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Aug222025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses ‘Karmchari Sankalp Sammelan’ in Delhi

Agriculture, Breaking News, Economy, National

A grand ‘Karmchari Sankalp Sammelan’ (Employee Resolution Conference) was organised in New Delhi on August 21 in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addressing the gathering, Chouhan said every day and every moment is important in our lives, and everyone must contribute to improving the lives of people. “Our duty is nation building, and working with team spirit will strengthen the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” the Minister said. He suggested that from next year onwards, the conference be renamed as ‘Karmayogi Sankalp Sammelan’. He emphasized that every employee and officer plays a vital role, and deserves r...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NICDC will support Haryana govt in developing IMC at Hisar

Architecture, Breaking News, Business, Economy, Industry, National, States, Transport

The Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) initiative achieved an important milestone on Wednesday with the signing of the State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) between the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), Government of Haryana and Haryana Airports Development Corporation (HADC). Under this partnership, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will support the Government of Haryana in developing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Hisar. It is one of the 20 projects currently being developed by NICDC in collaboration with state governments across India. These agreements reflect the Government of India’s strong commitment to support industrial growth and create world-class infrast...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NCERT signs MoU with UEducate to transform national curriculum into interactive digital books

Breaking News, Education, National, Technology

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a MoU with UEducate Global Private Limited to digitize its entire curriculum through the innovative KATBOOK format. The agreement, signed at NCERT’s headquarters in New Delhi, marks a transformational moment in making learning more inclusive, accessible, and technology-driven, in line with the vision of NEP 2020 and the Digital India Mission. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sarath Kakumanu, Founder and Managing Director, UEducate Global, said “This MOU marks a defining moment in our journey to reimagine Indian education. We are truly honoured to partner with NCERT in shaping the future of our classrooms. With KATBOOK, we will empower teachers, inspire students, and make learning more interactive, inclusive, m...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Rare diseases estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians: Dr Vinod K Paul

Breaking News, Health, National

Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on Wednesday said that rare diseases are estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians, making them both a health and societal challenge. He emphasized that with only a fraction of the 7,000 rare diseases having approved therapies, indigenous manufacturing, stronger registries, and multi‑ministerial coordination must be prioritized. Addressing the National conference on ‘Rare Diseases’, organized by FICCI, jointly with NITI Aayog and the Indian Medical Parliamentarians’ Forum (IMPF), Dr Paul underlined that collective resolve must ensure faster diagnosis, equitable treatment, and an improved quality of life. Reference was made to the efforts undertaken since 2023, wherein it was shared that NITI Aayog, experts, and regula...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living

Breaking News, Business, Economy, Energy, Environment, States

Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL), Asia’s leading provider of circular economy solutions, on August 19, 2025, announced the launch of two impactful sustainability initiatives this festive season. These include the 18th edition of its award-winning Green Ganesha campaign (#ReBIGGreenGanesha), in collaboration with 92.7 BIG FM, and the introduction of its smart, app-based waste collection platform, Aakri - Powered by Re Sustainability. Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living The twin initiatives were launched at My Home Bhooja, in the presence of residents who actively participated in the celebrations. Together, these initiatives aim to strengthen the circular economy and inspire eco-conscious respons...

Aug152025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bank of Baroda contributes Rs 1 crore to Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

Breaking News, Environment, National, States

Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, extended its support to the people of Uttarakhand affected by the recent cloudburst and flash floods by contributing Rs 1 crore towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts in Dharali and Harsil areas. Prateek Agnihotri, General Manager and Zonal Head - Bareilly Zone, Bank of Baroda, Sripal Singh Tomar, Deputy General Manager – Bareilly Zone, Bank of Baroda and Arvind Joshi, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head – Dehradun Region, Bank of Baroda, presented the cheque to Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on August 10, 2025. Bank of Baroda contributes Rs 1 crore to Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Prateek Agnihotri, General Manager and Zonal Head - ...

Aug102025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

imm India to be held in New Delhi from March 11 to 14, 2026

Architecture, Breaking News, Business, Economy, Industry

The inaugural full-scale edition of imm India , a premier B2B platform designed to drive the next phase of growth in the Indian interiors and furniture industry, will be held from March 11 to 14, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi, bringing together India’s most innovative brands and future-forward interior solutions under one roof. imm India, was officially launched by Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd. at an exclusive event held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on August 5, 2025. The exclusive launch event brought together key stakeholders in a city that naturally connects policy, commerce, and design, setting the tone for a platform that aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and industry-wide progress. The launch took place in the esteemed presence of Dr. Ajay Sahai, D...

Aug72025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Sonowal urges innovation, imagination to repurpose Maritime Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat at Chintan Baithak

Breaking News, National, Transport

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal delivered an address at the Chintan Baithak of the Ministry in New Delhi on August 6. The Union Minister called on officials to lead with purpose, innovation and reform-driven thinking to drive India’s maritime transformation and repurpose the Maritime Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat by 2047. (Image Source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) “This Baithak reminds us that reform begins not with a directive, but with dialogue,” Sonowal said, urging all departments to align their work with the spirit of national ambition. Over the past decade, the Ministry has led significant developments across India’s maritime sector. Under the Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects have been identified t...

Aug62025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bridge on Vishwamitri River completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project

Breaking News, National, Railways, States, Transport, Travel

The bridge on Vishwamitri River, Vadodara district, Gujarat has been completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This is the seventeenth river bridge completed out of the planned 21 river bridges in Gujarat for the project. Spanning 80 meters, this bridge is located adjacent to the Vadodara Surat main line of Western Railways. The bridge comprises three piers, one of which is positioned in the river stream and other two on the banks of river (one each side). (Image Source: NHSRCL) Passing through the urban landscape of Vadodara, this bridge serves as a critical infrastructure component in Vadodara district. Vadodara is one of the busiest urban center and constructing a bridge passing through the city required exceptional planning, coordination with Vadodara Municipal ...

Aug42025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NZP welcomed birth of 6 tiger cubs during 7-day celebrations of GTD 2025

Breaking News, Environment, National

The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, concluded the seven-day Global Tiger Day (GTD) celebrations on August 4, marking the successful culmination of a series of interactive and awareness-oriented activities held from 29th July to 4th August 2025. Organized to commemorate Global Tiger Day (29th July), the event aimed to educate and sensitize school students about the critical importance of tiger conservation and broader environmental stewardship. During this 7-day celebration 1935 students, about 175 teachers and supporting staff from 27 schools of Delhi/NCR participated in conservation education activities. In another wonderful news, the National Zoological Park also welcomed the birth of six tiger cubs during the week-long celebrations. (Image Source: Ministry of Environmen...