A Conference Ambassador Programme has been launched by the Maharashtra Convention Bureau, JWCC, and ICCA to attract more international business events to Mumbai. The initiative will support Indian professionals in bidding for global conferences. The Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB), Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have launched a … Read more
BHU VC Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi praised ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ at a KVS event in Varanasi, stating it instills India’s ‘unity in diversity’ by fostering cultural familiarity and respect among students from different regions of the country. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Vice Chancellor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi stated that “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” is a unique … Read more
The FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 was unveiled in Chennai. The season will see a partnership between Chennai Turbo Riders (CTR) and JK Tyre, aiming to build on the championship’s legacy and boost India’s motorsport ecosystem. The FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 was officially unveiled on Wednesday, bringing together leading figures … Read more
Videos showing PM Modi’s cutout being worshipped at the Press Club of India went viral, prompting the journalists’ body to clarify that it had not organised the event. The Club said the hall was hired for a press conference but intervened after its terms were violated. Organiser Rajan Singh said a Rs 112-crore Modi temple … Read more
New Delhi: The top five family businesses have significantly dominated corporate India in the past two decades, but in 2020, their income share accounted for over 60% of the top 25 family businesses’ revenues combined, showed a study in the World Bank Economic Review. The study, titled ‘Business Groups, Concentration and Market Power in India’, published … Read more
Dozens of live rice eels spilled across a crowded Nanjing Metro train after an elderly passenger’s bucket tipped over on Line S3. Instead of panicking, commuters calmly crouched down and helped collect the wriggling creatures. The viral video has also sparked debate over stricter enforcement of rules for carrying live aquatic products. A routine journey … Read more
16 Image Credit : Asianet News Chanakya Niti According to Chanakya, it’s not a good idea to share every single thought with others. A big part of success is knowing who to trust, what to say, and what to keep private. You can’t take back words once they are spoken. A smart person doesn’t lay … Read more
Both the Nifty and the Sensex bounced back on August 20, 2026 after seven sessions of decline. The benchmark indices gained over 0.5 percent at open. The Nifty gained over 100 points and opened at 24,225.45; the Sensex gained over 500 points and opened at 77,468.45.All sectoral indices gained in early trade. The Indian rupee … Read more
Shares of Reliance Industries gained 0.45 per cent to Rs 1,314 in the early trade on Thursday after media reports stated the company’s proposed mega investment in an underground coal gasification project in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed development, estimated at around Rs 2.73 lakh crore, is expected to be spread over three decades. The reported … Read more
Gold Rate Today, August 20, 2026: Gold prices gained on Thursday, August 20. Gold prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) by 0.3 percent and opened at Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams. According to goodreturns.in, today’s gold price in India stands at Rs 15,927 per gram for 24 karat gold (99.9% purity), Rs 14,600 … Read more