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Nov32025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Scindia inaugurates North Eastern Science & Technology Cluster at IIT Guwahati

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Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on November 3 inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati and laid the foundation stone for transformative development projects worth Rs 635 crore across Assam. The event was attended by senior officials from the Government of Assam, representatives of educational institutions, and members of the scientific and entrepreneurial community. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia On the occasion, Scindia described Assam as “the heartbeat of a rising Northeast, where the mighty Brahmaputra flows as a symbol of continuity, courage, and creativity.” He said Assam, long the gateway to India’s eas...

Nov32025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India Post Payments Bank signs MoU with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation

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India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100 per cent Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, to provide doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services to its pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS'95). The MoU was exchanged between R Viswesvaran, MD & CEO, IPPB and Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), EPFO, during the 73rd Foundation Day of EPFO. The event was graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, as Chief Guest. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Secretary (Labour &...

Sep282025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Surat to witness major boost in growth, connectivity with upcoming Bullet Train station

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India's first 508 km long Bullet Train corridor is being constructed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. (Image Source: Ministry of Railways) The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets etc. To make the movement across different levels smooth and accessible for everyone, multiple lifts and escalators are being installed. Special attention has been given to the needs of elderly,...

Aug292025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Indian Railways to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Indian Railways, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in a respectful manner. This initiative aims to spread awareness among the younger generation about the teachings and sacrifices of the revered Sikh Guru. Addressing a high-level meeting held on Friday at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, Ravneet Singh, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, said Indian Railways welcomes the valuable suggestions provided by leaders of various Sikh institutions for the commemoration of this historic event. Ravneet Singh, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, addressing a high-level meeting held at Rail Bhawan This initiative marks a historic collaboration...

Aug292025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Scindia enthralls youth at IIIT-Delhi tech fest with call to build ‘Vishwaguru Bharat’

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Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, while addressing the audience at ESYA, the tech fest of IIIT-Delhi, made a stirring call for the youth to lead India’s next chapter as Vishwaguru Bharat. Invoking India’s grand legacy as a global knowledge hub, the Minister said, "From Aryabhata’s zero, to advances in medical science and surgery, to Nalanda and Takshashila that drew seekers from across the world, this quest for knowledge is in our DNA. The largest library at Harvard pales in comparison to Nalanda. That spark still lies within us." Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Calling the Tech Fest a "launchpad to enact bold dreams," Scindia stressed that India’s ris...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 on Dec 9-10 in Jaipur

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The Rajasthan government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, will organise the Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 on 9-10 December in Jaipur. The First Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will also be organized on 10th December during the two-day conclave. The Partnership Conclave, being organised as a follow-up event of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held last year, will serve as a platform to promote strategic industrial alliances and partnerships across sectors. Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 It will also cement Rajasthan's partnerships with key international and multilateral organisations. The socio-economic impact of the investment proposals that were signed during the investment summit held last year, will also be showcased. ...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor

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In a significant step towards further enhancing seamless mobility and commuter convenience, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber to facilitate app-based last-mile connectivity services across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor Under this partnership, Uber’s mobility services, including cabs, autos, and two-wheelers, will be available across all operational Namo Bharat stations from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South. As the additional sections on the corridor gets commissioned, these services will extend to all 25 stations. For the convenience of the commuters, dedicated pickup/drop off points have been...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur

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Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, organised a Mega Camp at Amhat village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on 23rd August 2025. The camp was held as part of the nationwide Saturation Campaign launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur The campaign, which runs from July 1 to September 30, 2025, aims to ensure 100 per cent coverage under financial inclusion and social security schemes at the Gram Panchayat (GP) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) level. As the convenor of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) in Uttar Pradesh, Bank of Baroda played a key role in organizing the event.

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India showcases Herbal GMP Leadership at WHO-SEARO Regional Workshop in Mumbai

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The four-day Regional Workshop on WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Herbal Medicines, jointly organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization – South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO), concluded on August 22 at RRAP-Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Mumbai. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, along with leading Indian experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for training and knowledge exchange to strengthen global herbal drug quality standards. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, T...

Aug222025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Indian Railways to run record 380 Ganpati Special train trips

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Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025, the highest ever, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the festive season. Ganpati Puja will be celebrated from 27th August to 6th September 2025. To meet the anticipated festive rush, Ganpati Special trains have been running from 11th August 2025, with services being progressively increased as the festival approaches. In 2023, a total of 305 Ganpati Special train trips were operated, while in 2024 the number increased to 358. Indian Railways Central Railway will operate the highest number of 296 services, addressing the heavy festive travel demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan region.Western Railway will operate 56 Ganpati Special trips, Konkan Railway (KRCL) 6 trips, a...