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  Carvel, America’s Legendary Soft Serve Ice Cream Giant, Makes Its Grand Debut in India with First Store in New Delhi The iconic American brand that pioneered soft serve ice cream begins its India journey, offering joyful dessert experiences to a new generation of consumers New Delhi,  23rd  June 2025:  This August, India will welcome a name that has brought smiles to generations in the United States. Carvel, the  original soft serve ice cream  and one of America’s most popular dessert brands, is set to debut in New Delhi. With a legacy spanning over  90 years , Carvel's arrival marks a pivotal moment in the progression of India's dessert culture. Founded in 1934 by  Tom Carvel , the brand is known as the creator of soft serve – the smooth, creamy ice cream that people of all ages enjoy. Over the years, Carvel has become a household favourite in the US, thanks to its delicious flavours, playful ice cream cakes and feel-good vibe. Now, that same j...

Gurugram, India – June 27, 2025  Every four minutes, someone in India dies in a road crash, an invisible crisis we’ve come to accept. Road deaths outnumber fatalities from violent crime, terrorism, or natural disasters, yet remain buried in silence. CARS24 , India’s largest full-stack auto-tech platform, is stepping in to change that with the launch of  Crashfree India , a mission-first non-profit with a single, ambitious goal:  zero road fatalities by 2040 . The company has already kickstarted foundational work across five critical areas:  data infrastructure, policy reform, road design, technology and behavioural change . Road Deaths Aren’t Accidents. They’re System Failures. According to media reports, India accounts for nearly  11% of global road crash fatalities , the highest in the world. These aren’t isolated incidents, they are the result of broken infrastructure, fragmented regulations, poor enforcement and years of public desensitization. Crashfree Ind...

Khandani Rajdhani welcomes monsoon with Varshotsav and new additions Khandani Rajdhani, India’s iconic vegetarian thali restaurant and a cherished part of the country’s culinary landscape for over four decades, proudly announces   the launch of its annual monsoon festival Varshotsav. Taking place across all outlets  from June 20th to July 20th, 2025 , this limited-time celebration brings together the warmth of the season and the timeless comfort of traditional Indian fare. A name synonymous with hospitality, nostalgia, and soulful food, Rajdhani has been serving families across generations, creating memories over countless thalis. With Varshotsav, the brand honours the deep emotional connection Indians share with monsoon, a season where simple pleasures like a bowl of hot khichdi can evoke memories of home, family, and heartfelt conversations. Aji Nair, CEO of Mirah Hospitality & Gourmet Solutions Pvt. Ltd shared, “As a brand with a 40-year legacy, we understand that food ...

Bluspring Enterprises Limited  [NSE: BLUSPRING, BSE: 544414], India’s leading infrastructure management services company, today announced its first set of financial results as an independent listed entity for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025.   FY25 Highlights    Revenue up by 15% YoY to ₹2,969 cr  EBITDA down by 2% YoY at ₹110 cr  Adj. PAT up by 7% YoY at ₹53 cr  Net Cash at ₹31 cr as of March 31, 2025    Commenting on the performance, Executive Director & CEO, Kamal Pal Hoda  said,  “ It is with a sense of pride that we present Bluspring’s first set of financial results as a newly listed entity. For the reporting period ended 31 st  March 2025, we delivered robust revenue of ₹2,969 crore and EBITDA of ₹110 crore excluding investments, demonstrating the strength and scale of our infrastructure management services.   Facility & Food Services posted double-digit revenue growth on the back of str...

India’s Food Processing Industry Reaches USD 389 Billion in 2025, Projected to Hit USD 700 Billion by 2030: Rubix Data Sciences Mumbai, June 25, 2025:  Rubix Data Sciences, a leading provider of risk management and analytics solutions, has released its latest industry report on India’s food processing sector. Contributing 8.9% to agriculture GVA and ranking among the top producers of milk, pulses, and fruits, the food processing industry is well-positioned to scale domestically and globally. The report provides in-depth insights into trade dynamics, product segments, policy impact, and innovation strategies that are driving this growth. According to the report, India’s food processing industry is valued at USD 389 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 700 billion by 2030, clocking a robust CAGR of 12.5%. Exports of processed food are estimated at USD 12.5 billion in FY2025, up from USD 6.3 billion in FY2020, marking a strong 15% CAGR. Imports, meanwhile, are expected to r...

New Delhi, 25th June 2025 : Snowman Logistics Limited, India’s leading provider of integrated temperature-controlled logistics services, is pleased to announce the completion of construction of and commencement of operations of its 2 owned new state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam. The Kolkata facility has a capacity of 5,630 pallets, and the Krishnapatnam facility has a capacity of 3,927 pallets, bringing the total capacity of the company to 1,50,754 pallets, spread across 43 warehouses in 20 cities. In addition, the Company operates 296 owned and 325+ leased refrigerated vehicles pan India. These new facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology incorporating automation to increase operational efficiency, and will cater to a wide range of industries, including seafood, ice cream, dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, quick service restaurant (QSR) items, confectionery, bakery products, fruits and vegetables, and pharmaceuticals. Commenti...

National | 25 June 2025:  Primus Partners – India’s leading consultancy – launched its latest thought leadership report,   ‘Shaping India’s Future: Healthcare and Social Equity for All by 2047’ , outlining a broad roadmap to establish   25 integrated MediCities across India   by 2047.   Planned as PPP-driven (public-private partnership) healthcare ecosystem, these MediCities will plug India’s healthcare infrastructure gap. Simultaneously, they will support employment and medical research opportunities to position  India as a global destination for tertiary and affordable care .    Some key highlights of the report:    •   ₹85,000 crore investment:  ₹10,000 crore from the Central Government for common infrastructure; ₹75,000–80,000 crore expected from private companies for core medical facilities and education.   • Employment generation:  A single 200-acre MediCity could generate 75,000 jobs (30,000 direct and 45,000 i...

Absence of Ideas, Not Differences, Is the Real Problem: Nitin Gadkari at Maratha Book Launch Shri Nitin Gadkari Launches ‘Maratha War of Independence’ Book brings to light the Maratha resistance post-Sambhaji and its national significance New Delhi, June 24:  Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari today launched  Maratha War of Independence , a new book authored by researcher and writer Abhas Verma, at a special ceremony held in New Delhi. The book explores a critical yet underrepresented chapter of Indian history—focusing on the Marathas’ resistance against the Mughal Empire following the execution of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The book reconstructs this forgotten period through the lens of military resilience, administrative continuity, and cultural assertion—marking it as the first organised war of independence in India. Speaking at the event, Shri Nitin Gadkari said   “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary who laid the foundation of Hindavi Swarajya—a model of gov...

ACT Fibernet Collaborates with Amazon Prime to Offer Prime Lite Benefits to Consumers   Chennai, 2025:  Combining fast internet with the best of entertainment, shipping and shopping benefits, ACT Fibernet, India’s prominent wired Internet Service Provider, has partnered with Amazon Prime to launch new Prime Lite plans, delivering unparalleled value.  These new plans provide customers with seamless, high-speed internet coupled with unlimited access to premium entertainment through Prime Video. With Prime Lite subscriptions, members can enjoy unparalleled entertainment from Prime Video’s extensive library of award-winning and blockbuster Indian and international Originals, TV shows, movies, and more, on a single device of their choice, in HD quality. Prime members also enjoy benefits like free unlimited Same-Day/Next-Day delivery, special access to everyday Prime offers, exclusive access to shopping events like Prime Day, and early access to Amazon Great Indian Festival....