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National : Celebrating the enduring legacy of one of cinema’s most iconic underdog stories, PVR INOX Pictures hosted the India premiere of I Play Rocky on November 12, 2026, bringing together prominent names from the Indian entertainment industry for an evening dedicated to the ambition, perseverance and creative conviction behind the making of Rocky. The premiere marked a celebration of a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire audiences across generations, while bringing the extraordinary story behind its creation to…

Goa : The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, will feature a significant Polish presence, showcasing the country's cinematic achievements and strengthening cultural ties between India and Poland. The programme will bring together contemporary Polish cinema, a special retrospective celebrating the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, and the world premiere of a documentary exploring Polish-American architect Maciej Nowicki's contribution to…

JUBA, South Sudan : Senior executives from South Sudan’s national oil company, Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), including Managing Director Emmanuel Athiei Ayual, have been confirmed as speakers at South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2026, taking place November 24–25 in Juba. Their participation will put Nilepet’s investment priorities at the center of discussions as the country seeks to expand oil production and strengthen its domestic petroleum value chain. Nilepet is pursuing partnerships across crude…

India : HDFC Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading mutual fund houses, today announced its entry into the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) space with the launch of H-SIF, its SIF platform. Its first investment strategy, the H-SIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund, is an interval investment strategy investing in equity and debt securities, including limited short exposure in equity and debt through derivatives. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on November 13, 2026, and close on November 27, 2026. H-SIF draws on the foundation HDFC…

Bengaluru: Around three in four eligible hit-and-run victims and their families miss out on compensation, according to a new Primus Partners report calling for police-initiated digital claims and direct benefit transfers. With nearly 70,000 hit-and-run accidents causing more than 30,000 deaths and 16,000 grievous injuries annually, the report urges a shift from families pursuing assistance to the system proactively reaching them. The Primus report titled “Rethinking Compensation for Hit-and-Run Victims: How Automation…

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Science City, located in Ahmedabad, has emerged as one of the major attractions during the Diwali vacation period, witnessing a massive influx of visitors every day. Around 12,000 to 15,000 visitors from across Gujarat and different parts of the country are visiting Science City daily to experience its unique blend of science, technology, education and entertainment. Children, youngsters, families and science enthusiasts are making the most of their holidays at this popular destination. Offering…

Mumbai: S.M. Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra for the proposed establishment of the Maharashtra Integrated Steel and Special Steel Complex at Salori, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The project envisages an investment of ₹20,000 crore and is expected to generate approximately 2,000 employment opportunities, marking a significant milestone in the Group's expansion into Maharashtra. The MoU signing ceremony was held at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai, in the presence of Maharashtra…