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  Mumbai | 9 June 2026 : Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, inaugurated Malabar Group’s Hunger Free World initiative at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Kaushalya Vikas Kendra (ABVKVK), Kandivali East, Mumbai, reinforcing the role of nutrition in supporting learning, skill development, and future employment opportunities for young people. As part of the initiative, Malabar Group will provide 100 nutritious meals daily to students enrolled at the centre, supporting their wellbeing and helping them focus on vocational training, certification programmes, career development, and future employment opportunities. The initiative forms part of Malabar Group’s Hunger Free World programme, one of the Group’s flagship CSR initiatives focused on addressing hunger and improving access to nutrition among vulnerable communities. Hunger Free World currently distributes over one lakh meals every day across multiple locations in India and international markets, reflecting...

"I Nearly Became a Part of This Scam," Shekhar Suman on how Prime Video's The Pyramid Scheme Felt Deeply Personal* “I Stopped Myself Just in the Nick of Time”: Shekhar Suman Opens up About an MLM Encounter While Discussing Prime Video's The Pyramid Scheme* Prime Video's The Pyramid Scheme has sparked conversations for its relatable take on the allure of quick success and the persuasive personalities that draw people into such worlds. For Shekhar Suman, however, the story resonated for reasons beyond the screen. The veteran actor recently revealed that he once came alarmingly close to becoming part of a similar setup himself, making his connection with the series deeply personal.  Recalling his experience in an MLM Scheme, Shekhar Suman shared, “I will tell you why, because I nearly became a part of this scam. Someone approached me about an MLM, and I had no idea what this whole thing was about. They came with all the big promises, how there's money involved, h...

मुंबई, ९ जून २०२६: विमा नियामक मंडळ 'आयआरडीएआय'च्या (IRDAI) आर्थिक वर्ष २०२४ च्या वार्षिक अहवालानुसार, भारतातील जीवन विमा क्षेत्रातील ग्राहकांच्या अनुभवात मोठी सुधारणा झाली आहे. गेल्या १० वर्षांत विम्यासंदर्भातील तक्रारींमध्ये ५०% पेक्षा जास्त घट झाली आहे. तसेच, आर्थिक वर्ष २०२५ मध्ये 'विमा भरोसा' पोर्टलवर आलेल्या एकूण तक्रारींपैकी १% पेक्षाही कमी तक्रारी प्रलंबित (प्रश्नांचे निवारण व्हायचे) होत्या. हा बदल विमा क्षेत्राची सकारात्मक प्रगती दाखवतो. आर्थिक वर्ष २०२४ मध्ये चालू पॉलिसींची संख्या २ कोटी ९२ लाखांपर्यंत (२९२ लाख) वाढली आहे. म्हणजेच विम्याचा विस्तार वेगाने होत असतानाच, दुसरीकडे गेल्या १० वर्षांत तक्रारींची संख्या २.७९ लाखांवरून थेट १.२३ लाखांपर्यंत खाली आली आहे. महत्त्वाचे आकडे हा बदल स्पष्ट करतात: दर १०,००० पॉलिसींमागे होणाऱ्या तक्रारी: आर्थिक वर्ष २०१५ मधील १०८ तक्रारींवरून घटून आर्थिक वर्ष २०२४ मध्ये हे प्रमाण फक्त ४२ तक्रारींवर आले आहे. तक्रारींचे गुणोत्तर (Complaint Ratio): याच काळात हे प्रमाण १.०८% वरून कमी होऊन ०.४२% झाले आहे. सुधारणेची मुख्य कारणे: तंत्र...

8 th June 2026, Mumbai: Bank of India recently inaugurated its dedicated Strategic Business Branch (SBB),a specialized branch focused on digital and partnership-led financing business including Pool Buyout, Co-Lending, TReDS and Supply Chain Finance at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The branch was inaugurated by Bank’s MD&CEO Shri Rajneesh Karnatak in the presence of Executive Director Shri P. R. Rajagopal and senior executives of the Bank. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ravi Shankar, GM Digital Lending Department said, "The opening of SBB is a significant step towards strengthening our partnership-led lending ecosystem. By bringing these strategic business segments under a dedicated branch, we aim to enhance scalability, portfolio monitoring and operational efficiency while supporting the evolving financing requirements of the corporates." The branch will serve as a center of excellence for partnership-led financing, supporting the Bank's strategic objective of sustaina...

Kabuni Showcase event. From L to R - Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly, Nimesh Patel, Ab De Villers and Shane Watson. 7 th June 2026 - Kabuni, a groundbreaking AI-powered global sports platform, has launched at its debut Playtime 2026 event in Mumbai, unveiling a new era of accessible, elite-level coaching for cricket fans at every level.   Positioned at the intersection of sport, technology, and play, Kabuni introduces a world-first approach to training: delivering real-time, personalised coaching through advanced AI technology, enabling players of all levels to improve their performance anytime, anywhere.   Alongside the global launch, Kabuni has unveiled its Super Coaches - a roster of legendary cricketers including Sourav Ganguly, Shane Watson, AB de Villiers, and Shreyas Iyer - who will play a central role in inspiring and developing the next generation of players through interactive challenges and youth tournaments.   At the heart of the platform is a simple yet powerf...

Mumbai, June 6, 2026: The ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE), Mumbai, celebrated its 66th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and participation at its Yari Road Campus on Saturday. The programme was graced by Shri Saurabh Katiyar, IAS, District Collector and District Magistrate, Mumbai Suburban District, who attended as the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by Dr. N. P. Sahu, Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. The celebrations commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp and invocation song. An ICAR song was presented, after which Dr. N. P. Sahu delivered the welcome address and highlighted the institute’s achievements and contributions to fisheries education, research, and extension. In his address, Dr. N. P. Sahu briefed the gathering on the major accomplishments of the institute during the past year. He highlighted various technologies developed by ICAR-CIFE for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture devel...