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NYSE Touches Down at TechCrunch Disrupt: NYSE Content Update

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

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 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 October 13th

• The NYSE is an official partner of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
  • The three-day event will feature over 200 sessions and more than 10,000 attendees.
  • NYSE’s Global Head of Technology Ecosystems Brian Baumann and Head of Partnership Development + Media Distribution Kevin Hawkins are among this year’s notable speakers.
• Snowflake is unifying the path from AI experimentation to production.
  • Snowflake is combining data, AI and machine-learning training, as well as deploying workflows into a single governed platform.
  • Anahita Tafvizi, Snowflake’s Chief Data + AI Officer, will join NYSE Live to discuss the results of initially putting Snowflake’s AI tools to work internally.
• Microsoft Surface launches a trio of new offerings.
  • The Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, built on the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, headline the latest products.
  • Microsoft Surface executive Sandra Andrews will join NYSE Live to explain how the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor is taking both products to new levels.

Opening Bell

Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) celebrates its 25^th Anniversary of listing and 145^th of founding

Closing Bell

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) celebrates the winners of the sixth Snowflake Startup Challenge

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BVLGARI Celebrates Diwali with ‘Passing the Light’

An artistic tribute to terracotta celebrating the transmission of craftsmanship across generations and cultures.

NEW DELHI and MUMBAI, India and JAIPUR, India and HYDERABAD, India and KOLKATA, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, icon of contemporary Italian art of living, deepens its enduring dialogue with India through ‘Passing the Light’, a unique artistic expression of Diwali, created in partnership with Indian Artist Doyel Joshi. Building on a relationship cultivated over the years, this artistic partnership honors India’s profound bond with light, exceptional artistry, and cherished rituals of togetherness, marking a refined and deeply collaborative new chapter in how the Maison expresses its connection with Indian audiences globally.

At the heart of this collaboration lies a monumental Passing The Light installation of 4,500 hand-sculpted terracotta elements, inspired by traditional diyas and shaped in the hypnotic geometry of the Bvlgari Serpenti motif’s iconic scales pattern. This visionary artwork comes to life through an unwavering commitment to co-authorship, honoring the ancestral mastery of the kumhar community and the local craftswomen who shaped each piece through a dedicated social enterprise. Celebrating these artisans as true co-creators, the project unites artist Doyel Joshi’s contemporary vision with ancient traditions where living heritage, generational knowledge, and communal hands sustain an unbroken light of transmission.

Terracotta lies at the heart of the installation narrative. For centuries, the material has held a singular place within India’s culture, shaped into objects that are sacred, functional, and deeply personal. During Diwali, the diya becomes a vessel for light, carrying meanings of hope, revival, and togetherness across generations. Through terracotta, Artist, Doyel Joshi draws attention not only to the material itself, but to the knowledge embedded within it: the inherited skills, rituals, and traditions passed from one maker to the next, a transmission of craft that finds its counterpart in Bvlgari’s own ateliers, where techniques are handed down from one generation of goldsmiths to the next.

Illuminated by countless terracotta elements inspired by traditional diyas, the installation comes alive with patterns of light and shadow, becoming a contemporary tribute to the enduring passage of knowledge, creativity, and light through generations. More than an artwork to be observed, the installation becomes a shared experience, celebrating the passing forward of creativity, memory, and meaningful bonds, transforming light into a meaningful expression of continuity.

Speaking about the collaboration, Artist Doyel Joshi said, “Terracotta is not a humble material. It is a universal one. A diya belongs to the street and to the palace equally; it transcends socio-economic structures. Celebrations are collective, not singular. Working with Bvlgari on this installation has been a conversation between two very different histories of making, one shaped in clay, the other in gold, that speak, in the end, the same language of transmission. This installation carries the generational knowledge of the earth it is made from and the hands that made it, passing the light forward.”

Laura Burdese, CEO of Bvlgari, said, “India holds a place of profound significance in Bvlgari’s story. Its extraordinary heritage of artistry, craftsmanship and ritual has long inspired our way of seeing, creating and engaging with the country. Diwali, with its timeless celebration of light, speaks to something deeply universal: the renewal of hope, the strength of togetherness, and the enduring power of tradition to illuminate the present. This year, that spirit finds a deeply personal expression through our collaboration with artist Doyel Joshi. Each of her terracotta elements is unique, shaped by hand and by the character of the material itself. In this dialogue between earth, craftsmanship and human touch, something deeply meaningful emerges: the transformation of the familiar into something new, without ever losing its roots. This is also at the heart of Bvlgari’s philosophy of luxury. True luxury is not simply about creating something beautiful; it is about giving meaning to what we inherit, preserving the knowledge and stories carried through generations, and allowing them to evolve with relevance and imagination. It is through this continuous dialogue between heritage and the present that culture remains alive, and that beauty becomes a bridge between people, places and generations.”

Underlying the project is the shared alchemy of craftsmanship, where earth, hand and fire transform raw materials into objects of beauty and meaning. Just as terracotta is shaped through the skill of artisans, gold and gemstones are transformed through Bvlgari’s savoir-faire into enduring creations. Though different in nature and character, gold and terracotta share a common journey of transformation, guided by techniques, gestures and savoir-faire transmitted across generations. From material to radiance, ‘Passing the Light’ celebrates the transmission of creativity, craftsmanship and knowledge, a fitting next step for a Maison that has long placed India at the centre of its story.

These themes are further brought to life through a digital campaign anchored by a hero film that traces the journey of creation across materials and geographies. Moving from earth to kiln to finished form, the film follows the transformation of terracotta in the hands of Indian artisans. At its heart is the artwork itself, the film’s core symbol of light passing through artisanship, at once Indian and Roman, embodying the passage of light and the passage of tradition, and the coming together and celebration that both traditions share. Unfolding without narration, it becomes a meditation on making itself, revealing the shared gestures, discipline, and devotion that unite craftspeople across cultures.

As the latest expression of Bvlgari’s dialogue with India, one that builds on the Maison’s history in the country and pushes it further, ‘Passing the Light’ celebrates the enduring power of heritage, honoring the hands, stories and traditions that transform craft into cultural memory and allow its light to shine across generations. 

ABOUT BVLGARI

Part of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari was founded in the heart of Rome in 1884.

Over the decades, the Brand has established a worldwide reputation as magnificent Roman High Jeweler and icon of Italian art of living thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship, visionary design and audacious color combinations.

Through a pioneering vision intrinsic in the brand’s DNA since its founding, the company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high-end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an extended network of boutiques and hotels in the world’s most exclusive shopping areas. 

Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bvlgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community. In 2024 the Maison announced the creation of Fondazione Bvlgari, reinforcing its devotion to building a meaningful tomorrow through care, generosity and long-term dedication.

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BVLGARI MARKS ITS FIRST GLOBAL DIWALI CAMPAIGN ‘PASSING THE LIGHT’ WITH AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT AT THE JAIPUR CENTRE FOR ART

Conceived as a profound ode to India, the intimate evening brought together cultural luminaries to unveil a monumental, artisan-crafted tribute to the festival of lights.

JAIPUR, India and NEW DELHI and MUMBAI, India and KOLKATA, India and HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This Diwali, Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, unveiled a new expression of the festival with Passing the Light. Marking the Maison’s first-ever global Diwali campaign, it was an intimate evening celebrating art, craftsmanship, and shared ritual. Conceived as an ode to India and to light in its most authentic form, the event invited guests to experience a beloved tradition through the lens of contemporary art, transforming the familiar glow of the diya into something deeply rooted yet strikingly unexpected.

The evening brought together distinguished guests from the worlds of culture, art, fashion, and entertainment, including Twinkle Khanna, Indian author, actor and columnist; Stéphane Larher, Managing Director, Bvlgari Middle East, Africa & India; Doyel Joshi, artist; Noelle Kadar, art patron and co-founder of Jaipur Centre for Art. Their presence lent a warm and celebratory spirit to the occasion, while reinforcing the cultural dialogue and artistic exchange at the heart of the Maison’s Diwali expression.

At the heart of the celebration stood ‘Passing the Light’, a monumental installation by Indian artist Doyel Joshi. Drawing inspiration from the traditional diya—an enduring symbol of Diwali’s warmth and hope—the work unfolded through 4,500 hand-sculpted terracotta elements, shaped in Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti scales. Realized in close collaboration with the traditional kumhar community and local craftswomen, each piece carried the subtle, tactile imprint of its maker. Individually crafted and illuminated, these thousands of forms came together to create a vast and immersive landscape of light and shadow.

As guests moved through the installation, subtle variations in texture, contour, and finish revealed themselves through shifting perspectives and the play of light. From thousands of individual forms emerged a radiant composition in which each diya retained the character of its maker while contributing to something greater than itself. The result was both evocative and unexpected: a reimagining of a Diwali ritual that felt at once familiar and entirely new.

This reverence for the hand found a natural resonance with Bvlgari’s ateliers, where generations of goldsmiths have passed down exceptional techniques and savoir-faire. In Passing the Light, terracotta and gold became two distinct yet harmonious expressions of a shared devotion to craftsmanship, connecting Indian and Roman traditions through the skill, precision, and touch of the human hand.

The creation of the artwork was brought to life in a digital campaign anchored by a hero film, tracing the installation’s tactile journey from earth to kiln to finished form. More than a visual chronicle of craftsmanship, the campaign is rooted in Bvlgari’s desire to forge a profound emotional connection with Diwali. For the Maison, the festival of lights transcends a purely cultural moment. Its defining values—the radiance of light, the warmth of community, and the passing down of treasured heritage—deeply mirror Bvlgari’s own devotion to joy, artistry, and the human connections that sustain them.

Through Passing the Light, Bvlgari offered a beautiful new perspective on a tradition at the very heart of the Indian festive experience—illuminating not just the ritual itself, but the artistry, craftsmanship, and human stories that allow it to shine.

ABOUT BVLGARI: 

Part of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari was founded in the heart of Rome in 1884.

Over the decades, the Brand has established a worldwide reputation as magnificent Roman High Jeweler and icon of Italian art of living thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship, visionary design and audacious color combinations.

Through a pioneering vision intrinsic in the brand’s DNA since its founding, the company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high-end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an extended network of boutiques and hotels in the world’s most exclusive shopping areas. 

Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bvlgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community. In 2024 the Maison announced the creation of Fondazione Bvlgari, reinforcing its devotion to building a meaningful tomorrow through care, generosity and long-term dedication.

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Orbius Unveils New Edge Cloud Solution Through Its StarEDGE Platform to Unlock AI Anywhere

• For the first time, Orbius customers can deploy a single, fully integrated stack through the StarEDGE platform: Multi-LEO satellite connectivity paired with Armada’s modular data centers, bringing edge computing and artificial intelligence to remote operations worldwide

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Orbius Communications, a world-class Multi-LEO (Low Earth Orbit) operator that combines satellite, terrestrial, and cloud networks into a single architecture, announces a new edge cloud solution that integrates its StarEDGE platform with Armada’s powerful edge computing infrastructure. The result is the first fully unified offering that spans connectivity through multiple satellite constellations and compute end to end, from the network link to the AI workload running at the edge, deployed and managed as a single system.

For enterprises and governments, this means artificial intelligence is no longer confined to centralized cloud infrastructures. As an official partner in Armada’s ecosystem, Orbius can now help companies process data, make decisions at the speed of the mission, and scale from a single remote site to a full global footprint of interconnected AI nodes, while keeping data sovereign at every step. That sovereignty is backed by Orbius’s Private Network Interconnect (PNI) footprint, a global private network leveraging LEO satellite constellations, which carries customer traffic over Layer 2 paths terminating at regional data centers rather than the public internet, so that data stays on secure infrastructure from the satellite link all the way to the edge workload.

Edge computing is one of the fastest-growing segments in enterprise, with global spend projected to nearly triple by 2031 to more than USD 317 billion according to initial studies¹, as organizations push artificial intelligence and real-time processing out of centralized data centers and into the field. For industries operating in remote or regulated environments, such as maritime, telecommunications, energy, mining and others, deploying that compute alongside carrier-grade multi-LEO connectivity, engineered for Six Sigma uptime, is a key strategic advantage to unlock the full value of AI across their operations.

“For too long, multiple critical remote workloads -keeping a vessel running, a grid online, remote assets under 24/7 supervision- have been held back by a lack of connectivity and real-time compute. That era is ending,” said Halldor Sigurdsson, CEO at Orbius. “By pairing our StarEDGE Multi-LEO platform with Armada’s solutions, remote is no longer a limitation. Wherever our customers operate, on land or at sea, they now can have high-speed connectivity and the full power of AI at the edge.”

“With Orbius, Armada has a historic opportunity to remove a long-standing burden between satellite and compute vendors,” said Dan Wright, Co-founder and CEO of Armada. “From open-ocean maritime to conflict zone and disaster-relief deployments, our combined offering gives customers one partner across the full chain from signal to decision, instead of stitching together solutions themselves.”

With the Orbius-Armada Full-Stack Solution, customers get:

• Speed to operational value: AI-ready operations deployed in weeks instead of the years required for traditional data centers, so operations start generating value almost immediately
• A solution built for the edge: ruggedized, modular, transportable infrastructure paired with global Multi-LEO, 5G/LTE, and HTS connectivity, purpose-built for remote field conditions
• Sovereign by design: data and decision-making stay on-site, within the organization or within national borders, meeting compliance and control requirements of regulated industries
• Scaling with the mission: enterprises can start with a single site and expand to a full global fleet as operations grow, without re-architecting connectivity or compute in the process
• One accountable partner, start to finish: a single relationship spanning network and compute, delivered through standardized integrations, secure APIs, proactive NOC monitoring and contractual SLAs, removing the integration risk and vendor coordination complexities

This solution is available now to customers across maritime, energy, government, telecommunications and enterprise markets, supported by Orbius offices in the United States, Iceland, Brazil, Ireland, France, Spain, Norway and the UAE, among others. For more information, visit Orbius.com.

About Orbius

Built on the new digital economy and the Low Earth Orbit satellite revolution, Orbius is a world-class Multi-LEO operator that unifies satellite and terrestrial networks into one cutting-edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform to optimize enterprise connectivity. We provide satellite solutions and edge computing power to process data and enable AI everywhere, including the most remote corners of the world. As a trusted expert and managed-service partner, we help companies integrate satellite, terrestrial, and cloud networks together with edge computing platforms, so operations run with unmatched efficiency, resilience, and control. For more information, visit Orbius.com or StarEDGE.com.

About Armada

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale, and sovereignty. For more information, visit www.armada.ai.

Media contacts

Orbius: Fernando Vargas, Director of Media and Communications – Fernando.vargas@orbius.com

Armada: Press@armada.ai

¹ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/edge-computing-market-133384090.html

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CM Majhi Opens 1,608 Affordable Homes in Bhubaneswar, Launches Housing Scheme for Migrant Workers

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated 1,608 affordable housing units across two residential projects in Bhubaneswar and launched a new housing initiative aimed at migrant workers and economically weaker families.

Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha

The programmes, held in Ghatikia, also saw the inauguration of 12 modern playgrounds developed by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). In addition, shelter was provided to 962 families in Budha Vihar, Nilamadhav, Subudhipur and Shantipalli.

Addressing the gathering, Majhi said the government aimed to build a city where economically disadvantaged families could live with dignity, workers could find affordable housing and young people could access facilities to develop their talents.

Two Housing Projects Add 1,608 Affordable Homes

The Chief Minister inaugurated Nilakanteshwar Residency in Ghatikia, comprising 928 houses built on more than five acres at a cost of Rs 66.48 crore.

He also opened Muktaswar Residency in Gadakana, which has 680 houses spread across more than six acres and was developed at an estimated cost of Rs 95 crore.

Together, the two projects provide 1,608 affordable housing units for eligible beneficiaries.

During the programme, Majhi handed over allotment letters to selected beneficiaries of both projects. Bank loan assistance ranging from Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.35 lakh was also distributed to several beneficiaries to support their housing needs.

PMAY-Urban BANDHU Targets Migrant Workers

A major highlight of the event was the launch of PMAY-Urban BANDHU, a housing initiative designed to help migrant workers and lower-income families find affordable accommodation close to their workplaces.

The scheme aims to reduce housing difficulties for workers who move to urban centres for employment. Affordable rental housing is expected to help beneficiaries access work opportunities without facing excessive accommodation costs.

The government has also facilitated housing loans through banks and financial institutions. Majhi laid the foundation stone for an affordable housing project at Gadakana under the initiative.

Highlighting the importance of secure housing, the Chief Minister said a roof over one’s head was among the most fundamental necessities after food. He also referred to the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, which supports housing alongside basic amenities such as toilets, piped drinking water, electricity and cooking gas.

According to Majhi, more than two lakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban in Odisha, while the State government aims to provide around five lakh houses through the Antyodaya Griha Yojana.

12 Modern Playgrounds Opened Across the City

Alongside the housing initiatives, the Chief Minister inaugurated 12 modern playgrounds developed by the BDA at locations across Bhubaneswar.

The facilities are situated at Bajrangi, K-4, Kolathia, Tamando, Nakhara, the CBSE Regional Office area, Yadupur, Damana High School, Unit-2 Girls High School, Bhubaneswar Central UP School, Ghatikia, Unit-8 Boys High School and Shaheed Nagar High School.

The playgrounds are intended to expand access to recreational and sports facilities for children and young people across different neighbourhoods.

Ministers and Elected Representatives Attend

Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said the new housing facilities would help slum residents secure permanent addresses and could positively influence their educational opportunities and social standing.

Ekamra-Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh also welcomed the initiatives, while Khurda MLA Prashant Jagdev, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, BDA Vice-Chairman and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Chanchal Rana, and BDA Secretary Manas Ranjan Padhi were among those present.

The projects represent a combined push towards affordable housing, improved public spaces and urban welfare. Through new residential facilities and targeted support for migrant workers, the government aims to make Bhubaneswar more inclusive and improve access to essential urban amenities.

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain, Thunderstorms in Nine Odisha Districts

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow warning for nine districts of Odisha, forecasting light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at isolated places over the next three hours.

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According to a nowcast bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar at 4.20 pm, the alert covers Khordha, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam, Bhadrak, Kalahandi and Kandhamal.

The warning indicates the possibility of localised weather activity during the specified period, prompting the department to advise people to remain cautious and monitor changing conditions.

Bhubaneswar, Puri Among Areas Under Alert

The yellow warning covers coastal districts, including Khordha, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur and Bhadrak, as well as Ganjam, Kalahandi and Kandhamal.

Residents in the affected areas may experience brief spells of rain, thunder and lightning. Weather conditions could vary from one locality to another, as the forecast refers to isolated places within the districts.

IMD Advises Caution

The IMD has urged residents to keep track of weather updates and plan their outdoor activities accordingly.

People are advised to take shelter in safe buildings if thunderstorms occur and avoid open fields and exposed locations during lightning activity. Taking precautions during sudden weather changes can help reduce the risk of lightning-related incidents.

Residents are also encouraged to follow official weather bulletins for further updates on local conditions and any subsequent warnings.

STARTRADER Adds 48 US Stock CFDs with 24-Hour Weekday Trading

Available from October 13, 2026, the new symbols span ten sectors and are tradable during extended weekday hours.

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER has launched 48 new US Stock CFDs on its MT5 servers, tradable from Monday 03:00 to Friday 23:55 (GMT+3 platform time). The regular US session opens in the late afternoon in the Gulf and the evening across much of Asia. The new symbols give clients in those regions more flexibility to trade NYSE and Nasdaq companies during their own working day, and to respond to news released outside US hours, subject to market conditions and liquidity.

The launch also lands as US third-quarter earnings season, with several newly added banks and asset managers among the first to report.

The additions range from Alphabet (GOOGL.24H), Marvell Technology (MRVL.24H) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI.24H) to Wells Fargo (WFC.24H), BlackRock (BLK.24H), Nike (NKE.24H) and Rivian (RIVN.24H).

The symbols are available on STARTRADER’s existing MT5 live servers and sit within the same regulated framework as the rest of its product range. The addition forms part of STARTRADER’s wider effort to extend market access for clients based outside US time zones.

“Many of our clients are based in time zones far from New York, and the US session rarely aligns with their working day. Opening these stocks up 24 hours on weekdays means clients can trade some of the most widely followed US names on their own schedule, rather than around the opening bell.”

– Peter Karsten, CEO, STARTRADER

The launch follows the October 6 addition of 20 Stock and ETF CFDs tradable 24/7, and continues STARTRADER’s expansion of extended-hours access to global equities.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading outside regular US market hours may involve wider spreads and lower liquidity.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Odisha Wins Wind India 2026 Award for Advancing Wind Energy Investment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UDN): Odisha has received the Wind India 2026: Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking award in recognition of its initiatives to promote wind power development and accelerate the transition towards clean energy.

 Pic Credit: x.com/EnergyOdisha

The award was presented at the Windergy India 2026 conference held in Chennai on October 8, bringing together government representatives and industry leaders from the renewable energy sector.

On Tuesday, Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Vishal Kumar Dev formally handed over the award to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.

The presentation ceremony was attended by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) Chairman and Managing Director Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, GRIDCO Managing Director Dr Satyapriya Rath and other senior Energy Department officials.

Recognition for Renewable Energy Initiatives

Earlier, Dr Rath had received the award on behalf of Odisha from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during the Chennai conference.

The recognition highlights Odisha’s efforts to create a more favourable environment for wind energy development and encourage investment in the renewable energy sector.

Congratulating Energy Department officers and staff, Singh Deo said the achievement reflected the State government’s commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and attracting sustainable investments under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy.

He also underscored the State’s ambition to expand its renewable energy sector and strengthen its role in India’s evolving clean energy landscape.

Odisha Showcases Wind Power Potential to Investors

As part of its efforts to attract investment, Odisha organised a dedicated session titled ‘Odisha: India’s Next Wind Destination’ at Windergy India 2026.

The session presented the State’s wind energy potential to national and international investors and highlighted opportunities for renewable energy projects.

The initiative was aimed at drawing greater attention to Odisha as a potential destination for wind power investment and encouraging wider participation in the State’s clean energy expansion.

Focus on Clean Energy and Sustainable Investment

The award is expected to enhance Odisha’s visibility among renewable energy stakeholders as the State pursues its clean energy ambitions.

By promoting investment opportunities and advancing its renewable energy policy, the government aims to encourage the development of cleaner power sources and support sustainable growth.

The recognition marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s efforts to position itself as an emerging participant in India’s renewable energy sector, with wind power identified as an important area of future development.

Limca Launches Its First-Ever Delhi City Can, Celebrating the Spirit, Art and Energy of the Capital

Homegrown brand Limca celebrates the spirit of India’s cities, bringing their distinctive culture and local identity to life through limited-edition City Cans.

NEW DELHI, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Limca, Coca-Cola India’s iconic beverage, has unveiled its first-ever Limca Delhi City Can – a limited-edition collectible that celebrates the unmistakable spirit of the national capital. Created under the idea ‘One City, One Can: Crafted for Collection’, the special edition reimagines the everyday Limca can as a canvas of local pride, capturing the city’s heritage, culture and urban energy. Featuring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks including India Gate, Qutub Minar and Jantar Mantar, alongside elements of Delhi’s local life such as the Metro and auto rickshaws, the design reflects Delhi’s unique blend of timeless history and contemporary life, making the capital instantly recognizable.

More than a refreshing beverage, the Delhi City Can introduces a new collectible experience for consumers. Created as a limited-edition release, it is designed to inspire discovery, sharing and collectibility, while offering young, urban consumers a fresh way to celebrate the city they call home.

The launch also brings the City Can idea to life through a consumer-led social activation on Instagram featuring Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. The activation will further bring artists and creators into the conversation, encouraging them to share their own interpretations of the city’s culture, landmarks and everyday experiences. Together, these voices invite Delhiites to engage with the City Can beyond the product and celebrate the many elements that make the capital uniquely their own.

Sundeep Bajoria, Vice President, Integrated Operations, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “For over five decades, Limca has been a part of India’s refreshment story, building a lasting relationship with consumers through its signature lemony refreshment. Taking this legacy forward, the Limca Delhi City Can captures the heartbeat of the capital, celebrating its culture through the eyes of the people who live it every day. Powered by our expansive retail network, we aren’t just offering a refreshing drink, we are placing a piece of the city’s rich and vibrant identity right into the hands of the consumers who make it special.”

Anant Agarwal, Vice Chairman, MMG Group said, “We are delighted to partner with Limca on this first-of-its-kind initiative that brings Delhi’s distinctive character to life through the limited-edition city cans. We take great pride in partnering for this unique launch and bringing it to consumers across Delhi, backed by our strong distribution capabilities and retail network. We believe the city cans will resonate strongly across consumers and further deepen Limca’s longstanding connection with the city.”

The Limca Delhi City Can is now rolling out across Delhi, giving consumers an opportunity to collect a special edition that celebrates the capital’s unique character.  

About Coca-Cola:

Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’ offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rimzim, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes’ range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.

The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of over six million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities, and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain.

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Dept and IVYSON Connect Korea and Brazil With “We Talk”, “Lembra”

BRASILIA, Brazil, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dept, a South Korean singer-songwriter affiliated with unikorn union Inc. and Brazilian artist IVYSON affiliated with Babel Produções are joining forces for a collaboration presented in English and Portuguese. Their English-language release, “We Talk,” arrives on Oct 14, 2026, followed by its Portuguese-language Brazilian counterpart, “Lembra,” on Oct 22, 2026. 

Dept has built an international audience through songs such as “Strawberry Champagne,” “Green,” “Van Gogh,” “Whenever It Rains” and “Winter Blossom.” His smooth, polished melodies and emotionally driven lyrics have helped his music connect with listeners across Asia and beyond.

His international collaborations include work with American artist Ashley Alisha, Thai singer NONT TANONT and Vietnamese singer Hoàng Dũng. This latest project brings that spirit of musical exchange to Brazil through his collaboration with IVYSON, pairing Dept’s emotional R&B and indie-pop approach with a new creative partnership across languages.

The lyrics of “We Talk” explore the quiet distance between two people trying to talk about love. Images of neon light, rain and hesitant conversation create an intimate, reflective mood, with the recurring question at the heart of the song expressing the uncertainty of a fragile connection.

The collaboration extended beyond the recording process. During Dept’s visit to Brazil, the two artists met in person to film the project’s music video, bringing their musical exchange into a shared visual production on location.

During the same visit, Dept also met fans in São Paulo, creating a direct connection with Brazilian listeners. The project continues his work with artists across different countries, connecting Korea and Brazil through music and visual storytelling.

“We Talk,” credited to Dept and IVYSON, will be available across major music streaming platforms. The Portuguese-language “Lembra” is credited to Dept and IVYSON.

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