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India, Mauritius Deepen Energy Partnership with Long-Term Fuel Supply Agreement

Neel Achary
22 Aug 2026
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following an official visit by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri to Mauritius from August 20 to 21. The visit resulted in agreements aimed at ensuring reliable petroleum supplies to Mauritius while expanding cooperation in oil, gas and biofuels....
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NBA Releases Rs.2.82 Crore to States, UTs and ICAR Institute Under Biodiversity Benefit-Sharing Mechanism

Neel Achary
22 Aug 2026
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and community-oriented activities. The latest disbursement includes ₹2.80 crore for 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), along with ₹2.01 lakh for the ICAR-Indian Institute of...
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Ditch Manual Note-Taking as POVA AI Buds Pro Go on Sale Starting at Rs.12,499

Adrian Carlson
22 Aug 2026
Business Wire India The POVA AI Buds Pro are officially available for purchase starting today on Amazon India and Flipkart. Designed to handle the heavy lifting of note-taking quietly in the background, these earbuds take the friction out of capturing important details during fast-paced meetings, classes, and calls. Key Features: Instant Case Recording: A single button on the charging case...
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Chandigarh University Hosts Global Architectural Voices to Deliberate on Technology, Heritage and Future of Architecture

Sai Krishna
22 Aug 2026
Leading Architects Deliberate Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & the Future of Architecture CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimed at transforming industry–academia engagement from dialogue into tangible collaboration, the 4th International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2026) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh University, bringing leading architects, academicians, researchers, industry professionals and scholars onto a single...
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entertainment

Kannada Zee 5 Strengthens Its Position as the Home of Kannada Entertainment with a Bold New Content Slate

K Puspa
22 Aug 2026
Bengaluru, Aug 22: Kannada Zee 5’s new content slate brings together highly anticipated titles, unconventional originals, celebrated talent, and bold creative voices, reaffirming its position as one of India’s most dynamic and preferred OTT destinations for Kannada entertainment. Deeply rooted in Karnataka’s rich storytelling heritage while reflecting the evolving preferences of modern audiences, the slate offers a compelling mix of...
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health

Mapping Gene Expression and Epigenetic Changes That Cause "Undead" Cancer Cells to Trigger Cancer-Promoting Inflammation

K Puspa
22 Aug 2026
Aug 22: Stopping tumor growth is only half the battle. Rather than kill tumor cells, many cancer therapies can only push them into cellular senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing but do not die. These “undead” cells will continue to release signals that reshape the tumor environment. Some of these signals help the immune system clear damaged cells....
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Bhubaneswar to Get 2.3-km Six-Lane Road Linking Guru Kelucharan Park to Patia Railway Station

Abani Sahu
22 Aug 2026
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and improving connectivity in the city's rapidly growing northern suburbs.   Representational Image Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)...
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Ratna Bhandar Inventory at Puri Srimandir Scheduled for August 31 and September 1

Bhumika Lenka
22 Aug 2026
Puri, Aug 22 : The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has fixed August 31 and September 1 for carrying out the inventory of the sacred Ratna Bhandar at the Shree Jagannath Temple. The dates have been selected after taking into account the temple's upcoming festivals and religious ceremonies. The administration aims to complete the exercise while ensuring that regular rituals...
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