Mumbai, Aug 20: Maharashtra is advancing its ambitious ‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative to connect farmers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and the global fashion industry, with the objective of positioning the state as a leading textile and export hub, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said. Shinde was speaking as the Chief Guest…
Continue ReadingRetail Inflation May Briefly Cross 6 pc in October-November Before Easing
New Delhi, Aug 20: India’s retail inflation may see a temporary rise in the coming months and could cross the 6 per cent mark in October and November before easing towards around 5 per cent in the fourth quarter of FY27, according to an SBI Research report. The report expects…
Continue ReadingIICT Hosts Adobe NEXT// Campus Days, Bringing AI-Powered Filmmaking to Mumbai
Aug 20: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, in collaboration with Adobe, hosted Adobe NEXT// Campus Days at the IICT campus in Mumbai on August 17, bringing students and emerging creators together for a day focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking. The one-day programme explored how Adobe…
Continue ReadingHurricane Lala Devastates Hawaii Island, Recovery Efforts Expected to Take Weeks
Honolulu, August 20: Hawaii Island has entered a long recovery phase after Hurricane Lala battered the region with torrential rain, powerful winds and severe flooding, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The Kaʻū district on the southern part of the island suffered some…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Likely to Address UN General Assembly High-Level Session in New York
New Delhi, August 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the high-level segment of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, as world leaders gather to deliberate on pressing global challenges and the future of multilateral cooperation. According to the preliminary programme, Modi…
Continue ReadingFormer Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa to perform her powerful debut single Where Everything Ends at Sydney Opera House.
Sydney, Australia, 20th August 2026, SHIR: Australian Jewish Music Festival is proud to announce UNBREAKABLE, an extraordinary evening of Jewish music taking place at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 25 October 2026. Headlined by former Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa, UNBREAKABLE will bring together an exceptional line-up of performers for an evening celebrating Jewish…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Houston Awarded $3.8M Grant to Expand Access for Prediabetes Prevention
HOUSTON, Aug. 20 – The University of Houston has received a $3.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health to launch a five-year study evaluating whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be an effective and accessible tool for preventing or delaying progression to Type 2 diabetes among underserved populations.…
Continue ReadingChild Care Aware of Missouri Hires Senior Accountant
Nancy Light-Lambert brings more than 15 years of experience to support the organization’s financial operations and mission. (St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 20, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has hired Nancy Light-Lampert as senior accountant. In this role, Light-Lampert will manage key accounting processes that support the nonprofit’s business…
Continue ReadingMELPL, Alstom–Indian Railways JV, Drives Economic Growth in Bihar and India
Aug 19: Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility has released a Socio Economic Impact Assessment study for Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited – its joint venture with Indian Railways. The study reveals the transformative impact of MELPL on both Bihar’s regional economy and India’s national infrastructure. It…
Continue ReadingFour Digital Lending Companies Making Short-Term Credit More Accessible
Aug 19: Access to short-term credit in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional bank branches and lengthy paperwork. Digital lending platforms are helping consumers access small-ticket personal loans and credit lines through technology-led application, verification and disbursal processes. The shift is particularly relevant for borrowers who may need relatively small…
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