KARNATAKA KABADDI PREMIER LEAGUE -FROM 1 TO 8th OCTOBER,2026. VENUE: KORAMANGALA INDOOR STADIUM,BENGALURU.

Karnataka Kabaddi Premier League, is organised by SN Sports Pvt.Ltd., in association with Karnataka State Amateur Kabaddi Association is South India's first Franchise based Kabaddi League of its kind, providing a professional platform for talented kabaddi players from Karnataka.The player's auction has already been successfully conducted in Bengaluru with talented players from different districts of Karnataka ( only Karnataka players)  joining the eight franchise teams.The teams are : Bangalore Bisons, Mangalore Indians,Mysore Mahasene,Belagavi Bulls,Hoysala Empire Hassan,Chalukya Sene,Bagalkot,Uttara kannada Stallions & Vijayapura Lions. There will be 112 players i.e 14 players per team.

The eight teams will battle for the  KKPL Championship Trophy.The first 7 days will feature league matches,followed by the  " Play Offs and Grand Finale on Day 8". There will be 4 matches per day & the Matches will be played between 6.00 Pm to 10.00 PM at Koranagala Indoor Stadium,Bengaluru.The matches will be Live Streamed in 5 different languages.

9 ROUND INDIA EXPANDS IN BENGALURU WITH THREE NEW STUDIOS.

Global kickboxing fitness brand 9 Round marks a new mile stone in it South India growth journey. Founded in the United States in 2008 by  World Champion Kick Boxer Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson and his wife ,Heather 'The hero" Hudson, 9 Round has grown from a single studio in Greenville,South Carolina,into a global fitness brand known for its signature  30 minute  kickboxing- inspired workout.Built around the belief that fitness should be effective without demanding hours of people's time,9 Round  combines kickboxing inspired training with a structured Nine-station circuit, guided by certified trainers and designed to deliver a complete workout in just 30 minutes.

The brand brings this globally established concept to Bengaluru with the opening of its first three studios in HSR Lay out,Indiranagar and Koramangala. The journey of 9 Round in India is being led by its South India master Franchisee team -Balaji Jeyakumar,Sharmila Jayakumar & Arun Bharathi-who share a vision of building 9 Round into a leading fitness brand across the region. " Our vision with 9 round India is to bring a world class fitness experience to people in  format that fits naturally into their lives" said Sharmila Jayakumar,Director,9 Round India.

The expansion journey of 9 Round  is set to continue by expanding three new studios in Hyderabad & three additional studios in Bengaluru by the first quarter of 2027.Their Mission: "Making Members Stronger in 30 minutes Physically & Mentally".

FORTIS HOSPITAL BANNERGHATTA ROAD IN ASSOCIATION WITH AGILUS DIAGNOSTICS LAUNCHES AGILUS-FORTIS CARDIO-RENAL-METABOLIC CLINIC.

 Agilus-Fortis Clinic,brings together interventional Cardiology & Heart  Failure,Nephrology& Endocrinology under one coordinated care model clinic in Basavangudi,Bengaluru to address the growing need of CRM (Cardio-Renal - Metabolic ) Health care.The launch comes at a time when the growing interplay between cardio vascular,renal and metabolic disorders is emerging as a significant health care challenge.Diabetes,Kidney disease and cardio vascular conditions are closely inter connected,with one condition often increasing the risk or severity of another.There is also a report that over the last decade,Karnataka's diabetic population increased by nearly seven times,while the number of people with high blood pressure rose by 27 times.Obesity nearly doubled  during the same period.According to the fact sheet of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-2023-24) released recently,24% of people in the state are diabetic, a jump from 3.5% in 2015-16.

The clinic is guided by the philosophy "Three specialities,One Team.Your Health our commitment".Speaking on the launch,Dr.Rajpal Singh,-Director, - Interventional Cardiology & Heart  Failure,Fortis Hospital,Bannerghatta Road said," By bringing these specialities together,we can take a more holistic view of each patient,identify inter connected risks at an earlier stage and develop a coordinated personalised approach to treatment & long term care".

The multi disciplinary team at Agilus-Fortis comprises of Dr.Rajpal Singh,- Director,Interventional Cardiology & Heart failure,Fortis Hospital,Bannerghatta Road,Dr. Aashish Parekh,Senior Consultant -Nephrology, Dr. Anusha N.D. Consultant-Endocrinology.

FYERS AMERICAN GAMBITS SET TO COMPETE GLOBAL CHESS LEAGUE 2026 IN BENGALURU FROM SEPTEMBER,5 TO 30TH SEPTEMBER AT HOTEL LALIT ASHOK.

GERARD PIQUE, a FIFA World Cup winner with Spain and one of the most decorated players has joined the Franchise FYERS Amerian Gambits as a strategic share holder,reflecting the organisation's long term ambition to contribute to the continued global growth of Chess.Backed by a group of strategic shareholders that includes former international cricketer Ravihandran Ashwin,the franchise will compete in its third Global Chess League season this september with a world class roster inluding Javokhir Sindarov,Nihal Sarin,Daniel Dubov,Bibisara Assaubayeva,Sara Khadem & Marc'Andria Maurizzi under the leadership of GM Srinath Narayanan.

Prachura PP,CEO & Co Owner,Fyers Amerian Gambits said," Chess today is at an inflection point.The talent is extraordinary,the audience is growing rapidly and the sport has all the ingredients to become a truly global phenomenon.Gerard joining us is a powerful validation of that vision & opens up exciting possibilities for what we can build together".

Gerard Pique said," Chess has fascinated me for a long time because of its depth,its global appeal and the incredible mental strength it demands.What attracted me to FYERS Amerian Gambits is the ambition to take chess to a new level and its long term vision for the sport.I'm pleased to join as a strategic share holder &  wish the team every success in the season ahead'.

HAIER INDIA INAUGURATES ITS NEW PREMIUM HAIER EXPERIENCE CENTRE IN SAMPIGE ROAD, MALLESWARAM 17TH CROSS,BENGALURU,BRINGING ITS LATEST RANGE OF PREMIUM HOME APPLIANCES CLOSER TO CONSUMERS.

Haier, a Chinese multinational Company  is a leading Home appliances brand in the country.It operates Offices,factories & Research centres worldwide. The Company initiated its commercial operations in India in 2004.Haier has been ranked as the No.1 Global Major Appliances brand for 17 consecutive years by Euromonitor International. Haier India  started its manufacturing  of refrigerators  in 2007 at Ranjangoan,Pune . Haier, has set up one of the biggest industrial parks in India at Greater Noida,Gautam Buddha Nagar,UP to manufacture Home Appliances and its components. Haier Appliances  India Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2003 in India,is a subsidiary of Hair Singapore Investment Holding Pte .Ltd.which is a world's leading provider of solutions for a better life.

Aditya Retail store,the premium Haier Experience Centre (HEC) was inaugurated in Malleswaram yesterday marks another step in Haier India's efforts to strengthen its retail footprint and bring its premium product portfolio,may it be refrigerators,Washing Machines,TV's ,air conditioners,kitchen appliances, Geysers,and many more Home appliances closer to consumers.

PAKISTAN,SAUDI ARABIA &TURKEY DEFENCE PACT- IMPACT ON INDIA.

 On August 7,2026,,Pakistan,Saudi Arabia & Turkey  signed a Mecca Agreement (also called The Mecca  Joint Defence Agreement) in Mecca,Saudi Arabia. The Historic Trilateral Pact includes a NATO style collective security clause stating that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be regarded as an attack on all of them. This is a significant move which will act as a deterrence in the region which is already volatile.

Impact on India : Though, we have good relationship with Saudi Arabia, this agreement will have some impact on India if  Pakistan provokes India leading to another war. In that case, the reaction of Turkey & Saudi Arabia has to be watched. Though,Our bilateral Trade relations with Turkey is robust,political ties face persistent strain due to their policy towards Jammu & Kashmir . Of course,in this interdependent world ,one should wait &  watch as India is emerging as one of the super economic PowerHouse.

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