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Noida, December 08, 2025: Sugs Lloyd Limited (BSE–SME: 544501), a power infrastructure and EPC solutions provider, announced that it has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (PSPCL) for the execution of LT and HT Infrastructure Loss Reduction Works on a turnkey basis under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the state of Punjab.The order is valued at ₹43,37,82,924 (Rupees Forty-three crore thirty-seven lakh eighty-two thousand nine hundred twenty-four only). The project is aimed at strengthening power distribution networks and supporting loss reduction initiatives across the identified regions in Punjab.Key Project Highlights:Upgradation and strengthening of LT and HT distribution infrastructure, including the supply, installation, t...

ExtraMile Play, a gamified employee engagement platform often described as offering “Netflix-style workplace engagement,” has raised about $500,000 in a seed round, marking another successful fundraising milestone for startups emerging from The StepUp Ventures, one of Bharat’s leading accelerator platforms.The round was led by GSF and Mount Judi Ventures, with participation from GrowthSense, Growth91, and continuing angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to enhance technology capabilities, deepen automation, and expand into new enterprise verticals and international markets.StepUp Ventures’ Role Highlighted“We are deeply grateful to The StepUp Ventures for their unwavering support and belief in our journey. Their structured mentorship, market access, and founder-first approach has...

In my years of experience, CLAT 2026 was different — the kind of paper that looks simple at first glance but creates uncertainty the moment you start reviewing your answers.The difficulty across sections was largely easy to moderate, yet the shifts in pattern—especially in Logical Reasoning—made the exam distinct from previous years.Unlike CLAT 2025, which was replete with errors and inconsistencies, this year’s paper was cleaner, structured, and more predictable, with the only major disruption coming from the Logical Reasoning section.Section Wise AnalysisEnglish was easy to moderate, driven by literature-style passages resembling works like Sapiens and Animal Farm, with answers that demanded close attention to vocabulary and context.Current Affairs continued its recent trend and stayed e...

Mumbai, 8th December : IDFC FIRST Bank today announced the launch of the FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card -  an upgraded and more feature-rich version of the existing FIRST WOW! Credit Card, backed by a fixed deposit. It is designed for premium benefits on FD Backed Secured Card, at an accessible price.Key highlights of the card are ZERO Fx markup on International Spends, Dual card with Mastercard and RuPay UPI, and rewards on UPI Spends. Cardholders get a physical Mastercard plus a UPI-enabled RuPay virtual credit card both seamlessly linked to the same account with a unified credit limit and a single consolidated statementKey Features of FIRST WOW! Black CardFeatureDetailsForex Markup0% Fx markup on all international spendsCash Withdrawal0% Interest till payment due date (upto 45 days). Only...

In a major push for advancing Telangana’s AI and innovation leadership, the Government of Telangana and Deakin University, Australia, formally activated the Joint Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE), a flagship Australia–India collaboration set to advance applied, ethical, and impact-driven AI for public good.The activation took place on 5 December 2025, during the visit of the Hon Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Trade, Hon. Julian Hill MP, to the Telangana Secretariat, hosted by Hon Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana. The engagement marked a milestone moment in the technology and innovation partnership between Australia and India, underlining Deakin’s key role in the C...

DigitalPen24 began with one simple belief: stories have the power to change people. Whether it’s a guide that helps someone take control of their health, an inspiring message that lifts a tired mind, or a heartwarming tale about the bond between humans and dogs, every book carries the potential to touch a life.DigitalPen24 was created to bring those kinds of stories to the world—stories that feel real, relatable, and filled with purpose. At its heart, DigitalPen24 is a space where ideas turn into books that matter. It isn’t about mass-produced content or generic templates.Instead, the focus is on crafting meaningful E-Books that readers can connect with. Each project begins with understanding what a reader truly needs: encouragement, knowledge, or escape. From there, every chapter is shape...

New Delhi:The prestigious NAI Awards 2025, held at the NDMC Convention Centre, witnessed the felicitation of several eminent personalities from diverse fields. Organized by the Newspapers Association of India (NAI), the event brought together leaders from journalism, film, industry, and public life. The grand venue further enhanced the significance and impact of the ceremony.Among the distinguished awardees were Capt. Anil Malik, Director of Safe Water India, recognized for his exceptional leadership in the logistics and maritime sector. Mahesh Dhuri, CFO of Safe Water India, was also honored for his outstanding contributions to financial management and corporate excellence within the organization.The ceremony also acknowledged Birender Rai, Director of 24 Tripsz, for his achievements in t...

Acintyo Local, headquartered in Hyderabad, is India’s first B2B2C digital medicine-delivery ecosystem that seamlessly connects pharma companies, suppliers, retailers, and consumers through an integrated technology platform. It empowers neighborhood pharmacies to go digital, enabling them to compete with large online players while ensuring that customers continue to purchase authentic medicines from verified and licensed local stores with 100% prescription-based delivery. This marks a true revolution where India’s local pharmacies are going digital — redefining how medicines are bought, with trust, accessibility, and transparency at the core. Strengthening this vision further, Acintyo has joined hands with HBF to expand its presence pan-India, aiming to empower over 8 lakh chemists and prep...

Mumbai, December 8th, 2025: Nisus Finance, Limited (BSE- NISUS | 544296 | INE0DQN01013) a listed alternate fund manager and urban infrastructure investment house, announced its successful exit from Project High Cliff, late-stage residential development in Bellandur, Bengaluru. The investment, executed through rated, listed non-convertible debentures under its flagship Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-1 (RESO-1), generated an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 23% within a span of two years.Structured Capital Drives Accelerated CompletionThe timely injection of structured capital from RESO-1 provided the financial stability and governance required to accelerate execution, ensuring the project moved ahead at a critical juncture and successfully overcame approval delays.The performance of...

For years, India's technology industry has been synonymous with metro hubs such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad. But by 2025, the center of gravity is shifting. A skills-first, borderless model, championed by talent-cloud companies, global capability centers (GCCs), and innovators like Sabeer Nelli, CEO of Zil Money, who founded Silicon Jeri in his hometown of Manjeri, Kerala, is shining a spotlight on tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Non-metro hubs in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities are emerging as powerful centers of tech and talent, challenging traditional global hubs.According to SkillsCapital, over 40% of new tech job applicants in 2025 hail from these non-metro cities, and their AI-powered talent cloud of 24,000 consultants sources over half its experts from small towns. This surge reflects a g...