Chandigarh University Hosts Global Architectural Voices to Deliberate on Technology, Heritage and Future of Architecture

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 platform to deliberate on the future…

BL Networks (BLNWX) Details Major Global Infrastructure Expansion and Upgrades

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BL Networks, operating under ASN 399629, today detailed its ongoing global infrastructure expansion. Highlighting a multi-year project to strategically meet demand for associated privacy-VPS provider BitLaunch, it reinforces its commitment to deliver high-performance and low-latency networking to a growing global user base of privacy-conscious cloud users. BLNWX: The Latest Network Expansions Over the past three years, BL Networks has…

Penske Automotive Sets Scene for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.  Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 21st The Freedom 250 Grand Prix commences this weekend. Representatives from…

Selective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule

As India reopens the UPI economics debate, the implementation challenge will be identifying, classifying and treating merchants fairly BANGALORE, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CARD91, we believe the UPI MDR debate must go beyond pricing. Any selective framework will require accurate merchant verification, consistent classification and ongoing risk visibility to protect legitimate businesses and ensure fair implementation. The passage of the Taxation and Other Laws…

Global Artist Hajime Sorayama Establishes Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. and Announces New Management Structure

Best known for his iconic Sexy Robot series and the original design of Sony’s “aibo,”Sorayama enters a new chapter of global creative activity TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  Establishment of Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. Hajime Sorayama has officially ended his management agreement with Nanzuka Gallery and has established Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. Effective immediately, Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. will serve as…

Sprite and IRCTC Flag Off India’s First Branded Train as the Sprite Tejas Express

The Sprite Tejas Express will operate on the Lucknow–New Delhi–Lucknow route, bringing Sprite’s signature refreshment and experiences to Indian travellers. NEW DELHI, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rail travel has long been an integral part of India’s mobility and social fabric, connecting cities, communities, and millions of passengers across the country. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Sprite and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)…

STARTRADER Launches XAUUSD247, Extending Gold CFD Access Across the Full Week

The new instrument provides XAUUSD247 quotes during weekends and overnight hours, subject to scheduled maintenance windows.  PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER today announced the launch of XAUUSD247, a gold CFD that provides quotes across the full week, including weekends and overnight hours when the traditional gold market is closed. The instrument goes live on MetaTrader 5 on 21 August 2026, with Web and…

Colgate-Palmolive elevates Prabha Narasimhan to EVP – Marketing, Asia-Pacific and announces Manish Anandani as new MD & CEO for India

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colgate-Palmolive India Limited today announced a key leadership transition. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, has been elevated to the role of Executive Vice President – Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division, Colgate-Palmolive, effective close of business hours on 27 September, 2026. To lead the company into its next growth phase, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Manish Anandani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,…

Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj’s Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief

 Contribution funds emergency food, clean water, hygiene kits and shelter for families across 349 flood-hit villages in seven districts GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, today announced a donation of INR 3.3 Crore (USD 350,000) to Goonj’s Rahat Initiative to deliver urgent humanitarian relief in the state of Assam, as the Indian state faces its worst floods in over 60…

2026 World Robot Conference: Zoomlion Showcases Industrial Embodied Intelligence

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion” or “the Company”; 1157.HK) is showcasing its embodied intelligence technologies and robotic products for industrial applications at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), taking place from Aug. 19-23, 2026, in Beijing, China. Since 2015, the WRC has brought together companies, researchers and industry stakeholders to showcase advances in robotics and practical…