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Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 1: Advaitaa Ballroom is in business. It is the biggest and most recognisable event venue in Surat. It reinvents the event infrastructure of the city on an unparalleled scale, design and versatility.

As a world-class destination for international-level events, Advaitaa is an icon. The venue has a 35,000-square-foot indoor ballroom that has no pillars, a ceiling raised 30 feet, and a broad 30,000-square-foot landscape lawn. The spaces can be used to conduct a wedding, a corporate event, an exhibition, or a cultural festival of any size.

This is a joint venture between Procreate Events and Manisha Decorators, two of the best event companies. The two organisations have a history of excellence in design, execution, and innovation, so together they ideated, developed and currently operate Advaitaa as their flagship venue in the region.

Advaitaa co-founder, Parv Parmar, told us that when we had the vision of Advaitaa, we wanted to establish an event infrastructure that could match a world-class standard in Surat and host any global events to the very highest standard. We were determined to make our city the home of a space that is not only big, but grand in its experiences, thought about its design, and incomparable in its versatile character. We are proud to tell you that Advaitaa is just as we wanted it to be, where all details have been carefully selected to give you a high-end guest experience, contemporary event services, and an impeccable performance.

Gujarat Home Minister, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, recently inaugurated Advaitaa. The occasion was a milestone for the event fraternity of Surat. The launch received acclaim among industry members in Gujarat and India, highlighting the fact that it can well position Surat on the national and global event map.

Constructed to suit the ease of use of guests as well as operational efficiency, Advaitaa is built with green construction and energy conservation systems. It has customizable layouts and ornamental architectures that have made it one of the most flexible and futuristic ready venues in Western India. It is capable of accommodating 700 to 3,000 guests simultaneously, and its location is pivotal due to being located off Surat Airport Road, which makes it well-connected.

New Delhi [India], November 1: The day was a day of introspection and insightful conversation with Mr Sahil Luthra, Founder and Managing Director of Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions, getting the privilege of seeking the blessings of Param Pujaya Divyatapasvi Acharyadev Shri Hansratna Surishwarji Maharaj Ji. The holy Jain spiritual guru still commands people in India by his life of discipline, compassion and devotion to human beings.

In this religious experience, the Shri Maharaj Ji, who is in the process of his eighth 180-day period of fasting and meditation, imparted profound teachings on faith, inner strength and self-mastery. His national campaign, Save Culture, Save Family, Build Nation, is designed to revive morality, re-establish families, and reunite society with its cultural heritage. Mr Luthra talked about how much he liked this campaign and talked about how the message therein corresponds to the premise of leading with purpose and integrity.

On the same day, the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria Ji, also paid a visit to Shri Maharaj Ji. It was a very touching and deep meeting that united the spirit of governance, culture and spirituality. It was a dialogue of equal respect and shared vision of a more aware and peaceful country.

Mr Luthra was honoured to be present at this special meeting, and he recollected the experience and remarked;

“To be in the same presence with such enlightened people was a grounding and uplifting experience. It made me remember that the real leadership, be it in the field of governance, innovation or spiritual life, has its meaning when led by the spirit of empathy and integrity.”

The Hon’ble Governor admired the devotion of Shri Maharaj Ji to social and spiritual well-being and realised the significance of the efforts that could empower moral and cultural principles. He told me that these initiatives are critical towards fostering togetherness, harmony, and empathy throughout the country.

UIBC-UC’s Faizal Kottikollon meets with the Kashmir CM – Meeting follows inauguration of DREAM School and launch of Indo-UAE education paper in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], October 31: Mr. Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dubai-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of the UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC), along with Kshitij Korde, Head of Corporate Affairs, UIBC-UC, called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, in a landmark meeting that brought together leadership and vision.

This meeting was held on the sidelines of two key events in Srinagar – the inauguration of the transformed Middle School Block at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Kothibagh, and the launch of a UIBC-UC research paper, “Bridging Horizons: UAE-India Partnership and the Future of Education-led Development.”

These events collectively underscore the growing momentum of Indo-UAE collaboration in social development, particularly in education and healthcare. The Chief Minister lauded the DREAM School initiative of the Faizal & Shabana Foundation (FSF), describing it as “a shining example of what visionary philanthropy and government partnership can achieve.”

The Kothibagh DREAM School, initiated following Mr. Kottikollon’s 2023 visit to Srinagar as part of a UIBC-UC delegation, stands as a testament to his steadfast commitment since that landmark year, a commitment that has continued to shape and strengthen Indo-UAE socio-developmental cooperation.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently said, “No amount of infrastructure development, be it roads, power projects, or commercial complexes, can substitute for quality healthcare and education. These are the true pillars of J&K’s progress and prosperity.”

Mr Kottikollon also presented the Chief Minister with a copy of the research paper launched earlier and a copy of “Opening Gateways – Tourism Opportunities India-UAE,” a visually stunning coffee table book celebrating the growing tourism ties between India and the UAE. Jammu and Kashmir is highlighted in the book as a tourism magnet for the country, with the untapped potential of human capital development in J&K mentioned in the paper.

Mr. Kottikollon, whose foundation has transformed over 900 schools across India under its PRISM framework, expressed gratitude for the Chief Minister’s support and reaffirmed his long-term commitment to J&K’s development.

“It was an honour to call on the Hon’ble Chief Minister and seek his guidance on strengthening the Indo-UAE corridor,” said Mr. Kottikollon. “Education and healthcare are not just priorities but bridges that connect communities and create lasting impact.”

The meeting also explored new avenues of collaboration, including the proposed 40 K–12 school transformation program across J&K and a potential partnership to upgrade existing government healthcare institutions, aligning with the region’s focus on patient safety and holistic wellness.

Mr. Kottikollon also invited the Chief Minister to lead a J&K delegation to the UAE to further

dialogue on cross-border investment and knowledge exchange, whilst also extending a special invitation to visit Tulah Wellness Sanctuary, his integrative wellness venture in Kerala.

The school opening in Srinagar, where Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha was chief guest, was attended by members of the UIBC-UC delegation and marks a significant milestone in Indo-UAE cooperation, showcasing how public-private partnerships can transform the educational and social landscape of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Oxford [United Kingdom], October 31: The Business Excellence and Empowering Visionaries Awards, held in Oxford at the historic Keble College, featured Dr Manu Singh, a renowned social activist, environmentalist, and spiritual reformer, as the Guest of Honour.

The evening was attended by representatives of 57 countries, among whom were Councillor Louise Upton, Mayor of Oxford, members of the House of Commons, Lord of Mayfair and the Lord of Wimbledon. The appearance of Dr Singh gave a spiritual organisation and patriotic overtones to the global assembly.

A Defining Patriotic Moment

On being called to the podium, Dr Singh modestly put aside the American flag and hoisted the Indian Tricolour before the audience, saying, ‘This flag should always be first when I have to give any speech.’ His closing words were “Jai Shri Ram,” which was followed by thunderous applause, infused with national pride and universal values.

A Message for a Shared World

Dr Singh presented the awards to the awardees in his keynote speech, which served as a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary issues. In a parable comparing Heaven with Hell, he emphasised that the distinction was a matter of attitude, of self- versus sharing.

“The table is already laid. The spoons are in our hands. It is a question of whether we shall starve together or prosper together, and of whether we shall be willing to nourish each other, which he was, to such a standing ovation.

Based on the Sanatan philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: the world is one family, Dr Singh challenged the leaders to regard the vulnerable not as a liability, but as a call of duty. He used the pandemic and climate change as a reminder of how human beings are connected and emphasised that uplifting the weakest is not a charity but a duty.

The Life Founded on the Sanatan Values.

Dr Singh, founder of Sarva Dharma Samvaad (SDS), has led faith leaders in the past to advocate animal welfare, environmental responsibility and interfaith coexistence. His campaigns against the sacrifice of animals and his support for stray animals make ahimsa (non-violence), seva (service), and jeev daya (compassion) as spiritual demands.

He redefines Sanatan spirituality as ecological by creating a connection between ecological stewardship and Hindu traditions, both the dog and cow of Bhairava and Krishna.

Global Recognition

Well-known in the world of spiritual values, Dr Singh has spoken at the Parliament of World Religions, the UN Environment Convention, and the World Muslim League, having been praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an inspiration for using spiritual values to encourage ecological renewal. His acknowledgement at Oxford also solidifies his purpose as an ethical leader of the world.

Dr Singh brought the audience to a climax in his conclusion:

Leadership is not the ability to climb high, but to carry with us several people. Heaven and Hell are not far-off metaphorical abstractions–they are decisions that we make on a day-to-day basis. To the people assembled at Oxford, the message of Dr Singh was plain enough, so that it is not only a guest of honour, but a keeper of perennial wisdom to a broken world.

New Delhi [India], October 30: The date will mark a grand celebration of “Shashakt Samaj – Samridh Bharat” organized by the Vishwa Sindhi Hindu Foundation of Associations (VSHFA), an international conglomeration of more than 400 Sindhi Associations, Panchayats, NGOs, and Trusts across 35 countries, under the guidance of Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri Shankar Lalwani Ji and the leadership of Dr. Gurmukh Jagwani (Ex MLC and President, VSHFA).

The event will see Sindhi leaders, Sindhi organizations, and Sindhians from around the globe and across India assemble together to celebrate the atmosphere of unity, empowerment, and the spirit of a strong and independent Bharat.

This is a milestone event in the continuing mission of the Foundation to enhance the engagement of the Sindhi community in the development of India and to serve the dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. It will also focus on the need to introduce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as a major move to reinvent Indian society.

Dignitaries and Guests

We shall have the sugar and spice of the most exalted dignitaries at nightfall:

Members of Attendees of the Authorities and Government:

• SHRI RAJNATH SINGH JI (Hon’ble Defence Minister – Government of India) as the Chief Guest, and
• Hon’ble SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT JI (Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism) as the Honourable Guest.

Their presence will bring immense prestige to the event and serve as a reiteration of the government’s desire to empower communities and bring back unity in the country.

Message from VSHFA Leadership

As he prepared to make his thoughts known, Dr. Raju V. Manwani, the General Secretary of VSHFA, wrote:

“The host to come will demonstrate the solidarity of Sindhi people and their effort to make India stronger and more independent. It will be an honourable moment to revere our history and our shared duty in the making of the future of our nation.”

The Vigyan Bhawan “Shashakt Samaj – Samridh Bharat” festivity will culminate on an encouraging note and will encourage the Sindhi diaspora to have a revival of new zeal.

New Delhi [India], October 30: India’s heavy industry just flexed. SAIL and NMDC turned in record-breaking numbers for FY26, while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal rallied the nation’s export engines. If India’s industrial story was ever looking for a sequel, this is it, and it’s called momentum.

Steel Has a Spine, SAIL Proves It

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the Maharatna that quite literally forges India’s backbone, has shown that resilience is not just a buzzword. In its financial results for the first half of FY26, the company delivered both physical and financial muscle.

Crude steel production stood steady at 9.5 million tonnes, keeping plants near peak capacity. But the real power play came from sales. SAIL clocked 9.46 million tonnes in sales volume, up a sharp 16.7% year-on-year. That kind of growth isn’t luck, it’s strategy.

Revenue from operations crossed ₹52,600 crore, a healthy climb from ₹48,672 crore in the same period last year, despite global steel prices taking a hit. Profit after tax (PAT) shot up 32% to ₹1,112 crore, and debt fell to ₹26,427 crore, marking steady progress toward pre-pandemic debt levels.

In plain terms: SAIL is sweating efficiency, not excuses.

Chairperson and Managing Director Amarendu Prakash summed it up best: “High capacity utilisation, increased sales, and relentless focus on efficiency have powered robust financial performance.” Translation: SAIL didn’t just hold the line, it pushed forward.

NMDC: Mining Momentum Turns to Gold

Not to be outshone, NMDC Limited, the iron ore giant feeding India’s steel juggernaut, posted a record-breaking Q2 FY26. The numbers read like a case study in operational excellence.

Production hit 10.21 million tonnes, up 23% year-on-year. Sales followed suit at 10.72 million tonnes, a 10% rise from last year’s quarter. Financials? Even stronger, turnover jumped 30% to ₹6,261 crore, profit before tax rose 35%, and PAT climbed 33% to ₹1,694 crore. EBITDA grew 32% to ₹2,385 crore.

These aren’t just figures; they’re proof that India’s mining sector has learned to perform under pressure.

Chairman and Managing Director Amitava Mukherjee didn’t mince words: “Record production, record sales, and strong financial growth this quarter are all indicators of our historic reliability.”

The subtext: NMDC isn’t just supplying ore, it’s fueling India’s industrial future. Its expansion plans are aligned with national priorities for self-sufficiency in steelmaking and a transition toward net-zero emissions.

The Government’s Chess Move, Exports and Ecosystem

Meanwhile, over in Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was orchestrating the next move in India’s economic chess game. Chairing a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations at Vanijya Bhawan, he reinforced what the numbers are already suggesting: India’s industrial base is firing on all cylinders.

The session brought together heavyweights from the Departments of Commerce, Revenue, DPIIT, and key councils across textiles, engineering, pharma, gems & jewellery, and services. The goal: build a more agile, facilitative export ecosystem.

The DGFT and Department of Commerce presented the ongoing reforms from the first half of FY26, measures aimed squarely at simplifying exports, diversifying markets, and cutting bureaucratic fat.

Representatives from FIEO, CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, SIAM, and NASSCOM all backed the Minister’s direction. Their message was clear: government reforms are paying off, but now’s the time to double down.

As Goyal put it, the government remains “committed to strengthening a facilitative trade ecosystem and enhancing global market access for Indian exporters.”

It’s a sentiment that dovetails neatly with the performance of industrial giants like SAIL and NMDC. The message: the ecosystem is aligning policy, production, and profitability.

India’s Industrial Engine Is Synchronizing

Let’s connect the dots.

• SAIL’s efficiency play shows manufacturing endurance.
  
• NMDC’s record output proves supply chain muscle.
  
• The Commerce Ministry’s export reforms signal policy alignment.
  

This trifecta is how India moves from being the world’s steel supplier to becoming an industrial powerhouse that competes on value, not just volume.

India’s steel sector alone contributes over 2% of GDP and employs more than half a million people. When giants like SAIL and NMDC perform, the ripple spreads to rail, construction, automobiles, and energy infrastructure.

What’s even more critical: both companies are threading sustainability into their strategy, moving toward digitalisation, carbon reduction, and efficiency at scale. That’s not just modern; it’s necessary.

The Road Ahead: From Strength to Strategy

The takeaway from this week’s industrial scoreboard is simple: India’s growth is no longer dependent on external demand alone. Domestic manufacturing and mining are becoming the engines of consistency.

The story of FY26, so far, is one of alignment between government intent and corporate execution.

And while global markets wobble between inflation fears and trade frictions, India’s heavy industries are showing what a confident economy looks like: measured, methodical, and bold enough to scale.

As the data pours in, one thing’s clear: the era of India as a manufacturing and export heavyweight isn’t on the horizon. It’s already here.

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New Delhi [India], October 29: When India celebrates unity, it doesn’t whisper – it roars. The PM Modi two-day Gujarat visit on October 30–31 packs symbolism, steel, and ₹1,140 crore worth of progress around the Statue of Unity.

Day 1: Building the Future in Ekta Nagar

At 5:15 PM on October 30, the Prime Minister will flag off a fleet of electric buses in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia. It’s a clean-energy nod from the man who turned a patch of tribal land into a global landmark. By evening, he’ll be unveiling and launching infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,140 crore – each one designed to make Ekta Nagar smarter, greener, and more connected.

These aren’t just ribbon-cutting ceremonies; they’re part of a bigger play. The government’s focus here is clear: eco-tourism, green mobility, and tribal development.

Among the highlights:

• Birsa Munda Tribal University in Rajpipla – education, meeting, and empowerment.
• Hospitality District (Phase-1) at Garudeshwar – fuel for local jobs and tourism.
• E-Bus Charging Depot and 25 Electric Buses – a move towards zero-emission travel.
• Walkway from Ekta Dwar to Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan (Phase-2) – because accessibility isn’t a luxury, it’s a design principle.

Also in the mix: smart bus stops, new ghats, a dam replica fountain, and residential quarters for GSEC. Each brick, each beam adds up to one message – Gujarat’s progress doesn’t wait for permission.

The PM will also lay the foundation stone for ambitious future attractions – Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India, Veer Balak Udyan, Rain Forest Project, and even travelators at the Statue of Unity. Tourism meets tech, with a dash of pride.

And because India doesn’t do “small” when it comes to symbolism, the Prime Minister will release a ₹150 commemorative coin and stamp marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. The Iron Man of India would’ve approved.

Day 2: Unity on Parade

The morning of October 31 begins with a floral tribute at the Statue of Unity, followed by the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations – a national ritual of unity that now feels personal. After all, this year marks 150 years since Sardar Patel’s birth, and the parade’s theme – Unity in Diversity – hits home harder than ever.

The parade lineup could rival a Republic Day spectacle. Contingents from BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, alongside state police forces, will march in full glory. But this year, one contingent is stealing the spotlight – BSF’s all-Indian breed dog unit, featuring Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds. No imported mascots here; it’s Make in India, on four legs.

Other highlights include Gujarat Police’s horse contingent, Assam Police’s daredevil bikers, and the legendary BSF Camel Band – because if unity had a soundtrack, it would probably involve drums echoing through the Narmada valley.

The ceremony will also honour five Shaurya Chakra awardees from CRPF and sixteen gallantry medal winners from BSF, recognised for extraordinary courage in counterterror and anti-Naxal operations. Heroes in uniform, finally getting the spotlight they deserve.

Ten tableaux will roll through the parade route – representing states and forces from Jammu & Kashmir to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, each painting a story of resilience and cultural depth. Add 900 artists performing classical dances from every corner of the country, and you’ve got a visual manifesto of India’s unity.

The Aarambh Connection: Reimagining Governance

Before wrapping up the Gujarat visit, PM Modi will interact with officer trainees from the 100th Foundation Course at Aarambh 7.0. The theme – Reimagining Governance – isn’t just academic fluff. It’s a challenge: to rethink bureaucracy for a new India.

There are 660 officer trainees from 16 Indian civil services and 3 Bhutanese services in this cohort. They’ll return home having heard directly from the man who turned governance into a masterclass in scale, speed, and storytelling.

Symbolism Meets Scale

In two days, the Prime Minister’s itinerary reads like a thesis on leadership through action. Electric buses? Check. Tribal education? Check. Green tourism, smart mobility, and national unity? Triple check.

And let’s be honest – there’s more at play here than ceremonial optics. Ekta Nagar isn’t just another tourist destination. It’s a case study in how infrastructure, culture, and pride can coexist and thrive.

Sardar Patel dreamt of a unified India. PM Modi’s Gujarat visit doesn’t just celebrate that dream; it upgrades it with renewable power, digital planning, and local inclusion. Call it patriotism with a startup’s hustle.

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New Delhi: India just signed a deal with Russia to build passenger jets at home. It’s a move that screams ambition, and a polite nudge to Washington’s pressure tactics.

The Deal That Turned Heads

In a move that caught global attention, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have inked a pact to jointly manufacture the SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India. The timing? Perfectly strategic, just weeks before President Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi this December.

The pact signals that Indo-Russian ties are not just alive; they’re evolving. While Washington keeps threatening trade penalties, New Delhi is busy signing deals that strengthen its industrial muscle.

HAL’s statement called this a “result of mutual trust,” and for once, that isn’t corporate fluff. This deal marks the first time since the Avro HS-748 project in 1988 that India will produce a complete passenger aircraft on its own turf. That’s a 37-year hiatus snapped with precision engineering.

SJ-100: The Jet That Fits India’s Needs

The SJ-100, a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft, already has over 200 units flying for 16 airlines worldwide. It’s designed for regional routes, exactly where India’s aviation story is exploding.

Under the new pact, HAL gains rights to manufacture SJ-100s for Indian customers. Translation: less dependency on Boeing and Airbus for regional connectivity. The aircraft could feed directly into India’s UDAN scheme, the government’s ambitious plan to make flying affordable and accessible in smaller cities.

India plans to double its number of airports to 350 by 2047, and this deal slots neatly into that timeline. Imagine smaller Indian cities buzzing with home-built jets; that’s what this collaboration aims to achieve.

A Push for Aatmanirbhar Aviation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) pitch just got another feather in its cap. By producing passenger aircraft domestically, India steps out of its “defense-only” manufacturing comfort zone and into commercial skies.

Industry watchers estimate India will need over 200 jets of this category in the next decade to serve regional routes and another 350 to cover short international legs around the Indian Ocean. That’s a massive market HAL and UAC can tap into.

The collaboration is expected to create local jobs, strengthen private-sector participation, and sharpen India’s civil aviation supply chain, areas where the country has lagged behind its defense manufacturing progress.

Strategic Timing: The Putin Factor

Let’s be blunt, the timing isn’t a coincidence. President Putin’s December visit will be closely watched, especially after the U.S. turned up the heat on India over its relationship with Moscow.

Washington’s been grumbling about India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and recently slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods, supposedly over trade imbalances. The subtext? Punishment for not toeing the U.S. line.

But India’s message is clear: it will chart its own course. Deals like this are quiet but powerful declarations of strategic independence.

Challenges HAL Can’t Ignore

Now, let’s not sugarcoat it, HAL has homework to do.

The company already faces delays and production bottlenecks in its Tejas fighter jet program, raising eyebrows about whether it can handle a civilian line alongside defense commitments. The SJ-100 venture will test HAL’s project management, vendor networks, and ability to meet airline-level production standards.

As of now, HAL hasn’t revealed how much capital it will invest, which unit will handle production, or which Indian carriers are even interested. That silence could mean negotiations are still shaping up, or it could mean there’s no clear plan yet.

From Dependence to Design

If this pact actually takes off, it will be a statement that India’s aerospace industry isn’t just about assembling foreign kits anymore. It’s about building aircraft that can stand on their own wings.

Remember, the last time India built a complete passenger aircraft was in the 1980s. Since then, every civilian plane in Indian skies has been imported. This move breaks that pattern and puts HAL in the cockpit of India’s civil aviation future.

Why It Matters

This deal isn’t just about planes. It’s about positioning. It tells the world that India won’t be bullied into picking sides between Washington and Moscow. It’s about asserting autonomy, not defiance, and turning geopolitical friction into industrial opportunity.

And for the domestic economy, it’s a boost of confidence. Manufacturing passenger jets locally means better control over costs, maintenance, and long-term capability. It also signals to private players that civil aerospace in India is finally open for business.

Sure, it’s a bold move. But fortune, as they say, favors the brave.

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New Delhi [India], October 28: A historic and spiritually significant moment has been etched in India’s cultural narrative. For the first time ever, the 14th President of India, Hon’ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind, along with his wife and daughter, has participated in the collective recitation of the “Namokar Mantra” in a devotional video film.

This landmark moment was showcased during the grand event “Mere Mahavir 2.0 – Mera Namokar”, organized on the auspicious occasion of the 2552nd Nirvan Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir, held at Plenary Hall Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The video film, titled “Mera Namokar”, has been produced by the Bhagwan Mahavir Deshna Foundation. The Foundation’s Directors — Subhash Oswal Jain, Anil Kumar Jain, Rajeev Jain, and Manoj Kumar Jain — shared that upon learning about the project, Hon’ble Kovind expressed a personal desire to be a part of it along with his family.

As a result, for the first time in the nation’s history, a President of India and his family have appeared together in a devotional film, lending their voices to a sacred mantra. The film uniquely presents the sound, meaning, and spiritual significance of the Namokar Mantra in a contemporary yet deeply reverential form.

The audience at Bharat Mandapam was visibly moved as the video played, filling the hall with applause and reverence.

CA Rajeev Jain, who played a key role in conceptualizing and producing the film, explained that the aim was to bring the essence, history, and universal energy of the Namokar Mantra to a global audience in an inspiring cinematic format.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind said:

“It is beyond words to express the joy my family and I felt while being part of this video. Chanting the Namokar Mantra together filled us with a new sense of energy and peace.”

Following the video launch, renowned devotional singer Vicky D. Parekh (Mumbai) mesmerized the gathering with soulful Jain bhajans, turning the entire atmosphere devotional and serene.

In his closing remarks, Shri Manoj Kumar Jain, Director of the Foundation, said:

“The three principles of Lord Mahavir — Ahimsa (non-violence), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and Atma Shuddhi (self-purification) — are the true mantras of life. By following these, we can spread peace and harmony in society.”

He extended heartfelt congratulations to  CA Rajeev Jain, Subhash Oswal Jain, CA Anil Kumar Jain, Pradeep Jain Amisha Jain, and the entire organizing team for the event’s success, especially appreciating Satyabhushan Jain for his pivotal role in the program’s execution. (SGP)

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New Delhi [India], October 25: India has turned its longest-running internal war into a masterclass of resolve. A decade ago, Naxalism held sway over forests and fear. Today, the government’s counter-offensive, mixed with development and dignity, is turning red zones into growth zones.

At the same time, the nation celebrates Chhath Mahaparv, a festival that reminds us what faith, patience, and sunlight can build when unity wins over despair.

A Decade that Broke the Back of Naxalism

For years, Naxalism was the stubborn scar on India’s security map. Now, numbers tell a story that even cynics can’t ignore. Between 2014 and 2024, Naxal-related violent incidents dropped by 53%. Deaths of security personnel plunged by 73%, civilian fatalities by 70%. What once was a daily headline has become a footnote.

The Union Government’s integrated strategy for security, development, and rehabilitation has worked like compound interest: consistent, relentless, transformative. Gone are the days of fragmented responses. What replaced them is a high-precision playbook blending boots on the ground, data in the air, and compassion at the heart.

From Firefights to Fortified Foundations

Since 2014, the Centre has pumped muscle into the system: 576 fortified police stations, 336 new security camps, and night-landing helipads across hard terrain. The result? Naxal-affected districts fell from 126 to just 18. Only six remain in the “most affected” category.

Operations like Black Forest and Double Bull are no longer footnotes in police diaries; they’re case studies in how coordination beats chaos. Over 1,225 Naxals have surrendered, and 270 have been neutralised till October 2025.

The tech stack behind this shift is straight out of a modern warfare playbook: AI-backed surveillance, drone imaging, satellite tracking, forensic analytics, and real-time mobile data analysis. Security forces now fight smarter, faster, and with a digital edge once reserved for sci-fi scripts.

Hitting the Naxal Wallet

You can’t wage a war without cutting off the cash. The government understood that early. The National Investigation Agency and Enforcement Directorate have dismantled Naxal funding networks worth nearly ₹100 crore. Urban sympathisers who once drove propaganda now find themselves short on both funds and credibility.

It isn’t just enforcement, it’s financial amputation. The message is clear: ideology doesn’t pay the bills anymore.

Building States that Can Stand on Their Own

Delhi didn’t just centralise the fight; it empowered states to own it. Under the Security Related Expenditure scheme, ₹3,331 crore flowed to Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) states, a 155% jump from the previous decade. Add another ₹991 crore under the Special Infrastructure Scheme for elite state units and fortified stations, and you get why local policing feels more like special ops than beat patrol.

Since 2017, over ₹1,700 crore worth of projects have been cleared, and ₹445 crore disbursed already. It’s a bureaucratic turnaround, less paperwork, more patrol work.

Infrastructure: The Real Weapon

You can’t preach peace to a man who walks 20 km for food. The real counter-insurgency, therefore, was asphalt and fibre optics.

Over 12,000 km of roads built. ₹20,815 crore sanctioned for 17,589 km in total. Thousands of 4G towers, 2,343 in Phase I and another 2,542 sanctioned in Phase II, lighting up dark zones with connectivity.

Banks, post offices, ATMs, and mobile vans now exist where even Google Maps hesitated to go. Nearly 38,000 banking correspondents, 5,899 post offices, and over 1,000 new bank branches now knit together what used to be isolation belts.

Education and skill training followed the same route. ₹495 crore under Kaushal Vikas Yojana funded 48 ITIs and 61 Skill Centres. The Bastariya Battalion, raised in 2018 with 1,143 local recruits, became a symbol of trust where suspicion once ruled.

Reclaiming Red Zones, Restoring Faith

Operations Octopus, Chakrabandha, and Trace, Target, Neutralise have pulled entire regions, Budha Pahar, Parasnath, and Baramsia, back from insurgent control. Even Abujhmaad, once the untouchable fortress of Naxals, has seen security camps established inside.

In 2024 alone, 26 major encounters broke the chain of command: 1 zonal, 5 sub-zonal, and 2 state-level leaders eliminated. That’s not a dent; that’s dismantling the engine.

Rehabilitation remains the final frontier. Ex-cadres receive ₹5 lakh (for top ranks), ₹2.5 lakh (mid-rank), and ₹10,000 monthly stipends for 36 months of vocational training. The result is real reintegration, ex-Naxals building schools instead of bunkers.

A Festival that Reflects a Nation’s Soul

While the forests of Bastar turn quiet, the ghats of Bihar and UP light up. Chhath Mahaparv, the four-day festival of sun worship, has begun, an ode to purity, perseverance, and the Indian way of balancing grit with grace.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message struck a familiar chord: unity, discipline, and devotion. He reminded the nation that Chhath isn’t just a festival; it’s a mirror of India’s cultural DNA, where simplicity outshines spectacle, and faith conquers fatigue.

His post celebrated the global resonance of the tradition, where Indian families from California to Kuala Lumpur gather to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun. It’s ancient spirituality with global bandwidth.

The Prime Minister even shared devotional music, songs of Chhathi Maiya, as a tribute to cultural icons like Sharda Sinha, linking modern India’s digital pulse with its folk heart.

Security and Spirituality: Two Faces of the Same Resolve

There’s a strange poetry in this timing. On one side, a decade-long, data-driven dismantling of Naxalism. On the other hand, a festival where millions stand in rivers at sunrise, praying for renewal.

Both tell the same story: resilience.

India isn’t just winning wars, it’s rediscovering balance. The government’s counter-Naxal success and Chhath’s enduring appeal show the same truth: progress means peace, but peace needs purpose. As India eyes a Naxal-free map by March 2026, the deeper victory is cultural, faith in systems, in sunlight, in something larger than fear.

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