8, Sep 2026
Wondrlab Launches WondrAgents, India’s First Unified Agentic Operating System for End-to-End Influencer Marketing

–  Pioneering an Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing, WondrAgents powers Wondrlab’s influencer SaaS platforms, OPA & Opportune

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wondrlab today unveiled WondrAgents, India’s first unified Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing, powering its influencer marketing platforms OPA and Opportune. Built as a network of seven specialised AI agents, WondrAgents seamlessly executes the complete influencer campaign lifecycle, from campaign brief and creator discovery to outreach, negotiation, contracting, content evaluation and ROI reporting, helping brands reduce campaign go-live time by up to 70% while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Vandana Verma, Co-Founder, Wondrlab Network, and Shidush Contractor, Chief Operating Officer, OPA & Opportune

The launch marks the next evolution of Wondrlab’s ‘Total Influence’ vision, bringing together years of influencer marketing expertise, proprietary creator intelligence, campaign learnings and machine learning into a unified operating system that enables brands to execute influencer campaigns with greater speed, transparency and precision.

Unlike conventional AI tools that automate individual tasks, WondrAgents is designed as a unified ‘Agentic Operating System’ where seven specialised AI agents work alongside campaign teams to power every stage of campaign execution. Each agent is trained to optimise against a brand’s campaign objectives, from campaign planning and creator discovery to negotiation, content evaluation and performance reporting, while human teams continue to lead strategy, creativity and relationship management.

The launch addresses one of the industry’s biggest challenges, where brands continue to rely on disconnected tools, manual coordination and fragmented reporting. By bringing the entire influencer marketing workflow onto a single unified intelligent operating system across OPA and Opportune, our SaaS platforms, WondrAgents enables greater operational efficiency, complete campaign visibility and continuous optimisation throughout the campaign lifecycle.

Speaking about the launch, Vandana Verma, Co-Founder, Wondrlab Network, said, “Since 2020, we’ve built one of India’s largest influencer marketing ecosystems through OPA and Opportune. Every campaign we’ve executed has added to the rich knowledge base of creator intelligence, brand insights and campaign learnings. WondrAgents is built on that proprietary knowledge base. We’ve invested significantly in training these agents with years of experience, and we will continue investing in agentic AI because we believe the future of influencer marketing lies in humans and AI agents working together to deliver faster execution, smarter decisions and better outcomes for brands.”

Shidush Contractor, Chief Operating Officer, OPA & Opportune, added, “We’re excited to introduce India’s first unified Agentic Operating System for influencer marketing. WondrAgents is built to tackle the toughest campaign briefs, bringing together great minds, specialised AI agents and years of campaign intelligence to execute faster and smarter. From evaluating creators and generating personalised scripts to optimising campaign performance, the platform takes care of the operational complexity, allowing teams to focus on ideas, creativity and strategic decisions. This isn’t about replacing people; it’s about combining human intelligence with AI agents to deliver greater transparency, measurable impact and a new level of efficiency for brands.”

Today, every influencer campaign starts almost from scratch, with campaign knowledge scattered across multiple tools, platforms and teams. WondrAgents change that by building a living intelligence library for every brand. Every campaign enriches this proprietary knowledge base with creator insights, category intelligence, audience behaviour and performance data, enabling the agents to automatically apply those learnings to future campaigns. The more brands use WondrAgents, the smarter, faster and more effective their influencer marketing becomes.

The agents have been developed by BigStep, Wondrlab Group’s software engineering and technology company, bringing its expertise in AI, automation and digital engineering to the platform

About Wondrlab

Launched in 2020, Wondrlab is a technology-led marketing transformation network that helps brands build, grow and monetise through an integrated full-funnel ecosystem. Its network includes creative agency What’s Your Problem; influencer marketing platforms OPA and Opportune; performance marketing agency Neon; CRM and data analytics company Cymetrix; software engineering company BigStep; Hector, an AI-powered commerce media optimisation platform; education platform Wisr; and European digital marketing agency WebTalk.

Further strengthening its AI-led digital transformation capabilities, Wondrlab recently launched WondrBridge, a joint venture with New Zealand-based Bridgesoul to build and operate AI-led Micro and Nano Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for enterprises.

To know more, visit: www.wondrlab.com

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8, Sep 2026
MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain

Five-season program brings together industry partners to help crypto-native users better understand global markets, asset classes and emerging financial opportunities

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today officially launched Opportunity Compass, a global markets education initiative aimed at advancing the market understanding as crypto and traditional finance become increasingly connected. Guided by the core message, “Know the Market, Know Your Opportunities,” the initiative is designed to help crypto-native users build a more systematic understanding of traditional and crypto markets while bringing together perspectives from across the broader financial and digital asset ecosystem.

MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain

The initiative comes as crypto users increasingly look beyond digital assets. Recent research from MEXC and CoinGecko found that trading volumes for traditional financial assets on crypto exchanges reached $1.45 trillion in the first half of 2026, nearly 10 times the total recorded for all of 2025.

Key findings from MEXC’s user survey include:

  • 53.7% of respondents have already invested in stocks, showing that stock investing is becoming increasingly relevant to crypto-native users.
  • Among users who have not used stock investment products, 43.1% cited insufficient investment knowledge as a key barrier.
  • Among users who previously used stock products but stopped, 48.3% said limited investment knowledge was one of the reasons they discontinued participation.
  • Among current stock investors, 44% said individual stock price movements influenced their participation, while 34% pointed to the AI boom as a key driver.

The findings suggest that access is expanding faster than understanding. As crypto-native users move across stocks, ETFs, commodities and digital assets, many are still developing the knowledge needed to understand market cycles, industry trends, asset behavior and investment risk. Greater access to financial opportunities therefore creates a growing need for more structured market education.

Finding opportunities is important. What matters even more is having a systematic way to understand, evaluate and act on them,” said Vugar Usi Zade, CEO of MEXC. “As financial markets become more connected and users gain exposure to a wider range of assets, they need more than access alone. Opportunity Compass is designed to help users understand what drives different markets, evaluate opportunities and risks, and ultimately build their own framework for navigating a more complex financial landscape.”

Building Market Education with Industry Participants

Opportunity Compass is designed not only as an MEXC education program, but as a broader industry education initiative that brings together perspectives from across the evolving financial ecosystem. The group of participating partners includes xStocks by PAYWARD, Plume, Tether, Pyth, Optimism, CMT Digital and RootData, representing different parts of the digital asset and financial ecosystem.

With participation from industry partners alongside MEXC’s educational content, Opportunity Compass aims to connect foundational market knowledge with broader industry perspectives, helping users better understand both established markets and the emerging models shaping the evolution of global finance.

Featuring five seasons and 30 episodes, Opportunity Compass takes users from understanding global markets and major asset classes to interpreting macroeconomic and industry trends, exploring emerging financial models and evaluating market opportunities. Rather than focusing on individual products or investment recommendations, the program aims to help users understand how markets work and what drives opportunities and risks.

From Seeing Opportunities to Understanding Markets

  • Season 1: See the Global Opportunities. Understand the broader global financial market landscape and how different markets connect.
  • Season 2: Understand Asset Value. Explore what gives stocks, gold, commodities, ETFs, Bitcoin and other assets value.
  • Season 3: Decode Market Trends. Understand how interest rates, inflation, market cycles, earnings and industry trends such as AI and semiconductors shape markets.
  • Season 4: Explore Emerging Opportunities. Explore tokenized assets, real-world assets, prediction markets and other emerging financial models at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.
  • Season 5: Become an Opportunity Explorer. Build an independent framework for understanding markets, evaluating opportunities and assessing risk.

Opportunity Compass will roll out progressively from September through December 2026, with new episodes released regularly across all five seasons through a dedicated Opportunity Compass education hub.

Extending MEXC’s Infinite Opportunities philosophy into education, Opportunity Compass aims to help users not only discover more financial opportunities, but also develop the knowledge needed to understand and evaluate them more independently.

All Opportunity Compass content is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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8, Sep 2026
India’s Employment Outlook Strengthens in Q4 as Changing Roles and Skills Reshape Why Employers Add Staff
New Delhi, Sep 08: India’s hiring momentum strengthens heading into the final quarter of 2026, according to ManpowerGroup’s latest Employment Outlook Survey of 3,055 employers across India conducted from July 1 to 31, 2026. The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for Q4 2026 stands at 54%, up six points from the previous quarter and eleven points from the same period last year. Globally, India is the frontrunner for its employment outlook, 25 points above the global average.
 
Sixty-five percent of employers in India plan to increase staffing between October and December, compared with 11% anticipating reductions, while 24% expect staffing levels to remain unchanged. Anticipated hiring increases are driven primarily by company expansion, while expected decreases are driven by automation/technology & economic challenges.
 
Beneath the headline number, the data points to a workforce in transition. Among employers planning to add staff, 69% cite changing roles and skills, including branching into new areas and new expertise demanded by advancing technology, as reasons for hiring.
 
“Employer confidence in India continues to build while heading into Q4 2026, with the Net Employment Outlook climbing to 54% at a six-point rise over the previous quarter and eleven points higher than this time last year,” said Mr. Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup India and Middle East. “This keeps India firmly ahead of every other market globally, 25 points above the average. What’s notable is the nature of this growth: employers aren’t just adding headcount, they are rethinking the shape of their workforce. Nearly 70% of employers are hiring in response to evolving roles and changing skill demands. The continued expansion of Global Capability Centers, alongside strong growth in sectors such as Finance & Insurance and Hospitality, is creating sustained demand for talent. While employers continue to navigate challenges ranging from AI-driven workforce transformation to skills shortages and mis-matched candidate expectations, the overall outlook remains one of confident and purposeful growth.”
 
“The MEOS survey report captures a shift in the intent behind hiring decisions, not just their scale,” Mr. Gulati added. ” More than a growth story, today’s hiring momentum reflects organizations’ efforts to build the capabilities required for an evolving world of work. Across India, employers are reshaping their workforces with greater intent, placing a stronger emphasis on capability building than on headcount growth alone. Recruitment is also accelerating, with 57% of employers reporting a faster time-to-hire than a year ago, driven largely by the adoption of AI in hiring processes. The real test now lies in skills availability. As job requirements continue to evolve, sourcing candidates with the right capabilities is becoming increasingly difficult, making sustained investment in upskilling and continuous learning critical to maintaining this momentum.”
 
The NEO across Sectors and Regional Highlights
 
Indian employers in all 9 sectors anticipate increasing staffing levels in the next quarter. Compared to last quarter, job markets have strengthened in 6 sectors and weakened in 3 sectors. Looking back to this time last year, hiring intentions have strengthened in 7 sectors and weakened in 2.
  • Finance & Insurance and Hospitality report the strongest NEO for Q4 2026 at 60% and 58% each, followed by Information at 57%.
  • India‘s most competitive sector, Finance & Insurance is expected to grow by 4 points since last quarter and since Q4 2025. Globally, India holds the second position for its employment expectations in this sector, above the sector’s global outlook by 24 points. 
  • Highest Q-on-Q increase is seen in Hospitality by 21 points, followed by Public Sector, Health & Social Services with 15 points and Trade & Logistics sector by 9 points.
  • Utilities & Natural Resources reported the most decline from Q3 by 23 points followed by Professional, Scientific & Technical Services by 3 points. 
  • Hiring intentions have strengthened in all four regions compared with the previous quarter and year-over-year. The most competitive region in India is the East region with a NEO of 59, rising by 7 points since last quarter and 23 points compared with the same quarter last year. This region reports the greatest growth in expectations since last quarter and this time last year.
  • South reported the second highest growth in expectations since Q4 2025 with an increase of 10 points.
  • Employers in very large organizations with 1,000 to 4,999 employees are the most optimistic with a NEO of 58, rising by 8 points since last quarter and 5 points since Q4 2025. Globally, India ranks third for its employment expectations in these organizations, beating the global outlook by 29 points.
  • When compared to Q3, employment expectations have risen in all organization sizes except those with 10-49 employees where it declined marginally by 2 points. 
  • Employers in small organisations with less than 10 employees have seen the most growth from last year by 20 points followed by large organisations with 5000+ employees by 12 points. 
Changing Roles and Skills Drive a Growing Share of Hiring
 
While company expansion (44%) remains the single most common reason employers are adding staff, the survey shows that hiring is increasingly about transformation rather than growth alone. According to the research findings, 39% of organizations are increasing headcount due to advancing technology, 30% are hiring to adapt to shifting skill requirements, and 22% are adding staff to backfill vacant positions.
 
Together, these findings reveal a labor market in which employers are reshaping their workforces, not merely expanding them, as evolving roles and skill demands to redefine the future of work.
 
AI Is Accelerating Hiring Processes
 
There is increasing use of AI across recruitment, and employers are seeing a universal improvement in time-to-hire. Fifty-seven percent say their average time-to-hire has become faster compared with 2025, while 23% say it has remained about the same and only 19% say it has become slower.
 
Skills shortages continue to constrain progress. Employers identify a lack of candidates with required skills (36%), mismatches between candidate expectations and job requirements (36%), a lack of qualified candidates in local markets (28%), surge in AI-created resumes (26%), and lengthy recruitment processes (26%) as key obstacles slowing hiring.
 
To view the complete results for the Q4 2026 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, including regional and country data, visit: https://manpowergroup.co.in/meosq42026.aspx.
The next survey will be released in December 2026 and will report hiring expectations for Q1 2027. The 2027 cycle marks the 65th anniversary of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
8, Sep 2026
SANY Heavy Industry H1 2026 Revenue Rises 19.49% YoY to USD 7.89 Billion, with Overseas Revenue Accounting for 61.33%

HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH) reported H1 2026 revenue of approximately USD  7.89 billion, up 19.49% year over year, and attributable net profit of USD 838.887 million, up 9.13%.

Q2 revenue rose 24.39% to USD 4.328 billion, exceeding the H1 growth rate, while attributable net profit increased 16.93% to USD 473.108 million. Operating cash flow totaled USD 1.440 billion. At June 30, total assets were USD 26.708 billion and shareholders’ equity was USD 13.576 billion.

SANY optimized its global footprint, expanded overseas channels and service networks, developed integrated, scenario-based equipment solutions, increased global market share and advanced lean operations to support efficiency and high-quality growth.

Key highlights:

  • Overseas revenue reached USD 4.724 billion, up 21.82% and representing 61.33% of core business revenue. Africa grew 47.66% to USD 790.234 million; the Americas 24.70% to USD 930.294 million; Asia and Australia 17.38% to USD 1.981 billion; and Europe 12.68% to USD 1.022 billion.
  • Major product lines all grew: Piling machinery surged 63.11% to USD 322.433 million; excavation machinery rose 21.77% to USD 3.141 billion; concrete machinery increased 21.25% to USD 1.330 billion; lifting machinery grew 8.22% to USD 1.245 billion; and road machinery increased 5.52% to USD 335.850 million.

Globalization remains SANY Heavy Industry’s foremost strategy. The Company is moving from product exports toward localized industrial operations overseas, bringing sales, services, product development and operations closer to local markets.

SANY will advance globalization, digitalization and decarbonization, reform overseas organization and R&D management, strengthen product innovation, and improve manufacturing, quality, profitability and competitiveness. It aims to deliver smarter, more efficient and sustainable solutions worldwide—Forging the Future Together.

Appendix: Original RMB Figures

Financial: H1 revenue, RMB 53.506 billion; H1 attributable net profit, RMB 5.690 billion; Q2 revenue, RMB 29.359 billion; Q2 attributable net profit, RMB 3.209 billion; operating cash flow, RMB 9.768 billion; total assets, RMB 181.153 billion; shareholders’ equity, RMB 92.084 billion.

Overseas: Total, RMB 32.040 billion; Asia and Australia, RMB 13.440 billion; Europe, RMB 6.930 billion; Americas, RMB 6.310 billion; Africa, RMB 5.360 billion.

Products: Excavation, RMB 21.306 billion; concrete, RMB 9.022 billion; lifting, RMB 8.446 billion; piling, RMB 2.187 billion; road machinery, RMB 2.278 billion.

SANY H1 2026 Revenue Rises 19.49% YoY

 

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8, Sep 2026
Lecxe Consulting Debuts to Help Indian Businesses Turn AI into Business Outcomes

GURUGRAM, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lecxe Consulting is an AI consulting and implementation company helping Indian businesses build custom AI powered business systems. Since inception, Lecxe has helped clients reduce costs up to 80% every month through AI-powered business systems, while simplifying the way organisations operate.

As businesses increasingly look to adopt AI to improve productivity and decision-making, many continue to struggle with old and fragmented systems, disconnected workflows and technology that doesn’t fit the way they actually operate. Lecxe was founded to solve this challenge.

Unlike traditional consulting firms that stop at strategy or software providers that sell standardised solutions, Lecxe stays with its clients beyond implementation – helping them design, deploy and continuously evolve AI systems that deliver measurable results.

Businesses have no shortage of AI tools today. What they often lack is a clear roadmap to make AI work within their existing operations. Lecxe enters the market at a time when organisations are looking for experienced teams that can turn AI into real business value.

“AI is no longer a future investment, it’s becoming a business necessity. The question is no longer whether businesses should adopt AI, but how they can make it deliver real value. That’s the thought behind Lecxe. Inspired by the reverse of ‘Excel’, our name reflects the shift from manual spreadsheets to AI-powered business systems built for the way businesses operate today” — Shreshth Mehra, CTO, Lecxe

Guided by its philosophy of “Spend less, Run lean, Grow Fast.”, Lecxe believes AI should create measurable business value. Every solution is designed to reduce costs, improve efficiency, boost productivity and support revenue growth.

Every engagement at Lecxe begins with understanding the business before recommending the technology. The team then designs AI-powered business systems that fit existing workflows, making adoption simpler, faster and more effective.

“Technology is what we build. Consulting is what we do. Service is who we are. We often say we’re a hospitality company disguised as an AI company. The technology matters, but what clients value most is having a team thatlistens, responds quickly and genuinely cares about helping them grow.” — Sachin Mehra, COO, Lecxe

About Lecxe Consulting

Lecxe Consulting is an AI consulting and implementation company that helps businesses simplify operations through AI-powered business systems. Built around lasting client relationships, Lecxe designs, implements and continuously evolves solutions that grow with the businesses they serve.

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8, Sep 2026
Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd and TRL Krosaki announce strategic JV to set up a 350,000 MTPA silica ramming mass plant in Odisha
  • ₹100 crore initial investment to strengthen RPEL’s manufacturing footprint in East India and support its long-term 1 Mn MTPA capacity ambition

JAIPUR, India, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd. (RPEL), world’s largest manufacturer of silica ramming mass, today announced a strategic joint venture with TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. (TRL Krosaki) to establish a 350,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) silica ramming mass manufacturing facility in Odisha, with an initial investment of approximately ₹100 crore.

From Left to Right: Mr. Rajesh Kabra, Managing Director, Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd.; Mr. Sanjay Kabra, Chairman, Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd.; and Mr. Prasant Kumar Naik, Managing Director, TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd., at the signing of the strategic Joint Venture agreement

The partnership marks a significant step in RPEL’s strategy to build a multi-location manufacturing platform, strengthen its presence in East India and create a more efficient supply network closer to key consumption centers.

The JV brings together RPEL’s patented manufacturing technology, established market presence and R&D capabilities with TRL Krosaki’s regional strength, quartzite resources in Odisha and global refractory expertise, backed by Krosaki Harima Corporation, Japan, and Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan. With RPEL’s existing group capacity of 534,000 MTPA and presence across 26 states in India and 40+ countries, the partnership provides a strong foundation for expanding its manufacturing and market footprint.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sanjay Kabra, Chairman, Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd., said, “This strategic partnership marks an important milestone in RPEL’s growth journey and our transition towards a multi-location manufacturing platform. By combining our differentiated technology and market capabilities with TRLK’s raw material resources, regional presence and global industry expertise, we are creating a strong platform for sustainable growth. This partnership also takes us closer to our ambition of reaching 1 Mn MTPA capacity and approximately 30% domestic market share, while reinforcing our focus on quality and cost leadership.”

A key strategic advantage of the JV will be long-term, exclusive access to quartzite from TRL Krosaki’s mines, ensuring raw material security and consistent product quality. RPEL will receive a royalty for usage of its patented manufacturing technology. The strategic location will also bring the company closer to key consumption centers in East India, enabling shorter delivery timelines, greater supply-chain efficiency and lower landed costs for customers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Prasant Kumar Naik, Managing Director, TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited, said, “This joint venture marks an important strategic milestone for TRL Krosaki, enabling us to unlock greater value from our mineral resources and create new avenues for growth. Our partnership with RPEL brings together complementary strengths in technology, manufacturing and raw-material access, strengthening our position in the silica ramming mass market. The project will also support industrial development in Jharsuguda and the surrounding region by creating employment, supporting local enterprises and contributing to long-term economic growth.”

The Odisha facility will strengthen RPEL’s manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities while creating a platform for deeper penetration into East India. More importantly, the JV establishes a strategic building block for RPEL’s broader ambition to scale its manufacturing footprint to 1 Mn MTPA and strengthen its leadership in the silica ramming mass industry.

About Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd

Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd. (RPEL) is the world’s largest manufacturer of silica ramming mass and a globally recognized brand in the industry. With a group manufacturing capacity of 534,000 MTPA, the company serves customers across 26 states in India and 40+ countries globally. RPEL has pioneered fully automated silica ramming mass manufacturing using proprietary and patented technology and has established capabilities in product innovation and R&D. RPEL is listed on BSE: 539837 and NSE: RPEL.

Learn more at www.rammingmass.com 

About TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd  

TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. (TRLK) is a leading Indian refractory manufacturer, producing all kinds of refractory products. Originally started as a subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd. In 1958, TRLK today is a subsidiary of Krosaki Harima Corporation (KHC), Japan, and a step-down subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation. TRLK operates one of the largest quartzite mines in India. KHC is a global leader in refractory manufacturing technology, managing a global network of 20+ manufacturing units across Asia, Europe and North America. Nippon Steel Corporation is the 3rd largest steel producer globally.

Learn more at www.trlkrosaki.com 

 

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8, Sep 2026
PM Modi Praises Vadodara’s Cleanliness Drive, Calls Citizen Participation Encouraging

Vadodara, Sep 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Vadodara residents for their enthusiastic participation in the city’s cleanliness campaign, saying the effort reflects the strong spirit of public participation in keeping the city clean.

PM Modi Praises Vadodara’s Cleanliness Drive, Calls Citizen Participation Encouraging

The appreciation came during PM Modi’s visit to Vadodara, where he attended the ‘NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat’ programme and inaugurated and dedicated several development projects. The city had launched a large-scale cleanliness and environmental campaign ahead of his visit under the Gujarat government’s ‘Swachhata Se Swagat’ initiative.

The cleanliness campaign brought together residents, sanitation workers, civic officials, elected representatives, educational institutions and voluntary organisations. The drive covered public spaces, lakes, gardens, healthcare centres, heritage sites and other important areas of the city.

Large numbers of citizens joined the campaign across Vadodara’s 19 wards. The initiative also included tree plantation and environmental awareness activities, giving the cleanliness drive a broader focus on protecting the city’s natural and public spaces.

The campaign saw particularly strong participation around heritage and recreational locations. Thousands of residents also joined cleanliness activities along important routes and public areas, while saplings were planted and distributed at several locations.

A cyclothon organised as part of the wider campaign further brought residents and children together to promote both fitness and cleanliness. Around 1,500 children participated in the event, reinforcing the message that keeping the city clean is a shared responsibility.

PM Modi’s remarks have placed the spotlight on the role citizens can play alongside municipal authorities in improving urban cleanliness. The Vadodara campaign has shown how community participation can turn a civic initiative into a broader public movement.

With the festive season approaching, the cleanliness effort is also expected to encourage residents to maintain cleaner streets, neighbourhoods, markets and public spaces. The emphasis is now on sustaining the momentum beyond the campaign and making cleanliness a regular part of civic life.

The Vadodara initiative reflects a wider effort to combine cleanliness, environmental awareness and public participation, while creating a cleaner and more welcoming city for residents and visitors.

8, Sep 2026
JOHNNIE WALKER DROPS LIMITED EDITION SABRINA CARPENTER BLACK LABEL BOTTLE DESIGN

Latest chapter in Johnnie Walker x Sabrina Carpenter collaboration celebrates bold creativity through collectible new bottle inspired by the confident, unapologetic vibe of Sabrina’s album, Man’s Best Friend

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Johnnie Walker, the world’s No. 1 Scotch whisky[1], unveils a new limited edition Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle design created as part of the brand’s ongoing collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Sabrina Carpenter.

Johnnie Walker x Sabrina Carpenter Black Label Limited Edition Design

Featuring details inspired by her new album, Man’s Best Friend, from a bespoke Sabrina blue colourway to playful dog paw motifs, the design blends the timeless character of Johnnie Walker Black Label with Sabrina’s signature style. The bottle marks the latest chapter in Johnnie Walker and Sabrina Carpenter’s multi-year partnership, which brings together two cultural icons connected by a shared belief in progress.

Sabrina Carpenter said: “I adore creating little surprises for my fans, and this felt like such a cool way to bring the world of Man’s Best Friend to life. I love telling stories beyond music, so getting to put my own spin on something as iconic as the Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle was such a fun challenge. I can’t wait for everyone to see all the little details.”

The partnership, announced last August, burst into life with a global campaign celebrating the launch of Man’s Best Friend later that year. Debuting alongside the final leg of Sabrina’s Short n’ Sweet Tour, the campaign introduced fans of legal drinking age to Sabrina’s signature Johnnie Walker serve, the Go Go Highball.

The collectible bottle extends the story of the collaboration, giving fans another way to celebrate while reinforcing the Johnnie Walker connection to music as a platform for creativity, culture and progress.

The limited-edition Johnnie Walker Black Label Sabrina Carpenter bottle will be available in both 70cl and 75cl formats (40% ABV), with a recommended retail price in line with Johnnie Walker Black Label. It is available in Great Britain now before rolling out across additional markets including Mexico, India, selected markets across Europe and Asia Pacific.

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¹ IWSR 2024.

ABOUT JOHNNIE WALKER: 

Johnnie Walker is the world’s number one Scotch Whisky brand* (IWSR 2024), enjoyed by people in over 160 countries. Since the time of its founder, John Walker, those who craft its whiskies have pursued flavor and quality above all else. 

Today’s range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Gold Label Reserve, and Blue Label. Together, Johnnie Walker whiskies sell over 22 million cases annually (IWSR, 2024).  It is the number one best-selling Scotch Whisky (IWSR, 2024) and number one trending Scotch whisky brand (Drinks International, 2025).

*According to IWSR Global Database 2025 volume for 2024

ABOUT DIAGEO:  

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. 

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. 

ABOUT SABRINA CARPENTER:

Two-time GRAMMY® award winning global superstar, Sabrina Carpenter, has enchanted an audience of millions as a singer, songwriter, actress, and style icon. With her music, she has delivered one anthem after another on stage and in the studio, earning multiple gold and multi- platinum certifications, and performing to sold-out crowds worldwide. On-screen, she has generated mega-fandom through starring roles on television and film. She is signed to Island Records, where she debuted her acclaimed Gold-certified fifth studio album, “emails i can’t send”, which appeared on many “Best Of 2022” lists, including Rolling Stone and Billboard. The album features her hit single “Feather,” which went #1 at Top 40 Radio, earning Sabrina her first #1.

Her sold-out “emails i can’t send” tour took her to North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil, and she recently served as direct support for Taylor Swift in Latin America, Australia, and Singapore on the Eras Tour. In April, Sabrina made her Coachella debut and was one of the most talked-about artists of the festival. Ahead of her Coachella debut, she released her single “Espresso,” which quickly climbed the charts. Upon release, Pitchfork declared “Espresso” as “in pole position to be this year’s song of the summer,” and The New York Times heralded the single as the song ready to “propel her to the next level”. Since its release, “Espresso” has gone on to reach #1 on the UK & Australian singles charts, Top 5 in the US, and #1 on Spotify globally, where it reached over 200M streams within its first month.

Her second single, “Please Please Please,” was released in June and shot straight up to the top of the charts. The single hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and US charts, #1 on Apple Music, and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before claiming the #1 spot a week later and went #1 at US Pop Radio. Sabrina made her Saturday Night Live debut in May on the season finale, where she performed “Espresso” and “Feather/Nonsense.”

In August, she released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. The album was instantly met with an outpouring of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Variety, and many more. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the 3rd biggest first week debut in the US in 2024, and became only the second album that year to spend its first three weeks atop the list. “Short n’ Sweet” also topped the charts around the world, reaching #1 in the UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, and France. The album earned Sabrina an impressive six GRAMMY® nominations as a first-time nominee. “Short n’ Sweet” took home the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Sabrina also won the “Best Pop Solo Performance” GRAMMY® Award for the album’s lead single “Espresso.” She made her debut at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards with a captivating performance of “Espresso/Please Please Please.” Last Fall, Sabrina wrapped the 33 date North American leg of her monumental sold-out Short n’ Sweet Tour and recently wrapped the sold-out European leg.  Later this year, Sabrina will return for a second North America leg that includes six shows at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and five shows at Madison Square Garden in New York.

[1] Source: IWSR 2024.

 

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8, Sep 2026
Samsung’s Pioneering Foldable Vision Transforms the Global Mobile Landscape

Gurugram, Sep 08: Since Samsung Electronics pioneered the foldable phone category in 2019, the market has grown into a dynamic arena where global mobile brands now compete. To mark this milestone, Samsung has launched “Welcome to Foldables,” a large-scale digital OOH campaign featuring the Galaxy Z8 series across major cities worldwide. The campaign extends a warm welcome to a rapidly expanding market while reaffirming Samsung’s longstanding leadership in the category.

Samsung's Pioneering Foldable Vision Transforms the Global Mobile Landscape

The foldable has firmly established itself as an intuitive daily companion, supported by continuous advancements in thinness, durability, multitasking, camera performance, and software optimization. This sustained progress has earned the trust of consumers worldwide. Millions of users now rely on Galaxy foldables, with the latest Galaxy Z8 series available across 106 global markets.

The global campaign is rolling out across six iconic landmarks, including Times Square in New York, Piccadilly Circus and Outernet in London, Shibuya Station in Tokyo, and COEX K-POP LIVE and KT Square in Seoul.

Through this campaign, Samsung showcases the confidence built over eight generations of engineering refinement and the enduring market leadership established under the name ‘Fold’. Samsung’s ‘Fold’ has grown into a symbol of mobile innovation and a benchmark for the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung has continually refined the foldable user experience through dedicated craftsmanship and close attention to user feedback. The Galaxy Z8 series has helped transform foldables into versatile daily essentials, combining advanced hardware engineering with software optimization, Galaxy AI integration and seamless connected experiences across the Galaxy ecosystem. This innovation heritage is brought to life through the campaign’s three central themes: ‘Ultra Thin’, ‘The World’s Lightest Fold’ and ‘Built to Outlast.’ Together, the messages reflect Samsung’s continued focus on making foldables thinner and lighter while advancing the durability expected from an everyday smartphone.

What began as a bold new form factor has grown into a category attracting greater investment from across the mobile industry. For Samsung, growing competition and consumer choice are signs of the category’s continued momentum – and new reasons to keep pushing foldable innovation forward. ‘Welcome to Foldables’ is both a welcome to that next chapter and a reminder of the generations of experience that helped bring the category here.

8, Sep 2026
OGP Introduces SmartScope E18 High-Capacity Benchtop Video Measurement System

Compact, fully automatic 3-axis system delivers expanded XY measuring range for manufacturers with limited floor space

OGP Introduces SmartScope E18 High-Capacity Benchtop Video Measurement System

Sept 08: Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a leading manufacturer of precision optical and multisensor metrology systems, has introduced SmartScope® E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement system that delivers fully automatic 3-axis measurement performance in a compact footprint.

SmartScope E18 combines a generous XY measuring range with a space-efficient benchtop design for manufacturers that need automated dimensional inspection without dedicating significant floor space to a measurement system. Its compact design makes it well suited for production environments, quality laboratories, and other applications where available space is at a premium.

At the heart of the SmartScope E18 is OGP’s IntelliCentric™-E fixed-lens optical system, which provides high-resolution imaging for precise video measurement. VIRTUAL ZOOM™ technology further enhances image detail and measurement capability, helping operators efficiently inspect a wide range of part features.

“With its 300 x 300 mm stage in a benchtop format, SmartScope E18 brings the capabilities manufacturers need for automated video measurement into a compact and cost-effective platform,” said Shreyansh B Hippargi, Managing Director, QVI India. “By maximizing the available XY measuring range while minimizing the system footprint, the E18 gives manufacturers a practical way to increase measurement automation without compromising valuable production space.”

Advanced Illumination Comes Standard
SmartScope E18 includes a comprehensive LED lighting system as standard equipment. Coaxial, substage profile, and SmartRing™ illumination provide flexible lighting options for highlighting different part features and optimizing image contrast during measurement.

Built for Measurement Stability
A new, compact fixed-bridge design combined with a heavy-duty base provides a rigid, stable structure engineered to support accurate, repeatable measurements. The system’s orthogonal construction helps maintain measurement stability while keeping the overall footprint compact.

Multisensor Capability
For applications requiring more than video measurement, SmartScope E18 can be equipped with an optional touch probe, extending the system’s capabilities to provide multisensor measurement coverage. This allows manufacturers to combine optical and tactile measurement within a single automated platform.

With its combination of high XY capacity, automated 3-axis video measurement, advanced LED illumination, rigid construction and optional multisensor capability, SmartScope E18 provides manufacturers with a versatile inspection solution when measurement performance and floor space are equally important.

Metrology Software Capability
As with all E-Series systems, the SmartScope E18 comes standard with easy-to-use Measure-X software. For applications requiring full 3D capability and other advanced software functionality, ZONE3 software is now also available on SmartScope E-Series systems.

SmartScope E18 is available through OGP Authorized Representatives worldwide. To find your local OGP Representative, visit ogp.com/find-a-rep