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WTC Mumbai Marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive and Hosts Textile Upcycling Initiative

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  Mumbai, June 5, 2026: Marking World Environment Day, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai reinforced its commitment to sustainability by organizing a Tree Plantation Drive and hosting the launch of Mumbai’s Mega Post-Consumer Textile Waste Collection and Upcycling Initiative. Together, these initiatives highlighted the importance of collective action in promoting environmental conservation, resource efficiency and circular economy practices. The Tree Plantation Drive was conducted as a symbolic yet meaningful step towards creating a greener and more sustainable environment. The programme was graced by the presence of  Ms. Vrunda Desai, Textile Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra; Smt. Roop Rashi, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India; Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI); Dr. Megha Phansalkar, Founder, Tisser; Ms. Sangeeta Jain...

TCS Organizes Beach Clean-Up Drive in Mumbai

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  MUMBAI, June 6, 2026: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, organized a beach clean-up drive at Dadar–Prabhadevi Beach to mark World Environment Day. This drive was undertaken in collaboration with Beach Warriors, an initiative by the Khushiyaan Foundation, demonstrating a strong commitment toward environmental sustainability. The initiative brought together multiple internal teams to create a meaningful and engaging volunteering experience. Over 200+ new Initial Learning Program (ILP) joinees and 300+ TCS employees along with their family members, actively participated in the drive. Together, they worked towards the shared goal of promoting environmental responsibility by reducing plastic use and spreading awareness around sustainable waste management practices. Through this collective effort, participants successfully collected over 2000 kg of plastic waste, contributing to the preservation o...

Amidst Peddi’s Thunderous Reception, Director Buchi Babu Sana Responds to the Only Criticism, Announces Changes: “I Understand the Concerns Being Raised and Sincerely Apologize”

Despite Peddi’s Massive Success, Director Buchi Babu Sana Responds to the Only Criticism, Addresses Concerns and Announces Changes to the Film: “It was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character” _Ram Charan's Peddi opened to a phenomenal response in theatres worldwide, collecting a massive ₹135.36 crore+ gross on Day 1, making it his second 100 crore opening, also marking one of the biggest openings and biggest successes of Indian cinema this year._  Peddi, starring Ram Charan, has been one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. After months of immense anticipation and excitement, the film finally opened in theatres to a resounding response. Audiences across the country are embracing the film wholeheartedly, with social media flooded with glowing reactions and rave reviews.  However, amid the widespread appreciation, a section of viewers raised concerns over a particular a...

Warriors Dream Series Announces Fight Night 17, Set to Showcase India’s Top MMA Talent

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WDS Fight Night 17 takes center stage tomorrow in Mumbai, featuring 10 exciting bouts across professional and amateur MMA divisions A - day of combat sports spectacle to feature professional and amateur MMA fighters from across India and international competitors Mumbai June 5th, 2026 - Warriors Dream Series (WDS) one of India’s leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions, has announced its upcoming flagship event, WDS Fight Night 17, scheduled to take place on June 6th, 2026 at the Sports Complex, Mumbai University, Kalina. The 17th edition of the marquee MMA property will feature Ten bouts across Pro MMA and Amateur MMA divisions, spanning Light Heavyweight, Flyweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight, Catchweight, and Welterweight categories a stacked card designed to deliver non-stop action from the opening bell to the final horn. Positioned as one of India’s most anticipated MMA properties, the event will bring together professional MMA athletes, rising amateur fighters, a...

Cipla Health touches 1000+ lives through multi-city on-ground screening and awareness initiatives on World No Tobacco Day

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Cipla Health’s screening drive reached over 1000+ workers (Railway staff, Medical college, Hospital staff) in India, including Mumbai’s BMC F and G wards, offering tobacco awareness and smoking cessation screenings along with one-on-one guidance from medical professionals. Frontline sanitation and civic staff participated in the on-ground initiative, engaging with medical teams and receiving basic assessments along with guidance on next steps where required. The initiative brought tobacco screening support closer to workers, encouraging greater awareness and early attention to health across the city.   The initiative focuses on early detection and bridging the gap between intent and sustained quitting   India, June 05, 2026: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Cipla Health Limited has driven on-ground screening and awareness initiatives across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely intervention in addressing tobacco-rela...

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Announces Launch of BSE Clean Environment Index Fund

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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Announces Launch of BSE Clean Environment Index Fund The NFO opens on Friday, June 5, 2026, and closes on Friday, June 19, 2026.   Mumbai, 4 th June, 2026: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF) has announced the launch of its new fund offer (NFO), “ Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund” , an open-ended fund replicating/ tracking BSE Clean Environment Index. The NFO opens on Friday, June 5, 2026 and closes on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Fund tracks the BSE Clean Environment Index, India’s first diversified index purpose-built around the clean economy. It provides investors with a single, passive vehicle to participate in five transformative themes; Renewables, Electric Vehicles, Water Treatment, Recycling, and Waste Management; all of which sit at the intersection of India’s energy transition, environmental commitments, and long-term economic growth. The NFO aims to offer investors access to this structural transformation through a transparent, rules...

Shri V. Packirisamy Appointed as Director (Commercial) of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)

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  The Government of India has appointed Shri V. Packirisamy as Director (Commercial) at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), effective 2nd June 2026. Prior to this, he was serving as Executive Director – Entity Appraisal & IT at PFC. Shri Packirisamy brings over three decades of extensive experience in the power sector and infrastructure finance. He holds a B.E. (Mechanical) and an M.Tech (Management and Systems) from IIT Delhi. He began his professional career in 1989 and joined PFC in 1997. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s operations and strengthening its appraisal and risk management frameworks, significantly contributing to the growth of PFC’s loan portfolio. He has been instrumental in several key institutional initiatives, including the development of methodologies for categorising state generation and transmission utilities, formulation of the Integrated Rating Framework for Power Distribution Companies approved by the Mini...