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BRFEDF Flags Systemic Issues in Shipping Line Practices; Urges Urgent Policy Intervention Following DG Shipping Meeting

New Delhi [India], April 27: The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, convened a high-level meeting with exporters and industry stakeholders on 17 April 2026 to address the ongoing crisis arising from disruptions in maritime services linked to geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Fortis Hospital Manesar Launches "Fortis Cancer Institute" - Region's First Dedicated Cancer Institute, Redefining Technology-Driven Oncology Care

Manesar (Haryana) [India], April 27: Fortis Hospital Manesar, today launched Fortis Cancer Institute, the first dedicated cancer institute in Manesar, marking a significant leap in technology and precision led cancer care. The Fortis Cancer Institute at Manesar brings together a wide spectrum of next-generation cancer treatment technologies and specialised interventions under one integrated platform - designed to deliver comprehensive, personalised, and outcomes-driven cancer care.

Los Angeles Knight Riders And CricMax Cricket Development Partnership Across America

New York / Los Angeles [US], April 27: Knight Riders Sports, owners of cricket franchises across four continents and one of the sport's most recognised global brands, has partnered with CricMax Connect as the Official Cricket Development Partner of the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR). The partnership, announced today by LAKR and CricMax Connect, will establish a national network of Knight Riders Cricket Academies to develop youth cricket across the United States.

Spark Capital PWM Claims Three Global WealthTech Awards, Cementing Its Position as India's Technology-Forward Wealth Manager

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 27: Spark Capital Private Wealth Management (Spark Capital PWM) has swept three of the industry's most coveted international honours in a single season, winning awards across the Euromoney, PWM WealthTech, and Global Private Banker platforms in March-April 2026. The recognition places the Mumbai-based firm among an elite group of wealth managers globally acknowledged for delivering a superior, technology-enabled client experience.

Amethyst Landbase Appoints ex-BlackRock VP Gunjan Jain as CEO, Signalling a Shift in Gurgaon Real Estate

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], April 27: Gurgaon's real estate market is evolving beyond traditional buying and selling into a more structured, strategy-led ecosystem. As buyers become more informed and investor participation grows, the focus is shifting toward transparency, process-driven execution, and long-term value creation.

Ishan Kishan Joins Lovely Professional University

New Delhi [India], April 27: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is set to enroll at Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar -- not as a brand ambassador, but as a student. LPU invited Kishan to visit the campus, and what began as a courtesy tour ended with him asking to take admission.

UFC GYM® launches new UFC FIT® facility at Folium by Sumadhura in Whitefield, Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27: UFC GYM® has launched its newest UFC FIT® location at Folium by Sumadhura which is located at Palm Meadows, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066. This facility is the second UFC FIT branded club in India, after the Kanakia Silicon Valley at Powai, Mumbai. The launch marks a significant addition to the premium lifestyle ecosystem curated by Sumadhura Group, bringing globally recognized fitness programming directly into one of Bengaluru's most sought-after residential communities. Sumadhura Group is one of south India's most trusted developers. This facility is the 2nd UFC FIT club in India.

Relief for commuters: Bengaluru's first double-decker metro flyover opens at Silk Board

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27: With flyovers D and E now opened for operational traffic, all five flyovers of the Central Silk Board double-decker flyover are operational. The flyover, South India's first road-cum-rail structure, has brought long-awaited relief to thousands of commuters. Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. has constructed the five flyovers as part of its larger contract for elevated metro project along the Outer Ring Road and Central Silk Board junction.

Blue Blocks Montessori School -- India's Only School at the 30th AMI Montessori Congress -- Presents Alongside Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Adele Diamond

Merida [Mexico] / Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 25: Blue Blocks Montessori School and Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute, based in Tellapur, Hyderabad, will present at the 30th International AMI Montessori Congress 2026 -- taking place May 1-4, 2026 at the Centro Internacional de Congresos, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. The congress is the triennial global conference of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929.

IDFC FIRST Bank Q4-FY26 PAT up 5% at Rs. 319 crore, Normalized PAT excluding the isolated incident at Rs. 746 crore, up 145% YoY

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 25: Financial results The Board of Directors of IDFC FIRST Bank, in its meeting held today, approved the audited financial results for the quarter and the year ended March 31, 2026.