CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Brisbane man has been sentenced to 19 years' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 12 years, for facilitating the sexual abuse of 25 children in the Philippines, including some with severe disabilities. The man, 62, pled guilty in February, 2025, to 98 child abuse-related offences, including spending $5000 over three years to livestream 28 child sexual abuse shows from the Philippines. He also trave...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images available via Hightail Police officers from across the Pacific region and Timor-Leste have joined the ranks of mission-ready UN Police Peacekeepers after graduating from a tailor-made residential training program delivered at the AFP's Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane. The officers were part of a 54-strong class - including four AFP members - who spent five weeks training in subject areas inclu...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: The Tasmanian Joint Organised Crime Task Force (TAS JOCTF) has charged a third man as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged seizure of about 17kg of methamphetamine at Burnie last month. Police allege the New Norfolk man, 33, is a member of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and is the third person accused of allegedly being involved in the importation of a large quantity of methamphetamine into Tasmania....
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 2 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: The AFP has finalised a foreign bribery investigation into SMEC International Pty Ltd (SMEC), after SMEC and the AFP agreed to a settlement payment totalling $9 million (pecuniary penalty) under the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) (POCA). The settlement does not involve any admission of liability by SMEC. The AFP investigation, which is part of Operation Amorce, examined conduct involvi...
India, Oct. 1 -- By Akhilesh Satre, Director and Elevator Personality, Avinyatech ElevatorsIndia's real GDP growth reached 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, keeping the country among the world's fastest-growing major economies. Technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, SMEs, agriculture, and real estate are key drivers of this growth. Over the past decade, infrastructure and real estate have increasingly shaped India's urban landscape, driving rapid vertical development. Across ...
India, Oct. 1 -- A decade ago, buying a plant in India meant a trip to the local nursery. Today, a money plant, a bonsai, or a combo of tulips and other beautiful flower bulbs can arrive at your door within days. The online plant industry in India is now one of the more interesting parts of the country's e-commerce story, and Upjau is among the brands shaping it.A Market Moving OnlineIndependent research points to steady growth in the online plant market in India. TechSci Research values the onl...
India, Oct. 1 -- Enters India's top 20 private institutions and advances to the 1001-1200 global band; QS 2027 recognition strengthens its international standingGreater Noida, 30 September 2026: Galgotias University has climbed 24 places to 41st among all universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, released today. The University was ranked 65th in the 2026 edition.Among private universities and institutions in India, Galgotias has risen seven p...
India, Oct. 1 -- Bengaluru-based logistics tech platform raises strategic funding to scale its AI-powered fleet and shipment network Funds to power QuikApp's integrated logistics ecosystem across real-time tracking, smart security, automated dispatch and AI-driven route optimisation Beyond capital, Vehra Ventures brings QuikApp customer access, industry expertise and strategic partnerships. Bengaluru, India, October 1st, 2026 - QuikApp, a Bengaluru-headquartered logistics technol...
India, Oct. 1 -- India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta, a Godrej Enterprises Brand, has partnered with digital commerce agency NOIR & BLANCO to strengthen its organic search presence and build its visibility across the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered search and discovery.The partnership brings together India Circus' distinctive design-led brand universe with NOIR & BLANCO's expertise in SEO, Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), and AI Search D...
India, Oct. 1 -- 1st October 2026: Urban Indian consumers are entering the festive season ready to spend, but with sharp focus, according to the Festive Outlook Study 2026 by Saarva, a consumer insights and strategy firm. The survey of 1,000+ urban consumers, conducted in September 2026, found that 77% expect to spend more than in a regular month, while only 2% expect to spend less.That intent is concentrated. On average, shoppers plan to raise spending in just 1.3 categories. The festive b...