ASHRAE, NEMA and PNNL Release AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework to Guide Next-Generation Design and Operation

ATLANTA (June 10, 2026) – ASHRAE, in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)  and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), announced the release of a comprehensive AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework. The Framework is hosted on ASHRAE’s website, providing industry-wide access to practical, expert-driven guidance for next-generation data center design…

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Insurance Professionals Report an Average 17% Rise in Luxury Watch Claims, According to New Research

10th June 2026 — The Watch Register, the world’s largest and most established international database of lost and stolen luxury watches, reports new research2  that highlights a significant increase in insurance claims relating to the loss and theft of high-value watches. The study, conducted amongst 100 insurance loss adjustors and claims managers across…

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Maharashtra May Soon Get Dedicated MSME Department and Commissioner to Boost Sector Growth: MSSIDC

Mumbai, June 10: Shri Vikas Pansare, IAS, Managing Director, Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. , said while addressing the 2nd MahaMSMErashtra Empowerment Summit 2026 organised by the ASSOCHAM Maharashtra State Council in Mumbai: “In the days to come, we will see the MSME department being separated and a…

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Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected PM; ECL Posts Decade-High Output Amid Expansion

Sanctoria, June 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India’s longest–serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office, marking a period defined by sustained economic expansion, infrastructure build-out and policy-led transformation across sectors.   The tenure has coincided with India’s emergence as a key global growth driver, underpinned by reforms in financial inclusion, digital public…

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Telangana Village Sets Example by Choosing Government Schools for All Children

Hyderabad, June 10 (UDN): In a significant step towards strengthening public education, residents of Babapur village in Telangana’s Nirmal district have unanimously resolved to enrol their children in government schools, demonstrating strong faith in the state’s public education system. Representational image The decision was taken after a series of discussions…

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Covestro’s Post-Consumer Recycled Polycarbonate/ABS Adopted for Lexus ES Interior Applications

Demonstrating “The Material Effect” in action, Covestro announced that its polycarbonate/ABS material, Bayblend T85X R35 CQ, has been adopted for interior components in the Lexus ES. As part of Covestro’s Circular Intelligence (CQ) portfolio, the material delivers a 25% reduction in Global Warming Potential, measured in CO₂ equivalents, compared to…

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Optimist Takes 24°C Cooling Experience to 50°C Delhi Heat Through ‘Cool Me Down Van’ Campaign

Delhi NCR, June 10 : Optimist, the climate-tech cooling brand, has successfully concluded its month-long experiential campaign, “Cool Me Down Van”, across Delhi NCR, bringing a live cooling experience directly to consumers during one of the hottest summer periods of the year. Designed to demonstrate cooling performance in real-world conditions, the…

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KONE spins out VAELLA, an AI operator for buildings to help the world’s busiest public spaces run more safely and efficiently in real time

As cities face increasing pressure on critical infrastructure due to rising footfall and shrinking resources, VAELLA supports building operators and facility managers by serving as an extended, AI-powered operational brain for their expert teams. The privacy-first platform delivers the real-time situational awareness and predictive intelligence needed to create safer, more…

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