New three-year investment will reach nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, helping them return to safe, inclusive learning while supporting the recovery of Sudan’s education system. The announcement comes as Education Cannot Wait launches Hope Starts Here, a global campaign to mobilise US$600 million to reach 10 million children living…
Continue ReadingIBM and the USTA Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences for 2026 US Open
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year’s tournament. Three new, enhanced AI-powered innovations are designed to help fans cut through the noise,…
Continue ReadingWYF Brings Together 400+ Students for Future Liberal Arts Leadership Summit in Macao
MACAU, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit platform engaging 500,000+ young people annually across 30+ countries through education, competitions, conferences and youth-led initiatives, concluded WYF-FLALS 2026 in Macao, bringing together 400+ students for five days of interdisciplinary learning and cross-cultural collaboration at the Future…
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…
Continue ReadingGold Surges Over 5 percent Weekly as Weaker US Dollar Fuels Bullion Rally
New Delhi: Gold prices registered a strong weekly advance of more than 5 per cent, supported by a weakening US dollar and growing investor interest in bullion as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty. Spot gold climbed to around $4,624 per ounce on Friday, touching its highest level in…
Continue ReadingBRICS Nations Unanimously Adopt Chennai Declaration on Science and Innovation
New Delhi: BRICS countries have unanimously adopted the Chennai Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready framework for cooperation in science, technology and innovation. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the adoption at the concluding session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meeting, held under India’s…
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