigious, House of Lords, UK Parliament, London, bringing together distinguished British leaders and accomplished doctors, educationists, entrepreneurs and professionals from India.The prestigious gathering celebrated Indian excellence and provided an important platform for dialogue on strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and international collaboration.The event was honoured by the presence of Lord Brennan KC, Member of the House of Lords, Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the House of Lords, Mr Gagan Mohindra, Member of t...

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with cultural icons and Sundeep Bhutoria at an Ek Mulakat session in Kolkata celebrating Prabha Khaitan’s legacyKolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 3: In a city that wears its culture like a second skin, a packed gathering of Bengal’s finest artists, writers and thinkers came together for an evening of warm, candid conversation — and a powerful tribute to a woman who turned social consciousness into a movement.Addressing a session of Ek Mulakat in Kolkata, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, lauded the enduring contribution of Late Prabha Khaitan in awakening social awareness, and praised the multifarious socio-cultural work of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation — calling it “an important name” among orga...

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon India’s youth to prepare themselves for the rapidly emerging opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while highlighting the importance of skills, innovation and technology in building a developed India.Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Pavilion Ground of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Prime Minister Modi said the coming generation must be prepared for AI and develop skills that can be continuously upgraded as technology and global requirements evolve. He emphasised that AI would not remain limited to the technology sector, but would create opportunities across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics.The Prime Minister’s interaction with th...

Kerala Cyber Resilience Foundation announced as leaders call for stronger cyber resilience, sovereign capabilities and cybersecurity talent.Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 9: India must urgently strengthen its digital and AI sovereignty, cyber resilience and cybersecurity talent pool as technology-driven threats increasingly emerge as national security challenges, senior leaders from government, national security, law enforcement and industry said at the second edition of Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, organised by global technology systems integrator and cybersecurity solutions provider *F9 Infotech*.Inaugurating the summit as Chief Guest, Hibi Eden, Member of Parliament, stressed the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness and preparedness as technology becomes...

Gujarat: Ahead of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Vadodara, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has undertaken a large-scale cleanliness and environmental campaign across the city, with participation from thousands of citizens, sanitation workers, officials, elected representatives, educational institutions and NGOs.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vadodara on September 8, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs. 35,200 crore in Gujarat. He will also address the ‘NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat’ event in the city.The cleanliness campaign, being conducted as part of the Gujarat government’s special ‘Swachhata Se Swagat’ initiative for the visit, has focused on public spaces, lakes, gardens, healthc...

Vidya Bharati Vivekanand Vidya Vikas Parishad successfully hosted its Annual Function on 03 September 2026 at the prestigious Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata.Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7: Operating under the core philosophy of “Vidya Se Sanskriti, Sanskriti Se Rashtranirman” (From Education to Culture, and Culture to Nation-Building), the organization continues to champion an educational framework deeply rooted in traditional values, character building, profound knowledge, and patriotic devotion. This annual gathering highlighted the collective mission of fostering individuals dedicated to duty, discipline, and national service, reinforcing the organization’s ultimate vision: education, culture, society, and nation.Dignitar...

Dr. Dhanwantari Jha invited as India’s only Ayurveda representative amid renewed India–China engagementNew Delhi [India], September 5: At a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between India and China, Dr. Dhanwantari Jha, Indian Ayurvedic physician and international Ayurveda educator, has been invited to participate in the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Traditional Medicine, being held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, from September 16–18, 2026.Dr. Dhanwantarikumar Harinath Jha is the only Indian participant and the only representative of Ayurveda invited to the academic dialogue on traditional medicine education during the Forum, where experts will discuss educational standards, qualification and mutual recognition, digital technology and the future o...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 29: The IEM-UEM Group marked a significant milestone in its innovation and academic journey with the inauguration of the IEM Innovation Park by renowned NASA astronaut, scientist and engineer Dr. Donald A. Thomas at the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, on Friday.The Innovation Park has been established as a platform where students, researchers and innovators can take ideas from concept to prototypes, products and technology-driven solutions with real-world applications. The initiative brings together interdisciplinary research, creativity, technology and entrepreneurship within a collaborative ecosystem.The inauguration was attended by senior members of the IEM-UEM Group, including Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Vice-Chanc...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 26: A Blessed Day at Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Ahmedabad. We were deeply honored by the visit of Dr. Mukesh Mahaling Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha.Despite his extremely busy schedule, he took out time to visit our hospital and see for himself the spirit of “Service to Man is Service to God”. He was truly touched to witness how our institution provides world-class, 100% FREE cardiac care to children without any expectations at all.The highlight of the day was when the Hon’ble Minister blessed 10 little hearts who had just undergone successful FREE CARDIAC SURGERIES at our hospital, praying for their long and healthy lives.He also assured that the Government of Odisha will strengthen its collab...

New Delhi [India], August 24: The Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board today visited the IRCTC War Room at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi and undertook a detailed review of its monitoring, surveillance and operational activities.During the visit, the Chairman spent nearly two hours reviewing the functioning of the War Room and interacting with IRCTC CMD (L/A) Rahul Himalian and senior Directors and officials. The detailed discussions focused on passenger services, real-time monitoring, grievance redressal mechanisms, catering quality, and the measures being undertaken by IRCTC to continuously improve the passenger experience.The Chairman appreciated the efforts being made by IRCTC towards strengthening service delivery and improving the overall quality of passenger amenit...