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IFQM Symposium 2025 to Drive India’s Journey Towards Global Quality Leadership

The Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM), established by a consortium of India's leading enterprises, is set to host the second edition of its annual 2-day IFQM Symposium, focusing on how Quality & Innovation can make India globally competitive. The event is to be held in New Delhi on September 18-19, 2025, under the central theme "Quality & Innovation to Make India Globally Competitive". IFQM is led by a Governing Council* consisting of top industry captains. This year's symposium will convene government leaders, global experts, industry champions, and academia to deliberate on an action agenda for positioning India as a…
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Forging India’s Defence Future: Advancing Artillery Shell Manufacturing for Strategic Self-Reliance

Forging India’s Defence Future: Advancing Artillery Shell Manufacturing for Strategic Self-Reliance

India's defence manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies a capability that often goes unnoticed but is mission-critical - artillery shell manufacturing. These components, though rarely in the spotlight, form the very foundation of India's ammunition strength. Their production is a matter of national security, industrial progress, and strategic autonomy. Nitin Mehra, President, Precision Engineering Technologies In FY 2023-24, India's defence production soared to approximately Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, showing the highest-ever rise in output, with PSUs contributing nearly 79% and the private sector about 21% Wikipedia. Further, in FY 2024-25, annual…
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Gifts World Expo Bengaluru 2025 Draws Nearly 3450 Visitors on Opening Day at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds

Gifts World Expo Bengaluru 2025 Draws Nearly 3450 Visitors on Opening Day at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds

The fifth edition of Gifts World Expo Bengaluru, organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., kicked off at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, drawing trade buyers from across the region as it commenced its three-day run (11-13 September 2025) across Hall A and Hall B. Spread across a dynamic show floor, the B2B extravaganza brings together 225+ exhibitors, 800+ brands and 8,000+ products, offering an expansive showcase tailored for corporate procurement teams, retailers, distributors, event planners, and hospitality businesses. The opening day set the tone for a successful edition with nearly 3450 visitors recorded, and the overall visitors count is expected to…
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Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka; Huge Cache of Weapons Seized

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka; Huge Cache of Weapons Seized

Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on international arms trafficking, the Fazilka Police have successfully uncovered a cross-border weapons smuggling operation with suspected ties to handlers based in Pakistan. Two individuals have been taken into custody following the bust, which led to the recovery of a substantial stockpile of firearms and ammunition. The seizure includes 18 pistols, 1,847 rounds of ammunition, and 42 magazines. Officials revealed that the operation was launched based on credible intelligence, pointing toward an organized racket facilitated by operatives from across the border. According to sources, the arrested men were acting under instructions from foreign-based…
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PM Mark Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office

PM Mark Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a rapidly shifting global landscape, we need to act decisively to build a stronger, more competitive, and prosperous economy for Canadian workers. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced last month the launch of the new Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO will work to fast-track nation-building projects by streamlining regulatory assessment and approvals and helping to structure financing, in close partnership with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, and private investors. The MPO will help to identify projects that are in Canada’s national interest and accelerate their development, including by creating a single set of conditions –…
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Alberta Minister to Attend Global Women’s Shelter Summit, Strengthen Family Violence Prevention Strategy

Alberta Minister to Attend Global Women’s Shelter Summit, Strengthen Family Violence Prevention Strategy

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): In a move to further Alberta’s efforts in tackling family violence, Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton will participate in the upcoming 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters. The international gathering brings together frontline experts, policymakers, and advocates from across the globe to share innovative strategies and strengthen collaborative action. The conference will serve as a platform for Alberta to engage with global leaders on cutting-edge solutions and evidence-based programs aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals and families from domestic violence. “Our government is committed to making sure that those facing family violence can access safety and…
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C.P. Radhakrishnan Assumes Office as India’s New Vice President

C.P. Radhakrishnan Assumes Office as India’s New Vice President

New Delhi: C.P. Radhakrishnan was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India during a formal oath-taking ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning. The ceremony, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, marked the beginning of Radhakrishnan’s tenure as the country’s second-highest constitutional authority. Clad in a traditional red kurta, the 67-year-old leader took his oath in English, invoking God as he pledged to uphold the Constitution and duties of the Vice President’s office. Victory in Vice Presidential Polls Radhakrishnan’s swearing-in follows his decisive win in the vice-presidential elections held earlier this week, where he defeated the…
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Horrific Machete Attack Claims Life of Indian-Origin Man at Dallas Motel

Horrific Machete Attack Claims Life of Indian-Origin Man at Dallas Motel

Dallas, TX (Rajeev Sharma): A senseless act of violence at a motel in Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 2025, has left a family devastated and a community in shock. Chandramouli Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin man, was fatally attacked with a machete in a gruesome incident that culminated in his beheading, according to the Dallas Police Department. The tragedy occurred at the Downtown Suites motel, situated near Interstate 30 and Tenison Golf Course. Authorities have arrested Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, charging him with capital murder. He is currently detained without bond, with jail records indicating an immigration detainer has also been placed on…
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After Hospital Discharge, Punjab CM to Lead Statewide Flood Relief Review Today

After Hospital Discharge, Punjab CM to Lead Statewide Flood Relief Review Today

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is returning to official duties just a day after being released from the hospital, with his first major task being a comprehensive review of Punjab’s flood relief operations. The Chief Minister was discharged from Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Thursday afternoon after a six-day stay. He exited the hospital at approximately 4:35 PM, briefly acknowledging the public gathered outside before heading straight to his official residence in Chandigarh. Officials confirmed that CM Mann will chair a high-level virtual meeting today at 11:00 AM, where top bureaucrats — including departmental secretaries and deputy commissioners from…
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Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As weather systems strengthen over North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for widespread heavy rainfall across Punjab for three consecutive days — September 12, 13, and 14. In response, water management authorities have begun taking precautionary steps to prevent any flood-related emergencies. In a significant move, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains revealed that at 11:30 AM today, an additional 5,000 cusecs of water was released from Bhakra Dam to ease pressure on the reservoir and accommodate possible inflows from the expected downpours. “The discharge is a precautionary action based on the…
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