29, May 2026
FSSAI Seeks Explanation from IRCTC Over Alleged Hygiene Lapses in Train Catering Services
New Delhi, May 29 (BNP): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a formal notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) over allegations of unhygienic practices in onboard catering services after a video circulating on social media allegedly showed utensils being washed inside a train toilet, raising serious concerns over passenger food safety and hygiene standards.
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Taking cognisance of the incident, FSSAI sought a detailed factual explanation from IRCTC and directed the agency to submit its comments on the matter. The food safety regulator observed that, if verified, the alleged practice would amount to a serious violation of hygiene and sanitary norms prescribed under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Under the regulations, food business operators are required to maintain stringent hygiene protocols for food processing, handling, cleaning and washing to ensure that food and food-contact surfaces remain free from contamination. Officials emphasised that any lapse in compliance could pose potential health risks to passengers and undermine food safety standards in railway catering services.
FSSAI further reiterated that adherence to food safety regulations is mandatory for all catering operations, including services managed directly by IRCTC as well as those handled through contractual personnel engaged in onboard food distribution.
The incident has reignited public concern over hygiene and quality control in train catering, particularly on long-distance routes where thousands of passengers depend on onboard meals during travel. Experts and consumer groups have stressed the need for stricter monitoring, regular inspections and stronger enforcement of food safety protocols to improve accountability and ensure safe food handling practices.
IRCTC is expected to respond to the notice and clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, following which authorities may decide on appropriate corrective or regulatory measures.
The development once again underscores the importance of maintaining high hygiene standards in mass transit systems, where lapses in food safety can have wide-reaching implications for public health and passenger confidence.
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29, May 2026
Fintech Week London returns with new city-wide festival to match the capital’s global fintech status
Fintech Fringe is behind the bigger, bolder format with the backing of the Department for Business and Trade and London & Partners
London, 29 May 2026: London has long earned its place as one of the world’s defining fintech centres. Dealroom’s latest report just confirmed London as the world’s number one fintech ecosystem – home to 137 unicorns and a combined enterprise value of $714 billion.
New York has a fintech week. Singapore has one too. It is time London stepped up a gear with its own fintech week to reinforce why London is the world’s best city to scale a fintech business.
Fintech Week London returns from 7 to 11 September 2026 under new leadership, backed by Fintech Fringe founder Calypso Harland and the UK’s fast-growing fintech community.
Anchored by the Scale & Grow Summit on 9 and 10 September in central London, the event is expected to attract more than 1,500 founders, investors, financial institutions, policymakers, regulators and international fintech leaders to the capital.
This year’s theme is Growth with Agency, and focuses on the practical questions now shaping fintech growth. Sessions will examine how AI is changing competitive advantage, how regulation is affecting growth strategies, how fintechs can access capital, and how the long-anticipated convergence of fintech, crypto and payments is beginning to reshape the market.
Fintech Fringe is opening the week to companies, associations, communities and event organisers across London, inviting them to host their own events as part of a shared city-wide fintech moment. The model gives the wider ecosystem, including smaller companies and emerging communities, a way to access a larger audience and contribute to the global fintech conversation.
Calypso Harland, Founder of Fintech Fringe, said:
“London needs a fintech week that reflects the ecosystem itself: ambitious, practical, international and open to the people building what comes next. Fintech Week London is a platform for the whole city – from founders and investors to banks, regulators, associations and emerging communities. We’re here to rally everyone together and show the world why London is built to create champions.”
Emma Banymandhub, CEO of The Payments Association, said:
“Calypso is a natural collaborator and the perfect person to bring the ecosystem together to bridge the divide between fintech, crypto and payments. These communities often live in parallel universes, and bringing them together can only mean better things for the industry as a whole. The Payments Association is delighted to support.”
The relaunch follows Fintech Fringe’s merger with Fintech Week London last year. Since launching in 2023, Fintech Fringe has grown rapidly, with its own festival tripling in size over three years.
Fintech Week London 2026 will run from 7 to 11 September, with the Scale & Grow Summit taking place from 9 to 10 September.
For hosting, speaking and partnership opportunities, visit www.fintechweek.london.
29, May 2026
HGI Hosts Global Knowledge Exchange Series on Entrepreneurship, MedTech & Interdisciplinary Research
Chennai, May 29: Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI), through the HITS School of Management in association with the Office of International Affairs, organized the “Global Knowledge Exchange Series for Faculty Excellence” at the Hindustan Head Office, Guindy, bringing together academicians, researchers, and faculty members from management, engineering, healthcare, and executive education domains to discuss entrepreneurship, MedTech, healthcare innovation, and interdisciplinary research.
The Faculty Development Programme focused on the theme “Entrepreneurship, MedTech & Interdisciplinary Research” and aligned with HGI’s vision of fostering globally connected, innovation-driven, and future-ready academic ecosystems as the institution celebrates 60 years of academic excellence.
The programme featured keynote sessions by internationally renowned academicians including Prof. Kevin Fynn, Emeritus Professor at Curtin University, Australia, and Prof. Paisarn Muneesawang, Professor at Mahidol University, Thailand.
Professor Kevin Fynn spoke about academic entrepreneurship, commercialization of research, and industry-academia collaboration, drawing from his experience in academic leadership and technology entrepreneurship.
Prof. Kevin Fynn said, “Universities today must evolve beyond traditional teaching models and become active innovation ecosystems where academia, industry, investors, and entrepreneurs collaborate to create meaningful societal impact.”
Professor Paisarn Muneesawang presented his work in digital healthcare ecosystems, telemedicine, healthcare analytics, AI-driven healthcare technologies, and interdisciplinary research models transforming healthcare delivery globally.
Speaking about the significance of interdisciplinary innovation, Dr. S. Priya, Director, HITS School of Management, said, “The most transformative innovations globally are emerging at the intersection of management, healthcare, engineering, analytics, policy, and entrepreneurship. Academic institutions therefore need to actively encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and research-driven learning.”
The discussions also focused on entrepreneurship education, healthcare digitalisation, MedTech innovation, international collaborations, and industry-academia partnerships. Participants further discussed the Tamil Nadu Government’s University Research Park initiatives and the Government of India’s PRIP scheme aimed at strengthening research and innovation in the pharma and MedTech sectors.
Speaking on the institution’s larger academic vision, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chairman, Hindustan Group of Institutions, said, “As HGI celebrates 60 years of academic excellence, we remain committed to building globally connected, innovation-led academic ecosystems that encourage interdisciplinary research, international collaborations, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement.”
The programme concluded with an interactive faculty engagement session, open-house discussions, and deliberations on future collaborations, joint research initiatives, and innovation-led academic partnerships.
29, May 2026
Tesla Cybercab Drives Itself Out of GigaTexas Factory in Autonomous Breakthrough
Austin, Texas, May 29 (BNP): In a striking demonstration of autonomous vehicle technology, Tesla’s Cybercab was seen driving itself out of the company’s Gigafactory Texas (GigaTexas), marking another milestone in the electric vehicle maker’s push toward fully autonomous transportation. Videos shared online showed multiple Cybercab units autonomously exiting the factory and navigating toward holding or staging areas without human drivers.
The development comes as Tesla accelerates production of its purpose-built autonomous vehicle, designed specifically for robotaxi operations. Unlike conventional vehicles, the Cybercab has been engineered without a steering wheel or pedals and is intended to function entirely through Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Production of the vehicle began at GigaTexas earlier this year as part of the company’s broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility solutions.
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk recently shared footage of Cybercab units autonomously leaving the factory, describing the vehicle as “purpose-built for autonomy.” The footage has generated significant attention across the technology and automotive sectors, with supporters viewing it as a glimpse into the future of transport and critics pointing to ongoing regulatory and safety challenges surrounding fully driverless systems.
The Cybercab forms a central pillar of Tesla’s long-term robotaxi vision, though the company has acknowledged that scaling autonomous operations will be gradual and subject to safety validation and regulatory approvals. Industry observers note that while autonomous production and factory movement represent technological progress, broader public deployment of fully driverless vehicles continues to face technical, legal and infrastructure-related scrutiny.
The latest footage nevertheless signals Tesla’s increasing confidence in integrating autonomy not only into transportation services but also into manufacturing and vehicle logistics at scale.
29, May 2026
Bodycraft Academy of Clinical Excellence Debuts in Bangalore with Clinic-First Training Model
India, May 29: Bodycraft Clinic has officially launched the Bodycraft Academy of Clinical Excellence in Bangalore, a new institution focused on bridging the growing gap between certification and real-world clinical competency in India’s rapidly expanding aesthetic medicine industry.
Built on over a decade of clinical experience across 34+ clinics, the academy has been designed to train practitioners not only in technical procedures, but in clinical judgement, patient safety, and outcome accountability. The launch marks Bodycraft’s entry into structured clinical education, with a curriculum shaped directly by live patient outcomes, real treatment environments, and operational learnings gathered across thousands of cases.
The academy was founded on a recognition that while aesthetic medicine in India has grown significantly, the training infrastructure supporting it has not evolved at the same pace. According to the academy’s leadership, many practitioners enter the industry technically certified but insufficiently prepared for the complexities of real clinical practice.
“The founding idea came from repeatedly seeing the gap between being certified and being genuinely ready,” said Dr Mikki Singh, Founder and Medical Director of Bodycraft Clinics. “Every module we teach has been tested in our own treatment rooms. Refined across thousands of real patient outcomes. Designed around one question: what does this doctor need to know to never let a patient down?”
Unlike conventional cosmetology training, which largely focuses on baseline procedural knowledge, the academy’s curriculum addresses advanced injectables, energy-based device (EBD) protocols, clinical case diversity, patient management, and real-world complication handling. The programme also incorporates training for non-clinical teams, reinforcing the idea that clinical excellence extends beyond doctors alone.
At the core of the academy is its proprietary five-stage POC framework, structured around Selection, Training, Assessment, Re-training, and Deployment. Candidates are evaluated before entry, trained through hands-on clinical exposure and live patient demonstrations, assessed on applied competency rather than theoretical retention alone, and only deployed after successfully meeting defined standards of performance.
The academy emphasises multi-competency assessment, where practitioners are evaluated not only on technical execution, but also on judgement, adaptability, and clinical decision-making under real conditions.
“Aesthetics isn’t about a single procedure. It’s about combining the right treatments, the right way, for results that last. That’s what a clinical approach actually means,” added Dr Mikki Singh.
According to the organisation, the academy’s clinic-first model is what differentiates it from standalone training institutes. Every protocol taught within the academy has been developed and refined through Bodycraft’s own clinical infrastructure and patient populations.
Sahil Gupta, CEO of Bodycraft Clinics said,
“We built this Academy because the standard of care in this industry needed raising, and we had a decade of knowing exactly how. Aesthetic medicine has evolved far beyond what standard dermatology training covers, including injectables, energy-based devices, advanced skin and hair protocols, and practitioners are entering the field underprepared for that reality.”
He further added,
“This Academy is here to bridge that gap. Because ultimately, this is about what a patient experiences when they walk in, the confidence that the person treating them has been trained to think, not just to execute.”
The academy has been in development conceptually for several years, with active execution and infrastructure building taking place over the final year leading up to launch. The institution now aims to evolve into one of India’s most trusted clinical training brands in aesthetic medicine, with future plans including fellowship programmes, international collaborations, and expansion of practitioner training standards nationally.
By focusing on competency validation rather than certification alone, the academy intends to create a stronger benchmark for clinical readiness in India’s aesthetic medicine ecosystem and contribute toward improving patient outcomes across the industry.
29, May 2026
GREMI City Campus at Million Minds Tech City Unveils Vision for India’s first dedicated Real Estate University
New Delhi, May 29: Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI), Gujarat’s first AICTE-approved institution exclusively focused on the real estate sector, today inaugurated its City Campus at Million Minds Tech City, Ahmedabad. Backed by an initial investment of INR ₹500 crore, GREMI will admit its Founding Cohort of 70 students from August 2026, marking the formal beginning of structured, degree-linked real estate education in India.
The launch of the campus marks a significant step in GREMI‘s journey to establish a formal, industry-aligned academic home for real estate education in India, supported by a Ganesh Housing Limited and grounded in the recognition that balanced urban development is only possible when town planning is supported by structured education and modern thinking.
The inauguration, held alongside the Phase 1 launch of Million Minds Tech City, reflects the intentional integration of education, employment and innovation within the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar growth corridor. GREMI‘s City Campus will serve as a live learning environment — connecting students directly with the built-environment industry — while its long-term vision of a 100-acre dedicated university campus, for which a Deemed University application has already been submitted to the UGC, positions India’s real estate sector on the path to having its own world-class academic home. An application for GREMI to transform into a Deemed University under distinct category has already been submitted to the UGC.
The launch brought together a convergence that is rare in Indian education — a sector-specific institution, co-located within a live employment district, backed by committed long-term capital, and supported at the highest levels of government. Addressing the industry and education leaders Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel, reiterated the commitment of Central and State Governments towards quality housing, urban development, quality infrastructure and holistic approach to real estate development and management. The public unveiling of GREMI‘s long-term vision: a 100-acre integrated teaching, research and residential university campus in Ahmedabad, with initial investment of Rs 500 Crores marks the beginning of a world-class centre of excellence exclusively for the built-environment sector.
Speaking at the launch event, Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said, “Gujarat has already established itself as one of India’s strongest industrial growth engines, and now the state is moving decisively towards becoming a global hub for technology, innovation and high-skilled services. Projects like Million Minds Tech City will not only create world-class infrastructure and employment opportunities but will also position Ahmedabad alongside the country’s leading technology destinations. Equally important is the launch of GREMI City Campus, which reflects the need to build strong industry-linked talent and knowledge ecosystems that can support Gujarat’s next phase of growth in technology, real estate, infrastructure, and innovation-led sectors.”
Commenting on the development, Mr. Shekhar Patel, MD & CEO, Ganesh Housing Limited and Chairman, Governing Council, GREMI said, “India is urbanising at a scale and speed that has few parallels in history, and the expectations from that urban development are far more nuanced and future-focused than ever before. That scale demands a different kind of professional — one who understands not just how to construct, but how to plan, finance, govern and sustain the urban environments we are creating. GREMI exists to produce that professional. Our commitment to the Ganesh Foundation is a reflection of how seriously we take that responsibility — because the institutions we build today will determine the quality of the cities we live in tomorrow.”
Adding perspective on the institute’s vision, Dr. Anil Kashyap, Director General and CEO, GREMI, said, “ Our goal is not just to produce industry-ready talent, but to contribute to research, policy dialogue and innovation in the built environment discipline.”
The main campus, once completed, is set to accommodate over 2,000 students in a fully integrated academic ecosystem offering postgraduate education and advanced professional learning across real estate development and finance, construction technology and project management, urban planning and infrastructure, housing and policy studies, sustainability and green development, smart cities and future urban systems, real estate law and governance, and technology integration in the built environment.
GREMI‘s flagship Postgraduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) in Real Estate Development and Management will continue to anchor its academic offerings, with the Founding Cohort of 2026 comprising approximately 70 students already admitted for the August 2026 start. GREMI’s ambition is to position real estate education as a credible and aspirational career choice for India’s next generation of professionals, while creating a rigorous foundation for research, innovation and policy engagement in the built environment.
GREMI is associated with Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation (MSEF), a not-for-profit organisation established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, envisioned by Mr. Shekhar Patel, Director of Ganesh Housing Limited and National President of CREDAI. MSEF operates independently and undertakes its initiatives through funding support received from associated entities and family trusts.
29, May 2026
Ashiana Anmol Organizes Interactive Robotics Workshop for Young Innovators at The Learning Hub
Gurugram, May, 29: Ashiana Anmol, the premium kid-centric homes in Gurugram by Ashiana Housing, successfully conducted an engaging and interactive Robotics Workshop at its signature Learning Hub, bringing together over 40 enthusiastic children for a day filled with innovation, creativity, and experiential learning. Designed to encourage curiosity and future-ready skills among young residents, the workshop created a highly enriching environment where children explored robotics, drones, and coding through hands-on participation and live demonstrations.
The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Dharm Raj Panwar, a NASA STEAM Gateway Educator and ISRO-registered Space Tutor, whose extensive experience in STEAM education, robotics, AI, and interdisciplinary learning added significant depth to the session. With a strong focus on practical engagement, the workshop introduced children to foundational concepts in robotics and drone-building in a simplified and enjoyable format that encouraged participation across age groups.
The Learning Hub is one of the defining features of Ashiana Kid Centric Homes a structured, after-school enrichment environment built into the residential community itself. Staffed by a full-time Learning Coordinator and a team of trained coaches, the Hub runs year-round activities. The Robotics Workshop is part of a broader calendar of experiential learning initiatives at Ashiana Anmol’s Learning Hub, which continues to deepen its programming in line with the community’s commitment to raising children who are curious, capable, and confident.
To ensure a comfortable and effective learning environment, children were divided into groups according to their age. Each team selected its own leader, helping nurture qualities such as leadership, accountability, collaboration, and communication. Participants actively worked together to build robots and drones while also gaining exposure to basic coding concepts through interactive activities designed to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
One of the most exciting moments of the workshop came during a creative exercise where every team named their robots and drones, adding imagination and storytelling to the technical learning process. The activity encouraged children to think creatively while building confidence and strengthening teamwork.
The workshop was hosted at Ashiana Anmol’s Learning Hub, a thoughtfully designed in-community enrichment space that serves as a bridge between home and school. As one of the defining pillars of Ashiana’s Kid-Centric Homes philosophy, the Learning Hub offers children access to structured after-school programs, STEM activities, reading zones, creative exploration spaces, and life-skill workshops under the guidance of dedicated coordinators and professional instructors.
Parents also responded enthusiastically to the initiative and appreciated the opportunity for their children to engage with emerging technologies in a safe, collaborative, and inspiring environment. Several parents expressed interest in participating in similar workshops and future learning programs at the community.
Commenting on the initiative, Varun Gupta, Director, Ashiana Housing, said,
“At Ashiana, we believe children learn best when curiosity meets experience. Workshops like these go beyond classroom learning and create opportunities for children to explore, collaborate, and build confidence through practical exposure. The Learning Hub at Ashiana Anmol has been designed to nurture creativity, innovation, and holistic development, and it is encouraging to see such enthusiastic participation from both children and parents.”
The Robotics Workshop at Ashiana Anmol concluded on a highly positive note, successfully combining technology, creativity, and experiential learning into a memorable experience for families within the community.
29, May 2026
Depression May Not Only Be a Consequence, But Also a Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
According to researchers at Semmelweis University, not only inflammation, but also sleep disorders, depression, obesity, and smoking may sustain persistent rheumatic symptoms. In their publications in the journals Nature Reviews Rheumatology and The Lancet Rheumatology, they also proposed a model that can help identify and treat the true causes of symptoms in time.
Researchers at Semmelweis University analyzed how depression, smoking, obesity, sleep disorders, and other health problems are linked to difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. It affects tens of thousands of people in Hungary only. Most patients respond well to treatment, but 6–28 percent belong to the so-called “difficult-to-treat” group because they do not achieve lasting remission despite therapy.
According to the publications in Nature Reviews Rheumatology and The Lancet Rheumatology, these factors may not only coexist with the disease but may also help maintain it.
For example, pain and depression may reduce physical activity, increase body weight, worsen sleep and mood – all of which can feed back into pain and everyday functioning, creating a difficult-to-break “vicious cycle.”
The researchers not only identified these patterns but also developed a new model that could improve the treatment of such difficult-to-treat patients. Under the currently used “treat-to-target” therapeutic approach, patients’ conditions are regularly monitored using measurable indicators, and if treatment does not sufficiently reduce inflammation, therapy is adjusted – for example by increasing the medication dose or switching to another drug. However, according to the researchers, this approach can function not only as a therapy but also as a kind of “early warning system”: it can quickly indicate when symptoms may not be caused solely – or at all – by inflammation.
“When target values improve but the patient still suffers from pain and fatigue, it is worth taking a step back. In such cases, instead of automatically prescribing more medication, doctors should look for what is maintaining the symptoms – whether it is chronic pain syndrome, depression, sleep disorders, or obesity,” said Dr. György Nagy, head of the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology at Semmelweis University. The researchers themselves have observed that this approach can improve outcomes for difficult-to-treat patients, and in many cases it can also positively affect the doctor–patient relationship.
The researchers’ model has achieved major international recognition: the publications introducing the concept of “difficult-to-treat” disease and the related treatment strategy have already been cited more than a thousand times by other researchers. Moreover, the definition is now used worldwide not only in the context of rheumatoid arthritis but also in connection with other diseases.
Meanwhile, the team is already working on the next steps: alongside their own research, they are planning to join projects that would use artificial intelligence to develop even more effective therapies for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
“With AI-based pattern recognition, we could identify subgroups among patients, and with the help of these data we could create more effective, almost personalized treatment strategies for them,” explained Dr. Lilla Gunkl-Tóth, PhD student at Semmelweis University and first author of the publications.
29, May 2026
New action plan for Aboriginal tourism in WA launched
Western Australia’s Aboriginal tourism sector is entering a new phase, with the official launch of the Cook Labor Government’s next Jina Plan to strengthen Aboriginal-led visitor offerings across the State.
The Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2026-2030 outlines the Cook Labor Government’s framework to grow Aboriginal tourism businesses, support jobs and strengthen Aboriginal culture as the heart of the State’s visitor economy.
The Plan outlines 40 initiatives that will be delivered by Tourism WA in partnership with the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and seven Cook Government agencies and is backed by a $20 million investment.
WA Tourism Minister Reece Whitby joined WAITOC chair Darren Capewell and CEO Robert Taylor in Carnarvon at the 2026 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference to celebrate the launch of the plan and meet with Aboriginal operators.
The 2026-2030 Jina Plan comes after the inaugural Jina Plan 2021-2025 delivered strong results, growing the number of Aboriginal tourism businesses to around 150, up from 110 in 2019. It supported initiatives including marketing campaigns, cultural activations, the development of Aboriginal-owned and managed campgrounds, training programs and public art projects.
Visitor interest in Aboriginal tourism continues to grow in Western Australia, with more than four in five visitors expressing interest in experiencing Aboriginal tourism in WA in 2024-25.
In 2023-24, Aboriginal tourism businesses in Western Australia contributed $55.1 million to the State’s economy, an increase of more than 25 per cent from 2021-22.
The Jina Plan 2026-2030 will continue to support Aboriginal communities to stay connected to Country, strengthen cultural pride, and deliver high-quality tourism experiences that showcase Western Australia’s unique cultural heritage.
The plan is a key part of the Cook Labor Government’s strategy to develop and maintain regional destinations and support Aboriginal tourism as a vital sector in building a resilient, diversified economy.
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Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
“Aboriginal tourism is a cornerstone of Western Australia’s tourism industry, and the new Jina Plan 2026-2030 will build on the success of the first plan to create even more opportunities for communities and businesses across the State.
“The results of the previous Jina Plan speak for themselves – more Aboriginal tourism businesses, more visitors experiencing Aboriginal culture, and stronger connections to Country. This next plan will take that work further and make Aboriginal tourism an even bigger part of Western Australia’s story.
“Through strong collaboration with Aboriginal people, communities, businesses and government agencies, the Jina Plan 2026-2030 will ensure Aboriginal voices and stories remain central to our tourism industry, while supporting jobs and economic growth in regional WA.”
Comments attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:
“This plan is about empowering Aboriginal communities to lead, create and grow their own tourism businesses, sharing culture in a way that is guided by community and grounded in Country.
“We are supporting Aboriginal people to shape their own economic future, build strong businesses, create local jobs, and ensure communities directly benefit from tourism across Western Australia.
“At its heart, this plan is about showcasing the strength of culture, connections to Country and knowledge sharing by Aboriginal tourism throughout WA.”
29, May 2026
Kärcher Showcases Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Growing Automotive Sector in Jaipur
New Delhi, May 29: Kärcher India participated in an exclusive automotive seminar in Jaipur themed “No Matter What Your Challenge Is. There’s Kärcher for That.” The session focused on helping automotive workshops and dealerships improve operational efficiency, maintenance standards, and customer experience through advanced cleaning technologies.
With Rajasthan, particularly Jaipur, emerging as a growing hub for automotive retail and service businesses, the seminar brought together industry professionals, dealership representatives, and business partners to discuss evolving operational requirements and the increasing need for smarter, more efficient workshop management solutions.
The event featured interactive discussions and live demonstrations showcasing how modern cleaning systems can help automotive businesses reduce downtime, improve turnaround efficiency, maintain hygiene standards, and create a better customer-facing environment across workshops and showrooms.
As part of the showcase, Kärcher demonstrated a range of professional cleaning solutions designed for automotive applications:
●High-pressure cleaner – HD 7/16 – Used for efficient vehicle exterior cleaning and heavy-duty automotive washing applications.
●High-pressure cleaner – HD 6/15 – Designed for effective cleaning of vehicles, workshop areas, and automotive equipment.
●Wet and dry vacuum cleaner – NT 30/1 – Suitable for workshop maintenance and vehicle interior cleaning applications.
●Scrubber dryer – BD 43/40 – Used for cleaning and maintaining showroom and workshop floors with improved efficiency.
●Manual sweeper – KM 70/20 – Ideal for indoor and outdoor sweeping applications across automotive facilities.
●Single-disc machine – BDS 43/150 – Designed for deep floor cleaning, scrubbing, and polishing applications.
●Steam vacuum cleaner – SG 4/4 – Used for deep cleaning and sanitization of automotive interiors, surfaces, and hard-to-reach workshop areas.
Speaking at the seminar, Mr Puneet Sharma, MD, Kärcher India, said, “Jaipur and the larger Rajasthan market are witnessing steady growth across the automotive sector, with businesses increasingly focusing on operational excellence and customer-centric service experiences. As workshops, showrooms and dealerships continue to modernize, the demand for efficient and reliable maintenance solutions is also growing. Through initiatives like these, we aim to engage closely with industry stakeholders and showcase technologies that can help improve productivity, optimize operations, and maintain high standards across facilities.”
The live demonstrations enabled attendees to experience Kärcher’s solutions first-hand and understand their role in enhancing operational efficiency and long-term maintenance management within automotive facilities.
