Category: India

Leh (Ladakh): The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 commenced with grandeur on Tuesday at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. The colourful opening ceremony, marked by traditional music and folk dances, was formally inaugurated by the  Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh,  Kavinder Gupta, who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary approach towards sports development in the country. An exhibition ice hockey match between the Indian Army and a Ladakh team added excitement to the opening ceremony. Ladakh is hosting the ice sports segment of…

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Indore: The much-anticipated India’s Regional PR Awards (IRPRA) – 40 Under 40 returned with its fourth edition, drawing widespread attention as the virtual ceremony concluded successfully on Saturday. The platform recognised outstanding public relations professionals from across the country who, under the age of 40, have made a strong mark in the PR industry through impactful work, strategic thinking, and innovative communication. The prestigious initiative aims to identify and celebrate emerging PR talent from regional India while providing them with national visibility. Winners were selected by a distinguished jury comprising…

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Lucknow: With human error identified as the leading cause behind most road accident fatalities in India, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched a unique ‘phygital’ (physical + digital) road safety awareness campaign titled #PleaseGrowUp as part of National Road Safety Awareness Week. The campaign aims to spotlight one of the most overlooked contributors to road accidents—immature and irresponsible behaviour on the road. While road mishaps are often attributed to poor infrastructure or mechanical failure, data and experience reveal that the majority of deaths are caused by avoidable human actions such…

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New Delhi | The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has entered a new phase of leadership with the unanimous election of Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old leader from Bihar, as its new National President. With this, Nabin has become one of the youngest leaders to take charge of the world’s largest political party, marking a significant generational shift in the BJP’s organisational structure. According to Returning Officer K. Laxman, a total of 37 sets of nomination papers were filed in support of Nitin Nabin, all of which were found valid. Prime Minister…

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Lucknow | India’s leading electrical solutions company Fybros – Smart Electrical Creations marked a significant milestone with the grand inauguration of its Fybros Smart Galerie in Lucknow on January 17, 2026. The launch represents an important step in strengthening the brand’s footprint across North India, while introducing an experiential and consultation-driven retail concept for smart electrical solutions. The Smart Galerie was inaugurated by Dinesh Jain, Director, Fybros, who said that the initiative redefines the way electrical products are perceived. “Through Fybros Smart Galerie, electrical products are no longer presented merely…

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Lucknow | The Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI) has praised the leadership and policy direction of Uttar Pradesh for its strong push toward becoming a global Medical Technology (MedTech) manufacturing hub. Speaking at an inaugural session, MTaI Chairman Pawan Choudary highlighted how sustained investments, manufacturing-friendly infrastructure, and a global outlook on research and development can position Uttar Pradesh as India’s largest MedTech manufacturing destination. Interacting with the media, Choudary said that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a trusted manufacturing destination, supported by strong governance, ease of doing business,…

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Lucknow | The first showroom of ‘Luxurwood’, a premium brand known for its distinctive epoxy furniture, was formally inaugurated  in Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow. The state-of-the-art showroom was inaugurated by Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Situated near Sadar Tehsil, the Luxurwood showroom showcases an exclusive range of modern, premium, and custom-designed furniture created using advanced epoxy technology. The collection includes epoxy dining tables, center tables, office furniture, specially crafted wooden pieces, and bespoke designs tailored for contemporary…

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Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing an unprecedented winter, with higher Himalayan regions recording almost no snowfall this season. From October to January, snowfall levels across several high-altitude areas have remained close to zero, raising serious environmental concerns. For the first time since 1985, January has passed without snow accumulation in Tungnath, a renowned region in Rudraprayag district. Similar conditions have been observed in iconic pilgrimage sites such as Badrinath and Kedarnath, where thick snow cover is usually seen during this period. The unusual absence of snow is not limited to a…

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Ali Hasan Lucknow: January 16, 2026, will be remembered as a defining milestone in India’s economic, social, and innovation journey. On the occasion of National Startup Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, was not merely a celebration of a government initiative but a powerful reflection of a revolution that has transformed India’s youth from job seekers into job creators. Calling Startup India not just a scheme but a “rainbow vision,” the Prime Minister underlined how the past decade has reshaped India’s entrepreneurial mindset. The transformation…

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Bhubaneswar: Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav  addressed the Holistic Health Summit organised under the Vision India Programme in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar. Yadav attended the summit as the chief guest and strongly advocated a comprehensive, preventive and people-centric approach to healthcare. Addressing the gathering, Akhilesh Yadav said that discussions on health today must go beyond diseases and medical treatment to include mental well-being, emotional balance and social conditions. He stressed that holistic health encompasses physical fitness, nutritious food, positive social support, happy working conditions…

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