Meghalaya's edGrid Showcased at World Bank's World Development Report 2026 India Launch as a Model for AI-Powered Education Governance

India, Oct. 9 -- Meghalaya's GeoAI platform demonstrates how AI can move from data and pilots to evidence-based decisions on school access, learning outcomes and resource allocation As India and the global development community focus on moving Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to measurable development outcomes, edGrid, a GeoAI-powered education governance intelligence solution developed by Deepspatial, was showcased today as one of the select State AI innovations at the India launch...


DEFENCE SECRETARY CHAIRS INAUGURAL PROJECT BOARD MEETING ON STRENGTHENING SRI LANKA'S DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired the inaugural Project Board Meeting on the initiative to strengthen Sri Lanka's disaster risk management framework at the Ministry of Defence today (09 October). The meeting focused on strengthening national disaster risk management capabilities, enhancing institutional preparedness and improving coordination among rele...


INDIA - SRI LANKA TRI FORCES CULTURAL TOUR 2026 COMMENCES

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A contingent of Indian tri forces personnel arrived in Sri Lanka on 08 October to participate in the India - Sri Lanka Tri Forces Cultural Tour 2026, organised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the Tri-Services of India and Sri Lanka. The 120-member Indian tri forces contingent, comprising of officers and other ranks, arrived at the Mattala Rajapaks...


COMMANDER'S INSPECTION AT SLAF TRADE TRAINING SCHOOL EKALA

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's inspection at SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, today (09 October 2026). Upon arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe, the Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala and concurrently the Director of Trade Training of SLAF, and accorded a ceremonial Street Lining. During the inspection, Ce...


Spicy Caterers Strengthens Presence in Goa's Event Catering Sector with Focus on Customised Dining Experiences

India, Oct. 8 -- Goa, October 8, 2026: Goa-based Spicy Caterers is strengthening its presence in the state's event catering sector, offering customised culinary and hospitality services across weddings, destination celebrations, corporate events, receptions and private gatherings.The catering company has developed its offering around a combination of menu customisation, food presentation and event-focused service. Rather than following a standardised catering format across occasions, the co...


Powell Buckles Up Pan-India Sales of Homoeopathy Division to Power National AYUSH Ambition

India, Oct. 8 -- Kolkata, October 8, 2026: In a decisive move aligned with the Ministry of AYUSH's ambitious target of achieving USD 213 billion by 2030 for the sector, legacy homoeopathy major Powell Group has announced a renewed and aggressive push to bolster its Pan-India and export sales for its Homoeopathy Division.Prof. Dr. Soumik Banerjee, MSc, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of the company, said Powell is reorganising with renewed vigour to significantly contribute to this National Mi...


Chef Gomes has received a major honour - "Lifelong Excellence in Culinary Leadership" from EICA.

India, Oct. 8 -- Kolkata: Everything else should explain why this honour matters and why he deserves it. So the story should open with the award, return to the award in the middle, and close by showing that the award recognises a lifetime of impact.Chef Joseph Uttam Gomes Honoured with EICA's "Lifelong Excellence in Culinary Leadership"Here is the corrected direction:From left:Chef Manjit Singh Gill * Designation: Legendary Corporate Chef, President of the Indian Federation of Culinary...


Are Brands Tired of Managing Multiple Agencies? The Rise of the Integrated Creative Partner

India, Oct. 8 -- There's an agency for the brand. Another for social. One for digital. One for influencers. A PR firm. A production house. A web partner. And, when the brief calls for a famous face, potentially another team handling celebrity talent.Individually, everyone knows their job.Collectively? That's where things can get interesting.The branding agency has one interpretation of the brand. The social team has another. The influencer campaign develops its own tone. The celebrity partnershi...


Team Plus Staffing Solution Pvt. Ltd. Is the Best AI Staffing & Recruitment Company Award Winner at World Business Conclave 2026

India, Oct. 8 -- Winner of the Best Use of Technology to Improve Recruitment, enabling faster hiring and better jobs. The process of hiring works better when organizations quickly find a perfect fit or talented people for the job role to meet the business requirements. For several years, Teamplus Staffing Solution Pvt. Ltd. has worked to bring both sides together, matching employers with talent while keeping the process fast, clear, and fair.The effort has now been recognized at the national lev...


Ayurveda gains a voice in SCO traditional medicine education dialogue as India-China academic ties deepen

India, Oct. 8 -- Ayurveda took a prominent place in an international traditional medicine education dialogue in China this week, as an Indian Ayurveda educator participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's 2026 Forum on Traditional Medicine and signed an education partnership with a leading Chinese traditional medicine university.Dr. Dhanwantari Jha, representing Ayurved Nidhi and Ayurveda from India, was invited to participate in the forum's Traditional Medicine Education Dialogu...