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The airline carried out its first organ transfer flight from Jamnagar to Ahmedabad last week. Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 11: When most airlines chase passengers, Ventura Airconnect decided to chase purpose. The Gujarat-based regional carrier just added a life-saving chapter to Indian aviation — an air service dedicated to organ transfer. From Passenger Flights to Life Flights Surat-headquartered Ventura Airconnect — already known for connecting smaller Gujarat cities by air — has now expanded its wings into something far greater: humanity. The airline recently received formal approval to transport human organs for donation across cities, ensuring time-sensitive deliveries that could quite literally decide between life and death. Within days of the clearance, the airline executed its...

SBI CME Soldierathon 3.0 united soldiers and civilians in Pune, promoting fitness, patriotism, and support for wounded heroes through the Fit India Movement. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 11: The third edition of the SBI CME Soldierathon 3.0 concluded on a historic note, uniting runners, serving soldiers, veterans, wounded heroes, families and fitness enthusiasts from across India under one tricolour spirit of fitness and patriotism. Organised by Fitistan – Ek Fit Bharat in collaboration with the CME of the Indian Army, the event stood as a powerful testament to the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Fit India Movement, blending discipline, purpose and national pride on one grand platform. This year’s Soldierathon witnessed an overwhelming participation of 8,720 r...

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the largest gathering of paediatric cardiac surgery patients, recognised by Guinness World Records, at Nava Raipur. Welcomed by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, Founder, Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centres for Child Heart Care, Prime Minister interacted with 2500 children from various age groups who have received free life-saving cardiac surgeries as a part of the ‘Gift of Life’ initiative. He reflected “As we talk about Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, every state is moving in that direction. The effort is being made to ensure that our future, our young generation, remain healthy.” The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care, Nava Raipur, as part of the One World One Family Mission’s largest cha...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 10: India’s market watchdog just dropped a truth bomb on digital gold. SEBI has officially warned that buying gold online through unregulated platforms might shine bright on your app but can burn deep in your pocket. The Gold Rush Goes Digital, But Not Regulated Everyone’s chasing gold. The metal’s hitting record highs, and digital platforms promise an easy way to own a piece, for as little as ₹10. Apps like Paytm, PhonePe, and even jewellers like Tanishq and MMTC-PAMP have turned gold investment into a tap-and-go experience. But here’s the kicker: SEBI says none of this is under its control. These platforms may be popular, but they’re completely outside India’s securities law. Which means, if something goes wrong, you’re on your own. In a blunt state...

New Delhi [India], November 8: The Swadeshi Rashtriya Gaudhan Summit 2025 witnessed a deeply emotional and historic moment today as the Rashtriya Gaudhan Mahasangh paid tribute to cow protectors from across the country who sacrificed their lives in the service of the cow, the Swadeshi movement, and environmental preservation. The day holds special significance as November 7, 2006 marks the founding of the Rashtriya Gaudhan Mahasangh as an “idealistic non-violent movement.” Since then, the day has been observed every year as “Gaubalidan Smriti Diwas” (Martyrs’ Memorial Day) and the Foundation Day of the Mahasangh. The program commenced at 9 a.m. with Vedic chanting, havan (ritual offering), and gau poojan (cow worship). This was followed by two minutes of silence to honor all the cow protec...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7: India’s investors didn’t just show up for Groww’s IPO – they stormed the gates. On the same day, SEBI doubled down on its reform roadmap. The message: India’s capital markets are not waiting for validation. They’re dictating the pace. Groww IPO News: Retail Investors Lead The Charge The Groww IPO news is the best headline Indian markets could ask for this quarter. By 11:20 a.m. on the final day of bidding (November 7), the ₹6,632 crore IPO of Billionbrains Garage Ventures had received bids for 91.22 crore shares, against 36.47 crore shares on offer. That’s 2.5 times subscription. Here’s how the numbers break down: Retail Individual Investors (RIIs): 6.43x subscribed Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs): 4.34x Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): 2...

IDRC’s 4th Arbitration in India Conclave 2025, Law Min. Meghwal, HMJ Manmohan, Sh. OP Dhankar & Ors New Delhi [India], November 7: The Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), in collaboration with the Bar Council of India’s India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), successfully hosted the “4th Arbitration in India Conclave 2025” at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Supported by CIArb and Vienna International Arbitration Centre, Austria. The Conclave brought together judges, legal luminaries, policymakers, and senior practitioners to deliberate on the theme “Autonomy and Accountability in Arbitration: Institutional Arbitration is the Way Forward.” Hon’ble Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, delivered the keynote address, o...

New Delhi [India], November 6: Bringing authentic, handcrafted & all-natural nutrition from Bihar and Jharkhand — ready in just 20 seconds. Natureship Foods has launched its latest innovation — a range of instant Sattu drink mixes that deliver clean, plant-based protein and fibre in every serving. Made with no preservatives and no artificial additives, they’re designed for the fast-paced generation that wants real nutrition without slowing down. In a world where quick commerce promises 10-minute deliveries, Natureship Foods is redefining “fast” — proving that speed and authenticity can coexist. But behind this simplicity lies a much deeper story — of roots, resilience, and reimagining what “authentic” truly means. The women team behind it Prerna Mishra, founder of Natureship Foods and ...

Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 5: To support the EcoKranti Revolution, The Art of Living, Sri Sri Rural Development Programme & Sustainability (SSRDP), together with the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), entered into a Memorandum of Understanding. Together, the trio aim to make Surat, already one of the cleanest cities in India, a green model of their development in the country. The proposed vision is to see innovation, along with a city living in harmony with the environment, gaining popularity as a model of environmentally safe urban development globally. As the city shifts towards modernity, the message is simple: development should not come at the expense of nature. The development should also align with environmental conservation, a hallmark of Indian heritage and cultural val...

New Delhi [India], November 5: India isn’t dipping its toes into artificial intelligence – it’s diving in headfirst. With the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has flipped the switch on a national movement to build an AI ecosystem that’s powerful, ethical, and unapologetically Indian. IndiaAI Mission The Big Picture: AI as India’s Superpower At the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025), the message from MeitY was crystal clear: artificial intelligence is not just a tool – it’s India’s next big growth engine. Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, summed it up best: “AI is a horizontal, cross-cutting technology that can transform lives and accelerate India’s progress towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” That’s not just policy talk. It’s a declaration of intent. India doesn’t plan to...