#ClearCutMagazine was the Associate Partner for the Devi Awards, hosted by The New Indian Express on 15 December 2025 - a celebration dedicated to recognising exceptional women achievers across diverse fields. The evening featured a Welcome Address by Laxmi Menon, an Inaugural Address by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, and a Special Address by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, who underscored the role of women’s leadership in shaping India’s future. The Devi Awards honoured outstanding women for their contributions to journalism, Paralympic sports, medicine, molecular technology, history and art & culture, judiciary, mountaineering, entrepreneurship, and fashion celebrating resilience, excellence, and purpose-driven leadership. As an Associate Partner, Clear Cut Magazine reaffirms its commitment to amplifying women’s voices and spotlighting stories that drive meaningful change. We congratulate all the recipients of the award. We also extend our warm regards to Prabhu Chawla editor of The New Indian Express and team for bringing us an engaging dialogue on public issues of Road Traffic and AQI in Delhi with the Ministers. ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash Shradha Sharma Rina Dhaka Sonia Mathur Aditi Mangaldas Meenakshi Jain Anita Kundu Sudha Bhattacharya Dr Radhika Batra Simran Sharma @pareshprasad @MinalSrivastava @AsmitaYadav @SsanyaSrivastava @NidhiChandrikapure #ClearCutMagazine #DeviAwards #WomenOfImpact #NewIndianExpress #WomenLeadership #CelebratingExcellence

#WEEKLY #WRAP > India Unveils New IIP Series to Better Measure Economic Growth: India is set to introduce a revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series in 2026, updating the way industrial growth is measured. By incorporating emerging sectors and changing production patterns, the new series aims to provide a more accurate picture of the country's evolving economy and manufacturing landscape. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/india-ne… > Delhi-NCR Tightens Vehicle Scrappage Rules to Combat Air Pollution: As air quality concerns persist across the capital region, Delhi-NCR is strengthening its vehicle scrappage framework to phase out older, high-emission vehicles. The move seeks to reduce pollution levels while accelerating the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/delhi-nc… > India Launches E85 Fuel Push to Accelerate Green Mobility: With the introduction of E85 fuel, India is taking another step toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The initiative promotes flex-fuel vehicles and supports the country's broader goals of lowering emissions, strengthening energy security, and expanding the ethanol economy. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/india-e8… > Padma Awards 2026 Reinforce the Spirit of People's Recognition: The Padma Awards 2026 continue to spotlight individuals making extraordinary contributions across fields, often away from the public eye. The growing emphasis on the 'People's Padma' approach reflects a broader effort to recognise grassroots changemakers and unsung heroes from across India. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/padma-aw… #WeeklyWrap #IndiaNews #PublicPolicy #EconomicGrowth #CleanAir #GreenMobility #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Governance #SocialImpact #DevelopmentSector #PolicyInsights #IndiaDevelopment #ClearCut #ClearCutMedia

SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to Shrirupa Sengupta and Dr Sudha Chandrashekar on being appointed as the CEOs of Swasti, The Health Catalyst. With their combined expertise in public health, policy, strategic communications, and systems transformation, this new leadership chapter promises to advance innovative and scalable solutions at the intersection of health, wellbeing, and climate resilience. Wishing them continued success as they lead Swasti's mission of building healthier and more resilient communities. #Spotlight #Leadership #PublicHealth #HealthcareLeadership #Swasti #SocialImpact #HealthSystems #ClimateResilience #ClearCutMedia

#BTB Beyond the headlines lies a quieter emergency: water security. The choices we make today will shape tomorrow. #BreakTheBubble #WaterCrisis #WaterConservation #SaveWater #WaterSecurity #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalProtection #EcoAwareness #GreenFuture #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #ClimateJustice #PublicAwareness #SocialImpact #DevelopmentMatters #ThinkBeyond #FutureOfIndia #ClearCutMedia

Paper Kumar Updates While many 19-year-olds are still deciding their career path, Nandini Agrawal made history by becoming one of the world's youngest Chartered Accountants and securing All India Rank 1 in one of the country's toughest professional examinations. Hailing from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, her journey is a powerful reminder that talent, consistency, and discipline can break barriers—regardless of age or background. Today, she is also helping thousands of aspirants pursue their own dreams through education and mentorship. #PaperKumarUpdates #NandiniAgrawal #AIR1 #CharteredAccountant #StudentInspiration #YouthAchievement #Education #SuccessStory #WomenInEducation #CareerGoals #clearcut

India is setting a new benchmark in sustainable freight transport. India has become the first country in the world to operate double-stack container trains powered by electric locomotives under overhead electrification—a significant engineering achievement made possible through the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. By combining high-capacity freight movement with cleaner electric traction, the system enhances logistics efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. #IndianRailways #DedicatedFreightCorridor #SustainableTransport #GreenMobility #Infrastructure #Logistics #ClimateAction #Innovation #MadeInIndia #ClearCutMedia

At 92, Devaki Amma reminds us that environmental change doesn’t always begin with policies—it often begins with one person planting one tree. By transforming barren land into a 5-acre forest, she has shown how patience, purpose, and community spirit can leave a legacy for generations. Her Padma Shri 2026 honour celebrates not just an individual, but the power of grassroots environmental action. #paperkumar #DevakiAmma #PadmaShri2026 #PadmaShri #EnvironmentalConservation #Afforestation #TreePlantation #ClimateAction #GreenIndia #Sustainability #EcoWarrior #EnvironmentalHero #CommunityLeadership #WomenChangemakers #GrassrootsLeadership #InspiringIndia #PositiveNews #SocialImpact #NatureConservation #ClimateResilience #PaperKumarUpdates #ClearCutMedia

For millions of street vendors, access to formal credit was once out of reach. Six years after the launch of PM SVANidhi, over 75 lakh vendors have entered the formal financial system—gaining not just working capital, but also digital access, financial identity, and new opportunities for growth. How has the scheme transformed livelihoods? What challenges still remain? And what does it mean for the future of India's informal economy? Read the full article: #PMSVANidhi #StreetVendors #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveGrowth #UrbanLivelihoods #DigitalPayments #SocialImpact #PublicPolicy #DevelopmentSector #ClearCutMedia

In the rush of everyday life, some stories don't need words - they simply ask us to pause, look, and appreciate the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Sometimes, the most powerful stories are found at an ordinary traffic signal. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/every-de… Subscribe to our May Edition to discover the untold stories of gig workers. #zomato #deliveryguy #gigworkers #mayedition #clearcutstories #clearcutmedia #clearcutmagazine

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | Lisa Rodricks Appointed CEO of Aavishkaar Foundation Congratulations to Lisa Rodricks on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Aavishkaar Foundation. We look forward to the impact Lisa will drive as she champions locally rooted innovation, inclusive growth, and community-led development. #Spotlight #Leadership #AavishkaarFoundation #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #Livelihoods #Innovation #CommunityDevelopment #Education #InclusiveGrowth #ImpactLeadership #ClearCut #clearcutmedia #clearcutmagazine

At 11, an acid attack changed Prof. Mangala Kapoor’s life forever. What followed were 37 surgeries, years of isolation, and a battle against prejudice. But she refused to let tragedy define her future. Finding strength in music, she went on to become a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist, scholar, and teacher, dedicating decades to preserving and promoting India’s rich musical heritage. Honoured with the Padma Shri in 2026, her journey is a powerful reminder that resilience can transform pain into purpose. #MangalaKapoor #PadmaShri2026 #WomenWhoInspire #IndianClassicalMusic #HindustaniMusic #Resilience #AcidAttackSurvivor #WomenInArts #SocialImpact #ClearCutStories

India has steadily increased its public health spending over the years, but a critical question remains: does higher spending automatically translate into better health outcomes? While investments in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage, and digital health initiatives have expanded access to services, challenges such as regional disparities, out-of-pocket expenditure, workforce shortages, and uneven quality of care continue to shape health outcomes across the country. As India pursues its vision of Universal Health Coverage, measuring success requires looking beyond budget allocations to understand what those investments deliver in terms of accessibility, equity, and population health. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/india-he… #PublicHealth #HealthBudget #IndiaHealth #HealthcarePolicy #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthSystems #HealthcareAccess #HealthEquity #PrimaryHealthcare #PublicPolicy #DevelopmentSector #HealthcareFinancing #DigitalHealth #HealthOutcomes #SDG3 #GlobalHealth #SocialDevelopment #EvidenceBasedPolicy #HealthForAll #ClearCutMedia

Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Hyderabad Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding across several parts of Hyderabad, disrupting daily life, affecting mobility, and raising concerns over urban infrastructure and climate resilience. #HyderabadRains #Floods #ClimateResilience #UrbanInfrastructure #ClimateChange #DisasterPreparedness #NewsUpdate #ClearCutMedia

From AI-powered services to massive digital databases, India's technological future depends on data centres. Andhra Pradesh's push to become a national AI hub highlights a critical question often left out of the conversation: how much water will this digital transformation consume? As data infrastructure expands, balancing innovation with environmental sustainability is becoming one of the country's most urgent development challenges. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/india-da… #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DataCentres #DataCenter #DigitalInfrastructure #CloudComputing #AIGrowth #TechSustainability #SustainableTechnology #WaterSecurity #WaterCrisis #WaterScarcity #WaterManagement #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenTechnology #SustainableDevelopment #ESG #FutureOfTechnology #DigitalTransformation #IndiaTech #AndhraPradesh #Visakhapatnam #DevelopmentSector #PublicPolicy #ResourceManagement #SustainabilityMatters #EnvironmentalImpact #TechForGood #clearcutmagazine #clearcutmedia #trending

SPOTLIGHT | Jolanda van Ginkel Elevated to Chief of Staff at IKEA Foundation Congratulations to Jolanda van Ginkel on her elevation to Chief of Staff at IKEA Foundation. This well-deserved advancement reflects her leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to driving impact across the development sector. As philanthropy increasingly focuses on creating sustainable solutions to global challenges, strong leadership remains essential to turning ambition into meaningful action. We wish Jolanda continued success in this new leadership position and look forward to the impact she will help drive in the years ahead. #Spotlight #Leadership #IKEAFoundation #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #ClimateAction #CommunityDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment #ImpactLeadership #ClearCut #clearcutmedia #clearcutmagazine

Asia's Longest Bi-Directional Road Tunnel Nears Completion A major milestone has been achieved in the construction of the 13.15-km Zojila Tunnel, with the final rock breakthrough marking significant progress on one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects. Once operational, the ₹6,500-crore tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, reducing travel disruptions caused by harsh weather conditions and improving access to essential services, markets, tourism, and economic opportunities. The project represents the transformative role of infrastructure in strengthening regional connectivity, supporting local livelihoods, and driving inclusive development in remote and mountainous regions. #Infrastructure #Connectivity #Development #JammuAndKashmir #Ladakh #ZojilaTunnel #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalDevelopment #IndiaInfrastructure #ClearCut #clearcutmedia #trending #viral

India’s U20 athletes have delivered more than a medal haul, they’ve delivered a glimpse of the future. 🇮🇳 With a historic 19 medals, including 10 golds, at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, India recorded its best-ever overseas performance in the competition. From Pooja Singh’s national-record-breaking high jump to Rahul Jakhar’s record-setting decathlon and championship-winning relay performances, the next generation of Indian athletics has announced its arrival. Read the full article: clearcutmedia.co.in/india-u2… #Under20championship #asiangames #india #trending #viral #champions #clearcutmedia #clearcutmagazine

SPOTLIGHT | Dr MEGHA SSHREE Promoted to Head – Research & Strategy; Small, Growing Businesses and Employment (SGBE) at @LEADatKrea Congratulations to Dr Megha Sshree on taking on the role of Head – Research & Strategy; Small, Growing Businesses and Employment (SGBE) at LEAD at Krea University. We wish Dr Megha continued success in this new role and look forward to the contributions they will make in strengthening the connection between evidence, policy, and impact. #Spotlight #Leadership #Research #Strategy #Employment #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinesses #DevelopmentSector #SocialImpact #KreaUniversity #ClearCut #clearcutmedia #clearcutmagazine

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake disrupted a morning flag ceremony at Mahayahay Elementary School in Davao Occidental, Philippines, forcing students and teachers to confront the realities of living in disaster-prone regions. While no injuries were reported, footage showing a structure collapsing near the gathering serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities many communities face. Beyond the immediate shock, such events highlight the critical intersection of education, community resilience, and disaster preparedness. Disaster risk reduction is becoming an essential part of sustainable development. #clearcutmedia #clearcut #phillipines #disastermanagement #socialdevelopment #India, #earthquake, #school, #students, #education_system #disasterpreparedness #updates #news #trendingnews

SPOTLIGHT | Chandrakant Kumbhani Elevated to Chief Executive Officer at @WeAreACF Congratulations to Chandrakant Kumbhani on his elevation to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Ambuja Foundation. We wish him success in this new role as he leads the organisation's efforts towards creating sustainable and lasting social impact. #Spotlight #Leadership #SocialImpact #RuralDevelopment #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #AmbujaFoundation #DevelopmentSector #ClearCutMedia