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20 Oct

Oakridge International School, Gachibowli Successfully Completes CIS Evaluation, Reinforcing Commitment to Global Excellence

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Oakridge International School, Gachibowli is proud to announce the successful completion of its visit by the Council of International Schools (CIS), a globally recognized accreditation body committed to high standards in international education. This milestone marks a significant step in Oakridge Gachibowli’s journey toward continuous improvement and global benchmarking. We now prepare for the CIS accreditation process which rigorously assesses a school’s alignment with international standards in areas such as teaching and learning, leadership and governance, student well-being, and community engagement. The journey ahead looks exciting and inspiring. About the Council of International Schools (CIS) The Council of International Schools…

20 Oct

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…

20 Oct

Toxic Smog Returns: Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous in Pockets as Authorities Enforce Pollution Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another grim morning on Monday as pollution levels continued to climb, pushing air quality into dangerous territory in several parts of the capital. The situation prompted officials to roll out stricter anti-pollution protocols under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 333 by morning — well within the ‘very poor’ category. However, localized monitoring stations revealed a much darker picture in some neighborhoods, where pollution spiked into the ‘severe’ bracket. At Anand Vihar,…

20 Oct

Fatal Crash as Cargo Jet Overshoots Runway at Hong Kong Airport

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Hong Kong (Rajeev Sharma): A cargo plane operated by a Turkish airline skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of Monday, ending in tragedy as the aircraft slid into the surrounding waters and claimed two lives. The Boeing 747 freighter, arriving from Dubai and operated by ACT Airlines under a lease to Emirates, attempted to land at approximately 3:50 a.m. when the incident occurred. The jet failed to stop on the north runway and crashed into the sea beyond the airfield. Authorities confirmed that four members of the flight crew were rescued and taken…

20 Oct

Trump Warns India of Heavy Tariffs Over Continued Russian Oil Imports

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WASHINGTON, D.C (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to India, saying trade penalties on Indian exports will remain unless the country halts its import of Russian crude oil. During an informal press briefing aboard his aircraft, Trump claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given personal assurances that India would disengage from purchasing Russian energy. “Prime Minister Modi told me directly — they’re done with Russian oil,” Trump said. “But if that turns out not to be the case, India can expect to keep paying enormous tariffs. That’s their choice.” Trump did not provide…

19 Oct

Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha become parents, welcome baby boy

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National Times Bureau :- Bollywood actor Parineet Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha have become parents as they welcome their first child, a baby boy. The couple shared a heartfelt post on social media, saying 'Arms are full, hearts are fuller'. The couple's Instagram post read, "He’s finally here!...our Baby Boy...And we literally can’t remember life before! Arms full, our hearts are fuller. First we had each other, now we have everything..With gratitude, Parineeti and Raghav...(sic)." Soon after the announcement, several figures from across the fraternity thronged the comment section with congratulatory messages. or Kriti Sanon congratulated the parents by posting…

19 Oct

Celebrate Diwali with European Soft Wheat Flour – A Festival of Taste & Quality

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As homes across India fill with the sweet aroma of homemade treats and the warm glow of diyas, Pure Flour from Europe is joining families in celebrating what makes Diwali truly special – the joy of cooking together. This year, as Diwali lights up Indian households, we’re inviting home bakers, passionate chefs, and food lovers to discover how premium European soft wheat flour can bring new magic to their cherished family recipes while opening doors to exciting fusion possibilities. Celebrate Diwali with European Soft Wheat Flour – A Festival of Taste & Quality When Tradition Meets Innovation in…

19 Oct

Otter Controls India Unveils USD 4.5 Million Manufacturing Facility in Pune, Creating 1,000 New Jobs and Boosting Production Capacity by 75 percent

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Otter Controls India, a joint venture with the UK-based Otter Controls Limited, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art 4th manufacturing facility in the Chakan-Pune region. The new Manufacturing Facility represents a significant commitment to Indian manufacturing, backed by a total investment of $4.5 million, and was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Avnish Malhotra, India Lead - Future Mobility Department for Business & Trade, Head of British Trade Office-Pune. Ulhas Joshi (MD, Otter controls India), Avnish Malhotra (Head – DBT, UKTI), Gaurav Jain (COO), Alex Nijhoff, MD, Otter Group.,Dr. David Smith, Chairman, Otter Group, UK The new facility is set…

19 Oct

BPCL Unveils 'Zero Ka Dum' Certification Drive, Setting New Benchmarks in Operational Excellence

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India’s leading integrated energy enterprises, has achieved a significant milestone in its LPG business with the nationwide expansion of the ‘Zero Ka Dum’ (ZKD) initiative, a pioneering third-party certification programme for LPG bottling plants across India. Sanjay Khanna, C&MD and Director (Refineries), BPCL This initiative underscores BPCL’s unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in one of country’s most vital energy sectors. Team BPCL The milestone was commemorated at a special event held on October 16, 2025, at the BPCL Loni LPG…

19 Oct

Art That Took a Billion Years to Create

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This week, De Beers Group curated an exclusive experience in London for a select group of guests, crafted to deepen their appreciation for natural diamonds as works of art - formed by nature, treasured for their rarity, authenticity and timeless connection to the Earth. Conceived as a journey of origin and artistry, the initiative reflected De Beers’ commitment to enlighten and inspire audiences to see natural diamonds not merely as symbols of beauty, but as masterpieces of nature shaped over billions of years beneath the Earth’s surface. (R-L) Sara Tendulkar, Shweta Harit - Global SVP, De Beers Group, Ananya Panday,…