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ASUS launches VM240 AiO and a new range of lifestyle and gaming accessories for seamless work, learning and entertainment

K Puspa
20 Aug 2026
India, Aug 20: ASUS announced the launch of the ASUS VM240 AiO, bringing together everyday computing, entertainment and a space-efficient design in a single setup. Featuring a 24-inch display, adjustable tilt and an ultra-slim 22 mm stand, the VM240 AiO is designed to offer a comfortable and clutter-free experience across work, learning and entertainment.  Alongside the ASUS VM240 AiO, ASUS...
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Colombia Steps Up Relief Efforts After Powerful Earthquake

Bhumika Lenka
20 Aug 2026
August 20: Colombia has declared an emergency in several earthquake-hit regions as authorities intensify relief and recovery efforts following a powerful tremor that caused widespread damage. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which struck western Colombia on August 10, damaged homes, roads, schools and public infrastructure, with communities in the Chocó region among the worst affected. More than 262,000 people across 15...
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Banjaare Make History as First Haryanvi Artists with Back-to-Back Hits Bairan and Barsaat

K Puspa
20 Aug 2026
Aug 20: Brother duo “Banjaare” are making history, becoming the first-ever Haryanvi artists to deliver back-to-back chart-toppers with “Bairan” first and now “Barsaat,” their latest collaboration with Sony Music India, which has soared to No. 1 on Spotify’s Songs India Charts. The achievement comes on the heels of “Bairan,” Banjaare’s breakout hit that swept across the country and became a...
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yomo Secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt's Digital Banking Evolution

Sai Krishna
20 Aug 2026
CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad CAIRO , Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo digital bank, in line with Egypt's...
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Ekrang 3.0 Celebrates Inclusion and Possibilities

K Puspa
20 Aug 2026
Pune, Aug 20:   Ekrang   3.0 , an event celebrating  inclusion , diversity and community, was held on Independence Day with the participation of 600-plus people. The event brought together families, educators, NGOs, organizations, neurodivergent individuals, entrepreneurs and supporters on one platform. The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of the founders of Ghumakkad and...
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You don't have to be a runner to start running

Rekha Nair
20 Aug 2026
  Hyderabad Runners has helped more than 7,000 first-time runners take their first steps towards an active lifestyle Hyderabad, Aug 20: You don't have to be a runner to start running.  For thousands of people who have spent years telling themselves, “I should start exercising,” running can seem intimidating. Am I fit enough? How far can I run? What if...
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Delhivery’s Bridge the Distance Campaign Brings Siblings Closer This Raksha Bandhan

K Puspa
20 Aug 2026
Bengaluru, Aug 20:  To mark Raksha Bandhan, Delhivery, India’s largest fully integrated logistics provider, today announced the launch of its latest campaign, ‘Bridge the Distance’, celebrating the enduring bond between siblings and the many ways people stay connected despite being miles apart. As families and relationships evolve, so can the distance between siblings. Sometimes, life takes them to different cities...
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technology

Criteo showcases how AI and commerce intelligence are shaping India’s next chapter of digital commerce

Swapna Mallik
20 Aug 2026
India, Aug 20:   Criteo , the global  commerce   intelligence  platform, convened industry leaders, marketers, retailers and agency professionals at  Criteo   Commerce  Forum India 2026  to discuss how  AI ,  commerce   intelligence  and trusted data are transforming the future of  digital   commerce . Held at The Westin Gurgaon, the 4 th  annual flagship event showcased  Criteo...
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