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Bybit Copy Trading Now Supports TradFi Perpetual Contracts, Bringing Equities Exposure to Classic Crypto Trading Tool

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced that its Copy Trading feature now supports TradFi Perpetual Contracts (TradFi Perps), bringing traditional financial assets to the tool for the first time. Master Traders can now take positions on assets including Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA within Copy Trading Classic, and other users can replicate those positions directly.

The added support allows Copy Trading users to follow Master Traders who take positions on TradFi Perps in addition to crypto pairs, with all positions settled in USDT. Through Bybit, users can gain exposure to TradFi assets without navigating traditional brokerage accounts, and TradFi Perps on Bybit are traded 24/7, consistent with the always-on nature of the perpetual contract model.

To activate the feature, an eligible Bybit user may simply follow a Master Trader on Bybit Copy Trading Classic to mimic their moves in Bybit TradFi Perps. Whether the user is looking to adjust their portfolio beyond crypto or venturing into real-world assets, diversification is convenient and straightforward with Bybit Copy Trading: both crypto and stock positions can be managed within a single Copy Trading Classic account.

In 2026, crypto-native trading platforms have been emerging as the world’s fastest-growing venues for trading stocks, gold, and other traditional assets, including through perpetual futures contracts. Over the 18 months to June 2026, the monthly trading volume of TradFi assets on major crypto exchanges grew 117x, from $3.32 billion in January 2025 to $387.39 billion in June 2026. In the first five months of 2026, cumulative TradFi perpetual contracts trading volume reached $1.32 trillion, roughly 12.7 times the $104.21 billion generated in the entire year of 2025.

Bybit continues to unlock multi-asset market access across its product suite as it builds towards its New Financial Platform vision. Copy Trading, including the new TradFi Perps functionality, is available on Bybit’s Copy Trading Classic. Terms and conditions apply.

About Bybit

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Fashion Trust U.S. Appoints Dr. Omar Mir to Board of Directors; Names Him Lead for 2027 Sustainability Award

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fashion Trust U.S. is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Omar Mir to its Board of Directors. Bringing a distinguished global background in business, philosophy, and culture, Dr. Mir joins one of American fashion’s most influential platforms dedicated to fostering emerging talent.

In addition to his board appointment, Dr. Mir will serve as the driving force behind the 2027 Sustainability Award. This prestigious honor celebrates a new generation of American designers who are redefining the boundaries of responsible luxury and ethical production.

“Omar brings a rare combination of global perspective, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine commitment to the next generation,” said Tania Fares, Founder of Fashion Trust U.S. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our Board and to have his support behind the Sustainability Award. He understands that the future belongs to people willing to challenge the way things have always been done, and that is exactly what these young designers are doing.”

The Sustainability Award has quickly become a cornerstone of the Fashion Trust U.S. honors, recognizing visionaries who prove that high-level creativity and desirability can coexist with environmental and social responsibility. Since its introduction, the award has brought together leading voices in fashion and culture with some of American design’s most exciting emerging talent: Laura Brown presented the 2024 award to Batsheva Hay of Batsheva; Kate Hudson presented the 2025 honor to Nana Kwame Adusei of Kwame Adusei; and Jodie Turner-Smith presented the 2026 award to Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of AnOnlyChild

“The most exciting ideas often begin with someone willing to imagine what doesn’t exist yet,” said Dr. Omar Mir. “Fashion has always possessed that power. Sustainability asks us to go further and imagine not only what is beautiful, but what is possible. I am honored to join the Board of Fashion Trust U.S. and to support a generation of designers with the courage to shape the future of the industry.”

ABOUT FTUS

Fashion Trust U.S. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to recognizing and supporting the next generation of U.S.-based emerging fashion designers. Launched in 2022 with its first Award Gala in 2023, the Fashion Trust U.S. initiative provides financial support and fashion industry mentorships to promising designers across the U.S.

Founded by Tania Fares, her vision began in 2011 with the launch of the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Trust in the U.K., which she led for a decade. Tania now serves as co-chair of the British Fashion Council (BFC) Foundation.

Each year, winners receive financial grant funding and a one-year intensive mentorship covering budgeting, brand strategy, marketing, social media optimization, merchandising, and overall business growth. As part of the program, each winner is also flown to London to take part in the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Trust initiative, an immersive mentorship experience designed to help scale fashion businesses. There, designers are connected with respected industry voices, who generously share their insights, experience, and strategies for long-term success. It’s a strong network and community that embodies the true spirit of Fashion Trust.

U.S.-based designers in the categories of Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, as well as recent fashion school Graduates, are invited to apply during the open application period from June through end of November. Applications are free to submit via our website. Eligible designers are required to be in business between two to seven years.

ABOUT DR. OMAR MIR 

Dr. Omar Mir is a global business leader, academic, and philanthropist whose work intersects technology, culture, and social empowerment.

A recognized expert in the global technology ecosystem, Dr. Mir serves as the Advisor on AI and Advanced Technology to The King’s Trust International founded by HM King Charles III and as Chief Digital Advisor to HM Princess Royal Anne’s Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA UK). His academic contributions include serving on the Imperial College Business School London Advisory Board and holding an appointment as Honorary Visiting Professor. He also serves as a Strategic Advisor to the Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and is a member of their Honour Guard.

Dr. Mir’s philanthropic efforts are centered on expanding opportunity for youth. Beyond his role with The King’s Trust International, he has provided personal support to over 50,000 children via educational initiatives and holds board or advisory roles with the American Ballet Theatre, Holocaust Museum LA and WeProtect.

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Werfen Announces US FDA 510(k) Clearance and CE Mark for Aptiva® Antiphospholipid Syndrome IgA Reagent

FDA Clearance and CE Mark Complete Aptiva’s Antiphospholipid Syndrome Portfolio, Expanding Global Access to Comprehensive APS Testing

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Werfen today announced that its Aptiva Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Reagent has received both U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and CE Mark under the European Union’s In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR). Together, these milestones complete the Aptiva APS testing portfolio, which now offers all three APS isotypes, IgA, IgG, and IgM, for both anti-cardiolipin (aCL) and anti-beta 2 glycoprotein 1 (aβ₂GP1) antibodies.

The achievement expands global access to comprehensive APS testing on Aptiva and further strengthens its growing portfolio of assays, which also includes testing for Celiac Disease and Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD). Together, these assays provide laboratories with a more comprehensive solution for autoimmune testing and patient evaluation. 

The Aptiva APS IgA Reagent utilizes Aptiva’s particle-based multi-analyte technology (PMAT) for the semi-quantitative determination of anti-cardiolipin (aCL) and anti-beta 2 glycoprotein 1 (aβ₂GP1) IgA antibodies in human serum. When used alongside the Aptiva APS IgG and IgM Reagents, and in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings, the IgA assay provides additional diagnostic information that may aid in the diagnosis of both primary and secondary APS. 

Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by thrombotic events and pregnancy-related complications and can be difficult to diagnose because its clinical manifestations often overlap with other conditions. Having access to a complete APS antibody profile may provide clinicians with valuable diagnostic insight and support patient management decisions.  

“Completing the APS isotype panel with the addition of IgA significantly enhances the clinical value of the Aptiva system,” said Anthony Prestigiacomo, Vice President of Research and Development at Werfen. “APS can present with nonspecific or overlapping symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. By offering all three isotypes, clinicians and laboratories can obtain a more comprehensive assessment that supports informed clinical decision-making and improved patient care.”

Aptiva is a fully automated, next-generation multi-analyte system designed to streamline autoimmune testing workflows. Powered by PMAT, the system processes multiple analytes simultaneously from a single patient sample, delivering high throughput with minimal hands-on time. Aptiva helps laboratories improve efficiency while providing comprehensive diagnostic information to clinicians.  

“As the Aptiva menu continues to expand, with additional key biomarkers in development, we are building a platform that advances laboratory efficiency while delivering deeper clinical insight,” said Vijay Namasivayam, PhD, Chief Operating Officer at Werfen. “The FDA clearance and CE Mark for APS IgA represent important milestones in our commitment to expanding access to innovative autoimmune diagnostics worldwide.”

With the addition of APS IgA, the Aptiva portfolio now comprises a comprehensive menu of autoimmune markers across key disease states. This continued expansion underscores Werfen’s commitment to delivering innovative, consolidated solutions that help laboratories achieve high-quality diagnostic results and support better patient outcomes.

About Werfen

Werfen (werfen.com) founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s clinical areas of focus include Autoimmunity, Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, and Transplant. 

Werfen’s solutions help improve the way patients with autoimmune diseases are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. The autoimmunity portfolio includes Aptiva^®, BIO-FLASH^®, NOVA View^®, and QUANTA-Lyser^® 3000 systems, and QUANTA Link^® data management solution.

The Werfen logo is a trademark of Werfen. Aptiva, QUANTA-Lyser, QUANTA Lite, QUANTA Link, QUANTA Flash, NOVA View, NOVA Lite are registered trademarks of Inova Diagnostics, Inc., a Werfen company. BIO-FLASH is a registered trademark of Biokit S.A. All other product names, company names, marks, logos, and symbols are trademarks of their respective owners.  

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vHive Expands Industry-Leading Digitization Platform into the Data Center Market

vHive’s field proven digitization technology empowers data center operators to bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and digital management, driving automation, space optimization and precision.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — vHive, a global leader in end-to-end asset digitization software, today announced the expansion of its WorldTwin AI™ engine into the Data Center sector. This strategic move brings vHive’s field-tested Digital Twin expertise from the telecommunications and renewable energy industries, where it has successfully digitized complex physical critical infrastructure for global operators and tower companies, to meet the critical, rapidly evolving needs of the data center market.

As AI-driven demand accelerates, data centers are expanding at an unprecedented pace, creating complex infrastructure environments that are constantly in flux. Current Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions often focus on the network and logic layers, frequently leaving a disconnect with the physical reality of the facility. vHive bridges this gap by connecting the physical and digital, providing a single source of truth that spans floors, racks, and down to a specific piece of equipment for both facility operators and their co-location tenants.

“Data centers are the backbone of the modern AI economy, yet many operators struggle with an ‘inventory visibility gap’ because their digital systems are disconnected from the physical assets on the floor,” said Yariv Geller, CEO and Co-Founder of vHive. “By applying the same Physical AI principles we perfected in the telecom and renewable energy sectors, we are enabling data center operators to move beyond static, manual spreadsheets to a dynamic, always current, structured understanding of their facilities. We are creating a bridge where the physical asset, the digital model, and the management software act as one.”

vHive’s solution automates the capture of field or facility data, using autonomous technologies to create intelligent Digital Twins. This allows operators to catalog and map equipment, visualize rack density, identify available floor and rack space and track changes over time, at the speed that their infrastructure configuration evolves.

“vHive’s extendible WorldTwin AI™ engine uses our proprietary World Model that enables an understanding of the facility in its entirety, enabling operators to simulate changes, spot available space to accelerate customer onboarding , and verify the build status against planning,” said Tomer Daniel, CTO and Co-Founder of vHive. “Expanding from telecom and renewable energy to Data Centers is a natural evolution for us. In fact, some of our customers provide both services. Whether it is a radio tower or a server rack, the core challenge remains the same: the need for accurate understanding of the infrastructure through an automated, repeatable workflow that ensures that digital databases match physical sites.”

Key benefits of vHive’s Data Center digitization platform include:

• Simple, Automated Data Capture: Using off the shelf cameras to survey a Data Center.
• Unified Digital Source of Truth: Reconciles disparate physical records with the actual state of the facility, from floor-level layout to individual rack-mounted equipment.
• Space & Capacity Optimization: Instantly pinpoints unallocated rack units and available free space to maximize capacity usage and accelerate time-to-revenue.
• Seamless Tenant Management: Empowers Data Centers’ operations and co-location tenants with interactive 3D digital views of their dedicated physical assets, enhancing transparency without requiring physical site visits.
• Operational Efficiency: Automates inventory verification, reducing the time and labor required for manual audits and documentation.
• Advanced Analytics: Provides spatial topology and rack density insights, enabling operators to optimize power and cooling management in high-density environments.
• Physical Understanding: Leverages vHive World Model AI to provide Physical understanding capabilities that allow for predictive diagnostics and automated maintenance workflows.
• Connectivity with Real-Time Monitoring Solutions: Overlays real-time power and thermal monitoring sensor data on a 3D spatial view of the facility.
• Cross-Department Alignment: Eliminates traditional friction from planning through building, operations, and maintenance via a unified source of truth, aligning physical reality with logical planning for faster tenant onboarding.

With a proven track record of digitizing over 120,000 critical infrastructure assets globally, vHive is uniquely positioned to help data center operators solve the challenges of hyperscale growth and talent shortages. By automating the digitization process, vHive empowers teams to focus on performance and uptime rather than manual data entry and site verification.

For more information about vHive’s data center solutions, visit www.vhive.ai.

About vHive

vHive is a global leader in end-to-end digitization solutions, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their infrastructure assets through data-driven decision-making. The vHive platform leverages advanced data capture technologies to digitize assets and deliver actionable insights based on AI analytics. Focused on uncovering new revenue opportunities, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing safety, vHive helps organizations transform their operations.

Founded in 2016, vHive operates across 5 continents and over 40 countries, serving industries such as Telecom, Data Centers and Renewable Energy. The company is venture-backed by PSG, Octopus Ventures, Deutsche Telekom, and StageOne, and continues to drive innovation in asset digitization.

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Naomi Stol Zamir, Marketing Communications Director, naomi@vhive.ai 

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Tradewind Finance Hosts Global Webinar on Rethinking Trade Routes from Far East to Americas

Industry experts discuss supply chain shifts, working capital pressures, and the strategic role of non-recourse export factoring

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tradewind Finance, a global trade finance provider, brought together four regional leaders on September 9 for a webinar on how geopolitical shifts, changing sourcing patterns and tighter working capital are redrawing global trade. The session, “Beyond the Horizon: Rethinking Trade Routes from Far East to Americas,” was moderated by Cole Thompson, vice president of sales at Tradewind Finance.

He was joined by Chris Chang, regional commercial director for the Far East; Brian Dowd, senior vice president of sales for the Americas; and Christopher Algarin, international factoring consultant.

Cash is taking longer to come back, and Asia waits longest

Companies worldwide now take 67 days on average to turn a unit of cash spent on operations into cash collected from customers, according to Allianz Trade’s annual DSO and Cash Conversion Cycle report, published in July 2026. The cycle lengthened by half a day in 2025 and now sits three days above its ten-year average. Inventory is what holds the cash. Stock accounts for close to 80% of the cycle as companies move away from just-in-time buying toward keeping more in reserve. Payment terms are not the global pressure point: days sales outstanding stands at 56.5 days and has been broadly flat since 2022.

Asia is the outlier. Its cycle reached 70 days in 2025, the longest of any region and a record five days above the pre-2020 average, with Allianz forecasting 72 days in 2026. The reason is unusual. Asian companies are paying their own suppliers faster, cutting days payable outstanding by 1.4 days to 44, while collecting no sooner from their own customers. Days sales outstanding held at 59 days, the longest customer payment terms in the world. Cash leaves earlier and arrives no faster.

Atradius found the same pressure in receivables. Its 2026 Payment Practices Barometer for Asia, published in July, reports that more than 80% of suppliers are paid late and that overdue invoices tie up close to a third of B2B receivables. In Western Europe, nearly four in five companies say business customers pay late, and roughly a quarter of invoices are settled after the due date.

Atradius also points to a structural shift behind those numbers. As bank finance has tightened, more Western European sales have moved onto credit terms, now around 52% of B2B transactions, which leaves suppliers carrying more of the payment risk. That was the backdrop for the panel’s discussion of non-recourse factoring.

Sources: Allianz Trade, Days Sales Outstanding and Cash Conversion Cycle report, July 2026; Atradius Payment Practices Barometer, Asia (July 2026) and Western Europe (May 2026).

Supply chain diversification is now permanent

Chang said Chinese supply chains have been moving to new manufacturing hubs over the past two years, among them Morocco, Costa Rica and Vietnam. Dowd said the shift has outlasted the event that triggered it. “It seemed like a trend during COVID, but that was just a catalyst. A lot of companies, especially in the West, are rethinking their supply chains and how to diversify where they import from.”

Algarin pointed to Mexico as a clear beneficiary, citing the USMCA trade agreement, competitive labor costs and mature industrial clusters. “Chinese companies are establishing factories in Mexico and partnering with local manufacturers. We are convinced that this phenomenon of relocation to Mexico and Southeast Asia is here to stay.”

Credit risk now drives payment risk

The leading causes of payment disruption have changed, Dowd said. Large fraud cases and logistics delays now do more damage than traditional buyer insolvency. “There have been some large fraud cases that had ripple effects across the entire supply chain, including the financial services industry. Many suppliers lost the financial facilities they had in place.”

Chang described a furniture trade show in Shanghai where a major U.S. buyer’s bankruptcy hit the industry hard. “Credit insurance only protects against insolvency. The trade finance component, along with collections, is something very unique and highly sought after.” Big bankruptcies and fraud events, he added, typically push more SMEs toward non-recourse invoice finance.

Working capital: non-recourse factoring as a strategic tool

With payment terms running from 30 to 90 days and beyond, Algarin said the usual fixes do not hold up over time: larger bank facilities, shareholder contributions, supplier credit. “This is precisely when having a non-recourse factoring facility becomes so important. The more you sell, the greater your access to cash, and best of all, it is achieved without incurring additional debt.”

Dowd said the structure underwrites the buyer’s credit risk rather than the seller’s balance sheet. “You could be a one-year-old company with very low sales, but if you get a $1 million order from Amazon, we are happy to finance that business based on Amazon. It is not a loan, you do not have to pay it back.”

He drew a line between the two models. Recourse factoring works like a loan secured on the seller’s balance sheet. Non-recourse factoring is an outright purchase of the invoice, and once it is sold the credit and collection risk sits with the factor, not the exporter.

Compliance and verification: the value of local presence

Algarin pointed to a common mistake among exporters: extending terms on the strength of an unpolished website or a friend’s recommendation instead of proper diligence. “A third party fully committed to preserving its own capital will diligently verify the buyer’s reputation, payment history, size, and market potential.”

Chang said Tradewind’s 14 offices across 12 countries let the company verify buyers directly. “We have people in the most important markets to explain, work with, and verify buyers. This is a very important value adder that Tradewind offers.”

About Tradewind Finance

Founded in 2000, Tradewind Finance is a global trade finance provider helping importers and exporters improve cash flow, accelerate payments and manage risk. With over 25 years of experience and 14 offices across 12 countries, Tradewind delivers funding solutions to businesses worldwide. The company specializes in non-recourse export factoring, purchasing eligible invoices after goods have shipped and collecting payment directly from customers, thereby assuming the credit and collection risk on those receivables.

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First Lady Melania Trump at NYSE to Headline IMPERIA Summit: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on September 23rd

• First Lady Melania Trump will open the markets from the NYSE ahead of the inaugural IMPERIA Summit.
  • The event is focused on the global economic power of woman and will include fireside chats with leading global CEOs.
  • NYSE media platforms will carry the First Lady’s remarks from the NYSE boardroom.
  • The First Lady previously rang the Opening Bell at the NYSE in January to celebrate the launch of her film ‘MELANIA.’
• Investors await meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • The leaders are expected to discuss topics including artificial intelligence, tariffs, and rare earths.
  • On Tuesday, President Trump delivered an address at the UN General Assembly, saying he has a ‘big decision’ to make on whether to reach a deal with Iran.

Opening Bell

First Lady Melania Trump marks the inaugural IMPERIA Summit

Closing Bell

BNY (NYSE: BNY) rings the NYSE Closing Bell

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Bharat Taxi Service Likely To Roll Out Soon In Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 23 (UDN): The Bharat Taxi service is set to make its entry into Odisha, with the state government working on the necessary legal and administrative framework to introduce the cooperative-based cab service in major cities.

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Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta, in a written reply in the Odisha Assembly, said the government was taking steps to implement the initiative launched by the Union Ministry of Cooperation on February 5, 2026.

According to the minister, the required legal and administrative measures for rolling out the service in Odisha are currently under process.

A high-level meeting was also convened by the Union Cooperation Ministry in March to discuss the operational framework of Bharat Taxi. The deliberations focused on the proposed role of cooperative societies in running the service and the practical aspects of its implementation.

Odisha Framework Under Consideration

The detailed policy and operational framework for introducing Bharat Taxi in Odisha is presently under consideration at the departmental level, the minister said.

The service is being planned as a cooperative-based alternative in the cab sector, with the objective of creating an organised platform for drivers while offering passengers an affordable and safe transportation option.

Once the required formalities and administrative procedures are completed, Bharat Taxi is expected to begin operations in major cities across Odisha.

The launch is likely to bring a new cooperative-based model to the state’s urban transport sector, with the government now working towards completing the framework required for its implementation.

Verified Packers and Movers Quotes in Minutes: Thepackersmovers.com Launches Festive Season Update

As relocation demand rises during the festive season, the platform is helping customers get verified moving quotes and compare costs faster, without the usual back-and-forth.

NEW DELHI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thepackersmovers.com, one of India’s trusted digital directories for hiring verified packers and movers, has announced a simple and faster way for customers to compare and hire the right option for their budget and timeline, especially during the festive season — one of the busiest times for household and office relocations across India.

When demand for relocation surges, customers have to call multiple times before booking a moving company. They need to wait for quotes and find it challenging to compare prices. Whether they are searching for Packers and Movers in Delhi or any other city.

With every passing year, the platform is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of relocations during festive seasons, whether it is professionals relocating for a job or families changing their locations before Diwali.

Around 40% of all moves in India happen from October to February, based on Thepackersmovers.com’s internal booking data, reflecting the peak driven by school-year transitions, corporate year-end transfers, and festival celebrations.

Thepackersmovers.com addresses this challenge. Having helped people with their relocations for over 20 years, the platform understands how the peak season affects demand in the market. Higher searches around the rush time are quite obvious, whether people are searching for packers and movers in Bangalore or other cities.

Therefore, the team has built a faster way to get through the selection process for moving companies during the festive rush — connecting customers with three verified movers within minutes.

Through continuous updates to its platform, the company enables customers to submit their relocation details once and receive quotes from three verified packers and movers within minutes. They no longer need to spend days coordinating with different companies individually. The platform also combines a free Moving Cost Calculator and Packing Calculator to share more precise estimates, helping people plan their move with a clearer budget in hand before hiring any moving company.

“Relocation is stressful enough on its own; the festive season only adds to it, with people juggling dates, family priorities, and finances all at once. We built this update with that reality in mind, to make the moving process genuinely simpler for our customers, not just faster,” said Mukesh Kumar, Senior Manager at Thepackersmovers.com.

He added, “Our goal has always been the same: to make relocation simple, fast, and accessible, especially when things get busy. We don’t want people to find Packers and Movers Charges high or unmanageable during rush time.”

Thepackersmovers.com Follows Strict Verification for Every Listed Mover

Every mover listed on the platform goes through Thepackersmovers.com’s verification process, which includes checks on GST registration, insurance coverage, business registration documents, and valid identity proof of the company owners. This step has been in place since the platform’s founding in 2006, and continues to be applied strictly as festive-season demand brings more inquiries to the platform.

With operations spanning 140+ cities and a network of 10,000+ listed moving companies, Thepackersmovers.com continues to be a go-to resource for customers seeking dependable relocation services – now made faster and simpler for the season when they need it most.

Quick Facts

Founded: 2006 | Cities covered: 140+ | Verified movers: 10,000+ | Customers served: 2M+ | Peak moving season: October–February (~40% of annual moves)

About Thepackersmovers.com

Founded in 2006, Thepackersmovers.com is one of India’s leading online platforms for finding verified and reliable packers and movers. With a network of over 10,000 listed moving companies operating across 140+ cities, the platform has helped more than 2 million customers relocate safely for household, office, and vehicle moves, both within India and internationally. Every listed company is verified for GST registration, insurance, and business documentation before being added to the platform.

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BJP Appoints D Purandeswari As Odisha In-Charge, Swadesh Singh Named Co-In-Charge

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 23 (UDN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leader D Purandeswari as its new in-charge for Odisha, while Dr Swadesh Singh has been named co-in-charge as part of a major organisational reshuffle announced by the party on Wednesday.

The appointments, made by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, take effect immediately and are part of a wider restructuring of the party’s organisational responsibilities across 36 states and Union Territories.

Purandeswari, a senior BJP leader from Andhra Pradesh, will be responsible for overseeing the party’s organisational activities in Odisha. Singh will assist her in the state as co-in-charge.

The appointment marks Purandeswari’s return to the Odisha organisation. She had earlier been assigned charge of the state in 2020 and has been associated with the party’s organisational work in the region.

She and Singh will succeed Vijay Pal Singh Tomar and Sushree Lata Usendi, who previously held the respective positions.

Reshuffle Ahead of Local Body Elections

The organisational changes come at a significant time for Odisha, with panchayat and urban local body elections approaching. The new appointments are expected to bring a fresh organisational focus to the BJP’s preparations at the grassroots level.

The latest reshuffle extends beyond Odisha, with the BJP assigning new state responsibilities to several senior leaders as part of an effort to strengthen and streamline its organisational structure.

In Maharashtra, BJP national vice-president Baijayant Jay Panda has been appointed in-charge, with Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sehrawat named co-in-charges.

Vinod Tawde has been given charge of Uttar Pradesh, assisted by Jagdish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha.

Several leaders have also been assigned responsibility for multiple states. Sunil Bansal will oversee Telangana and West Bengal, while Ram Madhav has been given charge of Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand.

Harish Dwivedi will be responsible for Bihar and Karnataka, while Satish Poonia has been assigned Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

The appointments form part of the BJP’s broader organisational exercise aimed at reallocating responsibilities among senior leaders and strengthening the party’s state-level machinery.

Archana Sankaranarayanan Becomes First Indian AIDA Judge Selected for International Depth Freediving Competition

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Archana Sankaranarayanan, founder of the Freediving Association of India (AIDA India), has been selected to officiate at the International Depth Competition from October 1–6, 2026, becoming the first Indian AIDA judge selected to judge an international depth freediving competition.

Two years after beginning her competitive freediving journey in Panglao, Philippines, Sankaranarayanan is returning to the same competition, this time as an Assistant Judge. In 2024, she entered the competition as a first-time athlete and broke the first two national records of her career. The appointment marks a full-circle moment for Sankaranarayanan and comes during a significant year in her work towards growing Indian freediving.

In 2026, she founded the Freediving Association of India and secured AIDA National Observer status in March. Months later, she put together and selected India’s first official national freediving team for the World Apnea Pool Championship in Budapest, where she was also selected as an Assistant Judge, becoming the first Indian AIDA judge to officiate at a Freediving World Championship.

In November, Sankaranarayanan is organising India’s first AIDA freediving competition, ‘Namaste World Apnea India – Inaugural Edition’, in Bengaluru. Having experienced the financial barriers involved in travelling overseas to compete, she has also introduced a Competition Scholarship, covering 100% of registration fees for selected athletes facing genuine financial constraints.

The growth of Indian freediving has also been visible in the water. In August, Adyut Dobhal broke the two-year-old 50 m FIM national record with 51 m in the Philippines. Mukesh Prakash, India’s deepest Molchanovs instructor, matched it six days later in Indonesia, before Bux Khurana, India’s deepest freediver, pushed the record to 52 m on August 19.

Mukesh Prakash approached Archana Sankaranarayanan to coach him leading into his competition.

“He was competing at the same location where I had set my 40 m national record in 2025 so I knew the conditions and the competition quite well. Although I have been focusing on growing freediving within India this year, coaching him almost put me back into competition mode because much of what I shared with him was exactly what I would have done in those situations,” shares Archana.

From setting records herself to judging internationally, mentoring athletes and creating competitive opportunities at home, Sankaranarayanan’s role in the sport continues to expand.

Speaking about what lies ahead, Archana says, “This is only the beginning. I want to take Indian freediving to depths we haven’t even imagined of, and build a future where an Indian freediver never has to wonder if they belong. I want them to know that the path is being built for them, and that there is no limit to how deep, or how far, Indian freedivers can go.”

About the Freediving Association of India

Freediving is a water sport that involves diving underwater on a single breath, without the use of breathing apparatus such as scuba gear. The Freediving Association of India is the official national body for freediving in India and is dedicated to the development and promotion of freediving in India, established with the vision of creating a structured, transparent, and athlete-focused ecosystem. As an observing member of AIDA International, the association aims to organise national competitions, facilitate athlete participation in international events, and nurture talent to represent India on the world stage.

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