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Perpule Founder's Origin Raises $20 Million From Accel and Zacua to Put Robots on Construction Sites
Origin, a San Francisco-based construction robotics startup founded in 2025 by Indian entrepreneurs Yogesh Ghaturle, Ashish Daga and Tushar Makkar, has raised $20 million co-led by Accel and Zacua Ventures to scale its wall-finishing robot.
Investors Dismissed Their Idea, But This Asian Mother-Son Duo Built Free Soul Into a £42 Million Brand
Rohini and Arjun Sofat built Free Soul, a UK wellness brand, into a £42 million business after early investors dismissed their idea — a story of persistence that has become one of British Asian entrepreneurship's most closely watched recent successes.
A Century of Retail: Jashanmal Traces India-UAE Business Ties from Basra to Dubai
As India marked 80 years of independence, the Jashanmal Group reflected on more than a century of retail ties between the subcontinent and the Gulf, tracing its evolution from a single general store in Basra to a modern omnichannel retail conglomerate spanning five countries.
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Dr. Nirali Shah to Lead Pediatric Gene Therapy at University of Maryland, Bringing Two Decades of CAR T-Cell Research
The physician-scientist, who built her career at the National Cancer Institute pioneering cellular immunotherapies for children's cancers, adds a new role in translational research leadership
From Delhi to Pleasanton: Reena Gupta's Bid to Rebuild Civic Engagement, One Conversation at a Time
The California entrepreneur and mother of two is running for Pleasanton City Council on an unusual premise: asking residents what her priorities should be, rather than telling them
Two Sikh Women MPs, Satvir Kaur And Harpreet Uppal, Promoted To UK Government Frontbench In Burnham Reshuffle
The daughters of Punjabi immigrant families — one who ran a saree shop in Southampton, the other with roots in Huddersfield's Sikh community — now hold ministerial and whip roles as Indian-origin representation in the Labour government reaches a new high
From Marketing Zen to TIME100: How Shama Hyder Became One of the Diaspora's Most Recognised Digital Voices
The Indian-American founder of Zen Media has been named to TIME's 2026 Creators list, capping a journey that began with a marketing agency launched at 23 and a lifelong instinct for spotting where influence was headed next
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The India Philanthropy Alliance has named Aditi Soham and Naga Prerani Kasula as winners of its 7th Annual Youth Essay Competition, recognising student writing on inclusive education and female infanticide in India under the theme #YouthWithPurpose.
Aryan Dalvi and Prannaya Gupta Named Singapore's Next Generation of Global-Ready Tech Leaders
Aryan Dalvi and Prannaya Gupta have been named recipients of Singapore's Smart Nation and IMDA SG Digital scholarships respectively, positioning two young Indian-origin Singaporeans among the country's next generation of technology leadership.
Singapore's 'Joint Tuition Awards 2026' Recognises 1,417 Students From Indian Self-Help Groups
Singapore's Joint Tuition Awards 2026 recognised 1,417 students supported by SINDA and three allied self-help groups, spotlighting the city-state's ethnic-based educational support model as it marks another year of academic achievement.
Northeastern University to Open Hyderabad Campus, Extending Its Global Network to India
Boston-based Northeastern University has announced plans to open a campus in Hyderabad, extending its global university network into India and giving Indian students a pathway to its signature experiential-learning model without leaving the country.
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"Riyadh Airport Reopens After Houthi Attacks, but Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Keep Saudi Flights Suspended Until October 24"
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport reopened on October 18 after closing because of Houthi attacks from Yemen, but many airlines have extended suspensions. Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have halted Saudi services until October 24, affecting Indian workers and pilgrims, while Cathay Pacific has suspended Riyadh until January 2027.
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UAE-India Trade Crosses $101 Billion as Partnership Expands From Trade Deals to Logistics Corridors
Bilateral trade between the UAE and India reached $101.25 billion in the 2025-26 financial year, the second consecutive year above the $100 billion mark, as the two countries deepen cooperation through CEPA, the Virtual Trade Corridor and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
Maharashtra Strengthens UK Ties as International Conclave 2026 Honours Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in London
The ninth edition of the International Conclave brought together political leaders, business figures and the Indian diaspora in London on September 10, with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde honoured with a Statesmanship Award for advancing Maharashtra-UK ties.
Tammy Sandhu Takes Up Historic Vatican Ambassador Role
British community leader Tammy Sandhu MBE has taken up a historic ambassador role connected to the Vatican, meeting Pope Leo XIV in a moment being described as a landmark for interfaith engagement and diaspora representation.
Nikhil Rathi Accused of Threatening Consumer Group Over £9.1bn Car Finance Compensation Scheme
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi has been accused of threatening a UK consumer group over its stance on the £9.1 billion motor finance compensation scheme, adding a fresh dispute to Britain's long-running car finance redress saga.