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Holcim completes acquisition of Xella.

Holcim completes acquisition of Xella.

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A European leader in the highly attractive walling market with projected 2026 net sales of EUR 1 billion Complementary building solutions offering to Holcim, powered by leading premium brands Ytong, Hebel, Silka and Multipor Strategic value-accretive acquisition to deliver run-rate EBITDA synergies of EUR 60 million in year three, EPS accretive in year one Acquisition advances Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, accelerating its vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction Zug | 19 June 2026-Holcim has completed the acquisition of Xella, a leader in the highly attractive European walling market with projected 2026 net sales of EUR 1 billion. The acquisition expands Holcim’s building solutions portfolio with the addition of brands for both new build and the...
Orient Electric launches India’s most silent fan Aerosilent

Orient Electric launches India’s most silent fan Aerosilent

Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
India's Most Silent Fan*, Aerosilent by Orient Electric Aerosilent has also won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2026 for its contemporary designShareOrient Electric launches India’s most silent fan AerosilentNew Delhi, India-Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:21PM IST (10:51AM GMT)Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today announced the launch of Aerosilent, India’s most silent fan*, which operates at a sound level of less than 50 dB, almost 20% quieter than other ceiling fans. Coupled with its award-winning design, Aerosilent brings together technology and design innovation to deliver powerful cooling without the noise.The newest addition to Orient’s flagship Aero Series, Aerosilent also scores top class in air delive...
Steps Taken to Conduct Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Effectively: G. Jagadeesh.

Steps Taken to Conduct Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Effectively: G. Jagadeesh.

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Bengaluru, June 12:All necessary preparations have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Bengaluru Central Urban District, stated Additional District Election Officer and Commissioner of Bengaluru Central, G. Jagadeesh.Addressing the media after a meeting with representatives of political parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, he said that detailed information about the SIR process had been shared with all political parties. Doubts and questions raised during the meeting were discussed, and many were clarified on the spot. The remaining issues will be discussed with the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer, and further information will be provided accordingly.The Spec...
K.R. Market and surrounding areas should be cleaned: Venkatachalapathy,Additional Commissioner of Development,Bangalore Central City Corporation

K.R. Market and surrounding areas should be cleaned: Venkatachalapathy,Additional Commissioner of Development,Bangalore Central City Corporation

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Bangalore, June-10 2026:-As per the instructions given by the  Chief Commissioner of GBA, Maheshwar Rao, during his visit to K.R. Market yesterday, the Additional Commissioner of Development, Central Urban Corporation, Venkatachalapathy, held a meeting with the officials today for the purpose of cleaning the K.R. Market and the surrounding area and gave the necessary instructions.““Clean the flower market.--He instructed to clean the flower market on the ground floor.““He instructed that the area where coriander is sold in front of the market should be completely concreted to fill the potholes, as the water stagnates and becomes quite messy when it rains.““Appointment of additional marshals--He directed that additional marshals be deployed for the cleanliness work and t...
Work Responsibly Within the Legal Framework: G. Jagadeesh,Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City Corporation

Work Responsibly Within the Legal Framework: G. Jagadeesh,Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City Corporation

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Work Responsibly Within the Legal Framework: G. JagadeeshDevelop Parks as Walker-Friendly SpacesIAS Officer Shri G. Jagadeesh Assumes Charge as Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City CorporationWe Are Public Servants; Treat Citizens with CourtesyTake Swift Action on the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral RollsIAS officer Shri G. Jagadeesh today assumed charge as the Commissioner of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation at the Commissioner’s Office in the PUB Building on M.G. Road.After assuming office, he held an introductory meeting with officials in the Commissioner’s Conference Hall and conducted a progress review meeting with officers from various departments of the Central City Corporation.During the meeting, he reviewed the progress of various depart...
CREDAI Karnataka office bearers meet CM DK Shivakumar.

CREDAI Karnataka office bearers meet CM DK Shivakumar.

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BENGALURU-08/06/2026-CREDAI Karnataka office bearers meet CM DK Shivakumar.CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) Bengaluru Division led by CREDAI Bengaluru President Zaid Noman, Secretary Nischay Jayashankar met Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar and felicitated him, at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Monday 8th June 2026.Mentor Irfan Razak, Advisor Shankar Shastri and others were present.   
Philips Skylight, designed to bring the feeling of daylight indoors

Philips Skylight, designed to bring the feeling of daylight indoors

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https://youtu.be/NwqUP6QjEkcJune 08, 2026 • Designed to recreate the brightness, depth and rhythm of natural daylight indoors • Skylight VitaUp variants designed to support natural vitamin D production indoors • Auto day rhythm adapts light throughout the day to reflect the natural rhythm of daylight Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, announces Philips Skylight, a new ceiling lighting range designed to recreate the feeling of daylight indoors. Inspired by the natural brightness, depth and rhythm of sunlight, Philips Skylight combines advanced LED lighting technologies with intuitive everyday experiences to help people feel more connected to natural light — even while indoors. As people spend an increasing amount of time indoor...
NKN Media Brings International Property Expo to India.

NKN Media Brings International Property Expo to India.

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New Delhi, India-Jun 04, 2026 15:10 ISTNKN Media is set to host one of its biggest and first-of-its-kind International Property Expo at Taj Palace, New Delhi, on 4th and 5th July 2026, bringing together leading real estate developers from across the globe. Designed for India’s high-net-worth individuals and investors exploring overseas real estate opportunities, the two-day event will showcase premium residential and investment-led properties from Dubai, London, Singapore and other global cities.Brand Ambassador of International Property Expo - Chitrangada Singh with Group CEO & MD NKN Media Mr. Abdul Majid KhanFeaturing over 30 leading developers, the expo will offer Indian buyers direct access to global real estate opportunities across key international dest...
Hitachi Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment announce collaboration to accelerate zero-emission construction sites.

Hitachi Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment announce collaboration to accelerate zero-emission construction sites.

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Zurich, Switzerland | 26.05.2026The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework to support the deployment of electric construction equipment enabled by a clean power supply and energy management The collaboration will focus on system‑level requirements needed to enable electric construction machines on site, including power supply, charging solutions, energy management and operational integration Growing sustainability and productivity demands are driving the need for integrated, ready-to-deploy solutions rather than standalone technologies.Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), a leading manufacturer of construction equipment machinery, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...
Alibaug: The Rise of Mumbai’s Premium Coastal Market.

Alibaug: The Rise of Mumbai’s Premium Coastal Market.

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Friday, May 29, 2026 10:10:45 | Liases Foras Real Estate Rating & Research Pvt LtdAlibaug Land Values Projected to Appreciate Up to 3.5x Over the Next Five Years Amid Major Infrastructure Push: Liases Foras ReportMUMBAI, India, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Liases Foras, an independent real estate research firm, has released its latest report titled 'Alibaug: The Rise of Mumbai's Premium Coastal Market', positioning Alibaug as Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) most promising coastal investment and lifestyle corridor.The report highlights how large-scale infrastructure upgrades, rising tourism demand, increasing second-home ownership and severe land scarcity are collectively transforming Alibaug into a high-growth premium real estate market.According to the report,...