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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
KCCI urges for micro and small-scale industries participation in MSME conclave
Hassan: Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) urged micro and small-scale industries from the region to participate in the three-day India MSME Conclave 2025 , scheduled to be held from May 30 to June 1 in to the event, a delegation from FKCCI, KASSIA, and Peenya Industrial Association (PIA) visited the Hassan Industrial Association. They had a discussion with office bearers, entrepreneurs, and District Industries Centre officers in Kiran, director of FKCCI and chairman of the IT BT Committee, said the Conclave 2025 is a golden opportunity for entrepreneurs. FKCCI, KASSIA, and PIA are coming together to host this event for the first time in history. The event is specially designed for the benefit of medium and small industries. There will be 250 Chalkere, chairman of the FKCCI Industrial Committee, explained the India MSME Conclave 2025 and encouraged industrialists to make use of the director of the District Industries Centre, Umesh also ensured 100% support for this event by mobilising more industrialists to visit. Rangaswamy, the director of KASSIA, KM Shivmurthy, director of FKCCI, Sudharshan, secretary of the association, and HR Madan Kumar, honorary president of HADSSIA, were present.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Cardinal Robert Prevost steps out as new pope, succeeds Pope Francis amid cheers in St Peter's Square
made his first public appearance as the new pope on Thursday evening, stepping onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel — the traditional signal that a new pope has been elected. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He succeeds Pope Francis who passed away recently. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. The first American pope, brings both missionary roots and deep Vatican experience with him. As Prevost emerged, tens of thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square erupted into cheers. Many applauded and some wept as the new pontiff offered his first blessing. The emotional moment followed hours of anticipation, with people from around the world watching the Vatican chimney for the telltale smoke. Conclave 2025 LIVE: Robert Francis Prevost New Pope Elected as White Smoke Rises Above Vatican |N18G As per tradition, the announcement was made when a senior cardinal steps onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and declared 'Habemus papam!' — Latin for 'We have a pope!' He is expected to deliver a short greeting and offer his apostolic blessing from the same balcony.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
National Ayush Mission delegates immerse in naturopathy at National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune
New Delhi: Following two days of intensive discussions and knowledge-sharing during the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, over 100 delegates from across the country embarked on a post-conclave institutional visit to the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Nisarg Gram , Pune. The visit aimed to deepen the experiential understanding of integrative healthcare and highlight best practices in Ayush-based public health delivery. The delegation led by Kavita Garg , Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, was joined by senior NAM officials from across states and UTs. Senior representatives from state governments, Ayush departments, and associated institutions were also part of the visiting group. The program began with a warm reception at the Nisarg Gram auditorium, marked by a ceremonial lamp-lighting. Professor K Satya Lakshmi, Director, NIN, delivered a detailed presentation on the institute's pioneering work in education, clinical services, and research in naturopathy and integrative medicine. NIN's students and interns demonstrated Yoga, which reflected the institute's deep-rooted emphasis on wellness through traditional practice, according to an Ayush ministry statement. Delegates then undertook a guided tour of the 25-acre campus, which included visits to the hospital block, academic infrastructure, Gandhi Memorial Hall, and residential quarters, the statement said. A 'satvik' meal was served at the Annapurna Mess, thoughtfully curated to reflect the dietary philosophy of naturopathy, it said. The visit concluded with a reflective stop at Bapu Bhavan, a serene space dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of self-care, simplicity, and nature-based healing. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nisarg Gram represents a Rs 213.55 crore investment in advancing integrative health, the statement said. The campus houses a 250-bed naturopathy hospital, a multidisciplinary research and extension centre, and a state-of-the-art medical college offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical programmes. Additional facilities include hostels, yoga halls, auditoriums, wellness cottages, and the historic Gandhi Memorial Hall, creating a holistic environment for education and healing, the statement said. The visit reinforced the role of institutions like NIN in driving evidence-based naturopathy and promoting integrative healthcare as envisioned by the Ministry of Ayush under the NAM framework.
