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Pratik Gandhi, Maniesh Paul, Sameera Reddy and Atul Khatri turn Singapore into their very own family playground in ‘The Great Indian Family Holiday: Singapore Edition’

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Streaming exclusively on Jio Hotstar from 31st October, Singapore Tourism Board's (STB's) new travel series follows four beloved Indian celebrities and their families as they explore the experiences and adventures that await in Singapore National, 30th October 2026: What does a real family holiday in Singapore look like? A high-speed race that gets the adrenaline pumping. A food hunt through Chinatown that ends in an argument over who found the best dish. A wildlife encounter that leaves the kids and the adults completely speechless (in a good way). Singapore has always been that kind of place: a city that packs a world of experiences into one destination yet never stops surprising you. To bring that feeling to life, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has created The Great Indian Family Holiday: Singapore Edition - a four-episode travel series streaming exclusively on JioHotstar from 31October 2026. The series follows four of India's most beloved families as they trade their...

Maharashtra Postal Circle to Observe First Monthly Adalat Diwas on 6th November 2026

Postal services form an integral part of the socio-economic life of the country, touching the lives of citizens across all sections of society. The Department of Posts is committed to providing efficient, reliable and customer-friendly services and ensuring the timely redressal of grievances of its customers, employees and other stakeholders. With a view to strengthening the grievance redressal mechanism and providing a common and accessible platform for the resolution of grievances, the Department of Posts has decided to institutionalise Monthly Adalat Diwas on the first Friday of every month. On this day, all four Adalats, namely Staff Adalat, GDS Adalat, Pension Adalat and Dak Adalat, will be conducted concurrently at Circle, Regional and Divisional levels, as applicable. This initiative aims to facilitate the effective and timely redressal of grievances relating to postal services, staff, Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) and pensioners. In this connection, the Chief Postmaster General, Maha...

MADDOCK FILMS AND KATHPUTLI CREATIONS UNVEIL THE GRAND TRAILER OF EETHA, STARRING SHRADDHA KAPOOR AS THE LEGENDARY EETHA BAI

The epic musical drama tells the story of an artist who defied all odds to become a legend, promising a spectacular big-screen experience Mumbai, October 30, 2026: Some stories are told. Some are lived. And some become legends. Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations have unveiled the grand trailer of EETHA, starring Shraddha Kapoor in and as Eetha Bai. An epic musical drama inspired by the life of a Lavani legend, the film brings to life the extraordinary journey of a woman who defied conventions, challenged the odds and rose above every obstacle to carve an unforgettable place in history. The trailer transports audiences into the vibrant, larger-than-life world of Eetha Bai, where ambition meets adversity, passion becomes power and every performance tells a story of courage and conviction. Driven by striking visuals, evocative music and powerful emotions, EETHA promises a cinematic spectacle that celebrates the spirit of an extraordinary artist whose legacy transcends generations. With...

The opening ceremony for the exhibition stand of the partner country, India, took place at Russian Energy Week 2026

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As part of Russian Energy Week, the official opening of the stand of India – the Forum’s partner country – took place. The event highlights the growing importance of cooperation between countries in the energy sector and opens up new opportunities for collaboration amid the transformation of the global energy market. Russian Energy Week is supported by the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and the Moscow City Government. The Forum is organised by the Roscongress Foundation.  The stand’s opening ceremony was attended by the following officials: Nikhilesh Giri, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation; Vladimir Khazov, Deputy Director of the Department for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation; Artem Ukolov, representative of The Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India; Vladimir Zatynayko, deputy CEO of the Roscon...

IPO Bound Sarva Foam Industries announces £6 Million Investment in Scotland

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Proposed manufacturing facility to support sustainability, resource recovery along with Scotland and India trade ties Mumbai, October 29, 2026 : Sarva Foam Industries Limited (“Company”), has announced a planned investment of £6 million in Scotland to establish a new manufacturing facility, marking the first phase of its proposed expansion in Scotland. The announcement was welcomed by Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, during his visit to Sarva Foam’s office. The proposed investment reflects the Company’s focus on expanding/ building its manufacturing presence and supply chain in Europe and help mitigate risks such as geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain bottlenecks and high transportation costs thereby driving greater operational efficiency and cost optimization in markets outside India and strengthening economic ties between India and Scotland. Mr. Kunal Giani, CMD, Sarva Foam Industries said, “We are planning to establish a foam-recycling manufacturing operation in Scotlan...

Bank of India and C-DAC sign MoU to Advance Quantum Financial Innovation and Emerging Technology Adoption

• Collaboration to focus on translating indigenous quantum technologies into practical banking applications • Priority areas include quantum-safe security, digital signatures, quantum-generated randomness and advanced optimization • MoU also provides a framework for collaboration in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies • Joint research, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), technology demonstrations and capacity building to support future-ready banking • Partnership brings together Bank of India’s banking expertise and scale with C-DAC’s capabilities in advanced computing and indigenous technology development New Delhi, October 22, 2026: Bank of India (BOI) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on quantum financial innovation and the ...

NABARD: Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026

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Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026 is being observed from 26 October 2026 to 01 November 2026 with the theme “Probity for Prosperity” *Mumbai, Oct 29, 2026:* As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, a walkathon was organized by NABARD at the Bandra-Kurla Complex on 29 October 2026. The event was flagged off by Shri G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD, Dr. A.K. Sood, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD and Shri U. Dinesh Shanbhag, Chief Vigilance Officer, NABARD. A spirited contingent of more than 1000 participants carrying placards with slogans aligned with the theme, ensured dissemination of the message of “Probity for Prosperity”. *Dr. Shaji Krishnan V, Chairman, NABARD administered the Integrity Pledge to the staff members on 26 October 2026* . Messages from the Hon’ble President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Central Vigilance Commission, Government of India, were also read out by the Senior Executives and Shri U. Dinesh Shanbhag, Chief Vigilance Officer, NABARD. N...

IEEMA Brings Together Industry and Government Leaders to Chart The Future of Cable Manufacturing

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Green energy corridors across states present an immense opportunity for the cables and wires industry, Shri Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, CMD, POWERGRID  You must become creators of technologies of the world. Make in India, make for the world, Shri Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, CMD, POWERGRID Mumbai, October 28, 2026: IEEMA successfully organised the 10th edition of the International Conference & Exhibition on Cables, Wires & Accessories, themed ‘Currents of Change: Wiring a Safe, Smart & Sustainable World’, on October 27-28, 2026, in Mumbai. The Indian cable and conductor industry is at the forefront of a rapidly transforming energy and infrastructure landscape.  As India advances towards grid modernisation, renewable energy integration, digitalisation and sustainable growth, the conference brought together industry leaders, manufacturers, utilities, EPCs, technology providers, researchers and policymakers from across the cable and wire ecosystem, offering a valuable platform...
 Bengaluru,22October2026 RoyalSandurforaysintoMedicalDevicesandConsumables;RoyalSandur MedTechleaseslandatAndhraPradeshMedTechZone,Visakhapatnam The SandurManganese & IronOres Limited (‘SMIORE’ or ‘the Company’), the flagship companyof the Royal Sandur Group,has taken a decisive step towardsits forayinto the Medical Devices and Consumables business. Royal SandurMedTech Private Limited, awholly owned subsidiary of the Company,has taken land on a long-term lease at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (‘AMTZ’), Visakhapatnam,India’spremiermedicaltechnologyparkwithcommonmanufacturingfacilitiesand scientific facilities. Theleasedeedwas executedon 19October 2026between Royal Sandur MedTechPrivateLimited and Andhra PradeshMedTech ZoneLimited, theGovernment ofAndhraPradeshundertaking that owns and operates AMTZ, for setting up a manufacturing unit atAMTZ. Royal Sandur MedTech Private Limited has also taken office space at World Trade Center AMTZ to support project development. Key terms of...

10,000 plus women participated in the 4th edition of Mutual Funds Sahi Hai Pinkathon Day

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65 cities join a global movement promoting women's fitness and well-being, with Mutual Funds Sahi Hai  Mumbai, October 25, 2026: The 4th edition of Pinkathon Day witnessed the participation of 4,000-plus women in Mumbai from 54 locations, bringing them together through a shared commitment to physical fitness. Organised by Pinkathon, India's biggest women's running movement, the event saw participants take part in a 3 km run beginning at 6:00 AM, encouraging women to incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives. Mutual Funds Sahi Hai was the Title Partner of this year's edition. The city's participation was part of a wider effort that brought together over 10,000 participants across 168 locations in 65 cities in three countries: India, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. The initiative continued Pinkathon's efforts to build local running communities and encourage women across age groups and fitness levels to embrace an active lifestyle. Family participatio...

K-Dramas and Variety Shows Accelerate Entry into India’s 650 Million OTT Market

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·        KOCCA ON SCREEN 2026 Connects Korean Content Companies with India’s Leading OTT and Media Players in Mumbai Five *Leading Korean Content Majors Participate*: CJ ENM, KBS Media, SBS, EBS, and KT ENA *1:1 Business Matching with 20+ Major Indian Media Giants*: Including JioStar, Amazon Prime Video, and ZEE5 *Bridging B2B Industry Deals with B2C Fan Base*: Comprehensive Event Covering the Entire Spectrum of the Indian Content Market *MUMBAI, 26 October 2026*: Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) India, under South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, hosted “*KOCCA ON SCREEN*,” a flagship B2B export support event for Korean broadcast content, on October 22–23, 2026, at the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai, with support from the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), a public body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The programme introduced Indian industry professionals to the latest Korean...

GJEPC Marks Commencement of Construction of India Jewellery Park Mumbai, a Landmark Project in Presence of Hon’ble CM Devendra Fadnavis

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Phase 1 to cover 24.97 lakh sq. ft. of construction area; landmark project aims to strengthen India’s jewellery manufacturing ecosystem, attract investment and create employment opportunities Manufacturing spaces for large and medium units will offer floor plates ranging from 1,000 to 25,000 sq. ft., catering to businesses of different scales. Prices starts from Rs. 10400/sq. ft., zero stamp duty and zero transfer charges.  Navi Mumbai, 25 October 2026: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) today marked a historic milestone in the development of India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM) with the commencement of construction at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The ceremony marks the transition of this long-cherished industry vision into the construction phase, bringing India’s ambition to establish a world-class, integrated jewellery manufacturing hub a significant step closer to reality. The ceremony was attended by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Shr...

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited’s IPO listed at Rs 371.15 on the exchange, reaches a high of Rs 409.95

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Mumbai - October 23, 2026: Shares of Surat-based Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited, the Company has built a strong clinical foundation for its flagship products – Supraflex Cruz, Hydra, Sironity Drug-coated PTCA Balloon, Pipit and Cocoon, supported by 75 clinical studies (comprising 66 completed studies and 09 ongoing studies), as of June 30, 2026, across diverse geographies and patient populations was listed at Rs 368.05 on the BSE with a premium of 7% to the IPO price. The scrip reached a high of Rs 409.95 on the NSE, and Rs 409.95 on the BSE. The scrip closed at Rs 377.65 on the NSE and Rs 375 on BSE. As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 13.02 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 174 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 709.55 crore. The Market Capitalisation of the Company at today’s closing price stood at Rs 3,844.28 crore as per BSE and Rs. 3,838.69 crore as per NSE. The issue received bids of 13,84,72,771 equity shares against the...

Bank of India’s Q2 Net Profit jumps 25% to ₹3,202 crore; Operating Profit up 33%

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  Global Business grows 21% to ₹18.93 lakh crore; Gross NPA improves to 1.60% Mumbai, October 23, 2026: Bank of India announced its results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2026. Net Profit for Q2FY27 rose 25.34% YoY to ₹3,202 crore. Net Profit for H1FY27 grew 30% YoY to ₹6,270 crore. The Bank’s ROA and ROE for Q2FY27 improved to 1.01% and 16.36% respectively. Operating Profit for Q2FY27 increased 33.19% YoY to ₹5,089 crore, while Operating Profit for H1FY27 grew 30% YoY to ₹10,140 crore. Net Interest Income for the quarter rose 18.52% YoY to ₹7,007 crore, and Non-Interest Income grew 24.78% YoY to ₹2,770 crore. Global NIM improved 6 bps YoY to 2.47%, and the Cost to Income Ratio improved 507 bps YoY to 47.95%. The Bank’s Global Business grew 21.13% YoY and crossed ₹18.92 lakh crore. Global Deposits increased 21.59% YoY and crossed ₹10.37 lakh crore. Global Advances grew 20.58% YoY and crossed ₹8.55 lakh crore. Overseas Advances grew 35.21% YoY to ₹1.51 lakh crore...

Bombay Coated and Special Steels Limited’s Initial Public Offering to Open on 29 October 2026, Price Band set at Rs 78 – Rs 82 Per Equity Share of face value of Rs. 10 each

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Price band of Rs 78 – Rs 82 per Equity Share bearing face value of Rs. 10 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – 29 October 2026 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – 02 November 2026 Minimum Bid Lot is 182 Equity Shares and in multiples of 182 Equity Shares thereafter 23 October 2026, Mumbai: Bombay Coated and Special Steels Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 78/- to Rs 82/- per Equity Share of face value Rs. 10/- each for its initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on 29 October 2026, for subscription and close on 02 November 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 182 Equity Shares and in multiples of 182 Equity Shares thereafter. Equity shares outstanding as on date 40,500,091 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The IPO, with a face value of Rs 10, is a fresh issue up to Rs 183.1 crore. The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 125 crore will be utilized for repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part, of certain borrowings ava...