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New Delhi [India], July 17: Regulators, road-safety authorities, research institutions and the auto industry converge on a safety-first, technology-neutral and inclusive path to make Vehicle-to-Everything technology work on real Indian roads and start saving lives from day one.New Delhi, 10 July 2026 — As India accelerates towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the ITS India Forum convened a high-level Round Table Discussion on the regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Held under the theme “India Connected Mobility and V2X Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047,” the session brought regulators, industry, academia and road-safety experts to one table, with keynote interventions across two moderated sessions,...

New Delhi [India], July 14: A major free trade agreement concluded between India and the European Union quickly sparked a fresh wave of business moves. Capitalising on these major diplomatic shifts, the Blum Group’s global leadership travelled to India to secure the Austrian brand’s long-term commercial goals inside the country’s expanding economic landscape.Austrian Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker came over to India for an official trade visit. Blum Group’s Managing Director, Martin Blum, and Maarten de Vries, Regional Director for Blum Asia Pacific, travelled directly as part of his official business delegation to represent Blum as this new phase between the two countries began. The team hit a major high point when Martin Blum joined Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker to...

Chandigarh [India], July 8: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Tushar Foundation, in association with the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) and the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), successfully organized a grand yoga and wellness event at Chandigarh Club, bringing together more than 500 fitness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, students, and health-conscious citizens for a morning dedicated to health, mindfulness, and community well-being.The celebration was graced by distinguished personalities from the wellness, fitness, and social sectors, including renowned Ayurveda and Wellness Guru Acharya Manish, eminent social and political leader Sanjay Tandon, and India’s celebrated fitness icon Tripat Singh.Addressing the gathering, Acharya Manish shared v...

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 7: The 15th Agri Asia 2026 and 14th DLP Expo Asia, one of western India’s leading exhibitions dedicated to agriculture and allied industries, will be held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.The three-day exhibition will bring together manufacturers, technology providers, agribusiness companies, industry experts, government representatives, distributors, dealers, entrepreneurs, and progressive farmers to showcase and explore the latest advancements in agriculture, dairy, livestock, and poultry.Recognized as Gujarat’s leading agriculture exhibition, the event will feature innovations in precision farming, irrigation systems, greenhouse technology, farm machinery, dairy processing equipment, lives...

New Delhi [India], July 4: Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to saving others, but many continue to work under the constant threat of violence. Recognising this urgent challenge, a landmark initiative was launched today to strengthen the safety and security of doctors and healthcare workers across India.At the 9th Fit India Conclave 2026, held at the Constitution Club of India, Dr Sunita Dube, Radiologist, Chairperson of MedscapeIndia Medical Education Trust, and the voice behind India’s nationwide movement against violence toward healthcare workers, unveiled the next chapter of that fight: FitIndia 2.0, a mission she describes as “Doctor-Led, Citizen-Owned and Nation-Aligned.”“A paradigm shift from treatment to prevention” was how Dr Dube framed the moment, as she laun...

New Delhi [India], May 27: A 40th solemn memorial event was held at Mavalankar Hall, Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, to mark the 40th (punyatithi) death anniversary of late Shrikant Verma, one of India’s distinguished literary figures, poets, journalists, and politicians of the 1970s and 1980s. The event, titled ‘Shrikant Verma Smaranjali’, was organized by Shrikant Verma Trust in collaboration with Vishva Hindi Parishad, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajbhasha Samiti.The event brought together literary discussion, poetry recitation, memoirs, and felicitation. Its objective was to carry forward Shrikant Verma’s literary, intellectual, journalistic, and cultural legacy to the younger generation and to keep alive the rich tradition of Hindi literature....

New Delhi [India], April 11: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan ji released the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language, in both Devanagari and Persian scripts, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan today.Expressing happiness at releasing it on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas, the Vice President highlighted the historical journey of the Sindhi community and noted that the Sindhi language served as a symbol of resilience and unity during the difficult times following Partition.He stated that the release of the Constitution in Sindhi marks an important milestone in promoting linguistic inclusivity. The Vice President noted that such initiatives enable people to understand the Constitution in their mother tongue, thereby strengthening democratic participation and trust.Union M...

No Drugs Volunteer campaign launched at Azam Campus with a strong call for student-led participation to help build a safer, drug-free PunePune (Maharashtra) [India], April 08: In a strong and uncompromising message against the narcotics trade, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Tuesday announced that strict action, including the use of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), will be taken against drug peddlers and others involved in the illegal drug network in the city.He was speaking at the launch of the No Drugs Volunteer campaign held at Dr. P. A. Inamdar University, Azam Campus, in the presence of senior police officials, Dr. Abeda Inamdar, Chairperson of the M.C.E. Society, and representatives of partner organisations.Addressing students and stakehol...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 07: Continuing with its age old commitment towards professional education, the Chamber of Tax Consultants (CTC) is set to organise a virtual lecture on the topic- “Changing Times: The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS 2026) and Overview of Proposed Changes in the Companies Act, 2013.”  The main objective behind this is to discuss the main regulatory developments which impact corporate compliance and governance.Gaurav Pingle, a distinguished expert in corporate law, will be leading the session and will share insights on the newly introduced CCFS 2026 scheme, from 15th April, along with an overview of the recent amendments proposed under the Companies Act, 2013. The session has been designed for Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, ...

(CA Sunil Singhi, Senior Partner, V SINGHI & Associates, Chartered Accountant) Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 18: India’s economy is currently contending with a range of significant challenges, including global uncertainty, an energy crisis, inflationary pressures, and slowing GDP growth. Nevertheless, through strategic interventions, India has the potential to address these issues effectively and foster robust economic advancement. Challenges:Global Uncertainty: Geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia and Ukraine, are creating volatility in international markets and affecting India’s economic stability. These uncertainties and trade frictions are impacting export performance. Energy Crisis: Heavy reliance on imported energy exposes India to price shocks and contributes ...