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New Delhi,  24 March 2026 :   The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of India to provide Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans for four key projects:   62,294 million Japanese Yen   for the Project for Strengthening Tertiary Healthcare Delivery, Medical Education System and Nursing Education System in Maharashtra (I);   18,684 million Japanese Yen   for the Project for Promoting Sustainable Horticulture in Punjab;   102,480 million Japanese Yen   for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project (Phase 3) (I); and   92,400 million Japanese Yen   for the Mumbai Metro Line 11 Project (I). The loan agreement was signed in New Delhi between Dr. Alok Tiwari , Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India Office. The projects aim to drive sustainable and inclusive development across key se...

Bangalore, March 24, 2025:  Manipal Health Enterprises Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO, with a face value of ₹2, with fresh issue of Rs 8,000 crore and offer-for-sale of up to 43,227,668 equity shares by promoters - Imperius Healthcare Investments Pte. Ltd, Manipal Education and Medical Group India Private Limited. Investors - TPG SG Magazine Pte. Ltd, Seventy Second Investment Company LLC, Ammar Sdn Bhd, Novo Holdings Invest Asia A/S, Phoenix Bear Investments, LLC. The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 5,378 crore will be utilised for repayment/ prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings and accrued interest thereon availed by one of the company's Material Subsidiaries, Manipal Hospitals Private Limited, Rs 574 crore for acquisition of minority stake in the company's stepdown subsidi...

Mumbai: The JITO Premier League (JPL) 2026 has successfully concluded its landmark Franchise Owners Auction, marking a defining moment in the evolution of community-driven cricket in India. Addressing the occasion, Mr. Vicky Oswal, Chairman JPL, said: “This auction is not just about owning teams, it is about building a vision for the future of community cricket. The overwhelming response and the scale at which franchises were acquired reflect the belief our community has in this platform. JPL is here to create real opportunities, nurture talent, and take our players to the next level.” The evening witnessed exceptional energy, strategic bidding, and strong participation from Jain business leaders and entrepreneurs across the country. What stood out was not just the competitive spirit, but the shared commitment to be part of a larger movement that blends sport, community, and opportunity. In a historic first for India, a community-led league conducted a full-scale franchise auction wher...

Mumbai, 24th March, 2026: Collective Studios has partnered with True Story Films, founded by filmmaker Hansal Mehta and producer Sahil Saigal, to announce ‘Khana Dil Se’- An AI Journey Through India’s Kitchen. The newly released teaser offers a first look at a distinctive episodic series exploring India’s culinary heritage through the lens of artificial intelligence. For Mehta, Khana Dil Se marks a return to the terrain where he first made his mark. In the early 1990s, he created Khana Khazana, the pioneering cookery show that turned Chef Sanjeev Kapoor into a household name and changed the way India thought about food on screen. Three decades later, Mehta returns to food, this time with AI as his collaborator. https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWQc2ZZquZQ/  Taking to Instagram, Hansal Mehta shared the teaser of ‘Khana Dil Se' saying, “32 years ago, I created Khana Khazana. The nation cooked with a phenomenon called Sanjeev Kapoor. The rest as they say is history! Today, I return wit...

Powering the Game. Empowering the Nation… Key Highlights: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Mumbai Indians as the Official Banking Partner for T20 League 2026 Senior leadership from Utkarsh SFBL and Mumbai Indians were present. This association marks an important milestone as the Bank strengthens its national reach among cricket fans. Mumbai, March 23, 2026: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) is pleased to announce its partnership with Mumbai Indians as the Official Banking Partner for T20 League 2026 . This strategic association marks a significant milestone for the Bank as it continues to deepen its national visibility and strengthen engagement with millions of cricket fans across the country. The event was graced by Shri Govind Singh, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited , Shri Sarjukumar Pravin Simaria, Chief Financial Officer , Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited and Shri Sourabh Ghosh, Head Consumer Banking , U...

The slate reaffirms Prime Video's investment in India's creative economy, with exciting new collaborations with industry powerhouses such as Hrithik Roshan's HRX Films and Alia Bhatt's Eternal Sunshine Productions and new stories from India’s leading production houses such as Dharmatic Entertainment, D2R Films, Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films, Emmay Entertainment, Abundantia Entertainment, The Viral Fever, and Wallwatcher Films, among others The line up highlights a foray into theatricals with Amazon MGM Studios’ exciting Indian movie slate, fostering deeper industry collaborations India continues to play a pivotal role in Prime Video's growth worldwide, with Prime Video India ranking amongst the highest territories globally in terms of attracting new Prime members and the percentage of Prime Members streaming Prime Video in 2025 MUMBAI, India—March 19, 2026 —Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today unveiled its biggest new Originals sl...