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Department of Commerce organises Awareness Session on EU CBAM regulations for exporters

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) and the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), organised an Awareness Session on European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) Regulations for Exporters at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on Tuesday.

According to a

Vikramaditya Singh defends proposed IAS, IFS cadre restructuring in Himachal Pradesh

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:38 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday defended the Chief Minister on the state government's proposal to restructure the IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service cadres, saying the exercise is aimed at strengthening the administrative machinery at the field level.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Singh said the state government had

Piyush Goyal meets German leaders; discusses collaboration in AI, clean energy, GCCs

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met Hessen Minister-President Boris Rhein and Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs and Debureaucratisation Manfred Pentz, and a delegation of leading German businesses and explored collaboration across a range of sectors including AI, clean energy, R&D and data centres

The leaders discu

Relics of legendary Russian warrior-prince uncovered in Kremlin

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:16:37 GMT

Dmitry Donskoy is venerated as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church and considered a national hero for his victory in 1380 over the Mongols

The relics of one of Russia's greatest heroes, Dmitry Donskoy, have been recovered at the Kremlin's Archangel Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church announced on Tuesday.

Grand Prince Dmitry of Moscow has for centuries been revered for his victory ove

Himachal rain damage crosses 700 crore in PWD; 138 roads closed

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:48 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 18 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday said that the state has suffered more than 700 crore in losses to the Public Works Department (PWD) due to the ongoing monsoon, with around 138 roads currently closed across the state.

Speaking to the media in Shimla and later to ANI, Singh said the government was continuously monitoring the monsoon sit

CM Bhupendra Patel invites US industry leaders to partner in new opportunities for cooperation in semiconductors, innovation and cyber security in Gujarat

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:42 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): The State Government delegation led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held important one-on-one meetings in San Francisco with representatives of leading global companies in the fields of semiconductors, deep tech, artificial intelligence, startups, skill development and cyber security.

According to a press release, the meetings included detailed discussions on stre

IAAPI's AMTP 2026 to Bring India's Amusement Industry Leaders Together in Pune

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:31 GMT

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: The future of India's amusement and attractions industry will take centre stage in Pune as the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) hosts its flagship Annual Meet & Training Program (AMTP) 2026 from August 19 to 21 at Oxford Golf Resort, Pune .

Held under the theme 'Build Next,' the three-day industry gathering will bring together more

Readily Solutions Builds an Integrated Clean-Energy Platform for India's Net-Zero Transition

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:04:49 GMT

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Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 18: Readily Solutions Limited, formerly known as Readily Mobility Solutions Private Limited, is building an integrated clean-energy solutions platform focused on supporting India's transition towards renewable energy, electric mobility and a lower-carbon economy. Founded by Hiteshh Sharma, the company brings together renewable energy generation, solar EPC, captive solar power

AjnaLens and Plutomen Partner to Digitally Empower India's Frontline Workers

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:31 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 18: AjnaLens and Plutomen, on 5th Aug 2026, announced a collaboration to bring a fully integrated AR Remote Assistance setup to frontline industrial workers across India.

The goal is to empower the technicians, operators, and engineers within major sectors like manufactur

Minfy Expands U.S. Presence in Virginia to Deepen Customer Engagement and Accelerate AI-Driven Outcomes

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:32 GMT

BusinessWire India

Virginia [US], August 18: Minfy Technologies, an applied AI and technology services company helping enterprises and public-sector organizations move from cloud and data foundations to production-scale AI, has expanded its presence in the U.S. with the opening of a second office in Virginia. The move is aimed at working more closely with enterprise customers and accelerating the deployment of Da

SUGOI: Rare'Z by The House of Rare's New Sneaker Collection Finds the Extraordinary in Everyday Movement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:16 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 18: There are some things you don't quite know how to describe. You simply react to them.

In Japanese, 'Sugoi' is an expression of that instinctive reaction - amazing, incredible, extraordinary. It is what you say when something catches you off guard, when the feeling comes before the explanation.

It is this feeling that gives SUGOI, the latest sneaker collection from Ra

From Import Dependence to Global Exports: How D-Lyft Is Building India's Manufacturing Capability

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:24 GMT

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Rohtak (Haryana) [India], August 18: India's manufacturing story is changing. Across industries, companies are moving beyond assembling imported components and are investing in the engineering, technology and production know-how required to manufacture critical products domestically.

D-Lyft India Pvt. Ltd. is part of this transformation.

What began as a smal

How can gender equality reduce poverty

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:12:01 GMT

PGY-UFS5-EX-PA. This groundbreaking tool is the industry's first UFS 5.0 protocol exerciser and analyzer designed to accelerate the develo

Vizhinjam EXIM operations to improve export access, MSME competitiveness, unlock wider economic activity: Adani Ports CEO

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:07 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 18 (ANI): The start of export-import operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Keralam will provide exporters with a more direct route to global markets and help improve competitiveness and cash flows for MSMEs according to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone CEO and Whole Time Director Ashwini Gupta.

Addressing the launch of export-import (EXIM) operations,

Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:23 GMT

PRNewswire

Chandigarh [India], August 18: Turning his Startup idea conceived on Chandigarh University (CU) campus, CU alumnus Abubakar Akhlaq has founded an AI-powered tech company 'Fovea Infotech' which is helping businesses improve their efficiency and accelerate growth by offering integrated software, AI automation, branding, and digital growth solutions.

As a student of Computer Science Engineering (CSE

Green energy powers China's "summer retreat" amid inbound tourism boom

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- French vlogger Yisa recently invited her parents to China for a summer trip, who were duly impressed by the cool and comfortable environment they encountered throughout their journey, even finding modern air-conditioning systems installed inside traditional yurts on the vast grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Like Yisa's family, who wanted to escape heatwav

Pipalkoti tunnel collapse: Death toll rises to 9, rescue operation continues

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:58:38 GMT

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 18 (ANI): The death toll in the THDC tunnel collapse at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand rose to nine on Tuesday after rescuers retrieved the body of another missing worker, while the search for one remaining worker continued on a war footing, officials said.

According to the Chamoli District Magistrate, the body of one more missing worker was retrieved from the tunnel on Tuesday. Th

ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:42 GMT

PRNewswire

Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 18: ByteLens today launched its AI-native operational intelligence product for telecom operators. It warns of faults before customers are affected, pinpoints the cause across vendors and domains in seconds, and repairs fault types the operator has approved. Human judgment stays where it is needed.

Fragmented data with no intelligence inside is the industry's most i

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Moscow overnight mayor

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:48:00 GMT

At least three people were injured, including a child, and dozens of homes damaged after 620 UAVs swarmed the Russian capital and its suburbs

At least three people, including a child, have been injured, dozens of homes damaged, and 5,000 left without power after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region.

Governor Andrey Vorobyev said drones targeted multiple districts outside the

Sonata Software Appoints Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:31:01 GMT

PRNewswire

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18: Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221) today announced the appointment of Hariprasad Rebala (Hari) as Chief AI Officer. Appointment strengthens Sonata's AI leadership as the company accelerates its transformation into an AI-native enterprise.

In his role, Hari will lead Sonata's end-to-end AI-led busi

US issues Hamas Gaza construction ultimatum

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:03:43 GMT

President Donad Trumps Special Envoy of Peace Jared Kushner has said the militant group must disarm before the Palestinian enclave could be rebuilt

The US would not allow the reconstruction of Gaza until the Palestinian enclave is fully demilitarized, President Donald Trump's peace envoy Jared Kushner said following meetings with Hamas officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Kentucky farmers take on AI data-center boom WSJ

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:34:51 GMT

A Rural US family has refused to sell their land for $26.5mn as a proposed hyperscale facility divided their community

A farming family in rural America has rejected a multimillion-dollar offer to sell their land for a data center development, joining opposition to a rapid buildout of such facilities driven by the AI boom in the US.

According to the Wall Street Journal, a mother and daughte

From Site Register to Smartphone: Sirex Launches Construction Management Software for Contractors and Builders

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:58:42 GMT

VMPL

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sirex, a construction operations platform built for contractors and builders, today announced the general availability of its construction management software across Android, iOS and the web. The platform is designed to replace the mix of paper registers, WhatsApp groups and spreadsheets that most Indian contracting firms still run their sites on, and to give a site su

Hexaware Helps Enterprises Achieve Infinite Momentum by Removing Friction Across the Estate

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:48 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT solutions and services, today introduced the Zero Friction Enterprise, a delivery framework designed to address the operational and technological resistance that slows performance across the enterprise estate. Introduces the Zero Friction Enterprise to Close the Gap Between Where Organizations Are and Th

Core De Industries: Building India's Integrated Food & Beverage Innovation Ecosystem

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:43 GMT

PNN

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: India's food and beverage sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by demand for healthier products, functional nutrition, plant-based alternatives, protein-rich foods, convenience and differentiated consumer experiences. However, transforming a promising food or beverage idea into a stable, scalable and commercially viable product remains a major challenge for

METSTO Delivers Adjustable Pallet Racking System Solutions for Warehouses

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:34:40 GMT

NewsVoir

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 17: METSTO (Metal Storage Systems Pvt. Ltd.), a trusted provider of industrial storage and racking solutions, reaffirms its commitment to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-focused offerings through its comprehensive range of adjustable pallet racking systems designed for warehouses across industries. METSTO is now equipped to offer greater value and deeper sup

Senses Electronics: From Pune Startup to a Leading Indian Smart Board and Interactive Panel Brand

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:34:29 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 17: Founded in Pune in 2013, Senses Electronics has built more than a decade of experience in smart boards, interactive flat panels, classroom software and AI-powered education technology for schools and institutions across India.

Digital technology is becoming a regular part of classrooms across India. Schools, colleges and coaching institutes are using smart boards, interact

India needs 10 GW annual wind additions to meet 2030 target; execution bottlenecks pose challenge: Report

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:33:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): India will need to sustain around 10 gigawatt (GW) of wind capacity additions annually for the remainder of the decade to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, but regulatory inconsistencies, grid connectivity, land acquisition and other execution bottlenecks could constrain the pace of deployment, according to a report by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (I

CitiusTech Appoints Dhaval Shah as Acting CEO and Shyam Karunakaran as President to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Transformation

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:32:57 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: CitiusTech, a leading digital and enterprise AI company for healthcare and life sciences organizations, today announced that Dhaval Sha

CPI stages protest in Coimbatore, submits 23-point petition to Collector

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:32:41 GMT

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a demonstration near the Coimbatore District Collector's Office on Monday, raising 23 demands concerning drinking water, infrastructure, public transport, farmers' rights and the welfare of migrant workers.

The protest was led by CPI State Secretary Veerapandian. Following the demonstration, a delegation of party members m

UP: Varanasi Div Commissioner inspects LBS Airport expansion, Ganjari Cricket Stadium during field visit

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:31:56 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam conducted extensive tours to assess the progress of development projects in the district on Monday.

In this regard, the Divisional Commissioner arrived directly at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport today to review the developments.

He first visited the Integrated Air Cargo Terminal and thoroughly examin

Mayfair Residency's 20:80 'Freedom from Rent' Campaign Records 200 Home Sales in 30 Days

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:51 GMT

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: Mayfair Residency, a residential development by Supercity Developers in Techzone-4, Greater Noida West, has recorded the sale of 200 homes in just 30 days, following a strong market response to its distinctive 20:80 'Freedom from Rent' campaign.

At the heart of the campaign is a simple proposition: pay 20% now and the balance 80% at the offer of possession, sub

Mopshop Distribution Limited's IPO Opens from August 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026; Issue Price Fixed at Rs. 138 Per Equity Share

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:29:51 GMT

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Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Mopshop Distribution Limited ('Company'), engaged in the business of providing Facility Management Supplies (FMS) across India, announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The Issue will open for subscription on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Company is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. The Issue

Peoples Reflections Marks Seven Years of Empowering Journalism, Launches Reflections Gurukul to Prepare Journalists for the AI Era

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:55 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 17: After seven years of recognizing journalistic excellence and engaging participants from 48+ countries, Peoples Reflections expands its mission through Reflections Gurukul -- combining AI Journalism education, practical learning, internships, publishing and royalty opportunities.

For the past seven years, Peoples Reflections has consistently worked toward empowering journal

Acumatica Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:13 GMT

NewsVoir

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 17: Acumatica, a global leader in cloud-based ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the opening of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, India. Located in Nanakramguda, the center opens with more than 30 employees and more will be joining in the coming months. The GCC opening marks an important milestone in Acumatica's internati

Sundeep Makthala Positions RI Advanced Materials for UAE's Operation 300bn Industrial Vision

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:08 GMT

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Dubai [UAE]/ Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 17: Indian technology entrepreneur and global business strategist Sundeep Kumar Makthala, Chairman & Managing Director of RI Advanced Materials, is positioning the company for expansion in the UAE, with a vision to build a regional platform focused on Graphene, Advanced Materials, R&D, manufacturing and global commerc

Bondada Group Celebrates Independence Day with 'Bharat Unbound', Inspiring Young Minds to Dream, Create and Lead

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:56 GMT

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 17: Bondada Group celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by hosting 'Bharat Unbound - Celebrating the freedom to Dream, Create & Lead', an interactive platform that brought together students and young entrepreneurs for a conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience and the opportunities shaping India's future.

The event held at Bondada House in Hy

AI capabilities drive nearly half of Indian IT sector M&A deals in past two fiscals: Crisil

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Nearly half of the mergers and acquisitions undertaken by India's leading IT companies over the past two financial years were driven by the need to acquire artificial intelligence and allied capabilities, as companies increasingly turn to acquisitions to accelerate their transition towards AI-led services, according to Crisil Ratings.

'AI has moved from experimentation to a boa

Nord CE 6 review: The 8,000mAh battery phone daring to skip the gimmicks

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:58:35 GMT

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Indian smartphone market is so cluttered right now that brands do all sorts of gimmicky things to get your attention. Not in the case of the OnePlus Nord CE 6. After spending a good amount of time deconstructing the technical specifications and real-world performance of the new OnePlus Nord CE 6, it's clear that OnePlus has taken a radically different rou

What's Next for Noida Expressway? A Future Landmark Could Be Taking Shape

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:36 GMT

NewsVoir

Delhi NCR [India], August 17: The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway is moving beyond its original role as a transit route between Noida's commercial districts and Greater Noida. With infrastructure expanding, public transport improving and new residential communities taking shape, the corridor is emerging as a serious luxury housing and lifestyle destination in the NCR.

The shift is most apparent alon

RGIPT Celebrates Independence Day with a Call for Discipline, Integrity, and Responsible Freedom

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:30 GMT

PNN

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. Faculty members, officers, staff, students, research scholars and members of the RGIPT community came together to commemorate the nation's freedom and honour the sacrifices of the cou

L&T bags 'ultra mega order' from a Middle East client for development of offshore facilities

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:03:29 GMT

New Delhi, [India] August 17 (ANI): Larsen and Toubro's L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) bagged an 'Ultra Mega order' worth over Rs.15000 crores from a 'prestigious client' in the Middle East for the development of multiple offshore facilities, the company said in an exchange filing on Monday.

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) is a specialized vertical of Larsen & Toubro p

Heavy rain damages 50-metre railway track in Odisha's Baripada; train services suspended

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:57:37 GMT

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], August 17 (ANI): Heavy rainfall on Monday triggered a soil and ballast wash-away under a railway track in the Baripada Municipality area of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.

The incident occurred approximately 200 metres from the Station Bazar Road railway level crossing. As a result, train movement on the affected section has been completely suspended. Engineers from the Kharagpur Railway

Deep Polymers Limited Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance PAT Rises 32% YoY

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:31:20 GMT

PNN

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Deep Polymers Limited, a manufacturer of plastic colour masterbatches, additives and filler compounds, reported a strong performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

The company recorded revenue from operations of 30.07 crore, up 20% from 25.40 crore in Q1 FY26. Total income stood at 31.13 crore, compared with 26.38 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

India's Manufacturing Future Will Be Built by Engineers Who Understand How the World's Best Products Are Made

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:29:55 GMT

PRNewswire

New Delhi [India], August 17: Caresoft Global and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate for talent development in India. The partnership brings global manufacturing and technology intelligence into the Indian engineering, manufacturing, and education sector through a structured industry engagement model. DRIIV operates under the Of

NewVision Software, Now a SoftServe Company, to Accelerate India's GCC Transformation and Build the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Engineering Talent

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:36 GMT

BusinessWire India

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: NewVision Software, a technology services firm specializing in agentic assurance, product engineering, and intelligent managed services, today set out its expanded India strategy. The announcement follows the company's recent acquisition by SoftServe, a global technology services company specializing in autonomous enterprises with capabilities in AI-native

Masdar, ScottishPower Renewables mark major engineering milestone at East Anglia THREE windfarm

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:57:58 GMT

LONDON, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar and ScottishPower Renewables have completed a major construction milestone at the Pound 4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, with all 95 foundations now installed off the Suffolk coast.

Weighing in at 1,200-1,800 tonnes, standing 67-84 metres tall and with a diameter of up to 10.6 metres, the monopiles are the largest to b

Update: China's fixed-asset investment down 6.7 pct in first seven months

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:45:52 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's fixed-asset investment dropped 6.7 percent year on year in the first seven months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.

Investment totaled around 26 trillion yuan (about 3.84 trillion U.S. dollars) during this period, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in a statement.

Excluding the property sector, the country's fixed-asset investment went down 3.7 percent i

Assam flood damage estimated at Rs 480 crore, 26,681 houses affected: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:33 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 17 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said floods last month caused damage worth Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses.

He said 96,842 families affected by the latest wave of floods in the state have received Rs 15,000 each, and the government will expedite PMAY house construction in hit districts.

Addressing a press conference here, Sarma said rapi

Professional services reforms could boost India's global services exports

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Regulatory reforms aimed at improving clarity, professional mobility, recognition of qualifications and ease of doing business could help India unlock the full export potential of its professional services sector, according to a recent NITI Aayog report.

The report, titled India's Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services, said professional service

YARI Robotics Launches YARI V6X and YARI Atlas

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:29:58 GMT

BusinessWire India

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: YARI Robotics today announced the worldwide launch of YARI V6X, its flight controller for unmanned vehicles, and YARI Atlas, a unified data platform designed to accelerate autonomy development and simplify vehicle operations.

YARI Robotics is building hardware, software, and autonomy infrastructure for teams developing unmanned aerial, ground, a

Safe Enterprises Enters USD 800 Bn+ Home Furnishings Market With EVOLV, Secures First Commercial Orders

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:29:53 GMT

BusinessWire India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures Limited (SERFL); a leading provider of retail fixtures, shopfitting solutions and retail automation solutions, today announced the successful securing of its first commercial orders for EVOLV, its modular home-living solutions platform.

The first commercial orders mark an important milestone in SERFL's strategic exp

SWITCH Mobility Pledges to Accelerate its Shift to Zero-Emission Mobility on India's 80th Independence Day

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:17 GMT

NewsVoir

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission mobility across the country. The pledge is in line with Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 with Net-Zero by 2070.

Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage after July 4 event

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:58:41 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump attributed large patches of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial to targeted destruction, linking the damage to vandals rather than the massive crowds that gathered for his Independence Day celebrations in the same area.

Sharing a photograph on Sunday that displayed patchy brown grass across a wide stretch of lawn near the m

Global expats, entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospects

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:15:04 GMT

by Xinhua writers Liu Yinglun, Zheng Jingxia

HONG KONG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- British national Greg Lowden relocated back to Hong Kong last year as regional head of communications for Asia and the Middle East at HSBC, after a two-year stint that ended in 2023. This time, he hopes to stay for good in the company's home market.

"For me, Hong Kong offers a winning combination -- great work prospects and the best

Varanasi DM inspects under-construction International Cricket Stadium in Ganjari, directs speeding up works

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:58:54 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar visited the under-construction International Cricket Stadium in Ganjari on Sunday and conducted a site inspection of the ongoing works.

Regarding the slow progress of construction, the project officer stated that only the Damru project remains, which will be completed by October 15. 'All other work is almost complete.'

"Atalji considered Himachal his home": Jai RamThakur pays tribute on former PM's death anniversary

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:31:09 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur, on Sunday, paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, recalling his immense contribution to the country and to Himachal Pradesh.

Speaking to reporters in Shimla and later to ANI, Thakur said Vajpayee's contribution

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion: Diamond-inspired Surat station takes shape; foundation work underway at BKC station

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:17 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): With the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project's expected launch date of August 2027 approaching, fresh visuals from the under-construction stations in Mumbai and Surat show various stages of progress on India's first high-speed rail corridor.

In Mumbai, work continues on the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station, which will serve as the corridor's starting point. Unlik

"A blueprint there to follow...": Aussie legends praise Green for fighting ton at Darwin

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:01 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Australian legends praised all-rounder Cameron Green for his fighting century in a losing effort against Bangladesh at Darwin on Sunday.

Green's fighting third Test century pulled back Australia into a lead, but the 56-run lead was not sufficient enough against a dominant Bangladesh unit. With the Aussie batting line-up facing several answers, Green's century was a massive po

Himachal Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi likely to inaugurate school rebuilt after 2023 floods in Mandi on August 18

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:21 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to visit Mandi in Himachal Pradesh on August 18 to inaugurate a school rebuilt after being damaged in the devastating 2023 floods, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI, Sukhu said Gandhi was currently in Himachal Pradesh on a private visit and did not have any official government or

J-K: BRO clears landslides on Rajouri-Poonch NH-144, work round-the-clock to restore connectivity after flash floods

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:31:19 GMT

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 16 (ANI): The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified landslide clearance operations on National Highway 144 (NH-144) in the Rajouri-Poonch sector following heavy rainfall and flash floods that affected several parts of the region.

Several stretches of the highway were hit by landslides and falling boulders following the recent adverse weather conditions, disrup

China pilots "quiet communities" to curb urban noise, disputes

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:16:30 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- When 72-year-old Shi Jikun opened his windows at home in Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, he used to hear the repeated thud of balls and blowing of whistles from an indoor sports venue near his residential community.

"During the day, I didn't dare open the windows," Shi said, recalling years when the noise disrupted his daily routine.

The sports venue has since undergone

"Will do whatever required as per law": Karnataka CM Shivakumar on Kumaraswamy's demand to take over NICE project

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:07 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 16 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the State government would 'do whatever is required as per the law' on Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's letter seeking a takeover of the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) project and an immediate halt to toll collection.

'We will do whatever is required as per the law. I have just come to know that

Re-energized Austin FC faces FC Dallas in rivalry match

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:40:22 GMT

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Austin FC hosts FC Dallas in an intrastate rivalry on Sunday night as both teams return to MLS play following three matches in the Leagues Cup.

While it's Dallas (7-5-6, 27 points) enjoying the better league campaign, Austin (4-9-5, 17 points) is the more in-form side, having earned two wins and a draw with a victory on penalties in their three first-phase tourna

Chhattisgarh: Tricolour hoisted for first time in Naxal-hit Boter village on Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:29:12 GMT

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 16 (ANI): The Tricolour was hoisted for the first time on Independence Day in Boter village, deep inside the Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, which was once part of the Red Corridor.

The flag was hoisted at the government primary school in Boter and at the camp of the 29th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Villagers said national fe

Jinkushal Industries Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:20 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 15: The Board of Directors of Jinkushal Industries Limited ('Jinkushal' or 'the Company'), at its meeting held today, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Indian

India's engineering services exports surge nearly eightfold to USD 13.8 billion in a decade: NITI Aayog

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's engineering services exports surged nearly eightfold over the past decade to USD 13.77 billion in 2024-25 from USD 1.77 billion in 2014-15, highlighting the growing contribution of the sector to the country's professional services trade, according to a NITI Aayog report.

The report, India's Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services, citing

Himachal: CM Sukhu disburses over Rs 20 Crore to 4,967 beneficiaries on Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:29:58 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday disbursed financial assistance of over Rs 20.61 crore to 4,967 beneficiaries under various welfare schemes of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the state-level Independence Day function in Barsar.

Under the Marriage Assistance Scheme, 1,758 beneficiaries received Rs 8.9

SERBIA-BELGRADE-VUCIC-CHINA-BUILT EXPO 2027-VENUE-INSPECTION

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:23 GMT

(260815) -- BELGRADE, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (1st R), accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming (2nd R), inspects the construction site of the Serbia Exhibition Center in Belgrade, Serbia, Aug. 14, 2026. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday inspected the construction site of the Serbia Exhibition Center, a venue for Expo 2027 Belgrade being built by a Chinese comp

Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:09 GMT

by Li Ang, Xu Shu'ao and Zhang Yibin

KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- White Taliban flags emblazoned with black script lined major streets across Kabul on Saturday as the Taliban celebrates the fifth anniversary of its return to power with a large-scale ceremony here.

Five years on, the war-torn country has largely moved from war to reconstruction. Overall security has improved, but creating jobs, absorbing retur

"Safety audits should have been conducted": Uttarakhand Congress leader on Chamoli tunnel accident

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:08 GMT

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): Congress leader Harikrishna Bhatt on Saturday emphasised that safety audits should have been conducted days after water and debris entered a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the accident.

CM Dhami said, 'At the THD

NIGERIA-CHINA-ZERO-TARIFF MEASURES-NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:15:19 GMT

(260815) -- ABUJA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2026 shows a view of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria.

TO GO WITH "China zero-tariff measures create new opportunities for Nigeria's industrialization" (Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited/Handout via Xinhua)

Update: Xi's article on enhancing disaster management capabilities to be published

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:46:41 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on enhancing disaster prevention, mitigation and relief capabilities will be published on Sunday.

The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's 16th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC

Karnataka govt to reorganise Bengaluru police into five commissionerates: CM Shivakumar

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:42 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 15 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday announced major administrative and policing reforms for Bengaluru aimed at improving governance and public safety as part of his Independence Day address.

Calling it a 'historic step towards providing better governance and enhanced public safety for the people of Bengaluru', the Chief Minister said the government ha

Pipalkoti tunnel accident: Death toll rises to 8 as one more body recovered; search on for 2 others

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:39 GMT

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): The death toll in the Pipalkoti tunnel accident rose to eight on Saturday after rescue teams recovered one more body from the site. Operations are currently underway to locate and evacuate two other individuals who remain trapped inside the under-construction THDC tunnel.

Providing an update on the intensive rescue efforts, Chamoli Additional District Magistrate (AD

Pride of India 2026 Celebrates Excellence, Leadership & Social Impact

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:59:31 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 15: SocialCraft24 Solutions proudly presents Pride of India 2026, recognizing distinguished achievers for their excellence, leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to society. The recognition celebrates professionals, educators, healthcare experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, and social changemakers who continue to create a positive impact through their work and dedicat

Empowering rural homes, infrastructure & youth: Gujarat CM unveils major welfare push on 80th Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:58:57 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday announced a series of major welfare and development measures for citizens of the state on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, with a focus on rural housing, road connectivity, child nutrition and educational opportunities for youth.

Among the key announcements, the state government said it will purchase priva

Japanese abandoned WWII chemical weapons continue to threaten public security in China

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:47:46 GMT

HARBIN, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The latest leak involving abandoned Japanese chemical weapons in northeast China's Jilin Province, which contaminated two Japanese personnel during disposal operations, has renewed concerns about the lingering dangers of wartime chemical weapons still buried in China.

As Saturday marks the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II (WWII), the incident has draw

CBI arrests South East Central Railway officer in bribery case

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:29:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), working as Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer (DME), South East Central Railway (SECR), Bhilai, in a bribery case.

The CBI registered the instant case on August 13 against the said accused on allegations that the accused Sr. DME, SECR, Bhilai, dema

Karnataka: Priyank Kharge hoists national flag at DAR Police ground in Kalaburagi on 80th Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:57:38 GMT

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], August 15 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday hoisted the National flag at DAR Police ground in Kalaburagi on the 80th Independence Day, according to the Kalaburagi Information and Public Relations Department.

Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the Independence Day celebrations held at the Congress office in Bengaluru. KPCC President BK H

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces 'Vidyarthi Sahayahasta' scheme for rural students

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:32 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 15 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a new initiative called 'Vidyarthi Sahayahasta' aimed at expanding access to professional education for students from rural government schools.

Speaking during the Independence Day celebration programme, he said that under the scheme, students who have studied in rural government schools from Class I to Class X will b

Voltz Mobility Accelerates India's Green Mobility Revolution with Japanese Technology Collaboration

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:18 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 15: India's electric mobility sector is witnessing a new wave of innovation as Voltz Mobility strengthens its commitment to building a smarter, cleaner, and globally connected mobility ecosystem. Backed by a vision of sustainable transportation and advanced engineering, the company is leveraging Japanese technological expertise to develop next-generation electric mobility solutions f

"Safety must be our top priority": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Pipalkoti tunnel accident; rescue ops on for 3 missing workers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:30:46 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday asserted that the safety of personnel on construction projects must be the 'top priority at any cost' and ordered a magisterial inquiry into the accident at an under-construction tunnel in Chamoli's Pipalkoti, where a sudden surge of debris and water trapped 22 workers.

While several workers have been accou

"Leaky roofs, broken walls...": Arvind Kejriwal raise concerns on poor state of govt schools

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:31:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday raised sharp questions about the condition of government schools decades after India's independence, urging the citizens to raise their voice for their rights.

In an X post, Kejriwal highlighted a wave of student activism dubbed 'Gen Alpha' following Gen Z. He pointed to multiple protests nationwide where child

At Red Fort, PM Modi sets target of 100 GW nuclear power, five new reactors

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that India aims to make five nuclear reactors operational in this decade, since energy security remains crucial in modern times.

'Energy security is the demand of the time. With the SHANTI Act passed in Parliament, we have created the framework to achieve our goal. Our goal is to achieve 100 gi

"Resolve to build self-reliant India": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends 80th Independence Day greetings

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:28 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, calling for a collective resolve to build a 'strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India.'

In a message shared on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said, 'Heartfelt congratulations and b

From bicycles at Thumba to lunar South Pole: India marks 80th Independence Day with major space expansion

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:18 GMT

By Baishnavi Sharma

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the nation marks a defining turning point in its journey towards the stars. From transporting rocket components on bicycles through the coastal village of Thumba to becoming the first country to soft-land near the Moon's unexplored South Pole, India's space programme has evolved into a globally competitive, mul

"Let's resolve to build developed, self-reliant India": Amit Shah extends 80th Independence Day greetings

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:58:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings to citizens on the occassion of the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.

In a post on X, Shah said, 'Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all fellow citizens of the country.'