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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…

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…

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…

 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…

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,…

Ghaziabad, Aug 14: Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Ghaziabad, marking the brand’s debut in Ghaziabad. Located in Rajnagar Extension, one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial and residential corridors, the hotel reflects Marriott International’s…

Lucknow, Aug 14: Migsun Group, one of North India’s real estate developers, will invest Rs. 350 crores to develop a studio apartment project in Lucknow. Strategically located next to Medanta Hospital, the project is expected to emerge as one of the city’s preferred next-gen hubs. The project is designed to cater to the growing demand for compact…

Svante Pääbo, PhD, winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Professor of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Leipzig, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and Adjunct Professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan, will give the fifth…

New Delhi, Aug14: WZATCO, a  home entertainment technology brand, announced the launch of its latest smart projector, the WZATCO Yuva Vibe Pro, designed to bring an immersive big-screen entertainment experience to modern Indian homes. Combining native Full HD resolution, HDR/HLG support, 1000 ANSI brightness and intelligent automatic projection features with advanced…

-Mindaugas Suklevicius – Founder and Fund Manager at HF Quarters Continuation vehicles (CVs) and GP-led secondaries are no longer rare contingency plans or emergency exits. Today, they represent a permanent fixture of private equity exit activity. Yet, despite their mainstream adoption, managers still treat CVs like an unexpected detour. With…