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New Delhi/ Angul (Odisha) [India], March 11: Jindal Steel today announced a significant milestone in its strategic growth journey. The company was declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block, with an area of 202 Ha in Keonjhar, Odisha, after the conclusion of the online auction, committing to pay a 101.20 per cent Premium to the Government. The Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block was part of a recent auction round for 12 virgin mineral blocks notified by the Odisha Directorate of Mines and Geology in December 2025. The virgin block is G3-level explored with around 50 million tonnes of iron ore resources as per the Government document.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 9: The Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and Photography (SSVAP), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), is set to host its much-awaited "Third Eye - Annual Photography Exhibition 2026" on 13th and 14th March 2026 at the SIU Hilltop Campus, Lavale.

New Delhi [India], February 27: Gone are the days of physically visiting an RTO or chasing traffic officers to settle a fine. India's e-challan system has digitised traffic enforcement, but for the average driver, the challenge has shifted to a different domain: Which platform is actually the fastest and most reliable for payment?

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 27: Praveg Limited, India's leading eco-responsible luxury resorts company, announced that it has received the Letter of Award (LoA) on February 25, 2026, from the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya for the Development, Operation and Maintenance of Luxury Cottages located at Umiam in Meghalaya under Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) mode on Public-Private Partnership basis.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 25: IIRIS Consulting Pvt Ltd today announced the official launch of IntelliTracker, a purpose-built monitoring platform designed to help banks and financial institutions manage fraud-related and law enforcement case lifecycles with structured visibility and RBI FMR 1-4-aligned reporting readiness. The product was recently showcased at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, drawing strong interest from industry stakeholders.

New Delhi [India], February 24: In a significant step towards strengthening India's road safety ecosystem, Steelbird Helmets, in collaboration with TRAX - Road Safety NGO and Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), hosted "Mission: Save Lives On Roads, India -- An Integrated Road Safety Meet" at The Leela Palace, Delhi.

New Delhi [India], February 19: In a significant move that blends international travel with community-driven hospitality, Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd. announced the launch of its much-anticipated Chalo Pattaya initiative at a grand press conference. The event marked not just the unveiling of a travel membership, but the beginning of a vibrant journey connecting coastlines, cultures, and communities--from India to Pattaya.

New Delhi [India], February 17: India's manufacturing and packaging ecosystem is entering a new era defined by digital compliance, traceability, and structured regulatory enforcement. As government mandates expand across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, agrochemicals, food processing, extrusion, and industrial manufacturing, Coding and Marking technologies are evolving from basic statutory requirements into strategic infrastructure for national supply chain transparency. The increasing integration of data into product-level markings is reshaping how businesses manage accountability, authenticity and consumer trust.

New Delhi [India], February 14: 3rd Eye Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd, India's leading digital forensics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) at the 4th NICEDT Conference, held at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Gorakhpur.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has significantly increased its enforcement actions against spam telemarketing in 2025, issuing over 7.3 lakh notices and imposing more than 5.6 lakh communication restrictions on violators, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Communications.