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BC Jindal Foundation has launched a major skill development push in Howrah to enhance employability among youth and women through industry-relevant vocational training. The initiative is being implemented through the “BC Jindal Skill Centre” at Belur and aims to train over 1,000 candidates annually from marginalized communities. The foundation, the social arm of BC Jindal Group, said the programme will cover nine vocational trades across five sectors; healthcare, hospitality, apparel, IT and industrial technology. Courses include Industrial Electrician, Multi Skill Technician, Sewing Machine Operator, Domestic Data Entry Operator, Child Caretaker, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage Services, Phlebotomy Technician and General Duty…

The 21st edition of Bhasha Sanskriti Milan Utsav, organised by the Guwahati-based Byatikram Group in association with Meraki Associates, was held at Vivanta Kolkata, EM Bypass on the occasion of International Mother Language Day (Ekushey February). The event featured a literary discussion on noted author and Vedic scholar Acharya Subhendu Sorcar, followed by a book signing of INDUS – Knowledge of Life and BHUMI – The Sacred Land. Eminent guests included Prof. Rajiv Bandyopadhaye, Prof. Ashish Paul of Jadavpur University, Palash Chaturvedi, Sukamal Maity and Ghulam Ahmed, among others. A key highlight was the Ekushey Samman 2026 felicitation ceremony. Awardees…

The Government of India has announced the establishment of an India–France National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, under the PM-SETU scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press statement with the President of France, marking the inauguration of the India–France Year of Innovation. A Letter of Intent was exchanged between MSDE and the French government to collaborate on the project, building on the India–France Strategic Partnership and the 2025 MoU on skill…

The Government of Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Walmart Vriddhi to boost growth and digital empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The agreement was signed with the Department of Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises and implemented through Walmart Vriddhi’s program partner, Ideas to Impact Foundation. Under the partnership, MSMEs will receive free training, mentoring and business tools to modernize and scale operations, including onboarding on eCommerce platforms such as Flipkart. The initiative supports Walmart Vriddhi’s national target to empower an additional 100,000 MSMEs by 2028. The Assam government will facilitate outreach…

TVS Motor Company has delivered two TVS iQube electric scooters to the Governorate of Vatican City State, marking a fresh step in its global sustainable mobility push. The official handover took place on February 5 as part of an ongoing collaboration between the Vatican and Exelentia, a specialist in last-mile mobility solutions. The initiative, driven by Exelentia in partnership with TVS Motor Italia, supports the Vatican’s ecological transition towards zero-emission mobility. The electric scooters are aimed at meeting daily operational needs within the historic and sensitive environment of Vatican City, where efficiency, reliability and environmental respect are key priorities. Giovanni…

Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Nissan GRAVITE, a seven-seater MPV priced at an introductory ₹5.65 lakh (ex-showroom), marking the first model under the company’s renewed product offensive and signalling a fresh growth phase in the Indian market. Manufactured locally at the Chennai facility, the GRAVITE is designed specifically for Indian families, offering flexible seating configurations ranging from two to seven occupants, best-in-class luggage versatility of up to 625 litres, and more than 30 standard safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill-Start Assist and Brake Assist. The vehicle adopts Nissan’s signature ‘C’ design language, featuring…

A 120-member US CEO delegation led by Shantanu Narayen, Raj Subramaniam, Brad Smith and Hemant Taneja arrived in the capital for the India AI Impact Summit, marking the largest American business presence at an AI-focused event in the country. American tech majors are preparing to invest $67.5 billion in AI and data centre infrastructure in India over the next five years, with Microsoft, Amazon and Google leading the push, according to The New York Times. The five-day summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has drawn 35,000 participants and over 50 ministers globally. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership…

Back pain and spinal disorders are rising across age groups in India, but experts say spine surgery today is safer and more precise due to rapid technological advancements. Doctors stress that prevention remains the first step. Regular exercise, correct posture and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of spine problems. Most conditions do not require surgery and improve with physiotherapy, medication, spinal pain interventions and lifestyle changes. Surgery is advised only when conservative treatment fails or when severe nerve compression causes progressive weakness or persistent pain. Dr Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon and Unit Head at the…

TAKE Solutions Limited on Wednesday announced plans to build a scalable Unified AI Platform aimed at transforming India’s USD 370 billion healthcare ecosystem, aligning with the government’s IndiaAI Mission. The announcement comes amid the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The proposed platform will act as a one-stop digital infrastructure layer, enabling hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, clinical trial organisations and clinics to seamlessly adopt artificial intelligence solutions. The company said the initiative supports the vision of “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” by ensuring AI-powered healthcare tools reach both urban and underserved communities. The Healthcare AI Marketplace and Integration Layer…

As neurological disorders continue to rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide, contributing nearly 10% to India’s overall disease burden, Gurugram-based Medanta – The Medicity has enhanced its advanced neurological care services through its specialised Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programme, popularly known as ‘Brain Pacemaker’ surgery. Recognised as an international destination for DBS, Medanta has been named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six consecutive years. The therapy is known to provide meaningful relief to patients suffering from advanced-stage Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, refractory epilepsy (adult onset), essential tremor, and advanced obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The procedure is led…