HCL Group’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations Continue in Hyderabad with Devi Sri Prasad Concert

Hyderabad: HCL Group continued its celebrations marking 50 years of its journey with a special employee concert in Hyderabad on 26 September, featuring acclaimed singer and composer Devi Sri Prasad. Held at Gachibowli stadium, the concert brought together more than 15,000 employees from HCL Group and the Shiv Nadar Foundation for an evening of music and celebration. The concert was attended by Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Group and HCLTech, Rahul Singh, COO, HCLTech, Jagadeshwar Gattu, President – Digital…

Axis Bank brings Apple Pay to Credit Card customers in India

New Delhi: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today brings Apple Pay to its Credit cardholders across the Mastercard and Visa networks, becoming the first Indian bank to offer Apple Pay to its customers. The launch marks a significant step in the Bank’s digital payments journey, leveraging the strength of its Credit Cards franchise and digital capabilities with Apple Pay’s easy, secure and private payment experience.  Over the next few weeks, customers can make seamless payments across merchants in…

India Energy Week 2027 Sets the Stage for Global Energy Dialogue in Kolkata

Kochi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, hosted connected Curtain Raiser programmes for India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 across Kochi, Bhopal and Chennai  today, with the programmes linked live to the main Curtain Raiser held in Kolkata. The connected programmes hosted by BPCL across Kochi, Chennai and Bhopal brought together representatives from the energy industry, academia, media and the student community, providing audiences across these key energy centres an…

Flood situation worsens in North Bihar due to continuous rainfall in Nepal; Over 200 villages affected

Continuous rainfall in Nepal’s Gandak basin and Bihar has led to a record rise in the water level of the Gandak River, worsening the flood situation in North Bihar. Embankments have breached at several places, and engineers and personnel of the Water Resources Department are continuously engaged in flood-protection and relief work. Akashvani correspondent reports that, heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Gandak River basin in Nepal and in the districts of North Bihar has made the flood situation critical in the…

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Korum Mall Hosts 5th Pinnacle FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament, Draws 428 Participants from Across India

Thane: Korum Mall, in association with the Thane District Chess Association (TDCA), successfully hosted the 5th Pinnacle FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament on 27th September 2026. Organised by Pinnacle Chess Events, the tournament witnessed an impressive participation of 428 players from across India, including 27 titled players, making it a highly competitive edition of the tournament. The presence of 11 International Masters (IMs), 2 Woman International Masters (WIMs), 7 FIDE Masters (FMs), 6 Candidate Masters (CMs) and…

Toofan Caught the Courier. Haji Salim Still Owns the Sea

Kerala’s anti-drug storm fills lock-ups and front pages. The Karachi–Makran network that feeds the coast is barely named. By Suresh Unnithan Operation Toofan was launched on 2 June 2026 as weather that would change the map. Senior officers were posted. Seizures were paraded. Four months later the Home Minister could recite a ledger that looks like victory: more than 11,700 cases, over 12,500 arrests, some 24 kilograms of MDMA, 1,572 kilograms of ganja, besides hashish oil and heroin. A second phase opened on 28…

Industry Leaders Drive India’s Water Stewardship Agenda

New Delhi: With agriculture consuming nearly 80% of India’s freshwater resources, the need for efficient water management has become increasingly urgent. Rapid groundwater depletion, erratic rainfall, and climate change are intensifying water stress across several regions of the country. Government estimates show India is among the most water-stressed nations globally, underscoring the need for sustainable practices in both agriculture and industry. Industry leaders are highlighting the need for responsible water…

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