Month: July 2026

Jul312026 by FWMNo Comments

Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining and Transportation: Home Minister Priyank Kharge Directs DGP to Ensure Strict Statewide Enforcement.

Bengaluru, July 27:To completely curb illegal sand mining, storage, and transportation across the State, the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) has issued a comprehensive circular to all Police Commissioners, Inspector Generals of Police, Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, and Superintendents of Police, following the directions of Home Minister, Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and e-Governance, Priyank Kharge.Illegal sand mining not only causes severe environmental damage but also adversely affects law and order and results in significant loss of government revenue. The Government has adopted a policy of Zero Tolerance towards such illegal activities, and the circular has been issued to ensure strict and uniform enforcement across t...

Jul312026 by FWMNo Comments

IMPLEMENTATION OF RERA ACT, 2016

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30 JUL 2026 6:41PM by PIB DelhiAs per Entry 18 of List- II (State List) of 7th Schedule of Constitution of India, ‘Land’ and ‘Colonization’ are State subjects. However, by deriving powers from Entries 6, 7 & 46 of List-III (Concurrent List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 [RERA] was enacted by the Parliament to regulate the contractual relationship between homebuyers and promoters.RERA aims to ensure transparency & accountability in the Real Estate Sector, thereby protecting the interests of the homebuyers.RERA mandates the registration of real estate projects with the Regulatory Authority before any advertisement, marketing, booking, or sale and in case of contravention of this provision, the ...

Jul302026 by FWMNo Comments

Eveready Expands Flashlight Portfolio, Launches Innovative Shor Torch with Animal Alarm to Help Farmers Protect Crops.

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Delhi, India (NewsVoir) • New rechargeable flashlight unveiled to safeguard farmlands from animal intrusion • Combines powerful illumination with a 100 dBA animal alarm and UV strobe to deliver a practical, humane and non-intrusive crop protection solution at night Eveready Industries India Ltd., the country's leading flashlight and battery brand, today announced the launch of its all-new Eveready Shor Torch DL190, a rugged, rechargeable, multi-utility torch equipped with an integrated 100 decibel animal alarm, powerful illumination and UV strobe functionality designed specifically to help farmers protect crops from animal intrusion during the night. The launch of Shor Torch further strengthens Eveready's expanding rechargeable flashlight portfolio, reflecting the company's cont...

Jul302026 by FWMNo Comments

Danube Properties Announces Handover of 11 Projects In Dubai Over Next 12 Months.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 30, 2026: Danube Properties is set to hand over 11 projects in one year, marking one of the company's largest delivery milestones and reinforcing its commitment to delivering projects on time and often before time in Dubai's thriving real estate market.The upcoming handovers include Elitz 1 & 3 by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle, Sportz by Danube in Dubai Sports City, Viewz 1 & 2 by Danube in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Oceanz 1, 2 & 3 by Danube in Dubai Maritime City, Fashionz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Triangle, and Oasiz 1 & 2 by Danube in Dubai Silicon Oasis.Commenting on the milestone, Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, said: "Over the next 12 months, we are proud to hand over 11 projects, reflecting our commi...

Jul292026 by FWMNo Comments

Signify Introduces Philips FocusGlow Range.

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Delhi, India (NewsVoir) • Delivers CRI >90 for accurate, true-to-life colour rendering • Backed by EyeComfort Technology, engineered to reduce flicker for enhanced visual comfort • Available in 12W LED Lamp, 25 & 30W batten, & two desk lamps (Skyy & Orbit) designed for everyday home and study lighting needs Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the launch of the Philips FocusGlow range - a lighting solution built for the hours people spend reading, studying and working under artificial light. FocusGlow pairs high colour accuracy with reduced-flicker performance, giving everyday spaces a more comfortable, dependable source of light. As more consumers spend longer hours at home reading, studying or working under artificial light,...

Jul282026 by FWMNo Comments

fischer Earthquake-Proof Retrofitting Solutions Tested to Offer Stability Under Seismic Influence.

Architecture, News

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 17:53:-Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) Earthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction of modern earthquake standards are particularly vulnerable, as they are often unable to withstand seismic loads. This raises an urgent question: how can such buildings be retrofitted to improve their earthquake resistance? Unternehmensgruppe fischer and Purdue University (USA) carried out full-scale tests on reinforced concrete structures. These tests enabled the definition of new approaches for the seismic retrofitting of existing buildings. The earth is a dynamic planet; it rotates, orbits the sun and is always in a tumultuous state under the surface. Approximately 500,000 e...

Jul272026 by FWMNo Comments

Asian Paints presents ‘Colour As Continuum’, a month-long exploration of colour, material and collectible design at Nilaya Anthology.

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MUMBAI, India, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens when colour is viewed not simply as a trend, but as a story shaped by material, craft, memory and design? Asian Paints brings its yearly forecast ColourNext 2026 into the world of collectible design for the first time with 'Colour As Continuum' displayed at Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai.Asian Paints Colour As Continuum at Nilaya AnthologyPresented as a month-long curated design experience, the showcase reimagined the four ColourNext 2026 directions, IRL, Pastoral, Solarpunk and Daydream, through a carefully selected collection of furniture, objects and material expressions from Nilaya Anthology's enviable roster of designers and makers. Moving beyond traditional trend forecasting, it invited visitors to experience...

Jul272026 by FWMNo Comments

Precision redefined: Expert Top Performance Class Laser Measure from Bosch.

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Dynamic Sensor Fusion Technology enables three innovative measurement modes• EXPERT EXLM100-39CG and other laser measures expand measuring technology portfolio for professionals• Four times faster and twice the measuring distance compared to predecessors thanks to Bosch High Precision System• Dynamic Sensor Fusion Technology enables measurement of two-point-distances, complex areas, and wall angles• Easy operation, highly visible green laser, and Bluetooth connectivity for easier useStuttgart / Leinfelden – On construction sites, speed, precision, and reliability are crucial. With the new EXPERT EXLM100-39CG laser measure, Bosch presents a professional measuring tool specially developed ...

Jul272026 by FWMNo Comments

GCC demand to expand beyond Technology sector; annual space uptake to scale up to 40 msf in the next two years: Colliers India.

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Cumulative GCC leasing at ~118 million sq ft since 2021, accounting for 37% of India's overall Grade A office demandBFSI & Engineering firms gain notable traction, driving more than one-third of GCC space uptake Bengaluru & Hyderabad continue to lead GCC demand, accounting for over 60% of GCC space uptake Chennai records over 4X growth in leasing in 2025 compared to 2021 levels ORR in Bengaluru & SBD in Hyderabad emerge as key GCC hubs, with the top 10 micro-markets driving over 70% of GCC demand GCCs to anchor nearly half of India’s office demand in 2026 & 2027 Bangalore, India, 24th July 2026: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India continue to scale new heights, having evolved from back-office operational centres into strategic hubs for high-value...

Jul272026 by FWMNo Comments

Large office transactions continue to dominate India’s office leasing market in H1 2026: Knight Frank India

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Large office transactions account for 59% of total office leasing in H1 2026Bengaluru leads India's large office leasing market in H1 2026 Hyderabad, NCR, Mumbai and Pune witness stronger share of large office dealsMumbai, 25 July 2026: According to Knight Frank India, large office space transactions – area 100,000 sq ft and above - continued to anchor India's commercial office market during H1 2026, accounting for 28.2 mn sq ft of leasing activity across the eight leading cities. Large office transactions contributed 59% of the total office leasing volume of 48.0 mn sq ft, underscoring the continued preference of large occupiers for Grade A office assets.Bengaluru retained its position as India's largest office leasing market, recording 10.1 mn sq ft of transactions in sp...