Oct 16: Indian equity benchmarks turned lower in morning trade on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrendering their opening gains as selling pressure in real estate, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas stocks weighed on market sentiment. The decline came despite strong buying interest in information technology and metal stocks. The BSE…
Continue ReadingTravelers will let AI hunt for hotel deals, but not plan the trip, Mews survey of 3,250 travelers finds
New York, NY | Oct 16: Travelers will let AI watch hotel rates (63%) and translate on the spot (56%) but far fewer want it planning their itinerary (44%) or personalizing the room (41%). That’s according to a new survey of 3,250 travelers from Mews, the operating system for hospitality,…
Continue ReadingPM Modi to Visit Canada on December 11 to Push Trade Deal and Strategic Cooperation
New Delhi, Oct 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Canada from December 11, with trade negotiations, energy cooperation, technology and regional security expected to feature prominently on the agenda. File Photo The proposed visit follows a recent telephone conversation between Modi and…
Continue ReadingOdisha to Launch Door-to-Door Voter Survey on October 26 Ahead of 2027 Local Elections
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: The Odisha State Election Commission will launch a statewide door-to-door voter survey from October 26 to November 7 to identify and rectify discrepancies in electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body (ULB) elections, which are likely to be held in 2027. Representational Image …
Continue ReadingOdisha Extends Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Till 2029, Approves 2.91 Lakh Additional Houses
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: In a major push towards providing permanent housing to economically weaker and vulnerable families, the Odisha government has approved the construction of an additional 2,91,666 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and extended the scheme’s implementation period by two years, till 2029. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…
Continue ReadingOdisha to Develop Lightning Safety Roadmap for 2027–2030, Focus on Early Warning Systems
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: The Odisha government will formulate a comprehensive lightning safety roadmap for 2027–2030, with a strong emphasis on accurate forecasting, timely early warnings, public awareness and rapid emergency response to reduce lightning-related deaths and damage across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced the initiative…
Continue ReadingUrban Youth Unemployment Rises to 19% in September; Rate Among Young Women Hits 26.6%
New Delhi, Oct 16: Unemployment among urban youth aged 15–29 years in India increased to 19 per cent in September 2026, up from 18.7 per cent in August, with young women continuing to face a significantly higher unemployment rate than their male counterparts, according to the latest government data. Representational…
Continue ReadingBioLab Holdings Launches EmeraNova™ to Advance the Future of Tissue Restoration
Expanded vision reflects focus beyond wound care to advancing innovation across the full tissue restoration journey PHOENIX – BioLab Holdings, an Arizona-based medical technology company, announced today a new, larger mission with the launch of EmeraNova™, a new corporate identity that reflects a broader ambition to advance tissue restoration…
Continue ReadingExcel Dryer’s headquarters earns WELL Silver Certification, setting a new standard for workplace wellness
FM Architecture chosen to drive innovation showing how wellness-centered design creates healthy sustainable workplaces while serving as an educational resource East Longmeadow, Mass.— Excel Dryer’s newly renovated corporate headquarters has earned WELL Silver Certification, recognizing the company’s ambitious effort to create a workplace centered on sustainability and employee health, comfort,…
Continue ReadingSymphony by Wix Integrates Link’s Wallet for Agents, Built by Stripe, Enabling AI Agents to Make Payments on Behalf of Small Businesses
With Link’s wallet for agents, Symphony’s AI agents go from flagging what needs attention to handling it, keeping inventory stocked, bills paid, and deadlines met on the owner’s behalf, with every purchase approved first NEW YORK, October 15, 2026 – Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), today announced that Symphony by Wix,…
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