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Gandhinagar, July 15: India’s royal kitchens have long been celebrated for their fragrant biryanis, expertly grilled kebabs, and the artistry of slow-cooked flavours. This July, The Leela Gandhinagar brings that regal culinary legacy to life with a specially curated Biryani and Kebab Festival at Diya, from 16th July to 31st July 2026. Set within the elegant surroundings of the award-winning Indian specialty restaurant, the festival offers an immersive journey through the rich traditions, aromas, and flavours that once graced the tables of the Royals.

As the festival unfolds, the air is filled with the aromas of saffron-infused rice, slow-roasted spices, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and fragrant basmati layered with delicate seasonings. Drawing from culinary traditions once cherished by royal households across India, each preparation reflects the depth, warmth, and craftsmanship that have made biryanis and kebabs enduring symbols of Indian fine dining.

The festival presents a thoughtfully curated selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties, featuring signature biryanis such as the Hyderabadi Kathal Dum Biryani, Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani, and Murgh Dum Biryani, alongside expertly crafted kebabs including Shahi Subz Akhrot Ki Seekh, Ulta Tawa Subz Galouti, Murgh Angar Bedgi, Gosht Aur Hare Pyaaz Ki Seekh, and more. Prepared by the hotel’s Master Chef, each dish brings together fragrant basmati rice, saffron, aromatic spices, and traditional cooking techniques to celebrate the depth, elegance, and richness of India’s royal culinary heritage.

Beyond the menu, the experience is elevated by Diya‘s opulent surroundings, where silver-adorned ceilings, handcrafted chandeliers, Venetian mirrors, and contemporary Indian design create a setting reminiscent of a modern royal dining chamber. Whether enjoyed as an intimate evening, a family gathering, or a special celebration, the festival invites guests to immerse themselves in the splendour of Indian gastronomy.

Speaking about the festival, Vikas Sood, General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar, said, “Biryanis and kebabs carry a remarkable legacy of royal kitchens, regional craftsmanship, and generations of culinary artistry. Through this festival, we wanted to recreate the warmth and grandeur of those timeless traditions while offering our guests an experience that reflects the elegance and authenticity associated with Diya and The Leela.”

Blending royal culinary traditions, masterful craftsmanship, aromatic spices, and signature Leela hospitality, the Biryani and Kebab Festival at Diya promises an indulgent journey through the flavours that have graced India’s royal tables for centuries.

New fäm Properties data shows UK and Egypt in top three countries generating biggest share of international search traffic

Dubai, UAE, July 15: India is producing the most overseas online interest in Dubai’s property market as the city’s real estate appeal remains strong among prospective buyers worldwide.

According to new international web traffic data revealed today by fäm Properties, India accounted for 20.59% of international search traffic over the last three months, followed by the United Kingdom (13.26%) and Egypt (12.60%).

The data, which excludes UAE-based traffic and reflects only international visitors, shows the United States (8.99%) and Pakistan (6.94%) rounding out the top five.

Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada complete the leading ten of countries producing the most search traffic for Dubai property.

India’s top spot reflects its long-standing position as one of the biggest sources of overseas buyers of Dubai property, based on established trade links, a large Indian expatriate population in the UAE, and continued appetite for real estate as an investment and diversification vehicle.

“The online search data that we’ve compiled doesn’t guarantee sales, and should be treated as a directional indicator of potential buyer interest rather than a precise forecast of future transactions,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.

“But what it does show is where global attention is genuinely concentrated right now. Search behaviour is an early signal, often months ahead of when that interest shows up in official transaction records.

“For a market as internationally driven as Dubai’s, understanding where that demand is building can be just as important as tracking where it’s already landed.”

Notably absent from the top rankings is China, long considered one of the most active buyer nationalities in Dubai’s property market.

“This should be attributed to a difference in buying behaviour rather than any decline in interest,” explained Msaddi. “Chinese buyers tend to transact through agent networks, developer relationships, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than independent online research.”

A similar factor could explain why Russia, traditionally one of the top five buyer nationalities in Dubai’s property market, is in 12th place with 2.50% of international search traffic.

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July 15: India and Belgium have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, technology, and innovation, underscoring their shared commitment to strengthening economic ties and fostering sustainable growth. The renewed focus on collaboration is expected to open new avenues for businesses, promote innovation-driven partnerships, and enhance commercial engagement between the two countries.

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During high-level discussions, both sides explored opportunities to expand trade, facilitate greater investment flows, and encourage collaboration in emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, clean energy, life sciences, semiconductors, and research and development. The dialogue also emphasized the importance of strengthening industrial partnerships and creating a conducive environment for businesses to explore new markets.

India and Belgium reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation through regular institutional engagement, business-to-business partnerships, and knowledge exchange. The discussions highlighted the potential to leverage each country’s strengths in technology, innovation, logistics, and skilled talent to drive long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

The two countries also recognized the importance of resilient supply chains, sustainable industrial development, and digital transformation in shaping the future of global trade. Efforts to promote collaboration in innovation, startups, and emerging technologies are expected to further strengthen bilateral economic relations and support the growth of high-value industries.

The renewed commitment reflects the growing strategic partnership between India and Belgium and reinforces their shared vision of expanding trade, attracting investment, and advancing technological cooperation for mutual prosperity. Both sides expressed confidence that closer economic collaboration would create new opportunities for businesses, generate employment, and contribute to stronger and more resilient bilateral ties in the years ahead.

July 15: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has officially come into force, ushering in a new phase of economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to enhance bilateral trade, improve market access, and create fresh opportunities for businesses, exporters, investors, and professionals across a wide range of sectors.

Welcoming the implementation of the agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the FTA reflects India’s growing economic strength and its commitment to building strong global trade partnerships. He noted that the agreement has been realized under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to deliver long-term benefits for businesses, workers, and consumers in both nations.

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The FTA is expected to reduce or eliminate tariffs on a broad range of goods, simplify trade procedures, and promote greater collaboration in sectors including manufacturing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, information technology, agriculture, food processing, and professional services. It is also anticipated to encourage higher levels of investment, strengthen supply chains, and improve the ease of doing business between the two countries.

Industry stakeholders believe the agreement will enhance the global competitiveness of Indian exporters by providing improved access to the UK market while opening new avenues for innovation, technology partnerships, and skills development. The agreement is also expected to support employment generation and contribute to India’s long-term export growth strategy.

The coming into force of the India-UK FTA marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two countries, reinforcing their shared commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth, expanding commercial ties, and promoting mutually beneficial trade in an evolving global economy.

July 15: India is set to strengthen its statistical framework with the introduction of a new Services Index aimed at bringing the country’s data systems in line with global standards. The initiative marks a significant step towards improving the measurement of the services sector, which has become a key driver of India’s economic growth.

The proposed index is designed to provide a more comprehensive and timely assessment of services sector performance by capturing trends across a wider range of industries. By adopting internationally accepted methodologies and best practices, the index will improve the reliability, consistency, and comparability of official statistics.

The enhanced statistical framework is expected to support evidence-based policymaking, facilitate more accurate economic analysis, and provide businesses, investors, and researchers with deeper insights into the performance of the services economy. It will also strengthen India’s ability to benchmark its economic data against global peers, improving transparency and reinforcing confidence in the country’s official statistics.

As the services sector continues to contribute a significant share of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the introduction of the new index is expected to play an important role in monitoring economic activity, identifying emerging trends, and supporting long-term development planning. The move reflects the government’s continued efforts to modernize the national statistical system and ensure that India’s economic data remains robust, credible, and aligned with evolving international standards.

July 15: Indian equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in global equities and reflecting improved investor confidence. The benchmark indices witnessed a positive start as favorable international market cues, easing concerns over global economic uncertainties, and continued buying in heavyweight stocks boosted overall market sentiment.

Early trading saw broad-based participation across sectors, with financial services, information technology, automobiles, capital goods, and select consumer stocks contributing to the gains. Investors remained optimistic amid resilient domestic economic fundamentals and expectations of steady corporate earnings, while foreign market performance also provided support to the domestic indices.

Market participants are closely monitoring upcoming macroeconomic data, corporate earnings announcements, crude oil price movements, and global central bank commentary for further direction. Analysts believe that while global developments continue to influence near-term market trends, India’s strong economic outlook, healthy domestic demand, and ongoing investment activity remain supportive of the broader equity market.

Going forward, investors are expected to maintain a stock-specific approach while keeping a close watch on global market developments and domestic policy updates that could shape market sentiment in the coming sessions.

Mumbai, July 15: Propsoch, India’s first buyer-centric real estate advisory platform has announced its foray into Mumbai 3.0, the next massive growth corridor in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), reinforcing its commitment to helping homebuyers make informed, transparent and data-driven property decisions. Mumbai 3.0 is a promising investment destination due to its strategic location, improved regional connectivity, large-scale infrastructure development, planned urbanization and government support. 

Propsoch has already established its presence in Mumbai with a personalized homebuying advisory model, and will now extend its expertise to buyers looking for long-term value evaluating projects across the Mumbai 3.0 region such as Panvel, Khopoli, Karjat etc. Unlike brokers or online listing portals functioning on the seller-driven process, Propsoch operates on a data-driven approach that weighs the pros and cons of each property on 80+ key factors – including builder credibility, construction quality, project efficiency and future appreciation.

“As homebuyers increasingly explore opportunities across this corridor, Propsoch aims to provide independent advisory services that prioritize buyers’ interests over property sales. Our goal is to ensure that buyers have access to unbiased advice, reliable market intelligence and end-to-end guidance so they can make confident long-term decisions. We believe that informed decisions lead to better investments, and our role is to provide buyers with the research and clarity needed to navigate a fast-evolving market like Mumbai 3.0,” said Ashish Acharya, Founder & CEO, Propsoch. 

Firstly, Mumbai 1.0 was South Mumbai’s heritage. Later Mumbai 2.0 was the expansion into the suburbs and Navi Mumbai. Now, Mumbai 3.0 is a strategically planned mega-region across Raigad, Thane, and eastern Navi Mumbai zones. The region is poised to contribute significantly to Maharashtra’s goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy.

“We have already done our due diligence in the numerous projects in the region. Propsoch has also created a thesis document on the real estate potential in this market over the next decade. This document serves as the bedrock for Propsoch advisory services in this market. Many home buyers have already benefited by analyzing the market after accessing this report, added Ashish.

At the World Economic Forum 2026 recently, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis announced a focused push to attract global investments into Mumbai 3.0, a next-generation city being developed by the MMRDA, envisioned to be three times the size of Mumbai. Also known as KSC New Town, Mumbai 3.0 is planned as a thematic global city focused on Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business.

Through its research-driven advisory model, Propsoch is positioning itself at the intersection of technology, trust, and consumer-first real estate services. As part of the expansion, Propsoch will also publish research-led market insights to help buyers better understand opportunities across the Mumbai 3.0 corridor. As Mumbai continues to evolve, Mumbai 3.0 stands out as the next big real estate investment opportunity for buyers looking to secure long-term value in an expanding metropolitan future.

July 14: FPT, Iveco Group’s brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of propulsion systems and solutions for on-road and off-road, marine, and power generation applications, is bolstering its collaboration with Italyure Yachts, the young, dynamic, and highly successful shipyard based in Torre Annunziata (Campania, Italy) to which the Brand supplies the engines for its yachts through AS Labruna, one of the main brand marine engine distributors for Southern Italy. Since 2021, 26 FPT-powered Italyure Yachts boats have been produced so far, corresponding to 52 engines.

 In the recreational segment, FPT is experiencing exponential growth in interest and customers, thanks to the particular characteristics of its marine engines: reliability, efficiency, torque density, and high power-to-weight ratio.

The Brand has been operating in the marine propulsion market since 1965, offering a full range of class-leading engines with displacements from 3 to 15.9 liters, and power outputs ranging from 85 to 1000 hp, while the specific yacht lineup ranges from 230 to 1000 hp. Every day in Italy, two new boats powered by FPT marine engines are launched. The presence of over 200 service points in the Mediterranean area is a strong guarantee of prompt response in the event of issues, ensuring continuous support.

Founded in 2020, Italyure Yachts has established itself in the luxury walk-around yacht manufacturing and sales sector in just a few years. Its modern production facility, located within the “Condominio Marina di Torre Annunziata” shipbuilding complex, spans 126,000 square meters, 30,000 of which are covered, and features an internal private technical dock of 10,000 square meters, equipped for hauling and launching operations of boats up to 200 tons. Here, Italyure Yachts manages all production phases in-house, from design to final outfitting.

 

These Italian-made yachts, born from the perfect combination of artisanal know-how, engineering vision, technical innovation, and contemporary design, have become the preferred choice of charter companies taking tourists to admire the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. For this specific mission that includes long journeys, requiring smooth and safe navigation, even in the most demanding conditions, and up to 1,500 hours of use between April and October, Italyure Yachts opted for two FPT N60 engines representing the most competitive, durable, reliable, and suitable solutions for charter yachts, and the ideal configurations for this type of vessel.

On June the 8th, FPT and AS Labruna were among the selected guest of “Italyure day”, an event that took place at Praiano a Mare (Italy) and involved charter companies, as well as customers and potential customers of Italyure. Representatives of Italyure, FPT and AS Labruna gave speeches, emphasizing the importance of their partnership in the recreational and charter sectors.

New Delhi, July 14: India and the Maldives have made progress towards establishing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding bilateral trade and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

The proposed agreement is expected to create new opportunities for businesses, improve market access, and encourage greater exchange of goods and services between India and the Maldives.

Officials from both sides are working towards addressing key areas of trade cooperation, with the focus on building a stronger and more balanced economic partnership.

The FTA is likely to benefit industries, exporters, and consumers by promoting smoother trade flows and enhancing business opportunities.

The development reflects the growing importance of India-Maldives economic relations and the shared commitment of both nations to deepen cooperation across various sectors.