New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Centre has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the revised rates coming into effect from Saturday. The move follows the government’s latest fortnightly review of petroleum product export levies. Under the revised structure, the export duty on petrol…
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FM Sitharaman Meets 86 PM Internship Scheme Interns, Highlights Pathways to Jobs
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with 86 interns from 24 partner companies under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), discussing their workplace experiences, skills gained and career aspirations. The interaction highlighted how industry exposure is helping young people move beyond classroom…
Continue ReadingNifty, Sensex End Week Lower as Rising Crude Prices Pressure Markets
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: Indian equity markets ended the week on a weaker note, with the Nifty 50 declining 0.8% to 24,366 and the BSE Sensex falling 0.6% to 78,009.25. The decline ended a two-week run of gains for both benchmark indices. Rising crude oil prices emerged as a key…
Continue ReadingAmit Shah Begins Rajasthan Visit, Rs.667 Crore Aid to Benefit 66.74 Lakh Farmers
Jaipur, August 15, 2026: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Rajasthan today, with a major focus on farmer support, employment generation and infrastructure development across the state. A key highlight of the visit will be the transfer of ₹667 crore to 66.74 lakh farmers…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Highlights Self-Reliance, Youth and Developed India Vision in Independence Day Address
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, calling for a renewed national resolve to build a developed and self-reliant India by 2047. He paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighters and the nation’s…
Continue ReadingSurfshark helps create new official EU security standards for the whole VPN Industry
Surfshark, alongside other companies, such as ZTE Corporation, BSI, Palo Alto Networks, Google, and Nord Security, has helped create the world’s first official security standard for VPNs, supporting the EU’s new Cyber Resilience Act. The work was led by Surfshark’s Miguel Fornés, Information Security Manager, who authored and refined many of…
Continue ReadingJason Prevelige Named Director of Sacred Heart University’s Doctor of Medical Science Program
FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has appointed Jason Prevelige founding program director of its Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) program. Prevelige, a Sacred Heart alum and longtime educator, returns to the University with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a distinguished record of leadership in physician associate (PA) education, health care…
Continue ReadingPristine Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt Leads Goldin’s 2026 Summer Pop Culture Auction
Auction house offers more than 1,000 collectibles tied to Nintendo, Pokémon, Superman, Metallica, among others August 15, 2026 – Goldin, an internationally recognized auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, today opened its Summer Pop Culture Elite Auction offering over 400 trading cards, 280 video games, 270 comics…
Continue ReadingNussrat Jahan Inaugurates 3rd Edition of RTC & STC Garments Fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 15: The third edition of the RTC & STC Garments Fair, organised by RTC GARMENTEX and STC GARMENTS, commenced today at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, Kolkata, bringing together leading garment manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and buyers from across the country. The two-day fair is being held on…
Continue Reading17th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026 Celebrates India’s Champions of Accessibility
New Delhi, Aug 15: The 17th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026 were presented today in a ceremony held at Hotel Taj Mahal, New Delhi, in the presence of eminent dignitaries including Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India,…
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