New Delhi, Aug 17: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang, who hoisted the National Flag and addressed the gathering, outlining the State Government’s development priorities and announcing a series of major welfare and development initiatives. Following the National Anthem, the Chief...

New Delhi, August 17, 2026:   Shri   Ashwini   Vaishnaw ,  Union   Minister  for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, unveiled the website and brochure of Acadfinity Educational Technologies Pvt. Ltd. on the occasion of  Independence   Day . The launch marks the formal introduction of Acadfinity’s vision to build an  integrated  ...

Aug 17: Bombay Shirt Company presents  The Nawab Next Door , a contemporary festivewear collection designed for the modern man who wants to look dressed without trying too hard. Featuring understated, solid-coloured kurtas in premium modal linens, crisp chambrays and rich satins, the collection brings together a versatile edit of casual popovers, clean bandhgalas and longline side-panel silhouettes . Designed...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATLANT 3D today announced the launch of NANOFABRICATOR® PRO, the world's first and only physical platform for AI-driven materials discovery. The platform connects AI-driven materials discovery with programmable atomic-scale fabrication, experimental validation, and device prototyping, accelerating the transition from design to manufacturable materials and devices. As AI transforms materials discovery, a key...

Mumbai, August 17: Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman has launched ‘Tamil Idol’, a statewide talent hunt aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of singing talent from across Tamil Nadu. The first-ever Tamil edition of the globally recognised singing competition format was unveiled by Sony Vizha in association with Rahman. The show will seek to bring together promising voices...

Washington, August 17: The Colorado River water crisis has entered a critical phase, with the river's two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, falling to historic lows and growing uncertainty over how the water supply will be shared among the seven US states that depend on the river. Lake Mead, which supplies water to millions across the US Southwest,...

New Delhi, August 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of collective resolve, unity of minds and mutual cooperation in driving the country's progress and societal well-being. Sharing the verse on X, the Prime Minister said that the power of collective resolve and unity is essential for the nation's advancement and prosperity. The...

New Delhi, August 17: Senior IAS officer Anurag Jain on Monday took charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, marking his return to the Central government after serving as Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh. Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog by the Appointments Committee...