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Hyderabad-based international cargo logistics company Jassper Shipping will invest up to Rs 450 crore over the next three years to expand its cargo-handling and logistics operations across India, the Gulf region and other international markets. The investment, equivalent to US$50 million, will be deployed in phases by the company’s promoters, subject to market conditions, regulatory requirements and board approvals. In the first phase, Jassper Shipping plans to invest US$10 million, or around Rs 90 crore, to strengthen operations serving the power, steel, cement, agriculture, fertiliser, petrochemical, construction materials, heavy engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company’s expansion comes amid rising…

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has unveiled the Jawa All Stars 42 Bobber at the Global Chess League 2026, with Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra introducing the new edition as the company expands its All Stars motorcycle chapter. The 42 Bobber, positioned as India’s first purpose-built bobber, features its signature cantilevered single-seat design with rear mono-shock suspension. The All Stars edition gets new colourways, chequered graphics and the All Stars insignia, with the design theme linking individuality in motorcycling with the strategic thinking associated with chess. The motorcycle is available in six colourways, including All Stars Black Mirror, Shadow Black, Silver Knight,…

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has announced that it will become Liverpool Football Club’s Main Club Partner from 1 June 2027 with the airline’s logo appearing on the front of the men’s, women’s and academy shirts from the start of the 2027/28 season. The announcement marks the next chapter in Liverpool FC’s commercial history and will represent the first change to the Club’s Main Club Partner in 17 years. From June 2027, Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool FC’s Main Club Partner, bringing together two organisations with a shared international reach and a commitment…

Vadodara concluded a seven-day ‘MahasafaiAbhiyan’ on September 7, bringing citizens, civic authorities, students, NGOs and public representatives together for a city-wide cleanliness campaign ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. A major highlight was a cleanliness Padyatra from Technology College (BadamdiBaug) to Sursagar, which drew around 2,500 participants, including school students, NGOs and VMC officers and employees. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harshbhai Sanghavi, Mayor Geetaben Makwana, MP Hemangbhai Joshi, Chief Whip Balakrishna Shukla, MLA Keyurbhai Rokadiya, Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu (IAS), Deputy Mayor Aditya Patel and other senior dignitaries also joined the march. Participants carried placards promoting cleanliness, civic pride…

Classic Legends has announced its participation in the Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL) 2026, bringing its Jawa, Yezdi and BSA motorcycle brands to India’s emerging esports and gaming community. The engagement will begin in Chennai, one of the cities on the ISGL calendar, before expanding across the league’s national footprint. Launched by LetsGameNow, ISGL is positioned as India’s first franchise-based national esports league, featuring a city-backed format connecting teams, gamers, creators and fan communities through a national championship pathway. Classic Legends said its brands will be showcased across ISGL venues and experience zones, allowing audiences to interact with them beyond…

United Way Mumbai (UWM), Women’s World Banking (WWB) and HSBC India have joined hands with SIDBI and State Rural Livelihood Missions to support 300,000 women in Maharashtra, Assam and Bihar with timely and affordable credit for micro and small enterprises. The initiative centres on SIDBI’s Prayaas Individual Enterprise Scheme (IES), a “credit for women, by women” model that enables individual Self-Help Group (SHG) members to access collateral-free loans of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh through women-led community-based organisations (CBOs). A convening in Mumbai brought together rural livelihood missions, CBOs, development partners and women entrepreneurs to discuss the model’s expansion. SIDBI said…