Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: Odisha has received investment intentions worth more than Rs 22.5 lakh crore, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced at INDIA CHEM 2026 on Thursday, highlighting the state’s growing focus on industrial expansion, clean energy and chemical manufacturing. Addressing the event, Majhi co-chaired the Global CEOs Forum alongside…
Continue ReadingFIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Says ‘Driver Experience and Passion of Race Fans’ Is the Force Behind V8 Return to Formula One
Dubai, UAE, Oct 23: Ahead of this weekend’s FIA Formula One United States Grand Prix, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says his experience as a driver combined with a desire to give passionate race fans around the world what they truly want, lies behind his commitment to bring back…
Continue ReadingWhy October Is a High-Risk Month for Cyclones in Odisha: A Look at Past Disasters
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: A low-pressure system is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal on October 23 and may intensify into a depression by October 25, bringing the possibility of unsettled weather to Odisha. Although the formation of a cyclone is not yet certain, the evolving system has renewed…
Continue ReadingRaipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor: 240-Km Odisha Stretch to Boost Connectivity, Trade and Tourism
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: The ambitious Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor is expected to transform road connectivity across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, opening up new opportunities for trade, tourism and regional development. Representational Image The Rs 20,000-crore project involves the construction of a 464-km, six-lane highway, of which approximately 240 km passes…
Continue ReadingSeatrium and Karpowership Sign Contract for a Series of Whale Class Powership Conversion and Integration Projects
SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Seatrium Limited and its strategic partner, floating power leader Karpowership, have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the award of a contract for the development, major conversion and integration of Karpowership’s third-generation hydrogen-ready Whale Class Powerships, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to delivering reliable, flexible and sustainable energy…
Continue ReadingSBI Life’s new film shines a light on the ‘Anokhe Heere’, honouring the undying spirit of the Indian para-athletes
The new film brings alive the power of determination and the promises that drive individuals to pursue their aspirations, reinforcing SBI Life’s commitment to protecting what matters most. MUMBAI, India, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted private life insurers, has unveiled a new…
Continue ReadingBaccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives Unveils New Campaign featuring Adriana Lima
A new visual campaign captures the vision of unique island living, through light, water and Baccarat’s world of crystal – shot by world-renowned photographer Russell James DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives unveils a new brand campaign starring internationally renowned model Adriana Lima, offering…
Continue ReadingQFocus Technologies Scales Global Engineering Business, Plans to Triple Workforce in 2027 to Support Growing Customer Demand
BENGALURU, India and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QFocus Technologies LLC (QFocus), headquartered in the USA, is strengthening its global engineering operations following continued business growth across its key markets. The company has doubled its customer base to include top OEMs and CMs across AI infrastructure, medical devices and…
Continue ReadingSBC and V&V Group Announce Strategic Consolidation of Technology and AI Capabilities into a Joint-Venture Platform
14 tax-technology products and intellectual assets came together under a common AI-native integration layer, creating an integrated platform spanning transfer pricing, corporate tax, GST, e-invoicing, audit and suite of accounting products. Combined businesses served 1,500–2,000 clients, including over 350 multinational groups, and brought together nearly 500 professionals, with plans to…
Continue ReadingIndian Stock Markets Open Higher as IT Stocks Rally Despite Global Weakness
Mumbai, Oct 23: Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in information technology (IT) stocks and positive domestic factors, even as weak global market cues weighed on investor sentiment. Representational Image The BSE Sensex opened at 73,665.64, gaining more than 400 points, or 0.57 per cent.…
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