Author: Mohit Reddy
New Delhi [India], February 17: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, known for his focus on nation-building, has highlighted Shatak: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ke 100 Varsh as a cinematic glimpse into a little-known chapter of India’s nation-building. He noted that while the Sangh’s contributions are widely discussed, there has often been a gap between public perception and the ground reality. Urging people to watch the film to better understand the Sangh and its role in shaping the nation, Gadkari said, “As a volunteer, I sometimes feel there has been a gap between image and reality, or between…
Report Highlights Stepped Up Engagement in India New Delhi [India], February 17: The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the global body that sets payment card security standards, has sharpened its focus on India and South Asia as the region’s digital payments ecosystem continues to scale rapidly, according to its first-ever annual report released this week. The report highlights broader representation in governance, with a record 64-member global Board of Advisors for the 2025-2027 term, aimed at increasing geographical and market diversity. The PCI Security Standards Council highlights the launch of the India-South Asia Regional Engagement Board (REB) in August…
New Delhi [India], February 17: Vast, the company developing next-generation space stations, has signed an order with NASA for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. It is Vast’s first private astronaut mission to the space station in partnership with NASA. “Vast is honored to have been selected by NASA for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station,” said Max Haot, CEO of Vast. “Leveraging the remaining life of the International Space Station with science and research-led commercial crewed missions is a critical part of the transition to commercial space stations and fully unlocking the orbital economy.” The Vast private…
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 17: The Indian Institute of Management Indore, in collaboration with TimesPro, has opened applications for the 17th cohort of its Certificate Programme in Project Management. This six-month, LIVE online project management programme aims to equip professionals with the capabilities required to manage projects successfully and effectively across every stage, from initiation and planning to execution, control, evaluation and closure. The Certificate Programme in Project Management enables professionals to build a deep understanding of project dynamics, governance and control mechanisms, and performance tracking. It strengthens project leadership and cross-functional coordination by blending practical frameworks with disciplined execution strategies. Learners will…
New Delhi [India], February 17: The way people discover brands is changing faster than most businesses have caught up with. Search queries that once sent users clicking through 10 blue links are now answered within AI chatbots, Google’s AI Overviews, and tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, often without a single website visit. SchemaNinja.com, the platform originally built by AI SEO Expert in India Jitendra Vaswani as a WordPress schema markup plugin back in 2016, has relaunched as an AI-powered content marketing agency designed to help small and mid-sized businesses show up where it actually matters in 2026: inside the answers generated by…
New Delhi [India], February 15: Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, explains how the misuse of facial recognition software impacts narratives in this opinion piece. Umar Khalid has spent more than five years in prison. His trial has not yet meaningfully begun. He was arrested in September 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act — India’s harshest anti-terror law — accused of conspiring to incite the communal violence that swept parts of Delhi in February 2020. The riots left 53 people dead, most of them Muslims, and took place amid massive protests against a controversial citizenship law. The evidence…
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 16: Lucknow is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation. Known for its refined tehzeeb, literature, and Awadhi cuisine, the city is now emerging as a nucleus of investment, entrepreneurship, and modern infrastructure in northern India. This shift reflects a broader change across Uttar Pradesh, where policy push, connectivity upgrades, and a renewed focus on industry are repositioning the state as a land of opportunity. A symbolic expression of this transition can be seen in new age developments that blend cultural identity with global ambition. Among them is The Centrum, an urban resort concept created by…
New Delhi [India], February 16: Indicatively, India has recently inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit, and it is already clear that this is not just another technology event. The scale is bigger, the message stronger, and the intent unmistakable. From global CEOs to heads of state, artificial intelligence is no longer a side conversation. India is treating it as a serious national and global priority. India AI Impact Summit Takes Centre Stage The India AI Impact Summit is a five-day international conference being held in New Delhi. It focuses on artificial intelligence, its future potential, and the risks that come…
• To meet rising OEMs’ demand for surface precision, aesthetics and manufacturing reliability • Enabling OEMs to source world-class value-added steels from within India, aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 16: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today announced the strengthening of its value-added portfolio with AM/NS Vibrance and AM/NS Optima – two world-class, premium branded steel solutions engineered to meet the increasingly design-led needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across appliance and industrial manufacturing ecosystems. With demand rising for steel that combines consistent surface quality, tight tolerances and reliable performance at scale, AM/NS India is…
CXO Meet on Day 3 of AGI’s Borivali Design Fair 2026 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 16: As Borivali Design Fair (BDF) 2026 approaches, one of the most anticipated highlights of the three-day festival is the CXO Meet on Day 3, an exclusive leadership forum designed to bring together industry visionaries, academic thinkers, and emerging talent on a single platform. Hosted by Aditya Group of Institutions (AGI) and supported by Title Sponsor – Sumit Group, the CXO Meet reflects the festival’s commitment to strengthening the bridge between academia and industry through meaningful, future-focused dialogue. Senior corporate leaders, HR heads, entrepreneurs, and…