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Reversing The Mobility Pyramid: Experts Rally For Urban Replanning And Public Transit Modernization As Cabinet Moves To Phase Out Old Fleets
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Reversing The Mobility Pyramid: Experts Rally For Urban Replanning And Public Transit Modernization As Cabinet Moves To Phase Out Old Fleets

New Delhi [India], June 10: In a major push toward rewriting India’s urban transport landscape, top policy experts, administrative leaders, and civil society advocates have called for a radical departure from “car-centric” development. The paradigm shift comes amid reports that the Union Cabinet is poised to clear a landmark scheme to phase out commercial BS-IV trucks and buses. Simultaneously, state governments are aggressively reviving local public transit networks—highlighted by Madhya Pradesh’s decision to re-launch its state-wide public bus service after a 21-year hiatus.To bridge these massive national policy shifts with ground realities, the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) India Forum hosted a high-level Round Table Discussion on Active Travel in I...
Smart Roads: How AI Traffic Enforcement Systems Are Changing the Urban Infrastructure
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Smart Roads: How AI Traffic Enforcement Systems Are Changing the Urban Infrastructure

New Delhi [India], June 8: In India, the booming cities are grappling with the common problem of busy roads, overburdened junctions, and traffic management systems failing to keep pace with rising traffic volumes. Be it the metros or burgeoning cities across the country, traffic offences, be it jumping a signal, speeding, or lane indiscipline, are still adding to traffic bottlenecks and accidents. As over 30 crore vehicles are already registered in India, and metropolises have seen about 8–10% annual vehicle growth rates in ownership, traffic management is transitioning from human policing to smart digital enforcement systems.In this emerging paradigm, technology is increasingly used by city governments for monitoring traffic behavior, issuing real-time violation detection, and carryin...
Chhattisgarh High Court Issues Landmark Ruling in Hari Shankar Tibrewal Case; Opens Path for Protecting Rs 423-Crore Frozen Assets
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Chhattisgarh High Court Issues Landmark Ruling in Hari Shankar Tibrewal Case; Opens Path for Protecting Rs 423-Crore Frozen Assets

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 4: In a significant and forward-looking judgment concerning the preservation of market-dependent assets, the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that merely keeping a frozen investment safe is not enough—protecting its actual economic value is equally essential.The case involves securities and investments valued at approximately ₹423 crore held by several companies, including Dream Achiever Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Discovery Buildcon Pvt. Ltd., Forest Vincom Pvt. Ltd., Brilliant Investments Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Ability Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Ability Smartech Pvt. Ltd., Ability Games Limited, and Savarna Bhumi Vanijya Pvt. Ltd.Recognizing the risks posed by market fluctuations, the High Court has permitted the concerned companies to submit a pr...
India–U.S. Agricultural Cooperation Gains New Momentum Through Key Dialogue Led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani
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India–U.S. Agricultural Cooperation Gains New Momentum Through Key Dialogue Led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani

New Delhi [India], June 03: An important dialogue aimed at strengthening India–U.S. agricultural cooperation was held under the leadership of IFFCO Chairman Shri Dileep Sanghani.The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) highlighted in its message that the discussions led by Shri Dileep Sanghani would provide renewed momentum to agricultural cooperation between India and the United States.The meeting reflects IFFCO’s growing international stature and Shri Dileep Sanghani’s effective representation of Indian farmers’ interests on global platforms.New Delhi, 02 June 2026: The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), based in Washington, D.C., hosted a PHDCCI delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Shri Dileep Sanghani, underscoring the significance and impact of the engagement. Following the m...
Poet Politician Shrikant Verma’s 40th Solemn Death Anniversary a Memorial Ceremony Held in New Delhi
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Poet Politician Shrikant Verma’s 40th Solemn Death Anniversary a Memorial Ceremony Held in New Delhi

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....
BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Announces Unopposed Election of New Governing Body for 2026–2029 Term
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BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Announces Unopposed Election of New Governing Body for 2026–2029 Term

New Delhi [India], May 13: The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the elections for its Governing Body for the term April 2026 – March 2029. In accordance with the declaration issued by the Returning Officer, all nominated candidates have been elected unanimously and unopposed.As the number of valid nominations received did not exceed the number of positions available, no formal voting process was required. Consequently, all candidates duly nominated for the respective positions have been declared elected.The newly elected Office Bearers of BRICS CCI are as follows:Chairman: Sameep ShastriVice Chairman: Shabana NasimVice Chairman: Atul BanshalDirector General: Prann SharmaDirector Finance: Ruhail Ranjan ...
Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Joins Go Dharmic Food Distribution Drive in Mumbai
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Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Joins Go Dharmic Food Distribution Drive in Mumbai

Shri Piyush Goyal Joins Go Dharmic Food Distribution DriveMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13:  On the occasion of Mother’s Day, the Go Dharmic team organised a community food distribution drive at Surana Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, bringing together volunteers, partners, and public representatives in a shared spirit of service and compassion. A key highlight of the event was the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Member of Parliament for Mumbai North, who visited the site, interacted with volunteers, and appreciated the ongoing efforts of the organization. His presence reinforced the importance of grassroots initiatives that promote dignity, care, and collective responsibility.“The team is doing good work,”...
Praveen Sharma appointed as the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission
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Praveen Sharma appointed as the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 4: Madhya Pradesh, a state where the talent and enthusiasm of its youth have always been appreciated, is at a significant crossroads today. For the youth of the state, who are the future leaders, a new dawn of hope has arisen. Praveen Sharma, regarded as an immensely popular and skilled organizer among the youth, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission. This appointment infuses enthusiasm and inspiration among the youth of the region.Praveen Sharma dedicated his organizational life to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, playing a crucial role in social and political activities. He significantly contributed to the organization’s development while serving as an organizing secretary in regions such as Ujjain,...
Received a DRT Notice? Know Your Legal Rights and Defences Under India’s Debt Recovery Law
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Received a DRT Notice? Know Your Legal Rights and Defences Under India’s Debt Recovery Law

New Delhi [India], April 22: Each year, hundreds of thousands of individual borrowers, small business owners, and personal guarantors across India receive notices from Debt Recovery Tribunals — often without understanding that the law gives them significant rights, timelines to respond, and legal remedies that can fundamentally alter the outcome of recovery proceedings.Unified Chambers and Associates, a specialist debt recovery law firm appearing across all 39 Debt Recovery Tribunals and 5 Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals in India, has published this guide to help borrowers, MSMEs, and guarantors understand what happens at DRT — and what they can do about it.What Is a DRT Notice and What Happens If You Ignore It?When a bank or NBFC files an Original Application (OA) against a ...
A New Sunrise in Indo-Pacific: Welcoming President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea
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A New Sunrise in Indo-Pacific: Welcoming President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea

By Sanjeev K Ahuja New Delhi [India], April 18: As the golden sun rises over the Yamuna, New Delhi prepares to roll out the red carpet for a guest whose visit signifies more than mere diplomatic protocol. The upcoming State Visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to India is not just a meeting of two leaders; it is a historic convergence of the world’s most vibrant democracy and its most innovative technocracy.This momentum has been made possible by the transformative leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi, whose “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision has repositioned India as an indispensable global power. For those of us who have watched the India-Korea trajectory over decades, this moment feels different. We are moving past the era of “trade in goo...