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New Delhi [India], February 04: As global supply chains face increasing scrutiny around labour practices, the Karnataka Employers’ Association (KEA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the support of the Government of Japan, organized a two-day capacity-building workshop on responsible business conduct (RBC) and international labour standards (ILS) for manufacturing enterprises on 2–3 February 2026 in Bengaluru. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri BC Prabhakar, India’s leading legal luminary on industrial relations and Chairman of BCP Associate and President of KEA. It brought together 65 leaders from the manufacturing industry, ranging from large to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to strengthen their understanding and operationalization of ...

New Delhi, February 03: In a world where pageantry is steadily evolving beyond glamour and titles, Neeharika Bethanapalli’s victory as FSIA Miss India 2025 at Forever Star India stands as a powerful testament to purpose-driven success. Born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and currently working as a Software Developer in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Neeharika represents a new generation of Indian women—those who seamlessly blend intellect with creativity, logic with art, and ambition with empathy. Neeharika’s journey is not one defined by chance, but by conscious choices, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. With a professional background in technology and a deep inclination toward creative expression, she has consistently challenged the long-standing narrative that women mu...

New Delhi [India], February 02: Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman & Managing Director of Ascon India Ltd and owner of e-commerce platform gintaa, has welcomed the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it progressive, growth-oriented and reassuring for India Inc. In a statement, Jaiswal said the Budget sends a strong message of stability, continuity and long-term intent at a time of global economic uncertainty. Its sustained focus on capital expenditure and infrastructure—covering roads, railways, ports, logistics, housing and urban development—will have a strong multiplier effect, boosting demand and capacity utilisation across construction, manufacturing, cement, steel and allied sectors. By placing infrastructure at the core, the Budget strengthens the b...

New Delhi [India], January 31: Inspired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a historic and pride-evoking national event will take place in the Dhorodo region of Kutch (Rann of Kutch) in Gujarat on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, where the world’s largest national flag (Tiranga) made from Khadi will be displayed with full honour and dignity. In addition, under the Village Industries Development Scheme, machines and toolkits will be distributed to artisans from Gujarat. The event will be held on 26 January at 8:30 AM. The chief guest of the programme will be Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission. On this occasion, the grand flag will be saluted by personnel of the Indian Army and the Border Security Force.Public representatives, administrative off...

New Delhi [India], January 28: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Gujarat’s leading corporate voices have outlined clear expectations to sustain India’s growth momentum and advance the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Industry leaders across manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and consulting emphasise the need for higher capital expenditure, policy continuity, ease of doing business and reforms that unlock scale and risk capital. From boosting infrastructure, housing and green construction to strengthening primary sectors, healthcare spending and regulatory simplification, Gujarat Inc. believes the Budget can play a catalytic role in accelerating investment, job creation, innovation and long-term, sustainable economic growth across the country. 1. Gokul Jaykrishna, Chairman,...

30th International Conference & Exhibition on Broadcast & Media Technology to be held from 29–31 January 2026 at ITPO, New Delhi, featuring AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event New Delhi [India], January 27: The Broadcast Engineering Society (India) is set to host the 30th International Conference & Exhibition on Broadcast & Media Technology – BES EXPO 2026 from 29th to 31st January 2026 at ITPO, Hall No. 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The landmark event will bring together global leaders, policymakers, technologists, broadcasters, and innovators under the theme “Broadcast Intelligence Innovation: Make in India for the World.” BES EXPO 2026 will also feature a Pre-Summit Event for the AI Impact Summit 2026 on 29th January, focusing on the transformative role of Artificia...

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 24: Jayesh Vishnu Parab stands as a visionary philanthropist and entrepreneur deeply rooted in the spirit, culture, and future of Goa. Guided by a strong belief that progress must be purposeful and inclusive, he has dedicated his professional journey to contributing meaningfully to Goa’s development while aligning with India’s broader growth story. As a dynamic entrepreneur in real estate development, Jayesh Vishnu Parab approaches every project with a long-term vision. For him, real estate is not merely about infrastructure or commercial success—it is about creating spaces that enhance quality of life, support sustainable growth, and respect the unique identity of Goa. His work reflects a careful balance between modern development and cultural preservation, e...

Utrecht [Netherlands], January 23: Kinexin Convention Management, the Indian sister company of Korea’s national exhibition center KINTEX and the operating company of India’s flagship government-owned venue Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre, IICC), held high-level strategic discussions with Royal Jaarbeurs, the Netherlands’ leading trade exhibition organizer, at Royal Jaarbeurs’ headquarters in Utrecht on 13 January 2026.During the meeting, the two organizations discussed opportunities for strategic collaboration in developing and hosting international exhibitions in India, leveraging their respective institutional expertise, operational capabilities, and global industry networks. As part of the ongoing cooperation, Royal Jaarbeurs’ international divisio...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 23: In a landmark achievement for digital governance, Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana was recently honoured by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan. The award recognises Hyderabad district’s top performance in resolving public grievances across Telangana—a success driven by her groundbreaking innovation: India’s first WhatsApp-based grievance redressal system. A Pioneering Leap: WhatsApp Prajavani While traditional grievance platforms like CM Prajavani and Collector Prajavani have been the standard, Hari Chandana identified that physical mobility and technical complexity often excluded the most vulnerable. To solve this, she introduced WhatsApp Prajavani (74166 87878), making Hyderabad the first district in the coun...

New Delhi [India], January 21: India’s ambition to become a $5-trillion economy is not merely a macroeconomic target but a collective national mission driven by a constellation of visionary political leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, technocrats, healthcare leaders, and social reformers. “Visionaries of $5 trillion economy”: a report by The Outlook highlights such individuals whose efforts are transforming India’s growth trajectory across sectors. At the forefront of governance and policy, Union Ministers like Manohar Lal are advancing sustainable urban development and strengthening India’s power generation ecosystem, while Nitin Gadkari, through world-class highways, is accelerating national connectivity, and Ashwini Vaishnaw is strengthening India’s digital, manufacturing, and rail ecos...