Singapore, August 26: Mastercard today announced a leadership transition in its Asia Pacific region, with Ari Sarker set to step down from his role as President, Asia Pacific at the end of 2025. After more than a decade in the role, Ari will move into an advisory position, where he will focus on strategic initiatives and mentoring regional leadership to support a smooth transition.
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Perfios.ai, India's leading B2B SaaS TechFin, today announced a strategic partnership with SatSure, a pioneer in Earth Observation (EO) analytics, to transform the Agri-Lending businesses with decision intelligence from space. Enabling a frictionless agri-lending lifecycle by digitizing information flow, optimizing costs, and accelerating disbursements, unlocking credit access for 100M+ Indian farmers
Dubai [UAE], August 26: With over two decades in marketing and advertising, Neel Pandya has navigated the industry from multiple vantage points as a brand marketer, media leader, and tech CEO. His journey spans leadership roles at L'Oreal, Vodafone, and GroupM (Unilever), and most recently as CEO of Pixis, where he capitalised on the early wave of AI to scale the company to a $225M-funded global brand.
Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Tuesday as the United States Customs Department went ahead with the decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods and published a draft notice.
The LPG under-recovery for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed a sharp decline in the first quarter of FY26, narrowing by nearly 35 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to a report by Care Edge Ratings.
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PM Modi remains firm ahead of 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods, says 'pressure might increase, but we will bear it all'
Central government employees with the UPS retirement plan can switch to the NPS. This one-time option is available up to one year before superannuation or three months before deemed retirement, including for resignations and compulsory retirements.
The Finance Ministry defends the new Income Tax Act's access to digital accounts. Officials say these powers are not excessive, only used with evidence of tax evasion, and will be guided by SOPs. The Act, effective April 2026, aims to simplify the tax system and use clearer language.
For India to meet its 'Viksit Bharat' targets, banking assets need to grow at 3.0-3.5 percentage points faster than its nominal GDP, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in association with FICCI and Indian Banks' Association.
Quick commerce users can now get gourmet products like caviar, truffle spreads, and imported cheeses delivered in just 10 minutes Mumbai, 25th August 2025: Food Square, India’s leading luxury gourmet food destination, makes its quick commerce debut with Instamart, India’s...
Noting that the countries were busy doing politics based on their economic self-interests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that his government will not let any harm come to the small entrepreneurs, farmers, and animal keepers and 'whatever the pressure, we will keep increasing our power to withstand'.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the central government aims to build 350 airports across the country by the year 2047, as part of its long-term vision for a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has officially commenced sales of natural gas from its Chinnewala Tibba field, a Discovered Small Field (DSF-II) block located in the Rajasthan Kutch Onland Exploratory Asset (RKOEA).
It pegged a target price of Rs 745, implying nearly 30 per cent upside from current levels over the next 12 months.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: iCODEX Publishing Solutions, company engaged in the business of Software Product Development for Scholarly Publishing, issued a clarification regarding recent media reports and market speculation concerning its corporate governance.
New Delhi [India], August 25: The year 2025 marks a turning point where innovation, compassion, and resilience are shaping new role models for society. Across fields as diverse as healthcare, digital transformation, wellness, law, public service, and personal development, individuals are redefining what it means to create impact. These influential personalities are not just excelling in their professions--they are inspiring change, breaking barriers, and setting new benchmarks for the future. From championing mental health and pioneering technological breakthroughs to empowering small businesses and transforming personal wellness, their stories reflect the spirit of progress in today's dynamic world. This feature highlights some of the most influential voices of 2025, each contributing uniquely to building a stronger, healthier, and more empowered society.
New Delhi [India], August 25: In a major stride for the edtech sector, YoungMinds.pro has unveiled its AI-powered language learning platform, designed to significantly enhance both the speed and effectiveness of learning foreign languages. By combining cutting-edge AI tools, structured pedagogy, and immersive content, the platform enables learners to master German, French, and English up to 50% faster than traditional methods.
New Delhi [India], August 25: After making waves with her soul-stirring ballads and genre-blending sonic palette, singer-songwriter Mallika Mehta returns with a striking new single, 'Khwaabon Ka Jahaan' -- a heartfelt, high-energy track that beautifully captures the ache of separation and the magic of a love that refuses to fade. Releasing on August 24, 2025, the song will be celebrated with a special song launch concert -- 'Khwaabon Ka Jahaan Live' at the iconic G5A, Mumbai on August 31, 2025. Audiences can look forward to an evocative afternoon of music, featuring the new single performed live along with some of her most loved originals and multilingual mashups -- all in the intimate, art-focused setting of G5A, known for its acoustics and ambience that perfectly complement cinematic storytelling through music.
Nearly 70 to 80 per cent of India's mobile data traffic is consumed indoors, yet significant coverage gaps remain in many premises, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Monday.
Government e Marketplace (GeM) has crossed a historic milestone of Rs. 15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its launch in 2016, marking a major leap in India's public procurement landscape. The information was shared through a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
New Delhi [India], August 25: Flapper6, the contemporary Indian label by Sonal Desai, has launched its debut collection redefining luxury dressing. The clothing line blends comfort, couture, and sustainability in a trans-seasonal format. Each piece radiates effortless elegance with understated sophistication, allowing women to express their individuality. Designed to be both wearable and empowering, Flapper6 is setting a new standard in mindful fashion, offering a fresh perspective on style that's refined, versatile, and deeply personal.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: The Mumbai-based PR agency Dale Bhagwagar Media Group has achieved something quite remarkable. This month, the website Business Upturn, USA, has named it among five famous PR agencies in the world, placing the Indian entertainment PR consultancy alongside global giants Edelman, Burson, MSL and Weber Shandwick.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (NewsVoir) • Over 200 CRPF personnel and 50 volunteers joined hands for the palm seed plantation drive, carried out in coordination with CRPF and ExNoRa CoinEx Charity, the charitable arm of CoinEx, a global cryptocurrency exchange,...
Exporters Gain Clarity on EU Guidelines, Traceability, and Global Compliance under the “Green Threads” Programme Panipat, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), as the implementing partner of the “Green Threads” programme funded by the European Union under...
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 25: Routes 2 Roots, in collaboration with Max India Foundation (MIF), successfully organized a three-day residential art camp for students from 18 schools across Gurgaon and Noida. The camp, held from August 23rd to 25th...
The recognition is awarded for the 'Life Insurance – Savings Plan' category through a consumer survey by NielsenIQ. MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd ('Kotak Life') is proud to announce that its innovative...
Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Maruti and Titan among major gainers
Dr. Urvashi Mittal, fondly known as the 'Flask Lady,' was honored with the Inspiring Leaders Award 2025 in the Social Worker category for her tireless efforts in promoting the 'Water to Save' and 'No to Plastic Bottle' campaign. Celebrity cricketer...
A pioneering playbook blending academic insight and real-world expertise to elevate digital marketing expertise in India New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) In a pioneering move to standardize and enhance digital marketing practices in India, Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a...
New York [US], August 25: Great Assignment Help (GAH), a leading online academic assistance platform, has announced a major expansion of its expert team. The company now boasts over 500 PhD-qualified professionals. This strategic move is implemented to improve the online assignment help services they offer to students around the world, especially those who struggle to do their academic tasks as per their instructor's guidelines.
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