New Delhi, August 22, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following an official visit by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri to Mauritius from August 20 to 21. The visit resulted in agreements aimed at ensuring reliable petroleum supplies to Mauritius while expanding cooperation in oil, gas and biofuels....

New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has called upon establishments to make use of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) to extend statutory social security benefits to eligible employees who were previously left outside the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) system. Launched with effect from June 29, 2026, the special campaign offers employers a one-time...

New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and community-oriented activities. The latest disbursement includes ₹2.80 crore for 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), along with ₹2.01 lakh for the ICAR-Indian Institute of...

Business Wire India The POVA AI Buds Pro are officially available for purchase starting today on Amazon India and Flipkart. Designed to handle the heavy lifting of note-taking quietly in the background, these earbuds take the friction out of capturing important details during fast-paced meetings, classes, and calls. Key Features: Instant Case Recording: A single button on the charging case...

Leading Architects Deliberate Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & the Future of Architecture CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimed at transforming industry–academia engagement from dialogue into tangible collaboration, the 4th International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2026) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh University, bringing leading architects, academicians, researchers, industry professionals and scholars onto a single...

New Delhi, Aug 22 : India's banking sector is expected to see stronger earnings in the financial year 2026-27, supported by rising FCNR deposits, steady demand for loans and stable asset quality. According to an assessment by ICICI Securities, increased FCNR deposits could improve banks' funding position and support lending activity. The brokerage expects overall bank credit growth to remain...

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and improving connectivity in the city's rapidly growing northern suburbs.   Representational Image Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)...

New Delhi, Aug 22 : The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a special enrolment drive to encourage employers to bring eligible workers who are currently outside the social security system under EPF coverage. The Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 will remain open until October 31, 2026. The initiative is aimed at helping more employees gain access to provident fund...