Category: India

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Known for its colourful packaging, eye-catching spherical shape and range of flavours, ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage brand BuzzBallz has made its entry into Maharashtra. Following its availability in Pune, the brand is set to launch in Mumbai by the end of this month. BuzzBallz began its India journey in Bengaluru in December 2025, where it received an encouraging response from consumers. After entering Goa in May, Maharashtra has now emerged as the brand’s next major market. According to BuzzBallz President Jess Sheehorn, growing interest among retailers, distributors and…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The APNIC 62 conference, a major gathering of the Asia-Pacific Internet community, has returned to India after nearly 14 years. Being held in Mumbai from September 8 to 10, the conference is hosted by NIXI and co-hosted by ISPAI. During the event, NIXI and APNIC also entered into an important partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in Internet development, technical training and routing security. The partnership will focus on promoting IPv6 and RPKI, developing Train-the-Trainer programmes, expanding technical training and building laboratory infrastructure. The deployment of an RPKI…

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‘Jaipur/Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The grand conclusion of the ‘CXO Bharat Technology Summit & Awards 2026’ was held at the Jaipur Marriott Hotel. The first major event organised by CXO Bharat brought together more than 70 senior CXOs, IT experts and technology leaders from Rajasthan and various parts of the country. The summit provided an influential platform for discussions on technology, innovation, leadership and the evolving future of business. Experts shared their insights on key areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital governance, technological innovation and digital transformation. During the event, the…

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Lucknow: The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, today commenced a three-day skill development and nature conservation programme on “Dehydration of Flowers for Crafts Making and Bonsai Techniques” under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Programme (Phase-III). The programme has brought together 26 teachers from 21 branches of City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, with the aim of equipping them with practical knowledge and specialised skills that they can subsequently share with their students. The initiative seeks to promote greater awareness and appreciation of plants, nature and environmental conservation among young learners.…

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Bareilly: The two-day Cyber Hack Hackathon organised at Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering, Technology and Research (SRMS CETR) concluded  with an award ceremony held at the New Seminar Hall of the institute. Hackathon Convenor Dr. Manvi Mishra described the event as a success and presented a detailed report on its proceedings. She said around 50 teams from across the country participated in the hackathon, including teams from Pilani and Ghaziabad as well as educational institutions in Bareilly. Under the themes “Code Crack” and “Secure,” participating teams presented solutions…

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Chennai: Students from Class 9 onwards can now get an early exposure to the academic and career opportunities offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) through its School Connect Programme. The initiative has been designed for students from Classes 9 to 12 and introduces them to emerging and interdisciplinary fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Electronic Systems and Chemical Engineering. A notable feature of the latest programme is the inclusion of Class 9 students, giving them an opportunity to explore potential areas of interest at…

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Ayodhya: Former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, has reportedly become active again in the affairs of the Ram Temple following the appointment of a new full-time general secretary and the temple trust’s first Chief Executive Officer. Rai recently visited the Pilgrim Service Centre for the first time since the controversy surrounding the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple. He reportedly spent nearly an hour interacting with employees, enquiring about their well-being and telling them to inform him if they faced any…

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Ayodhya: Several employees who were removed from their previous responsibilities or transferred during the tenure of interim general secretary Krishna Mohan at the Ram Temple are reportedly being reinstated following the appointment of the new general secretary, Govind Dev. According to the report, a number of decisions taken during Krishna Mohan’s tenure are now being reviewed or reversed, with several employees being restored to their earlier positions and responsibilities. Among those being reinstated are employees described in the report as being close to Vinod Rao and Anil Mishra. The developments…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will launch a 15-day, mission-mode campaign from September 8 to 23 to intensify the prevention and control of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among livestock in affected districts. Livestock and Dairy Development Minister Dharampal Singh has directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements in districts reporting cases and announced the appointment of nodal officers across the state’s 18 divisions to oversee the disease-control campaign. Chairing a high-level meeting at his office in the Vidhan Bhawan on Monday, Singh directed officials to prepare vaccination plans for affected areas…

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Lucknow: Rural families across Uttar Pradesh will soon have access to affordable and convenient venues for weddings, mundan ceremonies and other auspicious occasions, with the state government undertaking the construction of Panchayat Utsav Bhavans in rural Assembly constituencies. The initiative will be implemented and managed through Gram Panchayats. Under the first phase, construction work has already begun for one Panchayat Utsav Bhavan each in 71 rural Assembly constituencies. The estimated cost of each building has been fixed at approximately Rs 1.41 crore. A budget provision of Rs 100 crore was…

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