New Delhi, Aug 24: Air passenger service prices recorded a significant increase in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, rising 31.94% year-on-year, according to the latest Service Producer Price Index released on Monday. The Air Passenger Service Price Index increased to 126.4 in Q1 FY27, compared with 106.9…
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Minister Shri Tapas Roy Holds Talks with Steel Industry; Shyam Steel Director Shri Lalit Beriwala Flags Power and Raw Material Issues in Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 24: A joint delegation of the Steel Re-Rolling Mills Association of India and the West Bengal Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association, including Mr. Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel, met Shri Tapas Roy, Minister-in-Charge, Industry & Commerce, and Dr. Ajay Poddar, Minister-in-Charge, PWD & PHE, in Kolkata onFridaytodiscussissuesconcerning power tariffs,…
Continue ReadingIndian Railways Launches Special Drive to Ensure Safe Drinking Water at Stations
Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness and disinfection drive across its network to strengthen the safety and hygiene of drinking-water facilities and ensure passengers have access to clean and potable water at railway stations. As part of the initiative, Zonal Railways will inspect and maintain the complete drinking-water supply…
Continue ReadingBhubaneswar Airport May Get New Rs 1,200 Crore Terminal
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24: Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport could see a major expansion with the proposed construction of a new Terminal 3. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has submitted a proposal to the Public Investment Board (PIB) under the Union Finance Ministry seeking approval for the project, which is…
Continue ReadingXS.com Wins “Best Partner Loyalty Program” Award at Wealth Expo Mexico 2026
Aug 24: XS.com, the award-winning global multi-asset broker, concluded its participation at Wealth Expo Mexico 2026 with a significant industry achievement, receiving the “Best Partner Loyalty Program” award during the event held on 21–22 August at the Hilton Reforma Hotel in Mexico City. The recognition highlights XS.com’s continued commitment…
Continue ReadingBattery Material: Oxygen Vacancies Unlock Fast Ion Transport
Aug 24: Researchers at Graz University of Technology have shown that deliberately introduced defects in a crystal lattice can activate a previously blocked transport pathway for lithium ions in the battery material lithium titanate. Lithium titanate (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) is a well-established battery material that, in its pristine state, is a…
Continue ReadingIHCL and Oriental Hotels Announce Merger
Mumabai, Aug 24: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, India’s largest hospitality company, today announces that Oriental Hotels Limited will be merged with IHCL through a Scheme of Arrangement. The Scheme is subject to statutory approvals and clearances. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “In line with our…
Continue ReadingJoyalukkas Unveils Primora, a Designer Diamond Jewellery Collection Inspired by Nature’s Greatest Love Story
Aug 24: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller with over 190 showrooms across 12 countries, has announced the global launch of Primora, an exclusive designer diamond jewellery collection inspired by the remarkable hornbill, a bird celebrated for its vibrant beauty and legendary lifelong devotion to its partner. Launching across Joyalukkas showrooms…
Continue ReadingIndia and Mauritius Move to Deepen Energy Partnership
Port Louis, August 24, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken fresh steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with discussions focusing on energy security, petroleum supplies and the wider transition towards a more resilient and sustainable energy system. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri…
Continue ReadingForeign Fund Outflows Weigh on Markets as Nifty Declines 0.5 percent This Week
New Delhi: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net sellers in Indian equities during the week ended August 21, offloading shares worth ₹1,602 crore. The selling came after three consecutive weeks of FII buying and added to the cautious mood in domestic markets. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) maintained strong…
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