Archives January 2026

Amazon MX Player Announces its Upcoming Revenge Drama Ab Hoga Hisaab, Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer, Mouni Roy, and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia

MUMBAI, India,  Jan 27: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, announces its upcoming series Ab Hoga Hisaab. Set in Punjab, the series is deeply rooted by ambition, brotherhood, and the relentless pull of migration. Loosely inspired by true events, Ab Hoga Hisaab follows the lives of two brothers, Bobby and Bunty Manocha, whose lives take a dramatic turn after a life-altering incident which pulls them into a dangerous world driven by power, greed, and survival.

The announcement promo offers a chilling glimpse into the high-stakes universe of the show, establishing a tone steeped in revenge, dominance, and unresolved moral debt. The teaser introduces Sanjay Kapoor as Goldy Sekhon, a ruthless force who believes in striking before time runs out; Shaheer as Bobby Manocha, a man pushed to the brink emotionally and physically; and Mouni Roy as Kamna, a sharp, calculating presence who understands the true price of power. Anchored by the haunting refrain, “Gunahon ka aur karmon ka… Ab Hoga Hisaab,” the promo sets the tone for a morally charged battle where loyalty is fragile, lines are constantly crossed, and every past action demands reckoning.

Produced by Arré Studio and directed by Divyanshu Malhotra, the series boasts a strong ensemble cast featuring Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer, Mouni Roy, Avinash Mishra, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Harman Singha, and Asheema Vardaan, each bringing raw intensity and emotional depth to a narrative built on brotherhood, betrayal, and resistance against a far greater force.

Speaking about the series, Amogh Dusad, Director and Head of Content, Amazon MX Player, said,

“At Amazon MX Player, we are focused on telling stories that feel raw and rooted. Ab Hoga Hisaab brings strong performances, intense emotional core, and a world inspired by true experiences, the series brings a compelling narrative that is both grounded and gripping. We’re excited to bring this hard-hitting story to audiences across India, free on Amazon MX Player.”

Sharing his experience, Shaheer said,

“Hisaab is built on emotion and intensity, and being part of this world has been an incredible experience. The vision behind the series, the energy on set, and the layered writing makes it a special project. I’m excited for audiences to experience it.”

Sanjay Kapoor shared,

“What drew me to Hisaab was its honesty and the way it captures human emotions under extreme pressure. There is a realism in the writing and an intensity in the world that makes the story powerful. We can’t wait for the audience to witness this compelling revenge drama unfold.”

Mouni Roy added,

“What instantly drew me to Hisaab was the depth and detailing of its world and the way every character shapes the rhythm of the story. The story has a precise pulse and mood that makes it both challenging and exciting to perform. I’m thrilled for viewers to dive in.”

“Ab hoga….Hisaab is a story close to our heart which we have nurtured with the brilliant team at Amazon MX Player.  An emotional revenge drama with strong characters is what attracted our fantastic cast to this project. We are happy to share this cast announcement with our audience, with a promise that there is a lot more in store ahead,” said Namit Sharma, CEO Arré Studio.

Ab Hoga Hisaab will soon stream exclusively on Amazon MX Player, free of charge, across the MX Player app, Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xstream.

By:  Mr. Dinesh Kanabar, Chairman & CEO, Dhruva Advisors, on the India–EU Trade Deal

“Great leadership, it is often said, lies in the ability to convert external challenges into strategic opportunities. In that spirit, it is heartening to see how India has responded to the headwinds created by higher tariffs imposed by the United States—not by retreating, but by accelerating its global economic integration through trade agreements with the UK, New Zealand, and now, most significantly, the European Union.

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement opens up one of the most important trading corridors in the world. For India, long a global leader in services, this pact expands access to the European market for its skilled professionals, technology services, and knowledge-based industries, at a time when human capital and digital capabilities are becoming central to global competitiveness. 

For the European Union, India represents both a vast consumer market of 1.4 billion people and a fast-growing economy with rising demand for advanced manufactured goods, green technologies, pharmaceuticals, and capital equipment. Reduced tariffs and clearer market access will allow European firms to participate more deeply in India’s growth story.

Beyond trade, the agreement strengthens strategic partnership between two major democratic blocs, promotes investment, technology collaboration, and resilient supply chains. In that broader sense, this is not merely a trade deal, but a platform for long-term economic partnership—rightly being hailed as the “mother of all deals.”

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• Iris Ruby Heart and Diamond Eye Ring
  

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• Kismet Midnight Heartbeat Bracelet

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New Delhi, Jan 27: The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Delhi Technological University (DTU) to strengthen industry, academia collaboration in the electrical and electronics sector. 

The MOU was signed by Binod Doley, Registrar, DTU and Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA, on behalf of the two organisations, here in Delhi today.

Highlighting the significance of academia, industry engagement, the Dr Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor of DTU said,

“This partnership is an important step towards bridging the gap between industry and academia. While many engineers today move towards software roles, strong industry exposure during college is essential to build self-reliance in core sectors. Academia is the best space to experiment, innovate, and learn from failure. The participation of the private sector and R&D investment will drive better outcomes. Continuous industry engagement will ensure students graduate as industry-ready professionals.”

Emphasising the sector’s growth and global competitiveness, Shri Vikram Gandotra, President, IEEMA said,

“India has significantly reduced its import dependence, emerging as a strong global supplier of high-quality products. As the sector continues to witness exponential growth, strengthening industry, academia collaboration is essential to sustain and accelerate this momentum, and this partnership is expected to deliver meaningful and fruitful outcomes.”

Outlining the key focus areas of the collaboration, Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA said,

“The collaboration will focus on clear, outcome-driven areas such as supporting startup expansion and identifying specific industry challenges for DTU to work on. Dedicated slots will also be provided for DTU in technical conferences and research papers, ensuring defined and quantifiable outcomes from this partnership.”

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IEEMA and DTU is set to institutionalise a long-term partnership under the Industry-Academia Engagement Initiative. This strategic collaboration aims to bridge the divide between theoretical academia and real-world application, fostering a robust ecosystem for innovation and manufacturing excellence. 

This comprehensive review for curriculum upgrade by integrating industrial insights into academic programs will ensure that students are equipped with market-relevant skills in high-growth areas such as clean energy, digital grids, sustainable material and power electronics. Beyond education, the alliance focuses on joint research, startup mentorship, and policy advocacy to align with India’s national goals for decarbonisation and energy transition. 

With IEEMA joining the DTU Industry Academia Council, this partnership serves as a model for sustained knowledge creation and the development of industry-ready professionals to lead India’s electrical and electronics sector.

A Joint Working Group of DTU and IEEMA experts will oversee the partnership. Meeting bi-annually, the group will approve action plans and monitor progress to ensure the collaboration hits measurable goals.

The DTU and IEEMA alliance stands as a national blueprint for practice-based engineering education. Aligned with the National Education Policy, it serves as a catalyst for India’s manufacturing excellence and energy transition.

DELHI, India, Jan 27:   Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Tata Projects Limited (TPL), the Tata Group’s engineering and construction arm, has been appointed as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner for the project. Together, Honeywell and TPL will deliver an integrated solution tailored to SAF One’s project requirements.

Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology, developed in collaboration with Eni S.p.A., offers a capital- and cost-effective solution for processing waste fats, oils and greases into renewable diesel and SAF.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in SAF One’s plans to develop multiple SAF production units globally, including one in India. Through the deployment of Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology, SAF One will convert used cooking oil (UCO) and other waste oils and fats into SAF, helping the aviation industry reduce lifecycle emissions and advance its decarbonization goals.

Rajesh Gattupalli, President, Honeywell UOP, said:

“Our Ecofining process technology broadens the potential feedstock base for SAF and enables producers to adapt to shifting market conditions and resource availability. By leveraging our experience and continuous advancements in process engineering, we aim to make SAF production more economically feasible. The installation of our Ecofining process technology with SAF One and TPL demonstrates our leadership in SAF production and ability to help produce renewable fuels at scale.”

Rajiv Menon, President & COO – Energy & Industrial Business, Tata Projects Limited, said:

“Our collaboration with Honeywell and SAF One highlights the value of early engineering integration and disciplined execution in delivering scalable SAF projects. Together, we are enabling solutions that blend technology excellence with constructability and lifecycle efficiency.”

Commenting on this significant milestone, Deepak Munganahalli, cofounder and CEO of SAF One, said:

“We are delighted to work with Honeywell and Tata Projects Limited. Their techno-commercial expertise supports SAF One’s ‘design one build many’ approach across our pipeline of SAF projects. This collaboration strengthens our platform and enables us to work with our customers on scalable long-term decarbonization solutions.”

Honeywell and TPL are jointly optimizing the technology configuration to maximize capital expenditure, enhance project timelines, and deliver a solution aligned with SAF One’s global deployment strategy.  The companies’ collaboration supports the ambitions of both India and the larger world for climate change mitigation and reinforces Honeywell’s leadership in developing SAF technologies for global markets.

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New Delhi, Jan 27: India TV unveils a new avatar of its Speed News Channel, India’s first 24×7 speed news platform, reinforcing the network’s commitment to innovation in news delivery and viewer-first journalism. The refreshed format is designed to redefine how fast news is consumed by combining pace with clarity and context.

Under the new format, India TV’s Speed News Channel moves away from the conventional fast news approach, where stories are often flashed in just 4–5 seconds, making them difficult to follow and understand. Instead, each news story will now be presented in a 25–30 second format, allowing viewers to clearly understand the complete news while retaining the pace of speed bulletins.

The new avatar of Speed News is aimed at viewers who want to stay quickly informed without missing essential details. The channel will deliver sharper and more comprehensive updates on politics, major national developments, big events, and key international news, ensuring relevance and depth across the news spectrum.

Alongside core news coverage, the refreshed format also places a strong focus on the interests of younger audiences. Viewers will receive regular updates on cinema and entertainment, sports, markets and business, gadgets, technology, and new product launches, making Speed News more engaging and contemporary.

Commenting on the revamp, Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV, said, 

“We are witnessing a clear shift in audience expectations from fast news, with greater emphasis on clarity and context. At India TV, we believe the new avatar of Speed News reflects this shift by evolving the fast news format to balance speed with better understanding. We aim to ensure viewers receive complete and clear information in a short span of time, while staying aligned with responsible news delivery.”

With this transformation, India TV’s Speed News Channel further strengthens its position as a pioneer in the speed news genre, offering a clearer, smarter, and more meaningful fast news experience for audiences across the country.

 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Alembic) today announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%.

The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD), Durezol Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, of Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz).

Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery and also indicated for the treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis. Refer label for a detailed indication.

Alembic has a cumulative total of 233 ANDA approvals (213 final approvals and 20 tentative approvals) from USFDA.

New Delhi, Jan 27: Raymond Lifestyle Limited today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 31st December 2025, reporting Total Income of INR 1,883 Cr, a 5% YoY growth, driven by robust domestic demand across Branded Textile and Apparel segments. Despite strategic increases in marketing spend to enhance brand equity, the company achieved EBITDA of ₹271 Cr at a margin of 14.4%, reflecting operational efficiency, optimized product mix, and a rationalized retail footprint.

While domestic performance remained strong, international operations faced headwinds due to U.S. tariffs, affecting B2B exports and global competitiveness. Nevertheless, domestic growth effectively offset these challenges. Gautam Hari Singhania, Executive Chairman, stated, “Our Q3 performance remains resilient, underpinned by domestic growth in lifestyle categories and proactive strategies to navigate global economic uncertainties, ensuring consistent stakeholder value.”

Segmental Highlights (Q3 FY26 vs Q3 FY25):

• Branded Textile: Revenue up 11% to ₹951 Cr; EBITDA rose 35% to ₹207 Cr, margin at 21.8% vs 18% due to strong volume growth and improved product mix.

• Branded Apparel: Revenue at ₹482 Cr, up 5%; EBITDA at ₹35 Cr, margin 7.3% vs 9.6% impacted by higher marketing spend and new store ramp-up.

• Garmenting: Revenue ₹258 Cr, down 17% YoY; EBITDA ₹11 Cr, margin 4.2% vs 7.8%, affected by US tariffs and scale deleverage.

• High Value Cotton Shirting: Revenue ₹205 Cr, up 2%; EBITDA ₹23 Cr, margin 11.1% vs 10.3%, driven by improved product mix.

The company ended the quarter with 1,675 stores, up from 1,653, and continues to optimize its retail network to sustain long-term growth momentum.

Agra, India, Jan 27: Taj Agra commemorated the 77th Republic Day with a dignified observance that reflected the spirit of unity, pride, and patriotism.

The day commenced at the Main Porch with the national flag hoisting ceremony led by the CGM of the hotel, followed by a Republic Day parade by the security team, symbolising discipline and respect for the nation. Guests were welcomed with warm hospitality and the distribution of traditional sweets, adding to the festive spirit.

Enhancing the Republic Day experience, Taj Agra curated thoughtful tricolour-themed touches, including tricolour welcome drinks, themed mocktails and desserts, and in-room turndown amenities inspired by the national colours. Patriotic music across select dining venues during dinner further enriched the ambience.

The celebrations continued with a special Republic Day themed brunch at Palato, featuring Indian delicacies presented in tricolour hues, offering guests a memorable culinary experience rooted in Indian flavours and tradition.

Through thoughtful experiences and meaningful gestures, Taj Agra reaffirmed its commitment to India’s heritage, values, and timeless hospitality, making Republic Day a memorable occasion for both guests and associates.