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Nov12026 by FWMNo Comments

Panasonic and Anacity Partner to Bring Integrated Smart-Home Solutions for Residential Communities in India

First-of-its-kind collaboration will connect Panasonic’s home IoT products with the ANACITY Community Management Platform, bringing access, security and visitor management together through a unified digital experience Bengaluru, Karnataka, India-Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:53AM IST (4:23AM GMT)Panasonic Life Solutions India partners with ANACITY, an integral part of the Anarock Group, India’s leading enterprise technology platform for residential and workplace experience management, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Bengaluru, India, to bring smart-living solutions for gated communities and condominiums in India.The collaboration brings together Panasonic’s IoT products and technology capabilities with ANACITY’s community management platform to create a smarter and ...

Oct312026 by FWMNo Comments

Vinhomes Green Paradise Officially Enters the Global Voting Phase Of “7 Wonders of Future Cities”

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Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 15:39:55 | VinFastHanoi, Vietnam (NewsVoir) -Vinhomes Green Paradise, a development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has officially entered the global voting phase of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign launched by New7Wonders. The event provides an opportunity for Vinhomes to reaffirm its pioneering aspiration to shape new standards of living that transcend time, while amplifying its vision for green, smart, and sustainable urban development to the international community.Vinhomes Green Paradise, a development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has officially entered the global voting phase of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign launched by New7WondersThe “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign seeks to identify the next generation of urban wonders...

Oct292026 by FWMNo Comments

Msheireb Properties Wins Double Gold at Smart Built Environment Awards and a CVU Award of Excellence

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PHOTOS CREDIT-Msheireb PropertiesDoha, Qatar, 29 October 2026 –Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has won Gold in two categories at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2026, alongside an Award of Excellence from the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) that placed Msheireb Downtown Doha among the finalists in its Urban Habitat category. At the Smart Built Environment Awards, Msheireb Museums took the Innovation in Architecture award, while Eng. Faisal Al Malki, Chief Operating Officer of Msheireb Properties, was named Net-Zero Champion of the Year.The win marks a second consecutive year for Msheireb Properties in the Innovation in Architecture category, after last year’s award recognised Msheireb Downtown Doha’s “Seven Principles”, the archite...

Oct292026 by FWMNo Comments

IKEA India Expands Footprint; Set to Open 80,000 Sq. Ft. Small-Format Store in Bengaluru

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IKEA expands in Bengaluru with its first city store at Konanakunte Cross Bengaluru, 29 October 2026: IKEA India is set to open its second store in Bengaluru on 5 November 2026 at Purva Zentech, Kanakapura Main Road. Building on its strong presence in the city through e-commerce and its Nagasandra store, IKEA is bringing its complete shopping experience closer to customers across South Bengaluru and neighbouring areas. Spanning over 80,000 sq. ft. (7,783 sq. m), the store is located within walking distance of Konanakunte Cross Metro Station. It offers more than 5,200 products for customers to explore, with over 3,000 available for immediate takeaway. The complete IKEA range of over 7,000 products can be ordered in-store or through the IKEA website, app and Shop by Phone service. Customers...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

Prestige Group Awarded Two Prestigious Sword of Honour Awards 2026 For Health And Safety Management

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Bengaluru, 27 October 2026: Prestige Group has won two prestigious Sword of Honour Awards 2026 from the British Safety Council, with Prestige Park Grove and Prestige Lavender Fields recognised for excellence in managing workplace health and safety risks.Prestige Group was one of 80 successful applicants to achieve a Sword of Honour, awarded to companies that have demonstrated excellence in managing health and safety risks at work.To compete for the Sword of Honour, an organisation first had to achieve the maximum of five stars in the British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme.The qualification period for this is between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.The organisation has also demonstrated to an independent panel of experts that it has achieved excell...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

India Real Estate PE Investment Declines 31% YoY in 9M CY 2026; Domestic PE investors contribute 85%: Knight Frank

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Ready office assets captured 78% of office investment, while residential capital remained debt-ledWarehousing recorded USD 0.16 bn in Q3 2026, no transactions recorded in the retail sectorMumbai, October 28, 2026: Private equity (PE) investment in Indian real estate declined 31% year-on-year (YoY) to USD 1.66 bn in the first nine months of 2026, even as the number of transactions increased from 24 to 31. The divergence reflects a shift in the source of capital, with domestic investors contributing towards a significantly larger share of investment as foreign participation declined. The average disclosed deal size fell 47% to USD 53 mn, reflecting the absence of large-ticket transactions that had supported investment volumes in previous periods.Knight Frank India’s Q3 2026 Cap...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

From Drawing Board to Streets: Bengaluru Jatre Invites Citizens to Redesign Everyday Public Spaces.

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Bengaluru Jatre invites citizens to design the city’s everyday spaces, with ideas that could move from the drawing board to the streets*Bengaluru Jatre invites designers, architects, artists, students and other creative thinkers to submit practical ideas for everything from streetlights, bus stops and public benches to road medians, waste bins, shopfronts and neighbourhood identities*“Bengaluru’s everyday spaces must work better for every citizen”: Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda invites people to participate and help redesign the city*Shortlisted designs to be displayed during Bengaluru Jatre, December 4–13; best designs to be selected by a GBA jury*Selected designers to meet the Minister for Bengaluru Development to discuss their ideas and how they can b...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

GBA to launch ‘Ward One’ campaign across five city corporations from November 1: Krishna Byre Gowda

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Month-long drive to prioritise road repairs, pothole filling, sanitation and neighbourhood improvementInter-departmental teams to identify and resolve civic issues ward by ward, with a target to address as many problems as possible by November-endSpecial focus on junction improvements, footpaths, streetlights, drainage infrastructure and removal of waste and debrisBengaluru, October 28: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will launch the ’Ward One’ campaign across all five city corporations from November 01, with a month-long drive to address local civic issues, improve sanitation and undertake comprehensive neighbourhood development, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed officials on Tuesday. Under the initiative, one ward will be selected from each divi...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

BNCC Shuts Down 8 Illegal Commercial Outlets in Yelahanka Residential Layout

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BENGALURU — In a major enforcement drive against zoning violations, the Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) on Wednesday closed down eight commercial establishments operating illegally within the SFS 208 residential layout in Yelahanka.The crackdown was executed by Health Department officials following explicit directives from BNCC Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar. Municipal authorities initiated the action in response to mounting public complaints regarding civic inconvenience, moving to enforce residential zoning regulations in strict compliance with Supreme Court orders and the provisions of the GBA Act, 2024. The list of targeted businesses ordered to cease operations includes popular local eateries and commercial outlets:Big Daddy’s BBQ Shawarma Jain Thatte Idly N...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

StoreMyGoods expands its warehouse facilities across six cities, taking storage capacity to 4 lakh sq. ft.

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The company has added warehouses in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Noida and opened its first facility in Chennai. National, 28th October 2026: StoreMyGoods, an organised storage company, has added 1.5 lakh sq. ft. of warehouse space over the last two months, taking its total storage capacity to 4 lakh sq. ft. The company has opened new leased facilities in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Noida, where it already operates, to keep up with rising demand. It has also entered Chennai. The new facilities will enable Store My Goods to scale its existing operations and expand its reach across key markets, allowing it to serve a wider base of individual and business customers. Strategically located in well-connected areas, the warehouses will improve accessibility and help...