NHPC. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister congratulated NHPC for its five decades of remarkable service, stating that the coin symbolizes the Government of India’s

recognition of NHPC’s enduring legacy, resilience, and its strategic contribution to the nation’s energy self-reliance. He also unveiled a special comic book titled *“Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh”*, designed to spread awareness about the importance and benefits of hydropower among children and the general public.

Expressing gratitude, Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC, thanked the Union Minister and the Ministry of Power for their guidance and support, noting that the commemorative coin is a tribute to NHPC’s illustrious journey and achievements. Over the past 50 years, NHPC has implemented landmark hydropower projects in challenging terrains while diversifying into solar, wind, and green hydrogen, establishing itself as a 100% Green Energy Company. With an installed capacity of over 8,333 MW across 30 power stations and another 9,704 MW under construction, NHPC continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s clean energy transition and strengthening the nation’s energy security.

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Speaking at the launch event at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Mr Naidu emphasised that this initiative is both a celebration of the ministry’s growth and a reaffirmation of its commitment to making every journey seamless and dignified.

He noted that the aviation sector sees every passenger as a priority and every journey as an opportunity to serve with dedication. Highlighting the unprecedented growth of the aviation sector, Mr Naidu stated that, under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), air travel in the country has become more available, accessible, and affordable. He also mentioned that very soon, all airports across the country will be Wi-Fi enabled.

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During a high-level review with the Chairman & Managing Director of Air India, the Minister addressed concerns surrounding operational challenges due to global airspace restrictions and enhanced safety protocols. Air India is temporarily scaling down operations and restructuring its flight schedules. The Minister directed the airline to prioritize transparent communication, swift passenger redressal, and empathetic customer service, especially during cancellations or delays. Airlines have been instructed to handle rebookings and refunds efficiently and keep passengers informed through reliable channels.

Meetings with senior leadership of SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Akasa were also convened to assess fleet performance, safety oversight, passenger convenience, and overall communication strategy. A key outcome of these discussions was the institutionalization of periodic reviews with airlines to enhance monitoring, ensure accountability, and sustain operational resilience across the sector.

On the matter of flight safety investigations, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has formally launched a probe into the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. With support from international agencies like the NTSB and the aircraft OEM, recovery and analysis of black boxes are progressing. The Ministry stressed the importance of avoiding speculation and affirmed that decisions related to data analysis will be taken with due consideration to technical and security requirements. The investigation continues with full transparency, in line with international standards.

Minister Kinjarapu reiterated that passenger safety and comfort remain the Ministry’s highest priority. He called for collective responsibility among all aviation stakeholders to maintain operational stability and uphold public trust. As Indian aviation navigates through challenging times, the focus will remain firmly on safety, responsiveness, and a seamless passenger experience

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Expressing his enthusiasm, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia said  that Gwalior is now connected with 6 cities – Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ayodhya and now has 33 weekly flight movements. He also thanked Air India Express for connecting Gwalior with Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi.

He further announced that we are trying to make history by building new terminal building in Gwalior worth Rs 500 crore in a record time of 16 months.

Union Minister also said that before 2014, Madhya Pradesh had air connectivity with only 13 cities, now the number has gone up to 31. Additionally, 2 international connectivity with Dubai and Sharjah have also happened after 2014.

The government is also building a new terminal at Jabalpur costing more than Rs 425 crore, developing Rewa airport so that ATR aircrafts could land, building new airport in Datia and a new airfield is being built in Satna.

The government has also set up 3 new Flying Training Organisations in Madhya Pradesh including Asia’s first Helicopter training institute in Khajuraho, thus taking the number of FTOs to 6 in Madhya Pradesh.

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Dr Jitendra Singh was addressing the gathering as Chief Guest at the Inaugural session of CSR Dialogue organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP), at Thane, Maharashtra, to mark a decade of the implementation of CSR Act.

Dr Jitendra Singh said social responsibility has been part of our sanskaar and ancient Indian tradition. The spirit of contributing towards the welfare of society is inherent to every Indian individual, but sometimes it needs an inspiration, provided an outlet and lead to direction.

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This 18-storey eco-friendly green building constructed as per the latest technology and standards.

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Joshi said that it is a landmark initiative that will boost India’s economy, enhance national security and support its transition to clean energy. Later talking to reporters, the Minister said, the estimated value of the 100 blocks of critical and strategic minerals which have been identified up till now is 45,000 crore rupees.

The auction of these critical mineral blocks will culminate close on 28th of February. The auction will be held online through a transparent two-stage ascending forward auction process.

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Leading policymakers, regulators, gaming industry captains, marketers, game developers and service providers will converge on one platform to address the IGC, which is expected to draw more than 700 delegates, including senior professionals of the online gaming ecosystem of the country.

Among stalwarts of the gaming landscape who will share their insights at the IGC will be Dr. Trivikraman Thampy, Co-founder, Games24x7; Dilsher Singh Malhi, Founder & CEO, Zupee; Salone Sehgal, General Partner, Lumikai; Ishita Grover, Director (Marketing), Oneplus; Deepak Jacob, General Counsel, DreamSports, and Anuraag Saxena, CEO, EGF.

International speakers, addressing the IGC will include Jean Major, a former Canadian regulator currently on the Board of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission, and Sarah Ramansaukas, a player safety expert from the UK, who co-founded The Game Safety Institute.

Elaborating on the context of the Convention Harsh Jain, Chairman, IAMAI and CEO and Co-founder Dream Sports, said, “2023 has been a defining year for India’s Online Gaming industry, marked by multiple positive developments like MeitY’s appointment as our nodal ministry, notification of the IT regulations and clarity on taxation. These developments will facilitate the industry’s sustainable and responsible growth over the long term. I look forward to insightful discussions at IGC, where the focus will be on exploring collaborative strategies between industry, Government, and the ecosystem to enable a safe, trusted, and accountable Indian online gaming industry that can emerge as the global hub for gaming.”

Bhavin Pandya, Chairman of the IAMAI Online Gaming Committee, and Co-founder & Co-CEO of Games24X7 said, “The Indian online gaming industry is going through a tectonic shift, with 2023 being a landmark year in its evolution. Key tax and policy frameworks have laid a robust foundation for the online gaming sector, but there is a long way to go from here. This underscores the need for platforms like the Indian Gaming Convention (IGC) where open and honest dialogues between industry and government, stakeholders and partners, and visionaries and innovators are earnestly facilitated. Such platforms are crucial for our industry to seize opportunities and face challenges collectively. I’m confident that the IGC will evolve into a central platform which will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of the online gaming industry in India.”

More than 35 of subject-experts will deliberate upon the opportunities and challenges before India’s online gaming industry 360 degrees in 10 of sessions, including keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions. Some of the key sessions of the IGC will be on “Future of Gaming: Fuelling Innovation to Make India a Global Gaming Hub”, “Empowering the Digital Landscape: Online Gaming’s Role in Fueling Digital India”, ”Building a Robust National Regulatory Framework for Online Gaming”, “Investor Insights: How Can the Industry Build Through Regulatory Shifts”, “Gaming’s Role in Promoting Culture, Education, and Sports”, and “Voices of the Game: Online Gaming in India, A User-Speaks Experience”.

Value Leaf is the Platinum Partner of the IGC, and it is being supported by the Government of Telangana.

For more information on India’s largest gaming convention please visit IAMAI Event | Indian Gaming Convention

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On this occasion, Hon’ble Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy Mr. R. K. Singh expressed pleasure about this development and said that by joining hands with ATFSG, Asian countries will work together to promote financing for Energy Transition and Net Zero goals. His Excellency Mr. Yasutoshi Nishimura, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan, while acknowledging India’s strategic importance, welcomed PFC to the Study Group.

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