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Under the Digital India vision, MeitY’s 4-day training at IIM Ahmedabad equips government officials with skills in digital governance, focusing on Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, and inclusive service delivery. Highlights: Training held from 11–14 August 2025 by NeGD, MeitY. 27 officers from Central Ministries and States/UTs participated. Inaugurated by Shri Rajnish Kumar, COO & Director, NeGD. Focus on DPI, AI, data-driven decision-making, and citizen-centric services.

The two-day MAPIKI 2025 conference brought together experts to discuss innovations, challenges, and the future of metrology, aiming to strengthen India’s measurement standards and contribute to socio-economic growth. Highlights: Held on 11–12 August 2025 at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi. Theme: Measurements for All Times, for All People. 150 participants, 44 posters displayed, awards for best entries. Technology on recycling MLPs transferred to industry.

Janhvi Kapoor honours her late mother Sridevi with an annual Tirumala temple visit, sharing heartfelt memories and childhood pictures, joined this year by co-star Sidharth Malhotra. Highlights: Janhvi visits Tirumala temple annually on Sridevi’s birth anniversary. Shared emotional note and rare childhood pictures on Instagram. Wore a blue half-saree with traditional jewellery for the visit. This year, accompanied by co-star Sidharth Malhotra. Their film releases on August 29, 2025.