Delhi, Jan 20: Invincible Ocean, a leading Indian AI deeptech company, announced its entry into the Middle East technology market through a strategic alliance with Seed Group, an organisation owned by the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. This collaboration will bring Invincible Ocean’s cutting-edge AI and blockchain portfolios, including Roboi and its RWA tokenisation platform, to regional enterprises and government initiatives.…
Subway India reaches Historic Landmark of 1,000 stores
Bangalore, Jan 20 : Subway, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant brands in freshly made-to-order, customisable sandwiches, announced the opening of its 1,000th store in India at Paras Florett, Gurugram. This historic milestone reflects the brand’s strong growth across the country. With an average of two new stores opening every week over the last three years, it is among the fastest-growing premium quick…
Eastern Coalfields Limited Conducts 64th Corporate-Level Tripartite Safety Committee Meeting
Sanctoria, Jan 20: Eastern Coalfields Limited successfully convened its 64th Corporate-Level Tripartite Safety Committee Meeting at the Dishergarh Officers’ Club, Sanctoria, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering commitment to occupational safety, health and welfare in mining operations. The meeting was attended by ECL’s top management, including Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director; Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance); Shri Niladri Roy, Director (Technical/Operations); Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (HR)…
Herbalife India Flags Off All-Women E-Auto Fleet in Mysuru, Powering Green Mobility Revolution
Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform, in partnership with Shishu Mandir, today launched the Mysuru chapter of its flagship ECO Wheels Women’s Initiative. The event flagged off 75+ electric autos driven by women, kicking off the “Her Route, Our Future” movement and year-long “Green Mysuru, Clean Mysuru” campaign to promote green mobility and economic independence. The launch took place in…
Tata AIA Life Makes Long-Term Savings Easier with Premium Offset and Guaranteed Income Options
Bangalore, Jan 20: Saving for the future is something most people want to do—but sticking to a long-term savings plan can often feel difficult. Rising household expenses, changing priorities, and the pressure of paying premiums year after year can make long-term commitments hard to sustain. To make saving simpler and more affordable, Tata AIA Life Insurance has enhanced its long-term savings plan, Fortune Guarantee Supreme*, with…
Deconstruct’s campaign bringbackbarbershops celebrates the neighbourhood barber: the original influencers
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Deconstruct Skincare, the science-backed skincare brand, unveils #BringBackBarbershops, a campaign that celebrates a space many of us hold close: the neighbourhood barbershop. Supported by digital amplification, the campaign invites people to rediscover these local institutions. For generations, these shops have been more than places to get a haircut or a shave. They’ve been safe havens where conversations flow easily, where human bonds form naturally, and…
Andhra Pradesh Startups to Get Major Boost as IIM Calcutta Innovation Park and Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, Visakhapatnam Partner for Capital & Scale
Visakhapatnam, Jan 20: In a move aimed at converting startup potential into measurable outcomes, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) today announced a strategic partnership with Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), Visakhapatnam, to create a structured co-incubation pathway for market-ready and revenue-generating startups from Andhra Pradesh. This partnership is focused on execution and measurable outcomes. The collaboration will jointly identify high-potential startups, offer structured co-incubation and hands-on scale support, and…
India’s Insurance Market Poised to Outperform Global Peers on Strong Growth Outlook: Swiss Re
Mumbai, Jan 20: India’s insurance sector is entering a phase of sustained mid-term expansion, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals, rising consumer demand and supportive regulatory reforms, according to a new Swiss Re Institute analysis titled “India’s economic and insurance market outlook 2026–2030: resilient and rising amid global shifts.” Swiss Re forecasts India’s insurance premiums to grow at an annual real rate of 6.9% between 2026…
A Republic Day Retreat Steeped in Royalty at Fairmont Jaipur
This Republic Day, Fairmont Jaipur invites guests to transform the long weekend into an unforgettable royal retreat with A Grand Palace Escape, a thoughtfully curated stay inspired by the heritage, culture, and warmth of Rajasthan. Set against the majestic Aravalli Hills, Fairmont Jaipur brings together the spirit of the nation with the grace of royal hospitality, offering families and travellers an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and…
Bengaluru Runs for Earth: MAHE Bengaluru to Host Sustainability Themed Marathon on January 25
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Bengaluru Campus, is set to host the first-ever MAHETHON 2026. Branded as “Bengaluru’s biggest running festival,” this flagship sporting event will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The run will start and finish at the MAHE Bengaluru Campus in Yelahanka and will follow an AIMS-certified route, ensuring international measurement standards.…
Niyo’s Vinay Bagri Calls for Budget 2026 Focus on Efficient, Transparent Global Spending
By:- Vinay Bagri, CEO & Co-Founder, Niyo “As Indians spend more money beyond borders for travel, education and work, we believe the focus in Budget 2026 should shift from just transaction limits to spending efficiency. While LRS limits often dominate the conversation, the bigger issue for consumers is the silent cost of foreign exchange markups that inflate overseas expenses. Simplifying international payment processes, reducing TCS…
IIM Sambalpur Partners with National SC-ST Hub to Promote Grassroots Entrepreneurship
Sambalpur, Jan 20: IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutions, hosted the 6-day Business Accelerator Program for SC-ST entrepreneurs in collaboration with the National SC-ST Hub, Ministry of MSME, GOI, from 19th to 24th January, 2026. The objective of this programme is to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem by building capacity and upskilling SC-ST entrepreneurs with essential business, financial, and digital skills, in alignment with…
Mumbai Climate Week Flags off Community-Led, Gender-Responsive Climate Planning as the Future of Local Climate Action
Mumbai, Jan 20: Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) today underscored the critical importance of community-led and gender-responsive climate action with the launch of a pioneering district-level climate planning initiative in Raigad, Maharashtra. The three-year pilot project aims to embed gender justice, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots leadership into climate governance, setting a replicable model for districts across the state and beyond. The initiative was formally launched during…
“Young chefs are torchbearers of India’s culinary heritage,” says Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune emerged as the Winner of the maiden PHDCCI National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) 2025-26, while teams from Maharashtra State IHMCT and IHM Pusa, New Delhi were declared the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up respectively, at the Grand Finale held on 19 January 2026 at the Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi. The award for the Best Bhaja Dish was conferred upon the team from…
Equirus sole advisor to Kalpataru Projects on Vindhyachal Expressway sale to ActisHealth makes wealth in the stock market too
Mumbai, Jan 20 — Mid-market specialist investment banking firm Equirus Capital announced the successful completion of the 100% stake sale of Vindhyachal Expressway, an 89-km, four-lane operational highway asset of Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), to leading global private equity investor Actis. Equirus acted as the sole financial advisor to Kalpataru Projects on the transaction. The divestment marks the 11th successful road M&A transaction advised…
Equirus sole advisor to Kalpataru Projects on Vindhyachal Expressway sale to ActisHealth makes wealth in the stock market too
Mumbai, Jan 20 — Mid-market specialist investment banking firm Equirus Capital announced the successful completion of the 100% stake sale of Vindhyachal Expressway, an 89-km, four-lane operational highway asset of Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), to leading global private equity investor Actis. Equirus acted as the sole financial advisor to Kalpataru Projects on the transaction. The divestment marks the 11th successful road M&A transaction advised…
Skilling Rural Youth Is Key to Strengthening India’s Households and Future Workforce
Jan 20: Skilling Rural Youth Is Key to Strengthening India’s Households and Future Workforce New Delhi, 19th January 2026: For millions of rural youths, the transition from education to employment is critical and challenging. Many aspire to white-collar jobs, often unaware that skilled blue-collar and technical roles can offer stable, dignified, long-term careers. Limited access to training and pathways into work pushes many into…
Nitin Nabin Becomes the New BJP National President
Delhi, Jan, 20: Nitin Nabin becomes the new BJP National President Elected unopposed after filing nomination as the sole candidate Official announcement to be made formally
Chief Minister Emphasises “4E” Formula to Prevent Accidents
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The Chief Minister has stressed the importance of the “4E” approach to prevent accidents. The first ‘E’ is Education — providing correct information and creating public awareness. The second ‘E’ is Enforcement — strict implementation of traffic rules. The third ‘E’ is Engineering — construction of safe roads and bridges. The fourth ‘E’ is Emergency — ensuring immediate medical services. The Chief Minister…
371 Candidates Appear for OAV Entrance Examination in Nandapur
Nandapur, Jan, 20: The entrance examination for admission into Class VI, VII, VIII and IX of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) was conducted on Friday at two examination centres in Nandapur block of Koraput district. A total of 371 candidates appeared for the examination at the two centres. At the Nandapur High School examination centre, out of 134 candidates registered for Class VI, 120 candidates appeared.…
Chief Secretary in Action Mode, Monthly Video Conference with District Collectors from 16th
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: After taking charge as Chief Secretary, Anu Garg has gone into action mode. She will hold a video conference with all District Collectors on the 16th of every month. During these meetings, she will review various important government works pending at the district level. A detailed review will be conducted on key aspects of schemes and programmes being implemented under different departments.…