Category: India

Lucknow : Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”) today announced the launch of the inaugural Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards, a first-of-its-kind platform dedicated to celebrating India’s best financial vodcasts with a prize of Rs. 25 Lakhs. This winner-takes-all award aims to set a benchmark for authentic financial content and reward creators who inspire confidence and empower millions of young and first-time investors. Aspiring applicants can submit one best vodcast that was publicly available on YouTube and released during the calendar year 2025 (from 1 January 2025 to 31 December…

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New Delhi: India highlighted its commitment to integrating renewable energy into agriculture and food systems to enhance energy security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods during the IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, spoke at a high-level dialogue convened by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasizing India’s ambitious yet practical approach combining decentralised action, inclusive design, and inter-ministerial coordination. The minister highlighted flagship initiatives such as the PM-KUSUM scheme, under which nearly one million standalone…

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Ahmedabad: Gujarat is giving the festival of Makar Sankranti a meaningful twist this year with Poshan Udaan 2026, a statewide campaign aimed at promoting nutrition and health awareness. Organised by the Department of Women and Child Development on January 12–13, the initiative uses the festive tradition of kite flying to highlight the importance of balanced diets, hygiene, and overall well-being among children, adolescent girls, and mothers. Led by Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Manisha Vakil, activities are being conducted across zones, districts, projects, and Anganwadi centres under the Integrated…

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Lucknow: India’s automobile industry achieved unprecedented growth in the third quarter of FY2025–26, with all major vehicle segments reporting their highest-ever Q3 sales, driven by festive demand, policy support, and improved affordability. The passenger vehicle segment recorded 12.76 lakh units in Q3, marking a 21% increase compared with the same period last year. Calendar year sales for 2025 reached 44.90 lakh units, up 5% year-on-year. Exports also hit a record high of 2.25 lakh units in Q3, growing 11.7%, with full-year exports reaching 8.63 lakh units. The two-wheeler segment posted…

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Chhatarpur: History was created at Bundelkhand’s largest folk singing platform, Bundeli Bavra, as women artists swept all the top three positions in the grand finale held on Sunday at Ambedkar Bhavan, Chhatarpur. Organised by popular regional channel Bundelkhand 24×7, the event celebrated the rich legacy of Bundeli folk music and emerged as a powerful platform for grassroots talent. After a record 2,735 entries and rigorous audition rounds across six districts, five finalists reached the grand finale. Tikamgarh’s Savita Raj clinched the first prize, while Sejal Soni from Panna secured second…

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Science-based solutions designed by SaveLIFE Foundation target 100 high-risk districts across India; complements national road safety efforts Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways  Nitin Gadkari today formally launched the Zero Fatality Districts (ZFD) Programme, a national initiative encompassing several scientific interventions that are designed to achieve India’s commitment under the Stockholm Declaration 2020 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals of halving road crashes and road crash fatalities and injuries by 2030. The Programme, developed by SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways…

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Lucknow :The Department of Anthropology at Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Indian Archaeological Society (IAS), the Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies (ISPQS), and the Human Ecology Society (HCS), recently hosted a prestigious three-day joint annual conference. Sponsored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the conference focused on the theme of “Secondary Urbanization.” On the third day, technical sessions were held simultaneously across three key university venues: A.P. Sen Hall, K.P. Vimal Auditorium (Geology Department), and the Conference Hall of the Urdu Department. The opening session at…

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New Delhi: The grim figure of over 1.7 lakh annual road crash fatalities—which translates to more than 450 deaths every day—points to a nationwide road crash crisis that is exacting a heavy toll on India’s economy. The solution to this public health challenge lies in institutionalising science-backed improvements in our road infrastructure, trauma care framework, and policy ecosystem, pillars that anchor SaveLIFE Foundation’s (SLF) Zero-Fatality solutions that are being implemented across 100 national highways (Zero Fatality Corridor or ZFC Programme) and 100 districts (Zero Fatality District or ZFD Programme), with the…

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Kanpur: IIT Kanpur showcased exemplary sporting excellence at the recently concluded 58th Inter IIT Students’ Sports Meet 2025 and the 30th Inter IIT Staff Sports Meet 2025, reaffirming the Institute’s strong commitment to sports and physical education. The student contingent secured an overall 5th position, with the Men’s Contingent achieving an impressive overall 3rd place. The staff contingent also delivered a commendable performance, finishing 4th overall with several podium finishes across disciplines. The 58th Inter IIT Students’ Sports Meet 2025, jointly hosted by IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras, and IIT Tirupati,…

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New Delhi: India’s Union Budget 2026-27 is more than just a financial document—it is a policy statement that reflects the nation’s economic vision, social priorities, and global role. With the final full budget before the landmark implementation of the new Income Tax Act 2025, this year’s budget carries historic significance, drawing the attention of everyone from Parliament to global investors. The formal budget session, approved by President Draupadi Murmu, will run from January 28 to April 2, 2026, in two phases—January 28 to February 13 and March 9 to April…

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