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Coventry University becomes first UK institute to secure Gift City campus licence
April 10, 2025
Coventry University, a public research university in Coventry, England, has been granted a licence to open a campus in Gift City, near Gandhinagar in Gujarat. In a press statement, the university says that the branch campus will be at the heart of the smart city in the Indian sta...
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Ascott targets 12,000 units in India by 2028
April 10, 2025
Ascott, a hospitality group owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), announced its plans to CapitaLand Investment (CLI), plans to double its portfolio in India to 12,000 units by 2028, up from about 5,500 units at the end of 2024. In a statement, Ascott says that in the first quarte...
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Accor partners with InterGlobe to launch hospitality network
April 9, 2025
In a move to accelerate hotel industry growth in India, global hotel operator Accor and Indian travel firm InterGlobe Enterprises have announced a new partnership. The collaboration aims to establish the country’s fastest-growing hospitality platform. According to a press state...
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India among world’s most dangerous countries to drive: Zutobi
April 9, 2025
A new global road safety report by Zutobi, an online driver education platform, places India among the top five countries with the most dangerous roads. The study highlights critical issues such as high fatality rates, poor seat-belt usage, and inadequate enforcement of traffic l...
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Mumbai rated as India’s most forgetful city in Uber’s Lost and Found Index
April 8, 2025
Uber, a ride-hailing services company, has released its 9th edition of the Lost and Found Index which says that Mumbai has nudged Delhi to take the dubious title of India’s Most Forgetful City. In a press statement, Uber says that the index offers a thorough overview of the mos...
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Thales to provide Scorpion Helmet Mounted Displays for USAF F-16s
April 8, 2025
To enhance F-16 pilot visualisation and situational awareness, defence and aerospace company Thales is set to provide Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) retrofit kits, which are anticipated to be delivered in late 2025. In a press statement, Thales says that the Scorpion HMD w...
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Facial expressions tested as input method for VR and AR systems: University of Glasgow
April 8, 2025
Aiming to study the functionality of a commercially available VR headset, researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of St Gallen have developed a method that uses facial expressions as an input mechanism for virtual and augmented reality applications. In a pre...
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MPs call for swift justice in acid attack cases
April 7, 2025
With repeated incidents of acid attacks being reported from across India, experts including parliamentarians, lawyers, human right activists and social workers urged for stricter implementation of laws and swifter justice in acid attack cases. This call was made at a round table ...
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Dusit International expands presence in India with luxury and upper midscale hotels
April 6, 2025
Dusit International, a hospitality company based in Thailand, has announced that it is expanding its presence in India by launching its luxury and upper midscale brands in key emerging markets. In a statement, Dusit says that it aims to target the Tier II and Tier III destination...
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BWH Hotels partners with Headway Hospitality for Indian market
April 6, 2025
Aiming to identify development opportunities in India and South Asia, BWH Hotels has partnered with Headway Hospitality for hotel development and management, offering pre-opening support and managing its branded properties across the region. In a press statement, BWH Hotels says ...
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Indri unveils Experience Centre for whisky enthusiasts in India
April 3, 2025
Aiming to offer an insight into single malt whisky production, Indian manufacturer and malt seller Piccadily Agro Industries has announced the opening of Indri Experience Centre in Indri, Haryana. In a press statement, Piccadily says that the centre integrates whisky-making with ...
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Significant impact of 26 pc US tariff on Indian gem & jewellery exports: GJEPC
April 3, 2025
A 26 pc reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Indian gem and jewellery exports is set to impact the industry significantly. The move raises concerns for exporters and consumers alike, with potential disruptions to trade flows. In a press statement, Gem & Jewellery...
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