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20 Jan

Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited Receives Rs 29 Cr Orders at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 20: Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited (BSE – 542579)— One of India’s leading B2B jewellerymanufacturers, has announced the receipt of orders aggregating to approximately ₹29 Cr at the recently concluded India International JewelleryShow (IIJS Bharat Signature) 2026 held in Mumbai. The orders, received from prominent regional and national jewellery retail chains along with leading BigBox jewellers, pertain to the supply of gold jewellery, with execution scheduled within 60 days. The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 brought together the global gem and jewellery community and attracted over 25,000 trade visitors from more than 800 Indian cities and 60+ countries. The order inflow reinforces Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited’s strong presence in…

20 Jan

Chandan Healthcare Limited Secures Second PPP Project in Punjab for Advanced Radiology Services

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 20:Chandan Healthcare Limited (NSE – CHANDAN), – Chandan Healthcare Limited, one of the leading diagnostic and healthcare services providers in North India, has been awarded a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project in the state of Punjab by the Punjab Health Systems Corporation under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Punjab. The project has been awarded for a 10-year period with an estimated project cost of ₹26 crore. Under the PPP framework, the Company will undertake the development, operation, and maintenance of Advanced Radiology Imaging Diagnostic Centres at select government healthcare facilities across the state. As part of the current initiative, Chandan…

20 Jan

PhonePe IPO Clears SEBI, Fintech Heavyweight Gears Up for Market Debut

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: This one matters. PhonePe, India’s largest digital payments platform, has quietly crossed a critical regulatory hurdle. SEBI has approved its IPO plans, pushing the fintech giant closer to a blockbuster market debut. PhonePe has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its initial public offering, according to sources familiar with the matter. The approval follows the company’s confidential filing in September, a route increasingly favoured by large firms that prefer to test regulatory waters away from public glare. The move signals that India’s most dominant UPI player is preparing to step…

20 Jan

Travel Grows Up In 2026 — And Leaves The Bucket List Behind

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: For years, travel was marketed like a competitive sport. The more stamps on your passport, the more enviable your life appeared. Airports became backdrops, destinations became trophies, and experiences were reduced to captions written mid-boarding call. Somewhere along the way, travel stopped asking why and focused obsessively on where. 2026, inconveniently for that narrative, has other plans. The language of travel is changing — not loudly, not dramatically, but decisively. Travellers are no longer chasing itineraries designed for applause. They are curating journeys that mirror their values, emotional bandwidth, and increasingly limited tolerance for chaos…

20 Jan

Patel Retail Limited Secures INR 25 Crore Export Order

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: Patel Retail Limited (BSE: 544487 | NSE: PATELRMART) Patel Retail Limited has secure export order worth ₹25 crore. reinforcing its strong presence in global markets. The orders span across regions including, UK, Italy,UAE, Saudi Arabia & other countries underscoring the company’s expanding international presence and the growing global demand for its high-quality products. These consignments will be processed at Patel Retail’s state-ofthe-art facilities in Ambernath, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Gujarat, ensuring strict adherence to global quality standards. The order book is not only significant in value but also comprises repeat orders from long-term clients, reflecting…

20 Jan

BRMGSU Leads Human Rights & Social Security Meet for Unorganised Workers

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New Delhi [India], January 20: Hooghly witnessed a massive mobilisation of unorganised sector workers as a large-scale conference on Human Rights Awareness and Social Security for Unorganised Sector Workers – 2026 was held at Dunlop Maidan. More than 20,000 workers participated, most of them railway Mall Godam (goods shed) labourers from different districts of West Bengal. The conference focused on strengthening awareness around labour rights, human dignity, and access to social security for workers outside formal employment structures. It was jointly organised by the Bharatiya Railway Mall Godam Shramik Union (BRMGSU) and the Bharatiya Labour Union, with support from SGT…

20 Jan

Korean Kanakaraju Teaser Signals a Reset: Take 15

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: The Korean Kanakaraju teaser does not ask for attention. It takes it. Varun Tej is back, blade in hand, mood locked, and the message is loud and clear. A Birthday Reveal With Teeth The teaser of Korean Kanakaraju was released on Varun Tej’s birthday, but this was no soft celebration. This was not nostalgia bait. This was a statement. Unveiled by the film’s producers, the teaser officially confirms the title of Varun Tej’s fifteenth film, earlier referred to as VT15. Even the name sets expectations. Korean Kanakaraju. Swagger, mystery, and a cross-cultural edge rolled into…

20 Jan

OPPO Reno 15 Series 5G Sees Strong Market Response in Tamil Nadu

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 20: Premium smartphone brand OPPO has reported a strong and encouraging response across Tamil Nadu for its recently launched Reno 15 Series 5G, underscoring growing consumer interest in camera-focused premium smartphones. Now available across retail outlets and online platforms, the Reno 15 Series 5G includes the OPPO Reno 15 5G, OPPO Reno 15 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno 15 Pro Mini 5G, offering users multiple choices based on performance needs, design preferences, and form factor. The series has gained notable traction among young consumers, photography enthusiasts, and content creators, particularly in key urban and semi-urban markets across Tamil Nadu. Strong Launch…

20 Jan

Next-Gen Visionaries 2026: Entrepreneurs Building the Future

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19: Next-Gen Visionaries 2026 celebrates bold entrepreneurs shaping innovation, driving impact, and building the future of business, leadership, and global transformation. 1. Anaisha Vijayvergia Anaisha Vijayvergia is a multi-talented 9-year-old prodigy from Mumbai who has won over 100 national and international awards for dance, storytelling, and speech. She has been recognised by the India Book of Records, World Book of Records (London), International Book of Records, and Global Child Prodigy Awards. Recently, she received the prestigious Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Bharat Puraskar and was named “Youngest Icon of India” by Times Applaud Group. A Maharashtra Government awardee,…

20 Jan

Zootopia 2 box office record Signals a Turning Point for Animated Cinema

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Cambridge (Massachusetts) [USA], January 20: By surpassing the world box office to earn a staggering 1.7-billion-dollar mark, Zootopia 2 did not only set a new record but also made a statement to Hollywood. The follow-up is currently the biggest grossing animated Hollywood venture ever and its triumph provides some revelation as to the convergence position of animation, theatrical distribution and worldwide storytelling at the present moment. Zootopia 2 Box office record is not interesting due to its ability to replace the past hits, but, it is important to challenge the old-assuming views on the capabilities of animated features in a…