5, May 2026
UAE Fully Restores Air Traffic Operations Following Temporary Disruptions
May 5 (BNP): The United Arab Emirates has lifted all air traffic restrictions, restoring normal flight operations across its airspace after nearly 10 weeks of disruption linked to regional conflict earlier this year.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE) confirmed the full resumption of normal air navigation services, ending temporary measures that had been in place since late February 2026.
Following the announcement, Dubai International Airport stated that it is steadily scaling up operations and increasing flight movements in coordination with available regional air routes. Airlines are gradually reinstating suspended schedules as capacity across neighbouring air corridors improves.
While the recovery is underway, aviation operations remain dependent on regional coordination and airspace availability. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, especially after a recent security alert issued in the region, though no operational changes have been announced.
The UAE aviation sector is now focused on a phased return to full capacity, with global carriers expected to progressively expand services through Dubai as stability in regional routing improves.
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5, May 2026
Divine Solitaires Launches a Heartfelt Mother’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Woman Behind Every Milestone
Mumbai, May 05: Divine Solitaires has unveiled a heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign that celebrates mothers as the silent yet constant presence behind every milestone in their children’s lives.
Built on the insight that every achievement is equally a mother’s emotional journey, the campaign highlights the often-unseen role mothers play through life’s defining moments. From a child’s first step to moments of failure and eventual success, the narrative captures the emotional parallel between a child’s experiences and a mother’s inner world.
Through a storytelling-led visual approach, the campaign juxtaposes key life milestones with a mother’s perspective, creating a deeply relatable and intimate portrayal of motherhood. Moving away from overt celebration, the brand embraces a subtle, premium narrative that focuses on emotional truth and connection.
At its core, the campaign sheds light on the invisible emotional labor of motherhood—the reassurance in moments of uncertainty, the strength during challenges, the pride in achievements, and the courage to let go as children grow.
Speaking on the initiative, Jignesh Mehta said that while milestones are often seen as personal wins, they are deeply shared experiences, with mothers living each moment just as intensely. The campaign, he noted, is an effort to recognize and celebrate that quiet, unwavering presence.
As part of the campaign, Divine Solitaires is also showcasing its curated Mother’s Day gifting collection, featuring solitaire pendants, diamond studs, and classic rings. Positioned as timeless expressions of love and appreciation, the collection reflects the enduring strength and support that mothers embody.
Each piece is crafted with precision and backed by the brand’s quality assurance, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality natural diamonds. With a presence across 200+ partner jewellers in over 100 cities, Divine Solitaires continues to redefine the solitaire retail experience in India.
Through this campaign, the brand encourages consumers to celebrate not just milestones, but the mothers who make them possible—quietly, consistently, and with unconditional love.
5, May 2026
Auto Demand Cycle Expected to Stay Strong Through CY26, Says Report
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s automobile sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum over the next two to three quarters, with strong demand likely to persist through calendar year 2026, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking.
The industry has entered FY27 on a positive note, recording healthy volume growth across segments such as passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, tractors, and electric vehicles. This broad-based expansion has been supported by improved affordability, upbeat rural demand, and a steady shift toward premium offerings.
The report suggests that favourable market conditions could continue to drive the sector in the near term. However, it also highlights potential risks on the horizon. Rising geopolitical tensions may affect export performance and profitability, particularly in the first half of FY27.
In addition, factors such as higher freight costs, increasing commodity prices, and possible supply chain disruptions could pose challenges, even as the overall outlook for the sector remains strong.
5, May 2026
National Stock Exchange of India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts for Transparent Trading
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), marking a significant step toward modernising gold trading in the country. The new segment aims to improve transparency and make price discovery more efficient in one of India’s most widely traded commodities.
Electronic Gold Receipts are digital securities that represent ownership of physical gold. The underlying gold is securely stored in vaults approved by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and held in electronic form through depositories, ensuring safety and reliability for investors.
With this initiative, NSE seeks to connect the traditional gold market with the formal financial system. Investors can now trade gold in a regulated environment without the need to handle physical assets, making the process more convenient and accessible.
Market participants believe the introduction of EGRs could encourage broader participation by offering a transparent, secure, and technology-driven platform. The move is also expected to strengthen trust and bring greater efficiency to gold trading in India.
5, May 2026
Markets Slip at Open as Middle East Tensions Push Oil to Dollar 113
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Global equity markets opened on a subdued note following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have unsettled investor sentiment worldwide. Concerns over potential disruptions to crude supply routes have led to a sharp increase in oil prices, with benchmarks rising to $113 per barrel.
The surge in oil prices has heightened fears of inflationary pressures and posed fresh challenges to global economic stability. Investors remain cautious as rising energy costs could impact corporate margins and consumer spending in the near term.
Market participants are closely monitoring developments in the region, particularly around key shipping routes, as any escalation may further influence commodity prices and financial markets. Analysts expect volatility to persist as geopolitical risks continue to shape market dynamics.
5, May 2026
Fidelity International unveils a Miyawaki forest with 15,000 native trees to boost Gurugram’s urban ecology
Gurugram, May 5: Fidelity International today announced the creation of a high‑density Miyawaki forest with the plantation of 15,000 indigenous saplings across 11,873 square metres at the Dhankot pond area in Gurugram.
Using 100% native species planted at a density of 2 to 4 saplings per square metre, the initiative will transform the land over the next three years into a dense, self‑sustaining urban forest designed to deliver long‑term climate, biodiversity and community benefits to the city.
This forest was inaugurated on 1 May by Rohit Jetly, Head of Records Keeping Platforms and India Site Head, and Stuart Warner, Head of FIL Platforms, marking a significant Earth Day commitment to urban ecological restoration.
Designed for measurable environmental impact
The Miyawaki method involves the high‑density plantation of native tree species to accelerate forest growth and enable self‑sustaining ecosystems, even in urban settings.
Developed with Creating Awareness To Change Habits (CATCH) Foundation as the implementation partner, this plantation located in Gurugram Sector 101 features over 30 native tree species and replicates natural multi-layer vegetation to accelerate growth and ecosystem revival.
Once mature, it is expected to deliver:
- 250 to 280 tonnes of Carbon dioxide (CO₂) absorption annually
- 2 to 3°C localized cooling
- 5 to 15% higher groundwater recharge
- Improved air quality through particulate absorption
- Enhanced biodiversity including the return of birds, bees and pollinators
During its establishment and growth phase, the forest is projected to sequester a cumulative 142 to 458 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) over the next ten years, with higher annual absorption expected as the forest reaches maturity.
Commenting on the initiative, Ameet Nayak, Head of India Legal & APAC Company Secretary, and India CSR Head, Fidelity International said,
“This Miyawaki forest reflects our belief that meaningful environmental action must be rooted in local communities and designed to deliver lasting value. By restoring green cover and strengthening ecosystems, the forest will enhance environmental resilience while improving wellbeing and quality of life. At Fidelity International, our CSR approach is centred on purposeful action and strong partnerships that translate intent into tangible, on‑ground impact. Through close collaboration with civic authorities, ecological partners, and our employees, we are helping build healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and sustainable outcomes for the years ahead. The early return of birds, bees, and butterflies at the Dhankot pond underscores the powerful impact of thoughtfully designed ecological interventions, demonstrating how native ecosystems can thrive when supported by scientific methods and sustained care.”
Bharat Sisodia, Founder-Chairperson, CATCH Foundation added,
“Creating self-sustainable forests in close alignment with the 2070 Net Zero Carbon goal, which in turn become natural habitats for biodiversity to thrive in abundance, is the objective of CATCH Foundation. Urban spaces have become concrete jungles, and we have witnessed these vital green lungs being quietly wiped out of existence. Projects like the Dhankot Pond Area Forest Plantation represent a powerful restoration of such ecosystems, addressing some of the most pressing national challenges, including air pollution—especially in the NCR—biodiversity loss, and the broader climate crisis. Our collaboration with Fidelity International reflects a shared commitment to creating resilient urban spaces that we can responsibly pass on to future generations.”
Ensuring long‑term sustainability
Fidelity International and CATCH Foundation have committed to three years of structured maintenance—including watering, mulching, organic soil care and sapling replacement—to ensure over 95% survival. A precision drip irrigation system reduces water use by 40 to 60%, while geo‑tagging, monthly monitoring and third‑party audits will track impact and growth.
After the maintenance period, the forest is expected to become fully self-sustaining, with natural canopy cover, leaf litter and native root systems supporting long-term ecological health.
The programme also features employee and family‑led plantation drives, structured forest maintenance days, and an Adopt‑a‑Tree initiative that enables Fidelity International employee volunteers to track the growth of their saplings over time. These efforts are complemented by ecological awareness sessions and nature‑based learning activities for employees and their children.
The initiative demonstrates the strength of collaborative action, combining CATCH Foundation’s ecological know‑how and Fidelity International’s long‑term commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.
5, May 2026
Epson announces Call for Entries for The 17th Epson International Pano Awards and launches inaugural Epson International Pano Awards Exhibition
SYDNEY, May 05 – Epson has announced the call for entries for the 17th edition of the landmark Epson International Pano Awards – the world’s largest competition devoted to the craft and art of panoramic photography. It has also detailed the launch of the inaugural Epson International Pano Awards Exhibition – an evening of breathtaking panoramic photography, featuring a curated collection of award-winning images from past Pano Awards.
Overall winner of the 2025 Open Photographer of the Year and the Nature/Landscape category Last Fireworks by Alex Wides
The unique Epson International Pano Awards Exhibition 2026 runs from 4 -10 June 2026 and will be set within the iconic Garden Gallery at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Attendees will see a striking showcase of award-winning panoramic images – all printed on an Epson SureColor P9560 Professional Photo and Fine Art Printer – and be able to take part in a silent auction.
The Garden Gallery at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The proceeds from the silent auction on selected pieces will be donated to Epson’s corporate partner Botanic Gardens of Sydney, to support the Australian Institute of Botanical Science and the Australian PlantBank’s Rainforest Seed Conservation Project. This important initiative helps preserve at-risk rainforest plants against threats like deforestation, climate change and disease. Winners of the silent auction will be notified and collect their pieces at the end of the exhibition.
Following a successful 2025 awards, Epson Australia and Epson Southeast Asia again join forces as the main sponsors of The Pano Awards 2026, which is now one of the most highly regarded and acclaimed photography awards in the world.
Epson Australia corporate marketing manager ANZ Priscilla Dickason said, “Every year we feel it is a real privilege to sponsor of these amazing awards. They mean so much to the industry and occupy a special place in the hearts and minds of photographers from all around the world. Epson is 100% committed to helping and supporting creativity through photography and print and the Pano awards are the perfect way to help us to achieve that goal. We are also delighted that we get to celebrate these amazing photographers and their incredible creations in such a prestigious gallery this year and have a wonderful exhibition of previous winners to complement them too.”
In 2025, The Epson International Pano Awards saw many thousands of entries submitted from hundreds of photographers across the globe. This year’s competition looks likely to be even more successful.
The winner of The Epson Digital Art Prize 2025
The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator David Evans said, “I’m always delighted when I can officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the next Epson International Pano Awards. I can also announce that there is a new Aerial category in the Open and Amateur competitions, if you enter five or more images at once during the early bird period you save 20% and you’ll also be in the running to win the $1000 curator’s award.”
The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator David Evans
Hattori Tai, Regional Director Commercial Products & Industrial Inkjet, Epson Southeast Asia, said, “Southeast Asia’s photography community is one of the most dynamic anywhere in the world. Panoramic work is a powerful way for our region’s visual storytellers to show how quickly their cities, coastlines and cultures are evolving. The Epson International Pano Awards gives these photographers a rare opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best on a truly global platform. By supporting the awards, Epson Southeast Asia is committed not only to providing the print technology behind the final exhibition, but also to helping more photographers from our region gain the recognition their work deserves.”
The judging panel for the 2026 Pano Awards includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals, including Bill Bailey, Aaron Spence, Dan Zafra, Jacky Lee, Daniel Kordan, Abe Blair, Annette Mossbacher and Jennifer Renwick amongst others.
To hear from previous Pano Awards winners go to: https://youtu.be/vJ0AkDxLUuY and to hear from David Evans go to: https://youtu.be/EjL4DoQIHwY
Early-bird entries for the Epson International Pano Awards 2025 are now open until 22 June 2026 and final entries are due by 13 July 2026.
Participants can submit their entries here: https://thepanoawards.com/
For more information, contact David Evans at contact@thepanoawards.com
The Epson International Pano Award Exhibition details
- Date: Thursday, 4 -10 June 2026
- Location: Garden Gallery, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Picture credits
Overall winner of the 2025 Open Photographer of the Year and the Nature/Landscape category Last Fireworks by Alex Wides
The Garden Gallery at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The winner of The Epson Digital Art Prize 2025
The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator David Evans
5, May 2026
DEEP Trust launches flagship initiative “Happy Wheels”; to donate 18-seater TATA Winger to support transportation for special children
Hyderabad, May 05: DEEP (Disease Eradication Through Education and Prevention) Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventive healthcare, health education, community health screenings, education and livelihood support, and environmental sustainability initiatives, has announced the launch of its flagship initiative — “Happy Wheels.”
As part of this initiative, the Trust will donate a TATA Winger 18-seater school transport vehicle to Sri Vidhyas Centre for Special Children, Hyderabad, at a special function to be held on Wednesday, May 6, at the Centre’s premises in Mahindra Hills, Secunderabad. This meaningful initiative has been made possible with the generous support of Hexagon AB/Octave, the CSR partner sponsoring the vehicle.
Sri Vidhyas Centre for Special Children has long faced transportation challenges despite its dedicated efforts in nurturing and educating children with special needs. For many families, lack of safe and reliable transport has been a major barrier to consistent education and therapy support.The “Happy Wheels” initiative is not merely about donating a vehicle — it is about restoring dignity, independence, accessibility, and opportunity for children with special needs.
The new TATA Winger school vehicle will safely transport children between their homes and school, enabling them to attend classes regularly and participate in educational trips and social outings. The initiative will also significantly reduce the burden on parents and caregivers while improving attendance, continuity in education, and overall access to learning opportunities for children with special needs.
As outlined in the agreement, the vehicle will be used exclusively for the transportation of children with special needs, ensuring that its purpose remains focused and impactful.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, Founder & Trustee, DEEP Trust, said:“Every child deserves access to education, regardless of their challenges. ‘Happy Wheels’ is our commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind simply because they cannot reach school.”
Dr. Madhu Vasepalli, Founder & Trustee, added: “This initiative is about compassion in action. When we remove barriers like transportation, we unlock the true potential of these children.”
Ms. Swati Mohanty, CEO, DEEP Trust, said: “‘Happy Wheels’ is a step towards building a more inclusive society where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered.”
While this marks a proud beginning, DEEP Trust emphasized that many more children across India continue to face similar challenges. Lack of transportation and accessibility infrastructure often prevents children with special needs from accessing education and therapy services.
Calling upon corporates, philanthropists, and the public to support the cause, Ms. Swati Mohanty urged greater participation in providing school transport vehicles, improving accessibility infrastructure, and supporting education and therapy for special children.
“A small act of giving can create a lifetime of opportunity for a child,” she added.
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5, May 2026
K&L Gates Establishes Global AI and Innovation Partner Role
Newly created role places global AI strategy under a practicing partner’s leadership ahead of agentic AI deployment
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has appointed Jake Bernstein to the newly created role of Global AI and Innovation Partner, effective immediately. In this role, Bernstein will lead the firm’s global artificial intelligence strategy, governance, and innovation operations, including AI platform selection, workflow development, and data and knowledge management, working in coordination with the firm’s technology and security functions. The role formalizes global responsibility for the firm’s AI strategy and innovation roadmap under a single practicing partner leader.
Bernstein will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s AI Solutions Group, alongside Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis, who leads firmwide leadership coordination and AI-driven revenue growth, and Guillermo Christensen, who is responsible for global policy, cybersecurity, and geopolitical considerations. Together, they will guide the firm’s AI vision, governance, and implementation, ensuring alignment across practices, regions, and client needs.
“Jake’s appointment reflects a deliberate choice about how this firm leads in AI: with a practicing partner, accountable for outcomes, working in close partnership with our technology and security functions,” said Stacy Ackermann, Global Managing Partner of K&L Gates. “Agentic AI is moving from concept to deployment in months, not years. The market demands a partner driving this work who is in the practice every day, who understands what clients need, and who can move at the pace this moment requires.”
K&L Gates earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification in March, making it among the first law firms globally to do so, and has deployed its primary AI platform, Legora, across all practices and offices. The firm’s broader stack includes Vincent, Westlaw Advance, Relativity Analytics, CoCounsel, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. The firm’s AI Forward℠ framework establishes the expectation that lawyers reach for AI first on their own work, within firm policy.
“The AI Forward℠ posture is straightforward: lawyers should be using these tools every day, on their own work, within governance the firm has built and certified,” Bernstein stated. “What’s coming next, agents that can plan and execute multi-step workflows on a matter, makes supervision the central partner-level question of the next 18 months. The firms that build that fluency now will lead what follows. The firms that wait will not.”
Bernstein is a partner in the firm’s Technology Transactions and Sourcing and Data Protection, Privacy, and Security practice groups, where his work spans data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, SaaS agreements, AI/ML addenda and responsible AI frameworks, technology licensing, and IT outsourcing. He holds CISSP and CIPP/US certifications, serves on the firm’s General Counsel team advising on AI and technology matters, and is an active user of the firm’s AI platforms in his own practice.
5, May 2026
Cyberhaven Solves the 509 percent Surge in Shadow AI
Cyberhaven empowers security analysts with an extensible platform and workflow-native capabilities built to govern the surge of agents in the enterprise
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 5, 2026 – Cyberhaven today announced an expansion of its Unified AI & Data Security Platform to govern autonomous agents and protect data across enterprise workflows. This announcement introduces Agentic AI Security, which enables security teams to discover, monitor, and control AI agents; the Analyst Plugin, which turns every analyst into a power user by embedding Cyberhaven’s intelligence into AI assistants such as Claude Code and Codex; and a Standalone Browser Extension that extends data loss prevention to ChromeOS, any browser-capable contractor device, and unmanaged endpoints.
Enterprise AI Agent Adoption is Accelerating
AI is rapidly shifting from chat-based tools to autonomous agents operating on endpoints. According to Cyberhaven Labs research, enterprise adoption of endpoint-based AI-native apps has grown 509% over the past year, and enterprise adoption of coding assistants has jumped 357% year over year. These agents are being given increasing access to data and systems, unlocking productivity gains while introducing a largely unaddressed governance challenge: shadow agents, AI systems operating outside enterprise visibility and control.
“The way enterprises use AI has fundamentally shifted,” said Nishant Doshi, CEO of Cyberhaven. “AI is no longer just generating content. It is executing work. These agents have access to data, tools, and systems, operating with a level of autonomy the industry has not seen before. Most governance programs still focus on what users type into AI, not on what AI agents are actually doing. Security has to operate in real time, at the point where AI is taking action. That is what Cyberhaven is addressing with today’s launch.
Agentic AI Security: Govern Shadow Agents Across the Enterprise
Most security tools built for cloud-based AI are blind to agents running locally on endpoints in developer tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), and desktop applications. These shadow agents often inherit employee identity, gain access to sensitive data, and can execute bulk operations across production systems.
Cyberhaven’s Agentic AI Security addresses this through three integrated layers:
- Discovery provides a continuously maintained inventory of new and emerging AI agents, GenAI applications, and MCP servers across the enterprise, including shadow agents running locally on endpoints, with Risk IQ scores across five dimensions.
- Observability reconstructs the full execution lifecycle of every agent interaction: the data accessed, the tools invoked, the actions taken, and the complete multi-turn conversation context, so violations that unfold across multiple steps surface automatically.
- Controls enforce runtime policy guardrails at the prompt and response level, replacing generic block pages with plain-English explanations that coach users toward sanctioned behavior rather than simply blocking them.
Data Lineage makes this possible. Where other agentic security tools report what an agent did, Cyberhaven connects every agent action to the data it touched, where that data originated, what it contained, and where it went next. That is the difference between an alert and an investigation.
“Every CISO is wrestling with the same blind spot: they don’t know which AI agents are operating in their environment, let alone what data they’re touching,” said Saro Subbiah, SVP of Engineering at Cyberhaven. “Our Agentic AI Security leverages the data lineage foundation we have perfected over the years, providing the context that makes the difference between an alert and a successful investigation.
Product Releases Expanding Agentic AI Security Capabilities
- Cyberhaven Analyst Plugin: Turns every analyst into a power user by bringing Cyberhaven’s security signals directly into Claude Code, Codex, and any MCP-compatible client. The plugin ships with more than 40 pre-built security skills and more than 20 specialized analysis agents that run complete, multi-step workflows for incident triage, GenAI exposure analysis, user risk profiling, and executive reporting, with skills that can also close duplicate incidents and execute triage decisions inside the analyst’s existing workflow.
- Standalone Browser Extension: Extends data loss prevention to ChromeOS, contractor devices, and unmanaged endpoints with no endpoint sensor required. Traces uploads, downloads, and copy-paste activity with content inspection applied, and is managed through the same interface used for endpoint deployments.
To learn more and register for today’s live launch event, visit https://events.
