Voltas and Atomberg Join Hands to Build Room AC Compressors in India
Partnership to strengthen technology capability, localization and long-term compressor supply chain resilience Mumbai, Aug 17: Voltas Limited, a leading air conditioning and engineering solutions company from the Tata Group, has signed a Binding Term Sheet with Atomberg Innovation Private Limited (“Atomberg Innovation”), a material subsidiary of Atomberg Technologies Limited...
ATLANT 3D Launches NANOFABRICATOR® PRO: The World’s First and Only Physical Platform for AI-Driven Materials Discovery
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...
AR Rahman Launches ‘Tamil Idol’ to Discover Tamil Nadu’s Next Singing Sensation
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...
Colorado River Crisis Deepens as Key Reservoirs Hit Historic Lows
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....
Prashant Kishor Takes Oath as Bankipur MLA in Bihar Assembly
Patna, August 17: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday formally took oath as the newly elected MLA from Bihar’s Bankipur Assembly constituency. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar administered the oath to Kishor in his chamber, as the Assembly is currently not in session. His swearing-in formally marks...
Anurag Jain Assumes Charge as NITI Aayog CEO
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...
A New Dawn in Healthcare: Sikkim Inaugurates Organ Transplantation Centre on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug17: The newly established Organ Transplantation Centre and Post-Transplant ICU at STNM Hospital, Gangtok, were inaugurated on Saturday, marking a historic milestone in the advancement of specialised healthcare services in Sikkim. The Organ Transplantation Centre and the Post-Transplant ICU were inaugurated by the Governor of Sikkim, Mr...
India’s Manufacturing Future Will Be Built by Engineers Who Understand How the World’s Best Products Are Made
Caresoft Global and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) signed a MoU to collaborate for talent development in India by bridging the skill gap. NEW DELHI, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Caresoft Global and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate for...
Powering the Future of Customer Support with Data Intelligence
Bengaluru,Aug 17: As the medical technology landscape becomes increasingly digital, connected and precision-driven, technical service is evolving from a traditionally reactive function into a strategic business enabler. At ZEISS, data-driven service is helping transform customer support by enabling teams to identify patterns, anticipate challenges, improve product performance and strengthen customer experience. The shift is being...
Chula Opens New Pathways for Thai Startups into Europe at Viva Technology 2026
Aug 17: Chulalongkorn University, through the CU Innovation Hub, participated in Viva Technology 2026 in Paris, France, from June 15–19, 2026, to expand its international partnerships in innovation, technology, and knowledge transfer with leading organizations, world-class universities, government agencies, investors, and key players in Europe’s startup and deep tech ecosystem. The event marked another important step...