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New Delhi [India], February 17: First Phase of Electric Bus Service Flagged Off in Chandigarh as part of a larger 100 bus fleet supporting clean and efficient mobility  In Chandigarh, 25 electric buses flagged off at CTU Depot, Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh In Delhi 136 – 9Mtr & 12Mtr electric buses were inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi PMI Electro Mobility Solution Private Limited (“PMI Electro”) has deployed over 2,900 electric buses across multiple cities in India Chandigarh, 14 February 2026: In a step towards the expansion of electric public transport, PMI Electro, in collaboration with Chandigarh Transport Undertaking…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 13: Reseal.in and IndiaFashionIcon.com presented the Maharashtra Business Icon Award, a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring outstanding businesses, institutions, and visionary leaders who made remarkable contributions to Maharashtra’s economic, social, and educational development. The grand award ceremony was held on 2 February 2026 at the luxurious Soma Vine Village, Nashik, bringing together eminent personalities from diverse industries across the state. The Maharashtra Business Icon Award was designed to recognise excellence across multiple sectors including Education & Training, Healthcare & Medical Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Construction & Infrastructure, Financial Services & Banking, Media, Hospitality & Tourism, Agriculture…

New Delhi [India], February 10: India’s mobility infrastructure is entering a decisive phase. Highways are becoming data corridors. Vehicles are evolving into connected platforms. Tolling systems are shifting toward seamless, contactless models. Urban traffic networks are being powered by AI-driven analytics. The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Conference & Expo 2026, led by the ITS India Forum, arrives at this pivotal moment — not as a technical symposium, but as a high-energy industry platform focused on real products, real deployments and real business conversations. This is where intelligent mobility solutions are not just discussed — they are demonstrated, positioned and aligned for scale.…

New Delhi [India], February 10: Genomics is not just about treating disease after it appears. It is about personalising wellness plans, optimising drug choices, and enabling population screening that prevents illness and reduces the long-term cost of care. As Dr. Shrinidhi Nathany, Consultant Molecular Hematology and Oncology, explains, “Genomics allows us to identify risk long before symptoms appear. It helps us catch disease at a stage when treatment is simpler, outcomes are better, and costs are far lower for both families and the health system.” Experts believe that the true impact of genomics will be felt when it moves beyond…

Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Pan, AVSM, VSM, Senior Maintenance Staff Officer (SMSO), Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 09: Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Pan, AVSM, VSM, the Senior Maintenance Staff Officer (SMSO) of the Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command based in Nagpur, attended the 3rd edition of LogiMAT India, the country’s premier intralogistics and supply chain exhibition. The event, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from February 5–7, 2026, brought together over 100 global experts and 12,000 industry professionals. Representing Maintenance Command the Air Marshal engaged with industry leaders to explore advanced technologies aimed at enhancing operational…

Dr Akshay Kulkarni New Delhi [India], February 07: In a country where we can launch satellites to Mars but still misplace voters next door, the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) arrives as the latest technological marvel in the art of “democratic housekeeping.”  Officially, it is a benign exercise to “purify” electoral rolls. Unofficially, it is a nationwide stress test of how many citizens can be declared dead, migrated or mysteriously “logically discrepant” while still breathing, paying GST, and watching prime minister’s address to the nation. Bihar got the trailer first. Nearly four lakh names vanished from the draft rolls,…

New Delhi [India], February 05: SARC & Associates Curates High-Impact Thought Leadership at World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2.0 SARC & Associates, a member firm of the SARC Network, marked a distinguished presence at the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2.0, held from 30 January to 1 February 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart (IEML), Greater Noida, reaffirming its commitment to shaping contemporary discourse at the intersection of governance, finance, regulation, and nation-building. Across three intellectually charged days, SARC & Associates curated and convened seven high-level round tables, positioning the Chartered Accountant not merely as a professional of…

New Delhi [India], February 04: As global supply chains face increasing scrutiny around labour practices, the Karnataka Employers’ Association (KEA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the support of the Government of Japan, organized a two-day capacity-building workshop on responsible business conduct (RBC) and international labour standards (ILS) for manufacturing enterprises on 2–3 February 2026 in Bengaluru. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri BC Prabhakar, India’s leading legal luminary on industrial relations and Chairman of BCP Associate and President of KEA. It brought together 65 leaders from the manufacturing industry, ranging from large to small and medium-sized…

New Delhi, February 03: In a world where pageantry is steadily evolving beyond glamour and titles, Neeharika Bethanapalli’s victory as FSIA Miss India 2025 at Forever Star India stands as a powerful testament to purpose-driven success. Born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and currently working as a Software Developer in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Neeharika represents a new generation of Indian women—those who seamlessly blend intellect with creativity, logic with art, and ambition with empathy. Neeharika’s journey is not one defined by chance, but by conscious choices, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. With a professional background in technology and a deep…

New Delhi [India], February 02: Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman & Managing Director of Ascon India Ltd and owner of e-commerce platform gintaa, has welcomed the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it progressive, growth-oriented and reassuring for India Inc. In a statement, Jaiswal said the Budget sends a strong message of stability, continuity and long-term intent at a time of global economic uncertainty. Its sustained focus on capital expenditure and infrastructure—covering roads, railways, ports, logistics, housing and urban development—will have a strong multiplier effect, boosting demand and capacity utilisation across construction, manufacturing, cement, steel and allied sectors. By…