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Hong Kong SAR Today marks a significant milestone for the global shipping industry as The Caravel Group, celebrates the first anniversary of the International Maritime Institute (IMI) joining its family. This milestone marks a strategic move by The Caravel Group in addressing the critical talent shortage affecting the global shipping industry, while supporting India’s national goal to grow its share of seafarers to 20% of the global workforce by 2030. By combining IMI's proud 35-year l

AdvantageClub.ai, a global AI-powered employee rewards, recognition and wellbeing platform, has unveiled the winners of the Most Admired Women Awards (MAW) 2026 , honouring 100 outstanding women HR leaders who are driving transformation across the global workplace landscape.   100 Most Admired Women Awards by AdvantageClub.ai   The annual recognition celebrates women who are redefining the future of work through visionary leadership, innovative HR strategies, and a deep commitment to b

Hong Kong SAR Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's Global Newswire, has introduced functionality for AI search, empowering brands and boosting PR visibility. The AI search enabling tech, in combination with Media OutReach Newswire's guaranteed online news posting exclusively on real and authentic media, enhance SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for AI search. This increases the visibility and reach of press releases distributed via Media OutReac

Kody Technolab Limited today announced the launch of Medigo Robot, a health screening robot developed to enable rapid preventive health assessments and expand access to routine screening across healthcare, public, and institutional environments.    Medigo AI-powered health screening robot for preventive healthcare screening Medigo Robot introduces a scalable healthcare robotic solution designed to support early detection and routine health monitoring. The AI-powered system enables indi

Gold Winner, one of South India’s most trusted edible oil brands, is expanding its legacy of quality and reliability with the launch of four traditional oils — Gold Winner Groundnut Oil, Gold Winner Gingelly Oil, Gold Winner Coconut Oil, and Gold Winner Rice Bran Oil. With this expansion, the brand aims to position itself as the single trusted name for all cooking oil needs in Indian households.   Gold Winner Expands Legacy with Launch of New Edible Oil Range   Originating

BPTP , a real estate developer operating in North India, has been honoured with the Iconic Project – Commercial award at the 5th Economic Times Real Estate Conclave & Awards 2026 (ETRECA 2026). The award ceremony was held at Taj Santa Cruz, Mumbai, with participation from industry stakeholders including developers, architects, and investors.   BPTP Receives ‘Iconic Project - Commercial’ Recognition at ET Real Estate Conclave & Awards 2026   BPTP ’s devel

Narayana Health City Completes 100+ Robotic Cardiac Surgeries in a Single Month Advanced robotic technology is enabling surgeons to perform complex heart procedures with unprecedented precision and minimally invasive approaches.   Narayana Health City has successfully completed over 100 robotic cardiac surgeries in a single month, marking a significant milestone in advanced heart care. The achievement reflects not only exceptional surgical expertise and clinical precision, but also the seam

iSAT India .   Mr Sudhanshoo Agarwal; CEO iSAT with Mr Francesco Basso; Chairman Coelme S.p.A & Mr. Nicolo Basso ; Director iSAT   As part of the agreement, CoelmeEgic — part of Southern States Investment Holdings (SSIH, USA) — has acquired a minority equity stake in iSAT India and will join its Board, marking a long-term commitment to India’s rapidly expanding Transmission, Distribution, and Railway infrastructure markets.   The joint venture will localize t

Livasa Hospitals announces its expansion into Ludhiana with the development of a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital, marking a significant step in strengthening its healthcare network across Punjab. The new facility will support Livasa’s long-term vision of expanding its healthcare footprint to nearly 2,000 beds and improving access to advanced medical care for patients across the region.   Mr. Anurag Yadav, CEO, Livasa Hospitals at a Press Conference along with Hon&rsquo

VinFast ’s latest “Trade Gas for Electric” programme adds new incentives for petrol car owners switching to EVs, reinforcing a broader strategy that combines exchange support, resale value guarantees, long warranties and service expansion in India.      VinFast’s latest “Trade Gas for Electric” programme adds new incentives for petrol car owners switching to EVs    is approaching the EV transition in India with a layered strategy. Ins

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, economies, and societies at unprecedented speed, Vice Chancellors across India are proactively preparing their institutions for the future. At I4IC 2026, a high octane Senior Leadership Workshop brought together top academic decision-makers to deliberate on AI’s transformative impact on higher education.   Top academic leaders at I4IC 2026, a Senior Leadership Workshop on AI’s transformative impact on higher education The session w

Smartworld Developers , a new age real estate brand has awarded a construction contract worth INR 1,000 crore for its landmark ultra-luxury project, Trump Residences Gurgaon, marking a major milestone in the project’s development. Excavation at the site has been completed, and as part of the phased construction strategy, a INR 300 crore tender has already been released. Structural construction has now formally commenced.   Trump Residences Gurgaon, Facade   Part of an e

IVCA ). Held on Day 2 of the Conclave, the Awards honoured the institutions and individuals exemplifying excellence in performance, governance, and creating enduring value across the alternate asset ecosystem, spanning private equity, venture capital, private credit, venture debt, real estate, infrastructure, and impact investing.   IVCA Alternate Capital Excellence Awards 2026 Honour Value Creation Across India’s Private Capital Ecosystem   The winners were selected by an indepe

Hush Puppies, the global footwear brand exclusively retailed in India by Bata. A brand long synonymous with premium comfort and everyday wearability, reimagines bounce technology to it’s the Office Sneaker Collection. Designed for professionals navigating fast paced, hybrid workdays, the collection brings together refined office-ready aesthetics with enhanced cushioning that keeps pace with modern work lives.   Hush Puppies Brings Bounce Technology to Its Office Sneaker Collection you

Serving over 13 million customers with a distribution footprint covering over 18,600  of India’s PIN codes (as of March 31, 2025) Reflects the company’s focus on leveraging technology and AI integration alongside organisational capability and talent development   As artificial intelligence and advanced analytics reshape credit decisioning across India’s lending ecosystem, financial institutions are now increasingly combining advanced analytics with organisational capa

Jaipur-based edtech venture CODE – Centre for Originality, Design & Expression (CODE Edu) launched its AI-powered creative learning platform EnCODE at the AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, positioning the platform as a multidisciplinary education ecosystem designed to integrate creativity and cognitive learning into mainstream higher education.   Government, academia and tech leaders call for creativity-driven education as CODE Edu unveils AI-enabled EnCODE

Multimodal logistics the coordinated use of multiple transport modes under a single logistics plan is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of India’s strategy to enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen economic competitiveness. As the country continues to expand its manufacturing capacity and trade networks, the ability to seamlessly integrate road, rail, ports, and inland waterways is gaining importance.   In a geographically vast and diverse market like India, manufacturing hu

Cycle Pure Agarbathi, world’s largest manufacturer of agarbathies and India’s most trusted heritage brand, has partnered with globally acclaimed sitar artist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma for his India tour. The special tour, Sitar for Mental Health by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, will travel across major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. This collaboration will bring together the calming power of Indian classical music added with spiritual fragranc

Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific (MLAP) announced today it will be rebranded to Logisnext Asia Pacific in the future, aligning with the strategic direction set by Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd. (ML) for its group companies. This global change will mark a significant step in ML's ongoing transformation, guided by the " ". As part of this process, ML has formed a partnership with Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) as the new strategic partner to support sustainable growth and long-term

Rodic Consultants, a leading engineering and digital infrastructure consulting company, has received the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification 2026 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The certification, based entirely on employee sentiment, experience, and feedback, reflects that 87% of Rodic employees confirmed it is a great place to work, significantly above the average for Indian workplaces.   Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture,

Cashfree Payments , India’s leading payments platform, has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘ One of Your Kind ’ - celebrating the one-of-a-kind journeys of the category-shaping businesses it powers.   The campaign features companies such as BigBasket, Third Wave Coffee and Redbus, focusing on the different business realities across sectors   B2B fintech advertising has long addressed businesses as uniform friction points to be solved for. The campaign shifts this

Nippon Paint India , part of the NIPSEA Group and the No. 1 paint and coatings companies in the Asia Pacific region, has announced a strategic partnership with Humble Bee, a purpose-driven social enterprise working to transform India’s beekeeping ecosystem through innovation and sustainable practices.   Nippon Paint India Partners with Humble Bee   The collaboration brings together high-performance, eco-conscious coatings expertise and precision-engineered hive manufacturing to s

Galgotias University has achieved another milestone, as one of its Alumni and Ex Army Wing Cadet Priyanshu Dixit, has been commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 3 Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, passing out parade held at the OTA (Officers Training Academy) Chennai on 07 March 2026.   Galgotias University alumnus Priyanshu Dixit commissioned as Lieutenant in the Indian Army Priyanshu Dixit, an Ex Army Wing Cadet of the NCC (National Cadet Corps) Batch 2020, 40 UP BN NCC and a student at the

Bisleri International today announced a landmark six-year strategic partnership with Procam International, becoming the Official Hydration Partner for four of the world’s most prestigious distance running events - the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, and Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata.   Bisleri International Announces Six-Year Strategic Partnership with Procam International for India’s Marquee Marathons Through

The Kauvery Cancer Institute , a unit of Kauvery Hospital , successfully organized the Kauvery Cancer Conclave , a one-day academic program focused on advancing knowledge and collaboration in the management of gynaecological cancers.   Oncologists from Kauvery Cancer Institute and Faculties at the Kauvery Cancer Conclave 2026   The conclave featured scientific sessions dedicated to Endometrial, Ovarian, Cervical and Vulvar Cancers , where experts discussed evolving treatment approaches

variant blends premium sound with industry-leading noise cancelling in a seamless, sophisticated design offering an unparalleled audio experience for music lovers, fashionistas, travellers, and professionals alike. The new Sand Pink finish adds a fresh and contemporary aesthetic to the iconic WH-1000XM6 lineup, elevating both style and performance.   WH-1000XM6 New Sand Pink Colour Variant the WH-1000XM6 refines every note for studio-level accuracy, d

ITALMOPA, the Italian Association of Milling Industries, returns to India with its European campaign “ Pure Flour from Europe ”, highlighting the quality, safety and performance of premium EU and Italian soft wheat flour.    A group picture showing event organizers, culinary professionals, influencers, and guests   The association hosted an exclusive presentation on 9 March 2026 at Le Méridien New Delhi, followed by participation at AAHAR 2026 from 10-14 March a

FDE Academy , the World's first structured pathway designed to train engineers for Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE), widely recognised as the hottest role in AI globally.   Raghav Gupta, CEO and Founder, Futurense Technologies   Built by experienced Forward Deployed Engineers and senior AI leaders, FDE Academy marks the first time practitioners who actively deploy AI systems in production environments have come together to define how the role is developed. The Academy establishes

Jalyukt Shivar 2.0 is redefining Maharashtra’s water future. Anchored by a formal MoU between The Art of Living Social Projects and the Government of Maharashtra, the initiative is driving large-scale desilting, groundwater recharge and community-led execution across drought-prone regions.   Gharni River: Desilted. Revived. Alive   With groundwater declining and monsoons often turning rogue, the response is bold, structured, ambitious, and practical - building resilience, restori

Parawheel , a tech-driven political intelligence research and election forecasting firm powered by KK Surveys & Strategies Pvt Ltd, has entered the Tamil Nadu political research landscape with a large-scale booth-level scientific opinion survey across all 234 Assembly constituencies in the state. Based on the survey conducted to date, covering over 70 lakh voters, the organisation’s preliminary findings project DMK with a 41.5% vote share, AIADMK with 36.2%, and TVK emerging as the thi

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited , formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited ( “Axis Max Life”/ “Company” ) has entered into a strategic Corporate Agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited (“Saarathi Finance”), a next-generation greenfield non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on bridging the credit gap for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).   Axis Max Life and Saarathi Finance Announce St

Unveils IRL, Solarpunk, Pastoral and Daydream as the four design directions for the 2026 Announces ‘Moonlit Silk’ as Colour of the Year and ‘Zanskar’ as Wallpaper of the Year   Asian Paints today unveiled ColourNext 2026, its annual forecast that decodes the cultural, material, and emotional shifts shaping the future of design. Now in its 23rd year, ColourNext continues to be South Asia’s most authoritative intelligence on colour, materials, textures, and finis

In a significant advancement in cardiac care, specialists at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals successfully performed a complex leadless pacemaker implantation in a 65-year-old patient with a metallic prosthetic tricuspid valve. The procedure, performed by Dr Vanita Arora, marks the first time in India that a leadless pacemaker has been implanted through a metallic prosthetic valve, offering a safer, non-surgical treatment option for patients with similar complex cardiac histories.   Dr Vanita

Himalaya Food International Ltd. (BSE: 519238), a leading Indian food processing company, has announced key developments in its international expansion strategy with the launch of its Frozen Cinnamon French Toast Sticks in the United Kingdom and the registration of its products with US Foods, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States.   French Toast Sticks   The entry into the UK market marks the company’s first product launch in the region and forms part o

Bisleri International , in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), launched the report “A Vision of Water Governance for Viksit Bharat@2047: Markets, Institutions, and Imperatives” at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi.   Bisleri International Partners with Observer Research Foundation to Launch Report on Water Governance at Raisina Dialogue 2026   Authored by noted experts Nilanjan Ghosh and Ambar Kumar Ghosh, the report presents a forward-looking fr

Global healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from nine countries convened in Kolkata for the International Workshop 2026 on the Future of Healthcare Systems, organised by iKure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd. The two-day dialogue brought together experts from healthcare delivery, academia, technology, financing, and public health ecosystems to explore how health systems must evolve to address rising disease burdens and improve access to care. The workshop focused on practical pathways

Agentforce to drive impact. Through the Accelerator program, four nonprofit organizations in India will receive grants, cutting-edge technology, and pro-bono expertise to build and customize AI agents, enabling them to improve operational efficiency and scale community impact in the AI-driven future. The initiative champions a future where humans and AI agents work together to drive impact at scale.   As nonprofits across India work with lean teams to serve large and often geographically di

India as a global manufacturing hub for smart protein processing equipment at the 4th Plant Based Foods Summit held on the sidelines of AAHAR 2026. This first-of-its-kind report delivers a comprehensive assessment of India's current manufacturing capabilities for plant-based smart protein processing equipment, offering strategic recommendations for government, industry, and research institutions to accelerate domestic production and reduce costly import dependence.   GFI and NIFTEM-T la

Marking a significant medical milestone and a first in South Tamil Nadu, Kauvery Hospital has successfully treated a 51-year-old woman with severe symptomatic uterine fibroids using a minimally invasive procedure known as Bilateral Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE). This advanced treatment enabled preservation of the uterus while ensuring rapid recovery. The patient was discharged within 24 hours, and at her seven-day follow-up, imaging confirmed complete absence of blood flow to the fibroid, wi

As early-year students seek clarity during their college journey and final-year students prepare to transition from campus to careers, Naukri Campus has announced the launch of CareerVerse India’s largest virtual career fair created exclusively for college students and early job seekers. Running from 11th to 15th March, CareerVerse is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together job opportunities, mentorship sessions, and AI-powered tools to help students build career readiness, all on a

Bajaj Finance, one of India’s most trusted non-banking financial companies, is making it easier than ever for individuals to access funds through its range of personal loan offerings. Tailored for both salaried and self-employed borrowers, these loans combine favourable interest rates with adaptable repayment structures, ensuring that financial goals remain within reach regardless of the circumstances.   Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan From planned milestones such as weddings and overseas

chose to move beyond symbolic celebrations and instead spotlight the real journeys of women who rebuild their lives after adversity. Through its storytelling initiative “ MPowered Voices – Women’s Day Edition ,” Mpower created a powerful space for women to share lived experiences of resilience, healing, and self-discovery.   Mpower’s ‘MPowered Voices’ on Women’s Day celebrated courage and resilience as women come together to share powerful jou

CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, ‘ CA Grameen ’, or the ‘Company’), the country’s largest Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), has signed a syndicated social loan facility of USD 75 million, qualifying as an ECB under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). HSBC acted as the Sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for the social loan fund raise, securing participations from HSBC (Gift City),

Versuni India today announced the launch of new manufacturing facilities in Chennai, and Ahmedabad , as part of a major expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in India. The expansion strengthens the company’s local production capabilities across high-growth appliance categories while reinforcing its long-term commitment to manufacturing in India.   The expanded facilities will enhance Versuni’s production capacity for key categories including Airfryers, Air Purifiers

VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures has successfully created history by registering a unique achievement in the Karnataka Book of Records on the occasion of International Women’s Day.   Vice-President, VELS Group of Companies & Director ,VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures Ms. Kushmitha Ganesh, honored the women employees for their record-setting achievement in the Karnataka Book of Records   As part of the special celebration held on March 5, 2026, the entire park op

PayU , one of India’s leading digital payments and financial services providers, and GoKwik, the category leader in checkout optimization and conversion for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, today announced a strategic partnership to launch India’s first Integrated Conversion-to-Completion stack. The collaboration is designed to directly address the 'silent revenue killer' faced by D2C brands: the significant leakage caused by checkout drop-offs, payment failures, and conversi

Whatfix, the global AI-native platform for enterprise technology adoption, officially launches AI Roleplay training in Mirror, making Mirror an AI-first training platform designed to prepare customer-facing teams for real-world performance beyond mere system usage. With this launch, Mirror evolves beyond system simulation to combine adaptive AI-driven roleplay with realistic enterprise application simulations, enabling frontline teams to practice customer conversations and workflows together in

Humans of Bombay 's recent podcast episode features an intimate conversation with Seema Singh, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, whose life is a masterclass in turning privilege into purpose.   Seema Singh spends time with children supported by MeghaShrey, the self-funded foundation through which she educates, mentors and empowers young lives across India   In a candid exchange with host Karishma Mehta, Seema opens up about her journey from a sheltered upbringing

During summer, refrigerators work harder than usual. Rising temperatures and frequent door opening — whether to grab a cold drink or store leftovers — put extra pressure on the appliance. An eco-friendly refrigerator is designed to handle this better, consuming less energy and using eco-friendly refrigerants without compromising on cooling. Brands like Haier , LG, and Samsung offer a solid range of options for those looking to upgrade.   Upgrade to a new refrigerator this season

Marking International Women’s Day, Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road organised a special celebration centred on the theme “Give to Gain”, recognising the contributions of women who play a vital role in strengthening communities. The event brought together hospital staff, families and members of the community, highlighting inspiring stories of leadership, compassion and service while reinforcing the spirit of empowerment and collective responsibility.   Women Community Lead