India, Oct. 1 -- Enters India's top 20 private institutions and advances to the 1001-1200 global band; QS 2027 recognition strengthens its international standingGreater Noida, 30 September 2026: Galgotias University has climbed 24 places to 41st among all universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, released today. The University was ranked 65th in the 2026 edition.Among private universities and institutions in India, Galgotias has risen seven p...
India, Oct. 1 -- A decade ago, buying a plant in India meant a trip to the local nursery. Today, a money plant, a bonsai, or a combo of tulips and other beautiful flower bulbs can arrive at your door within days. The online plant industry in India is now one of the more interesting parts of the country's e-commerce story, and Upjau is among the brands shaping it.A Market Moving OnlineIndependent research points to steady growth in the online plant market in India. TechSci Research values the onl...
India, Oct. 1 -- India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta, a Godrej Enterprises Brand, has partnered with digital commerce agency NOIR & BLANCO to strengthen its organic search presence and build its visibility across the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered search and discovery.The partnership brings together India Circus' distinctive design-led brand universe with NOIR & BLANCO's expertise in SEO, Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), and AI Search D...
India, Oct. 1 -- 1st October 2026: Urban Indian consumers are entering the festive season ready to spend, but with sharp focus, according to the Festive Outlook Study 2026 by Saarva, a consumer insights and strategy firm. The survey of 1,000+ urban consumers, conducted in September 2026, found that 77% expect to spend more than in a regular month, while only 2% expect to spend less.That intent is concentrated. On average, shoppers plan to raise spending in just 1.3 categories. The festive b...
U.K., Oct. 1 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The BBC should explore new ways to raise revenue, make better use of its buildings to support the creator economy, and spend more wisely when competing for programming, as part of a plan to ensure it is fit for the future and able to compete with the best in the world. Read the report The recommendations are part of a bold blueprint for the corporation from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, published ahead of the Governme...
India, Oct. 1 -- What Young India Is Really Asking at NDTV Yuva 2026Sport has a language young India understands instinctively. There is a score, a clock, a winner and a loser. Yet the scoreboard tells only a fraction of the story. Behind every medal is a period nobody watched. Behind every comeback is a failure. Behind every celebrated career are days when walking away would have been easier.That is why the presence of Saina Nehwal and Irfan Pathan at NDTV Yuva 2026 Presented By ITW Univer...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Small and medium-sized businesses to receive £2,000 for every young person taken on as an apprentice * Refreshedapprenticeships.gov.ukwebsite to make it easier than ever for businesses to get help with hiring apprentices. * Part of government's wider drive to deliver 50,000 more youth apprenticeships as it continues to create opportunity for young people across the country Smaller businesses backin...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Schools and colleges across England are getting better at bouncing back from cyber security incidents, new data from Ofqual reveals, though gaps remain in how schools prepare for attacks. Ofqual is encouraging schools to build on this progress by putting more robust measures in place so staff know what to do if systems are attacked. The call comes as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, following the results o...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme come into effect from 1 October 2026. * All vaping liquids manufactured in, or imported into, the UK from 1 October are now subject to excise duty. * New vaping duty stamps to start appearing on retail packaging, which will support the high street by helping to combat illicit trade. A new excise duty on vaping products has come into force in the UK today (1...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Organisations across the UK can now bid for a share of £60 million overall to test bold new ways of supporting disabled people and people with health conditions to enter, stay and progress in work. * Fund will back new and innovative ideas to break down barriers to employment, including AI-powered job-matching tools and digital therapies for mental health support, and is backed by the former John Lewis boss...