Author: Shruti Joshi

Sardar Patel University and U.S. leaders honor Gujarat-born Niranjan S. Shah for five decades of engineering excellence, civic leadership and public service. Vallabh Vidyanagar (Gujarat) [India], November 2: As India commemorates the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Sardar Patel University alumni community is honoring Niranjan S. Shah as a Distinguished Alumnus, recognizing his remarkable journey from rural Gujarat to more than five decades of achievement in engineering, infrastructure, civic leadership and public service in the United States. The occasion has also received significant recognition in the United States. President Biden issued a letter honoring Niranjan Shah and…

New Delhi [India], November 2: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah attended the Birth Centenary Celebration of Param Vandaneya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji and the Centenary Celebration of Akhand Deep at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. On the occasion, he reflected on the hundred-year journey of devotion, sacrifice and dedication of the Gayatri Pariwar and shared his thoughts on the significance of the Gayatri Mantra. He said that while a flame is sufficient to light a lamp, keeping it burning continuously for a hundred years requires three essential qualities: penance, sacrifice and…

Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, RGIPT, with the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), during the 29th ETM, GOA Jais, Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 2: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) has highlighted its recent collaboration with the Centre for High Technology (CHT) as an important step towards linking doctoral research and student innovation with practical challenges in the petroleum, petrochemical and energy sectors. The five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 27 October 2026 during the Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2026) in Goa, was exchanged between Shri Sankar Gunasekaran, Executive Director, CHT, and Prof. Harish…

Jais, Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 30: The Social-Technical Fest SOUHARDYA 2026 of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, was inaugurated on 30 October 2026, focusing on social responsibility, technological innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and community engagement. The two-day festival brings together students, researchers, faculty members, experts and school students to explore how technology, creativity and collaborative efforts can address real-world societal challenges. The inaugural ceremony underscored the central philosophy of SOUHARDYA: technological advancement must be accompanied by social awareness, inclusivity, civic responsibility and a commitment to improving people’s lives. The speakers encouraged students to preserve India’s rich…

Embassy of Nepal and GTTCI jointly host the 4th Global Diplomacy Gala Night 2026; GTTC India–Nepal Forum launched, and GTTCI AV 2026 unveiled. New Delhi [India], November 2: In a spectacular celebration of diplomacy, international friendship and cultural harmony, the Embassy of Nepal and the Global Trade & Technology Council (India) (GTTCI) successfully hosted the 4th Global Diplomacy Gala Night 2026 at the Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi. Bringing together over 150 diplomats representing more than 55 diplomatic missions, the gala witnessed one of India’s biggest-ever congregations of the international diplomatic community. Held as part of GTTCI’s annual Diwali diplomatic…

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 2: Srinibas Pradhan Constructions Limited (SPCON) (NSE: SPCON), one of the leading infrastructure-focused EPC company engaged in roads & highways, bridges, industrial projects, and civil construction works, has emerged as the L1 bidder for a new road construction project in Odisha, involving the widening and strengthening of existing roads across approximately 14.8 km in Jharsuguda district. L1 Bidder – PWD Odisha Road Construction Project Awarded Order – PWD Odisha Client: Public Works Department (PWD), Odisha Project: Road construction work Scope of Work: Improvement of approximately 14.8 km of road stretches, comprising 11.8 km of Dalgaon–Tilia road,…

Reviews Erase is an online reputation management company helping companies deal with negative reviews on digital platforms. New Delhi [India], November 2: For many job seekers their search for employment starts before they even apply for a job. A company’s website, the organization’s social media presence and job ads are some of the first things that a job seeker comes across when searching for employment. But what about the online perception of the workplace behind the brand? A company’s website, social media presence and job listings are all introductions to the employer, but it’s the online employee reviews that can…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 2: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has secured it’s largest dredging order in the Company’s history by receiving a Letter of Acceptance from New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) for a three-year maintenance dredging contract valued at approximately ₹303.17 crore, including taxes. KMEW emerged as the lowest bidder, with its bid approximately 10.16% below the bid submitted by the competition. The landmark contract, covering FY 2026–27, FY 2027–28 and FY 2028–29, involves post-monsoon maintenance dredging of 15.9 million cubic metres over three years, equivalent to an average annual volume of 5.3 million cubic metres. The…

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 2: Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited (“Blue Cloud” or “the Company”) (BSE: 539607; NSE: BLUECLOUDS), an AI-first technology company, today announced that SpaceX International Ltd, Labuan (“SpaceX International”) has issued a Certificate of Services Rendered and Acceptance for October 2026 for the services delivered by Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd – USA, the Company’s US branch (“Blue Cloud USA”) under Statement of Work No. 1 (“SOW No. 1”) to the Master Services Agreement dated 9 July 2026. Blue Cloud USA has raised an invoice of US$10 million against the accepted deliverables. Key Highlights Acceptance: SpaceX International…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 2: Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMSL) has announced the deposit of ₹986.35 crore into a special escrow account with State Bank of India towards the acquisition of shares in Premier Explosives Limited (PEL), marking a significant development in its ongoing acquisition process. In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Monday, the company informed that its open offer to acquire 1,39,77,600 equity shares, representing 26% of Premier Explosives’ equity share capital, received an encouraging response from public shareholders. The open offer, which commenced on October 12, 2026, and concluded on October 26, 2026, was oversubscribed…