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30th October, Tunisia – India showcased its diplomatic and cinematic excellence on the global stage by participating as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 12th edition of the Djerba International Festival of Women and Youth Cinema in Tunisia. Held over four days, from 24 to 27 October, the prestigious festival marked a special occasion for India, with its short film ‘Toyaj ’ bringing international recognition to the country. Directed by Abhijeet Srivastava, the Indian short film ‘Toyaj’ was not only screened at the international festival but also secured the Third Prize in the highly competitive short-film category, marking a significant achievement. The film’s storyline and technical excellence deeply impressed international audiences as well as members of the jury. The Embassy of India in Tunisia wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “VICTORY! White Lotus takes home 3rd Prize in the Official Short Film Competition at the 12th Djerba International Film Festival for Women & Youth Cinem...

Collaboration brings Saraca Hotel Lucknow and Saraca Resort & Spa Corbett into the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, alongside two new hotels in the Destination by Hyatt and Hyatt Place brands, near Jim Corbett National Park CHICAGO, [ October 30, 2026] – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts, founded by Mohammad Abdullah, to bring a portfolio of four Hyatt branded hotels across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. The collaboration will introduce the Unscripted by Hyatt brand to India through the addition of Saraca Hotel Lucknow and Saraca Resort & Spa Corbett, while further strengthening Hyatt’s regional footprint with plans for two new hotels near Jim Corbett National Park under the Destination by Hyatt and Hyatt Place brands. Together, the new additions will strengthen Hyatt's upscale and focused service offerings across two of North India's most culturally and naturally significant destinations. ...

Customers who wish to use the discount can apply the PROMO code FESTIVAL60 at the service point or visit dhl.com Festive offer valid until 14 th November 2026 Customers can also opt to ship using the DHL GoGreen Plus service, supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with their shipments Mumbai, October 30 th , 2026: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, is celebrating the spirit of Diwali with special festive discounts for customers across India. Available for a limited period until 14 November 2026, the offer provides customers with discounts of up to 60% on international and domestic shipments. Customers who wish to send gifts, sweets and festive greetings to family and loved ones across India and around the world can apply the promotion code FESTIVAL60 either on the DHL website ( dhl.com ) or at a DHL service point. Customers can opt for DHL GoGreen Plus service , which supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emission...

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, Ma...

The Made-in-India XMEZ 2 will be available nationwide from 1 November 2026   Delivers up to 6% (1) and up to 13% (2) fuel savings depending on the tyre size, compared to leading competition. Delivers best-in-class tyre life up to 25% (4) more compared to leading competition delivering the lowest ‘TCO’ for the fleet owners. Offers superior wet and dry handling compared to leading competition in the same size, with up to 5% (3) larger footprint for enhanced grip and traction.   Michelin, the world's leading tyre technology company, today announced the launch of the MICHELIN X Multi Energy Z2, a new-generation truck and bus tyre developed for Indian operating conditions and tested on Indian highways. The tyre combines fuel efficiency, superior tyre life and enhanced robustness thereby lowering the Total Cost of Ownership to help fleets improve productivity and profitability, bringing together performance attributes engineered around the evolving needs of fleet operators. Fuel ...

Highest-ever half-yearly Total PAT of ₹2,583 Cr, up 51% YoY | Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) share rises to 66% Mumbai, October 29, 2026: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL) today announced its results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Operating PAT grew 29% YoY to ₹718 Cr in Q2FY27, led by strong growth in the Asset Management business. Total PAT for H1FY27, including Other Comprehensive Income, rose 51% YoY to ₹2,583 Cr, the highest-ever half-yearly profit in the Company's history. ARR assets grew to ₹3.2 Lakh Cr, up 26% YoY, and ARR revenue grew to ₹1,182Cr, up 27% YoY. Sequentially, every business segment delivered higher revenue and profitability, with net operating revenue up 14% and Operating PAT up 18% QoQ. During Q2, Motilal Oswal group secures custodian licence from SEBI, completes institutional services value chain. This approval places the group among a small set of institutions authorised to offer safekeeping of securities, trade settlem...

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...

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 adoption of emergin...