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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully concluded its Annual Toyota Safety Education Programme (TSEP) 2025 in Mumbai, held at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Sophia College campus. The event marked the completion of TSEP’s activities for the year across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai under the theme “Road Safety – My Right, My Responsibility.” The programme aims to educate schoolchildren on responsible road usage, fostering a culture of safety and awareness. In 2025 alone, TSEP has engaged over 70,000 students and 600 teachers across 140 schools, reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to achieving zero road fatalities. Addressing India’s Road Safety Challenges India has the highest…

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of 15th Aero India in Bengaluru on February 10, 2025. In his meeting with Under Secretary of State for Defence, Italy Mr Matteo Perego Di Cremnago, both Ministers reviewed the various facets of bilateral defence cooperation including discussion about India’s growing capabilities in manufacturing equipment and development of indigenous systems. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the ties in all spheres. During the meeting with Minister for the House of Lords, UK Lord Vernon Coaker, both Ministers reviewed the bilateral defence cooperation and pledged to strengthen…

Paris, France – The Second India-France AI Policy Roundtable took place on February 10, 2025, at the Sciences Po Paris campus as an official side event to the AI Action Summit 2025. Organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, IndiaAI Mission, and Sciences Po Paris, the roundtable fostered discussions on AI governance, ethical deployment, and cross-border collaboration. Key Themes and Insights The session opened with remarks by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, who underscored India’s…

Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Feb-25 futures reaches at 20470 point: MCX records turnover of Rs.10559 crores in Commodity Futures & Rs.60590 crores in Options Mumbai : India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs.71150.14 crores in various futures & option contracts for commodities listed at MCX on 10 February 2025 till 5:00 pm. In which commodity futures accounted for Rs. 10559.16 crores and options on commodity futures for Rs. 60590.16 crores (notional). Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Feb-25 futures was reached at 20470 point. Commodity Future Contracts: Bullion: In precious metals, Turnover of Gold and Silver variants…

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA) will celebrate its 17th Foundation Day on 13 February 2025 in Greater Noida. The event will highlight its contributions to official statistics and data-driven governance. Established in 2009 under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), NSSTA trains government officials and international participants in statistical methods, IT, big data analytics, and data dissemination. This year’s theme, “Empowering Governance Through Statistical Excellence – 17 Years of Capacity Development and Collaboration,” reflects its role in evidence-based policy making and global partnerships. The event will feature discussions on India’s statistical systems, future priorities, and international…

Give Discover, India’s platform for verified nonprofit discovery, has introduced Grant Maker Profiles to enhance connectivity between NGOs and CSR funders. The platform now includes key details of over 100 grant makers, such as Reliance, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IBM, Apple, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), and Tech Mahindra Foundation. These profiles provide insights into CSR budgets, grant values, and funded NGO programmes, detailing covered geographies, demographics, causes, and impact metrics. The initiative aims to help NGOs identify suitable funders and, conversely, assist corporates in discovering NGOs that align with their objectives. A recent analysis by Give Discover indicates that 69% of…

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, has launched a new brand film. Starring Jackie Shroff, the film highlights the ease of travel with Yatra Online Limited’s platform. Shroff takes viewers on a journey, showcasing how Yatra’s services make travel smooth and hassle-free. The film focuses on the service’s international content library, MX Vdesi. The library features shows from Korea, Turkey, and China, all dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. And the best part? Viewers can enjoy these shows for free. Jackie Shroff brings his signature style and charm to the campaign, promising great travel experiences with Yatra. He…

મહારાષ્ટ્ર રાજ્ય માધ્યમિક અને ઉચ્ચતર માધ્યમિક શિક્ષણ બોર્ડ આગામી ઉચ્ચતર માધ્યમિક પ્રમાણપત્ર (બારમા) અને માધ્યમિક શાળા પ્રમાણપત્ર (દસમા)ની પરીક્ષાઓમાં સંવેદનશીલ કેન્દ્રોની દેખરેખ માટે ડ્રોનથી નિગરાની રાખવાનું છે. આ પહેલનો ઉદ્દેશ્ય રાજ્યભરમાં પરીક્ષામાં થતી ગેરરીતિઓ ખાળવાનો અને ચોખ્ખી પરીક્ષા સુનિશ્ચિત કરવાનો છે. રાજ્યનાં આશરે 8,500 પરીક્ષા કેન્દ્રોમાંથી 500 કેન્દ્રોને પાછલી ગેરરીતિઓના આધારે સંવેદનશીલ ગણવામાં આવ્યાં છે. આ કેન્દ્રો પર અનધિકૃત પ્રવેશ અને સંભવિત નકલ રોકવા પરીક્ષા કેન્દ્રોની આસપાસના 500 મીટરના વિસ્તારમાં આવેલાં ફોટોકોપી સેન્ટર્સને પરીક્ષા દરમિયાન દરમિયાન બંધ રાખવામાં આવશે. ઉપરાંત, આ વિસ્તારોમાં ગેરરકાયદેસર ટોળાં કરવા પર પણ પ્રતિબંધ મૂકવા 144મી કલમ અમલમાં મુકાશે. આ રીતે, પહેલી વખત એવું થશે કે…

Prime Minister will visit France from 10 to 12 February at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. In Paris, he will co-chair the AI Action Summit alongside global leaders and tech CEOs, focusing on a collaborative approach to AI innovation, security, and public welfare. During the bilateral segment, he will review progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for the India-France strategic partnership with Macron. He will also inaugurate India’s first consulate in France in Marseille and visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, where India is a partner. Additionally, he will pay tribute to Indian soldiers at Mazargues War Cemetery.…

કોંગ્રેસી નેતા સોનિયા ગાંધીએ દર દાયકે થતી દેશની વસ્તી ગણતરીમાં થયેલા વિલંબ માટે સોમવારે રાજ્યસભામાં મોદી સરકાર પર પસ્તળ પાડી હતી. સોમવારે જારી અંદાજપત્ર સત્રમાં ગાંધીએ જણાવ્યું હતું કે વસ્તી ગણતરી કરવામાં સરકારની નિષ્ફળતાએ કારણે કરોડો ભારતીયોને ખાદ્ય સુરક્ષા લાભ સહિતના મૂળભૂત અધિકારોથી વંચિત રાખ્યા છે. વસ્તી ગણતરીના વિલંબથી 14 કરોડ લોકોને અસર સોનિયાએ પોતાના વક્તવ્યમાં ભારપૂર્વક જણાવ્યું હતું કે છેલ્લી વસ્તી ગણતરી 2011માં થઈ હતી. એ પછી 2021ની વસ્તી ગણતરી અનિશ્ચિત સમય માટે મુલતવી રાખવામાં આવી હતી. તેમણે નોંધ્યું કે વસ્તીના સુધારિત આંકડાની અનુપલબ્ધિને કારણે લગભગ 14 કરોડ લોકો રાષ્ટ્રીય ખાદ્ય સુરક્ષા કાયદાથી મળી શકતા લાભથી વંચિત રહી ગયા…