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  • Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation Sign MoU to Build Skill Development Ecosystem for the Development of 5,000 MW Clean Energy Capacity

    Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation Sign MoU to Build Skill Development Ecosystem for the Development of 5,000 MW Clean Energy Capacity

    Bangalore/ Thimphu, May 19: Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power utilities, and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), the sole power generation utility of Bhutan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu, Bhutan, to establish a comprehensive skill development ecosystem.

    The MoU lays the foundation for a structured training framework aimed at building a future-ready workforce to address both immediate and long-term requirements under the ongoing partnership between Tata Power and DGPC to jointly develop clean energy projects.

    The MoU signing ceremony, was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay. The MoU was formally signed by Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, and Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, DGPC. Ms Anjali Pandey, President- Generation, Tata Power, along with other senior representatives from Tata Power, DGPC, and relevant institutions, were also present at the ceremony.

    Training programmes will be delivered through the Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), leveraging its expertise in power sector skilling.

    Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said “This partnership with DGPC underscores our collective vision of creating a future-ready talent ecosystem for Bhutan’s growing clean energy sector. Leveraging its strong credentials in power sector training, Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) will help nurture industry-ready professionals with comprehensive expertise in safe operations, emerging technologies, and operations & maintenance.”

    Tata Power will provide technical expertise, training infrastructure, courseware, and accreditation support through TPSDI for the effective implementation of the programmes. DGPC will facilitate the mobilisation and deployment of trainees, ensuring seamless execution under the MoU and subsequent definitive agreements.

    DGPC will also be responsible for securing all necessary approvals from the Government of Bhutan and relevant Bhutanese authorities, while Tata Power will obtain the requisite approvals from the Government of India.

    Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, DGPC, said, “This MoU is a practical step towards strengthening local capabilities required under the ongoing partnership to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity. DGPC will work with relevant Bhutanese authorities and stakeholders to identify training needs, mobilise trainees where appropriate, and ensure that the programme supports national priorities and complements the Royal Government of Bhutan’s broader workforce development efforts.”

    The proposed skill development initiatives under this MoU will be implemented in a phased manner:

    Phase 1: Focus on immediate deployment of safety training to ensure workforce readiness prior to site entry, including mandatory safety induction programmes for project workers.

    Phase 2: Expansion into technical skill development covering construction, material handling, and earth-moving equipment operations, tailored to project construction requirements.

    Phase 3: Development of specialised capabilities for the long-term operation and maintenance of clean energy assets.

    Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) was established to bridge the skill gap in the power sector by delivering industry-relevant, modular training and certification programmes. TPSDI is accredited by the National Safety Council of India (NSC) to conduct safety training, administer assessments, and issue joint certifications. As an approved training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and a Dual Awarding Body recognised by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), TPSDI operates a robust training network across India, offering hands-on training across the power value chain, including thermal, hydel, and renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen.

    This MoU reflects a collaborative and practical approach to developing the skills required for Bhutan’s clean energy growth, with DGPC working alongside relevant Bhutanese authorities and Tata Power providing technical training support.

  • Dust raises USD40M to make AI multiplayer inside the enterprise

    Series B round with Abstract and Sequoia to scale its multiplayer AI platform for human-agent collaboration. The company now serves more than 3,000 organizations, with 51,000 monthly active users, zero churn in 2025, and 300,000 agents deployed across the platform.

    San Francisco, CA – May 19; Most companies have adopted AI, but they haven’t become meaningfully more intelligent as organizations. One person prompts an assistant, gets an answer, and the context disappears into a private chat window. The result is real productivity at the individual level, with very little compounding across teams. Dust, the multiplayer agentic AI system, was built to change that by making AI collaborative, shared, and operational across an entire company.

    The company today announced a $40 million Series B with Abstract and Sequoia, with participation from Snowflake Ventures and Datadog. With this round, Dust has raised over $60 million in total funding. 

    Why this matters now

    Most organizations are stuck in what Dust calls single-player AI. Every employee has their own assistant with its own context and its own outputs. A sales rep researches an account, then the solutions engineer starts from scratch the next day. Marketing drafts a one-pager, then enablement recreates a battlecard with different inputs. The effort repeats, knowledge fragments, and gains don’t compound.

    Dust argues that most AI tools used by enterprises reinforce this pattern. Foundation model workspaces and copilots are powerful, but they’re primarily designed around one individual’s workflows and context. Enterprise search tools retrieve information, but don’t take action. The outcome is more activity and more AI usage at the individual user-level, but not an intentionally designed system that compounds AI into shared leverage.

    “This is a century-defining transformation, and we’re only in year three,” said Gabriel Hubert, Co-Founder and CEO of Dust. “What will transform the way we work isn’t the next best model or assistant. It’s going to be a completely new type of system that gives humans and agents shared, governed access to the same information and capabilities so that they become true collaborators, working with the same context, notifications, artifacts, and goals to compound organizational impact. This is what we call multiplayer AI, and this is what we’re building at Dust.”

    What Dust is building

    Dust is the multiplayer AI system for human-agent collaboration. It gives business teams a platform to build, deploy, and manage AI agents that collaborate across an organization, connected to company knowledge, integrated with the tools teams already use, and governed with enterprise-grade controls.

    At the center of Dust is a collaborative surface where people and agents work together across shared context, tools, conversations, tasks, and goals. Agents can analyze, transform, and generate files — including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and interactive data visualizations — and take action across connected systems through Dust’s context layer, which combines semantic search across company knowledge with integrations to more than 100 data sources and business tools. Built-in memory and feedback loops help agents improve over time by learning from team preferences, usage patterns, and feedback, while proactively recommending improvements.

    Dust is designed for enterprise deployment, with granular permissions, cost and usage monitoring, audit trails, and agent analytics. The platform is SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant, supports EU and US data residency, and does not train models on customer data, as contractually guaranteed by major model providers.

    Dust runs primarily on its own product and is defining an emerging identity inside high-growth companies: AI Operators. These are the people closest to the work, inside functions like Ops, Support, Marketing, and Sales, who build and run AI systems for their teams, rewiring how work gets done from inside the business.

    Traction and customer outcomes

    Dust is used by more than 3,000 organizations globally, from high-growth AI-native companies to established enterprises. Monthly active adoption is consistently above 90%, with weekly active usage above 70% across customers, signaling that Dust has become embedded in how teams work. More than 300,000 agents have been deployed across the platform. In 2025, Dust saw significant customer expansion and acquisition, reaching 240% NRR with zero churn.

    “Dust quickly became the platform our team runs on,” said Stevie Case, CRO at Vanta. “900 people across sales, customer success, and revenue operations save thousands of hours a week on tasks like business review prep, outbound prospecting, and forecasting. They saved this time not because it was mandated, but because the agents were built by the people closest to the work. Dust enabled the whole team to collaborate in building agents that deliver measurable value, realizing the compounding effect I’ve been waiting for AI to achieve.”

    At Clay, Dust serves as foundational knowledge infrastructure for the rapidly growing GTM team, enabling the team to grow 4x without a proportional increase in enablement headcount. Profound uses Dust as the source of truth for customer intelligence and post-sales, compressing new hire ramp time from months to days. At Persona, teams across 11 departments have deployed over 300 Dust agents to condense cross-functional workflows like sales RFPs from days to minutes. Doctolib has made Dust central to its company-wide AI strategy, giving 3,000 employees smoother access to corporate information and enabling the decommissioning of legacy intranet tools. 

    The origin 

    Dust was founded by Gabriel Hubert and Stanislas Polu, who have been building together since meeting at Stanford in 2007. They previously co-founded TOTEMS, a data analytics company acquired by Stripe in 2014, and spent five years at Stripe scaling products and teams. Polu later joined OpenAI as a research engineer on Greg Brockman’s team, co-authoring papers on AI reasoning with Ilya Sutskever. Hubert became Chief Product Officer at Alan.

    In September 2022, Polu left OpenAI with a conviction that became Dust’s founding thesis: the models were already powerful enough to be economically transformative, but were under-deployed because the product layer was missing. Dust incorporated in February 2023 to build that horizontal layer on top of frontier models and company knowledge, with a model-agnostic approach that avoids vendor lock-in.

    “We’re in the early innings of a massive shift in how organizations use AI,” said Konstantine Buhler, Partner at Sequoia. “Most enterprise AI today is single-player: one person, one prompt, no compounding. Dust is building the multiplayer system, where agents and humans share context and work together across the entire company. Zero churn and 70% weekly active usage tell you this isn’t experimental anymore. This is how enterprises will actually operate.”

    “Most AI platforms are stuck in single-player mode: one person, one chatbot, one task,” said Ramtin Naimi, General Partner at Abstract. “Dust is multiplayer. AI Operators inside companies like Datadog and 1Password don’t just use Dust; they build agents that collaborate across teams, learn from every interaction, and rewire how the entire company works. That’s a new operating model and category. That’s why we participated in this round.”

    What’s next

    Dust plans to use this round to push three frontiers at once: agents that learn and improve automatically as they’re used, collaboration primitives that make humans and agents equal co-contributors with bidirectional access to  shared projects, tools, and context, and infrastructure that makes governance and orchestration predictable at enterprise scale. The bet is that the next phase of enterprise AI won’t be won by who has the best single assistant. It’ll be won by who turns AI into shared, compounding capability across the entire org.

     

  • Krishnavataram Witnesses Massive 92% Surge in 24 Hours, Emerging as a Nationwide Cultural Movement

    Krishnavataram Witnesses Massive 92% Surge in 24 Hours, Emerging as a Nationwide Cultural Movement

     

     

    May 19:A remarkable wave is sweeping across cinemas worldwide as Krishnavataram records an extraordinary 92% jump in the last 24 hours, turning the film into far more than just a box office success, it is now becoming a full-fledged cultural and spiritual movement.

    What began as a film has transformed into an emotional experience that audiences are celebrating with unmatched devotion. Across cities, towns, and even overseas markets, theatres are turning into temples as devotees chant Krishna bhajans, pray together, cry during emotional scenes, dance in celebration, and collectively immerse themselves in Bhagwan Krishna’s story on the big screen.

    Families are returning to cinemas repeatedly with friends, children, and elders, making Krishnavataram a shared spiritual experience across generations. Social media is flooded with emotional testimonials, celebration videos, and requests demanding exhibitors increase screens and add more shows. Audiences from Canada, France, Dubai, and several international markets are passionately writing in asking for the film to release in more locations and languages.

    The movement’s scale is reflected not just in occupancy numbers but in the emotional connection audiences are forming with the film. Viewers across India are calling it “not just a movie, but a journey of love and devotion,” while theatres across regions continue to witness packed houses and euphoric audience reactions.

    What makes this phenomenon truly extraordinary is its universal acceptance across regions and languages. While Hindi audiences have embraced the film wholeheartedly, the Telugu and Tamil versions are also witnessing packed theatres and overwhelming appreciation across the South. From Hyderabad to Chennai and Bengaluru, audiences are celebrating Krishnavataram as a landmark cinematic and spiritual event rooted deeply in Indian culture and faith.

    The movement has also received blessings and support from some of the country’s most respected spiritual and cultural voices. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared the film tax-free in the state, acknowledging its spiritual and cultural significance. Revered spiritual leaders including Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gaur Gopal Das, respected Shankaracharyas, Swami Premanand Puri Ji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji, and Premanand Maharaj Ji have also praised and blessed the film, encouraging devotees and families to experience its uplifting message.

    At a time when cinema is dominated by spectacle and franchises, Krishnavataram has achieved something incredibly rare: it has united audiences emotionally and spiritually. It is reigniting devotion, bringing generations together, and creating a shared cultural moment that people carry in their hearts long after they leave the theatre.

    Krishnavataram is no longer just a film. It is becoming a people’s movement powered by faith, emotion, and the timeless love for Bhagwan Krishna.
    #krishnavataram

  • Bricks & Minifigs® Launches Exclusive Customizable MOC Wall Clock and Nationwide Contest with Santoki, Distributor of LEGO®-Licensed Products

    OREM, UTAH and AUBURN HILLS, MI— MAY 18, 2026 — Bricks & Minifigs®, an authorized LEGO® reseller specializing in buying, trading, and selling LEGO products and Santoki, US distributor of LEGO licensed LED lights, stationery and clocks, today announced a new national partnership celebrating the creativity of the LEGO MOC Wall Clock. The launch features a nationwide in-store building contest designed to create an in-store creative activity across all ages. The contest will run across more than 240 Bricks & Minifigs franchise locations in the U.S. from May 15 to July 14, 2026, to give communities across the country the opportunity to participate. The customizable MOC Wall Clock will be available for purchase in Bricks & Minifigs and LEGO Store locations during the promotional period.

    “As Bricks & Minifigs continues to expand nationally and deepen our direct relationship with LEGO, we are thrilled to bring fun collaborations with Santoki and other official partners directly to consumers in our stores,” said Ammon McNeff, CEO of Bricks & Minifigs. “We love seeing local communities come together in our stores to participate in events, and this contest creates an exciting opportunity for customers to showcase their creativity while enjoying a family-friendly experience.”

    How the contest will work:
    Participants are invited to visit a Bricks & Minifigs store location to design a custom clock, photograph their completed creation, and submit their entry by scanning the provided QR code. Additionally, participants are encouraged to share their creations through social media using the #SantokiMOCClock.

    The contest is open to builders of all ages; however, entries created by minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. Entries will be reviewed by a team of judges evaluating the designs on creativity, functionality, and overall LEGO clock content to reach a decision for the top 10 finalists. Those selected will advance to a public voting round hosted on Santoki’s social media, allowing the LEGO community to help determine the winners. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal U.S. residents (50 states + DC). Ends July 14, 2026. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by Santoki. See Official Rules at https://santoki.com/pages/clockcontestrules

    Grand Prize:
    The Grand Prize winner will receive a $550 Bricks & Minifigs gift card. Additional prizes will be awarded to top placements and finalists, with total prize value exceeding $1,000, along with swag and promotional items.

    This clock marks the first release in Santoki’s newest product line, LEGO Time by IQHK™, with additional clocks expected to roll out in the future.

    “Our partnership with Bricks & Minifigs was a natural fit for this launch,” said Beth Muehlenkamp, VP of Product & Marketing at Santoki. “Bricks & Minifigs is widely known for its bins of bulk bricks, which create the perfect opportunity for customers to personalize a MOC clock that is entirely unique to their vision. The MOC Wall Clock is where creative expression meets timekeeping as fans can create again and again for the theme that best fits their room or mood. This is the first-ever national contest we have done, and we are excited to see the unmatched creativity of Bricks & Minifigs customers come to life.”

  • SimonMed Launches Shield Program to Support Preventive Whole-Body MRI Access for Military, Veterans, and First Responders

    SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 18, 2026 – SimonMed, one of the largest outpatient imaging providers in the United States, today announced the launch of the SimonMed Shield Program, a permanent nationwide initiative designed to help military personnel, veterans, and first responders access proactive whole-body MRI screening at a reduced cost. Through the program, eligible individuals will receive 20% off any SimonMed Longevity whole-body MRI.

    The SimonMed Shield Program is designed to help those who serve take a more proactive approach to their health through advanced, radiation-free imaging that can be designed to help identify potential health issues earlier and establish a meaningful clinical baseline.

    Military personnel and first responders often work in physically and emotionally demanding environments where prioritizing personal health can take a back seat to service.

    “Many veterans and first responders spend years focused on protecting others while putting their own health second,” said Dr. Sean Raj, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at SimonMed. “The Shield Program is one way we can support them in taking a more proactive approach to their own health through advanced imaging designed to help identify potential concerns earlier.”

    Beginning on Armed Forces Day, eligible patients can access the ongoing program benefit at SimonMed locations nationwide. No referral is required, HSA and FSA funds may be used and each whole-body MRI includes a 1:1 virtual clinical consultation to review findings and next steps. If additional evaluation is recommended, patients may also have access to follow-up imaging services across SimonMed’s nationwide network, including advanced MRI, CT, cardiac, women’s imaging, and bone health services—supporting a more seamless care journey. The Shield Program is available to veterans, active-duty military, reserve, and National Guard members, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. 

    SimonMed’s Longevity whole-body MRI evaluates 13+ organs and systems in a single, radiation-free exam, including the brain, spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvic organs. The scan may help identify potential abnormalities associated with conditions such as certain cancers, fatty liver disease, aneurysms, and musculoskeletal or spinal degeneration—often before symptoms appear.

    The Shield Program reflects SimonMed’s broader commitment to expanding access to preventive imaging and supporting the long-term health of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others. Eligible individuals can learn more or schedule an appointment at SimonMed.com/Shield. 

  • EngageRM solves critical operational challenge for minor league franchises through Everett Silvertips partnership

    Everett, Washington: 18 May 2026 – EngageRM, Microsoft’s preferred CRM partner in sports and entertainment, has announced a new partnership with the Everett Silvertips, delivering a purpose-built solution to the distinct operational challenges faced by North American minor league franchises.

    New partnership showcases how a global, Microsoft-aligned platform is tailored to the unique commercial model of minor league sport

    Competing in multiple hockey leagues, the Silvertips operate within a model that demands high efficiency across season memberships, ticketing, and commercial partnerships – often with leaner teams and tighter resource constraints than their major league counterparts. EngageRM’s platform has been selected to address this complexity, unifying these core functions into a single, scalable system designed to simplify operations while unlocking new commercial value.

    Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this partnership highlights EngageRM’s ability to adapt its globally proven platform to the specific needs of different sporting tiers. Minor league organisations, in particular, require flexible, integrated solutions that reflect their reliance on membership-driven revenue and community engagement—areas where EngageRM has deep, established expertise.

    “Minor league teams face a unique set of operational and commercial challenges that aren’t always addressed by traditional enterprise systems,” said Adam Boyle, Chief Operating Officer at EngageRM. “As Microsoft’s chosen partner in sport, we’ve built a platform that combines global scale with the flexibility to solve these more nuanced challenges—bringing memberships, partnerships, and fan engagement into one connected ecosystem that works for organisations of any size.”

    “EngageRM stood out because they understand the realities of how we operate,” said Zoran Rajcic, Chief Operating Officer at Everett Silvertips Hockey Club. “We need a system that can streamline our membership processes, support our partners, and ultimately help us deliver a better experience to our fans. This partnership gives us that foundation.”

    EngageRM’s modular platform, spanning memberships, partnerships, events, and advanced data capabilities, continues to support organisations globally in replacing fragmented systems with a unified, scalable solution. Its ability to flex across different markets and operating models ensures teams can modernise their infrastructure without compromising on the specific needs of their organisation.

  • Comau Enters into a Binding Agreement to Acquire Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions

    Turin, São Paulo – May 18, 2026 – Comau has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Invent, a Brazil-based company specializing in intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions, with a strong focus on e-commerce and high-throughput distribution environments. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions regarding transactions of this type, including necessary regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026. Under the terms of the agreement Comau will acquire 100% of Invent shares.

    After the acquisition of Automha, the binding agreement to acquire Invent represents a further step in Comau’s international expansion strategy and growth plan, which focuses on expanding competencies through the integration of complementary technologies and expertise.

    The planned acquisition will complement the existing Comau–Automha ecosystem, reinforcing the companies’ fully integrated 360° automated warehouse and logistics offering. Combining Automha’s storage technologies with Invent’s intelligent orchestration software will allow Comau to further deliver fully integrated, AI-driven material handling solutions that span storage and order fulfillment to execution and intelligent flow management, thus accelerating implementation timelines while increasing system responsiveness and efficiency. In parallel, Invent will be able to scale-up and further develop its business by leveraging a broader geographical footprint and in-house technology competencies. Moreover, given that Comau and Invent are fully complementary, the relationship will strengthen the mutual portfolio of projects.

    The acquisition will extend Comau’s global operations, with an enhanced presence in Latin America and in the U.S. mid-market intralogistics segment, both of which are characterized by strong demand for automation and potential CAGR of 13% over the next three to five years.

    To ensure business continuity, Invent will continue to operate with the same structure, management and strategic vision.

    “Expanding Comau’s capabilities through innovative companies such as Invent is a central pillar of our international growth strategy aimed at diversifying our competencies and technologies in different markets,” said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “After the full integration of Automha, a leading Italian solutions provider in the fast-evolving Intralogistics market, the acquisition of Brazil-based Invent will generate further synergies, adding yet another element to our ability to connect storage and material handling with production. This is another concrete step in strengthening Comau’s position as a global automation hub.”

    “By joining Comau, Invent will gain the opportunity to accelerate its growth while expanding the reach of its intralogistics solutions within a broader, global automation ecosystem,” said Leonardo Araki, CEO of Invent. “This agreement also allows us to combine our expertise with Comau’s advanced automation capabilities, creating new possibilities to enhance innovation, broaden our scale and deliver increasingly efficient and integrated logistics solutions to customers worldwide.”

  • AD Ports Group Further Consolidates its Global Logistics Platform with the Acquisition of MBS Logistics

    Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for an Enterprise Value of AED 300 million (EUR 70 million). The acquisition entails 100% ownership of MBS Logistics’ core business, excluding the company’s joint ventures, and represents another significant step in the Group’s strategy to enhance operational scale, manage larger volumes, and expand its global footprint.

    MBS Logistics reported revenues of AED 870 million (EUR 205 million) in 2025 with industry margins, reflecting a diversified and asset-light business model, with core freight forwarding operations in Germany and Central Europe, and an established network across China, Vietnam and the USA.

    AD Ports Group Further Consolidates its Global Logistics Platform with the Acquisition of MBS Logistics

    The move builds on strong foundations and a global network established by Noatum Logistics, the Group’s logistics arm. Under the leadership of Jochen Thewes, the recently appointed CEO of its Logistics Cluster, the Group is pursuing an expansion strategy that combines organic growth with targeted, value accretive acquisitions.

    The addition of MBS Logistics provides an important entry point into the vital Central European market through its well‑established network across key German multimodal logistics hubs, while broadening the Group’s trade lane offering. The combination increases network density and unlocks meaningful revenue and cost synergies through cross‑selling opportunities, greater procurement scale, and improved cost efficiency by managing shipments within the combined network. 

    Jochen Thewes, CEO of the Logistics Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “Bringing MBS Logistics into our ecosystem is the right move at the right time, especially as markets seek greater connectivity and resilience in an evolving global trade and logistics landscape. It provides us with an established operating platform with deep expertise and immediate access to key Central European and global logistics corridors. As the world’s third‑largest trading economy, Germany offers a strong domestic base and plays a central role in trade with the world’s leading economies. Linking it to our wider network will help us capture greater volumes, drive more competitive rates, and deliver the reliability our clients expect. Ultimately, the combined strengths of both organisations will allow us to raise our game and compete more effectively for major global accounts.”

    With close to forty years of industry experience, MBS Logistics adds to the Group a network of 26 offices worldwide and a global team of over 450 professionals. The addition greatly supplements Noatum Logistics’ network of over 80 own offices located across 26 countries, supported by a team of over 4,250 industry specialists. MBS Logistics’ core freight forwarding services span air, ocean, road and rail transport, complemented by contract logistics, project cargo, customs and compliance, and time-critical multimodal solutions.

    The company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, apparel & footwear, retail & consumer goods, home furniture, e‑commerce, engineering, technology, FMCG, healthcare and several other key sectors. While aerospace represents a new segment for the Group, MBS Logistics’ exposure to the automotive sector across Central Europe enhances the Group’s logistics offering in an industry regarded as a key business driver.

    Its core freight‑forwarding operations are anchored in Germany, giving the Group immediate access to major European logistics hubs. The country’s position as a key European and global logistics gateway provides a strong platform for further expansion across continental Europe, including the Nordics, BENELUX, Switzerland and Eastern Europe.

    In addition, MBS Logistics’ presence across China and Vietnam further enhances the Group’s ability to manage greater cargo volumes on Europe-Asia and Trans-Pacific routes. It also operates offices on the USA’s eastern seaboard, furthering connectivity along Trans-Atlantic trade lanes.

    Completion of the acquisition is subject to EU regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H2 2026.

  • Rōti Modern Mediterranean Debuts in London, Expands in Atlanta with First Global Rōti Day

    ATLANTA, May 18, 2026 – Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands®, is turning its latest expansion into a global brand moment.

    The company announced the launch of Global Rōti Day, a new annual celebration held on May 19. The event coincides with the brand’s strategic entry into the London market through three delivery-first kitchens, alongside an expansion in the Atlanta region with a new delivery-first store opening in Smyrna. Together, this moment introduces Rōti to new guests in the United Kingdom and United States while building awareness. The London locations also establish a foundation for future international growth.

    Rōti Modern Mediterranean Debuts in London, Expands in Atlanta with First Global Rōti Day


    Global Rōti Day was created to bring new and existing guests into the brand through a one-day-only, buy-one-get-one chef-curated bowl offer available in-store, online, via the Rōti app on the     Apple Store and Google Play and through third-party delivery platforms such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub. The first 50 guests at Rōti’s 17 traditional storefront restaurants will receive a limited-edition Rōti tote bag and a free beverage for a year. Participating restaurants will also feature spin wheel giveaways with prizes including free hummus and pita, branded T-shirts, a jackpot prize package, free cookies or $3 off a future entrée. In addition, guests ordering from Rōti’s delivery-first kitchens in London and Atlanta will receive $5 off future orders through the app or online. Across markets, guests are also invited to share how they Rōti with #ShowUsHowURōti on social media.

    “What makes Rōti work is simple. It’s bold food, real hospitality and shows up the same way every time,” said Matthew Walls, president and chief stores officer of Edible Brands. “Atlanta is about building depth in a market we not only work in, but live in and believe in. London is about proving this brand can travel. Global Rōti Day lets us do both at once. We’re giving people a reason to try us, and once they do, that’s where it gets real. They connect with the food and the people behind it, and that’s what brings them back.”


    Rōti’s London entry and Atlanta-area expansion reflect a broader strategy grounded in adaptability. The brand is growing through a mix of traditional restaurants and delivery-first kitchens, allowing it to enter new markets efficiently, generate early demand and meet guests through the channels they already use. The model supports a capital-conscious approach to expansion while maintaining a consistent guest experience.

    For Edible Brands, Rōti represents a distinct growth opportunity within a portfolio built around food, hospitality and consumer connection. The brand benefits from shared infrastructure, including supply chain, technology and operational support, while maintaining its own identity.

    “Rōti is a big part of where we are going as a company,” said Somia Farid Silber, chief executive officer of Edible Brands. “At Edible Brands, we are building a platform that brings together different food experiences in a way that feels relevant to how people eat and connect today. Rōti gives us the opportunity to do that in a new category, with a brand that can grow across markets and formats. Global Rōti Day is an example of how we bring that to new guests while continuing to build something that can scale over time.”

  • Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana Begins Bus Operations in Small Villages Across Uttar Pradesh

    Delhi, May 18: The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh is actively working towards strengthening the transport system in rural areas through the ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana’. The objective of the scheme is to expand bus connectivity to even the smallest villages across the State.

    In line with this vision, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has accelerated preparations under the scheme, with operations of nearly 80 buses already commencing in the initial phase.

    The Government and the Corporation are working rapidly to connect more than 59,000 gram sabhas in Uttar Pradesh with bus services. Under the scheme, rural bus services will be linked with blocks, gram panchayats, tehsil headquarters and district headquarters.

    UPSRTC Assistant Manager Umesh Arya stated that applications of 858 bus operators across 70 districts have so far been selected. Through agencies, operations of nearly 80 buses have already started in rural areas under the ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana’.

    He further informed that mini buses with a maximum seating capacity of 28 passengers and a length of up to 7 metres will be operated under the scheme. Operators whose applications have been selected have already placed orders for buses as per the prescribed standards, while operations of the remaining buses will commence shortly.

    Umesh Arya also mentioned that the routes for these buses are being finalised by district-level committees. Details regarding the operations and designated routes of all buses will be shared soon.

    The scheme is being implemented through private bus operators and is expected to generate employment opportunities for rural youth and local transporters residing near the designated routes.

    Additionally, the scheme will create demand for drivers, conductors, helpers and other support staff, thereby boosting local employment opportunities in rural areas.