Mumbai, Aug 17: Indian equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as continued uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict kept crude oil prices elevated, weighing on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,343.45, down 22.55 points, or 0.09 per cent, while the Sensex declined more than 100 points, falling 0.15 per…
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Hazra Park Durgotsab Begins 84th Year with Khuti Puja & Launch of ‘Chirayat’ Theme
Kolkata, Aug 17: Hazra Park Durgotsab marked the beginning of its 84th Durga Puja celebrations with its traditional Khuti Puja and Theme Launch on the occasion of Independence Day today at Jatin Das Park (Hazra Crossing), Kolkata. The event heralded the commencement of preparations for this year’s grand festivities, which…
Continue ReadingPracheen Kala Kendra to Present Three-Day Malhaar Utsav in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, August 17: Pracheen Kala Kendra, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise the three-day Malhaar Utsav 2026 at Rani Laxmi Bai Hall, Sector 38, Chandigarh, from August 20 to 22. The festival, themed around “The Magic of Monsoon” and “Timeless Raagas,” will bring together leading…
Continue ReadingDr Jitendra Singh to Confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan
New Delhi, August 17: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on August 17, 2026. The programmes will be held…
Continue ReadingMinistry of Mines to Hold Patna Roadshow on 8th Critical Mineral Auction Tranche
Patna, August 17: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, will organise a roadshow on the 8th tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks along with a workshop on the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT) in Patna on August 17, 2026. The programme will be chaired…
Continue ReadingNIELIT Unveils CYBER KUSHTI 2026 to Sharpen Cybersecurity Decision-Making Skills
New Delhi, August 16: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has launched ‘CYBER KUSHTI 2026’, a cybersecurity assessment initiative designed to test how effectively individuals can apply human judgment while identifying, analysing and responding to cyber threats. The initiative focuses on a critical aspect of cybersecurity that…
Continue ReadingWater Bill Relief Extended: Delhi Waives Late Payment Surcharge Till March 2027
New Delhi, August 16: The Delhi government has extended its 100 per cent Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) waiver scheme on outstanding water bills until March 31, 2027, giving consumers additional time to clear their pending dues without paying the accumulated penalty. Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma announced the…
Continue ReadingThermax Builds Diversified Energy and Environment Business Across Four Segments
Pune: Thermax Ltd is strengthening its position as an integrated energy and environment solutions provider, with operations spanning industrial energy, environmental management, green solutions and specialty chemicals. The company operates through four key business segments — Industrial Products, Industrial Infra, Green Solutions and Chemicals — offering solutions ranging from heating…
Continue ReadingSumitomo Chemicals India Sees Strong Profit Growth, Expands Product and Manufacturing Pipeline
New Delhi: Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of FY27, with profit after tax rising around 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 214 crore, even as revenue remained broadly flat amid challenging monsoon conditions and weaker domestic demand. The company reported revenue of Rs…
Continue ReadingUnion Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts with MY Bharat-NSS Volunteers During Independence Day Celebrations
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and contribution to the national event. The MY Bharat-NSS volunteers attended the Independence Day programme as…
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