Amman, Jordan – Aug 28: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has concluded a high-level strategic meeting with the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, H.E. Ziad Ghanma, alongside senior CBJ leadership, the Securities Commission of Jordan, and GIZ. The meeting, convened in Amman by MFTA Chairman Nameer Khan, underscored Jordan’s growing importance within the broader MENA fintech landscape. Jordan has steadily…
Chakan–Talegaon Needs Better Roads Before Growth Slows Down
An Open Appeal to the Government of Maharashtra, PMRDA, PCMC and MIDC – By Anil Pharande, Founder & Chairman – Pharande Spaces Sixteen years ago, in August 2010, we warned in an article entitled ‘Road Development: The Key to Pune’s Real Estate Growth’ that road infrastructure would be one of the biggest drivers of Pune’s future growth. The warning then was simple – if infrastructure…
FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, meets president of Chile H.E José Antonio Kast strengthening cooperation across Mobility and Motorsport
Dubai, UAE, Aug 28: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, met yesterday with the President of the Republic of Chile, H.E. José Antonio Kast in Santiago, reinforcing the strong relationship between the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Chilean Government. During the visit, they discussed their shared priorities across mobility and motorsport, including improving road safety, supporting sustainable transport, and creating…
Taj Forays Into Luxury Branded Villas With Taj Mount Kusur Resort & Villas, Lonavala; Developed By Amavi
Mumbai, August 28, 2026: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, India’s only hospitality-backed real estate brand, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “For over a century, Taj has…
Redefining Career Readiness: Why Skills Are Reshaping Higher Education
Aug 28: The value of a university education is increasingly being measured by more than the degree a student earns. As employers place greater emphasis on demonstrable capabilities, universities are responding by integrating practical learning, skills based credentials, interdisciplinary experiences and continuous learning into traditional academic pathways. This is reflected in Mettl’s India’s Graduate Skill Index 2025, which assessed more than one million students across 2,700…
SK Telecom Launches AI Data Center Infrastructure Company ‘SK Horizon’ and Secures Investments from KKR and IMM
SEOUL, Korea, Aug 28 — SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, hereinafter “SKT”) today announced that it will split its wholly owned subsidiary SK Broadband into a surviving company (SK Broadband) and a newly established company (SK Horizon). In connection with the spinoff, SKT has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the IMM Investment-Stonebridge consortium (the “IMM…
7 Automation Tools Redefining Content Operations in 2026
By Sameer Kanodia, Vice Chairman and CEO, Lumina Datamatics & TNQTech As enterprises scale content across channels, geographies and formats, manual workflows are no longer able to keep pace with the speed and volume demanded by today’s always-on audiences. Automation is emerging as the backbone of modern content operations, helping organisations create, manage and deliver content faster while maintaining accuracy, consistency and compliance. From AI-driven…
IIM Lucknow Launches Second Batch of Blended MBA & EFPM, Emphasises Growing Importance of Flexible Management Education
Lucknow, Aug 28: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) inaugurated the second batch of its Blended MBA Programme (2026–28) and the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) at the campus today (27th August 2026). The programmes reflect IIM Lucknow’s continued efforts to expand access to high-quality management education through flexible formats that respond to the evolving needs of working professionals and aspiring management researchers.…
District Collector Reviews Rain-Related Situation in Ghatbasuli Village, Directs Officials to Take Prompt Action on Villagers’ Grievances
Nabarangpur Aug 28 [UDN}:District Collector and District Magistrate Dr. Maheswar Swain visited Ghatbasuli village under Ukiapalli Gram Panchayat in Kosagumuda block to assess the situation arising from heavy rainfall over the past few days and review safety measures for local residents.Due to heavy rain, communication between Ghatbasuli village and Bargaan had been temporarily disrupted since last night. Water accumulation and rising water levels near a…
District-Level Road Safety Review Meeting Held Under Chairmanship of Collector Prathamesh Aravind Rajshirke to Strengthen Traffic Safety Measures
Malkangiri, Aug 28 [UDN}:The high-level meeting discussed in detail the measures being undertaken by various departments to make road transportation safer, smoother, and more disciplined. In particular, a special action plan was prepared to prevent the increasing number of road accidents on the National Highways and State Highways in the district.Addressing the officials, the District Collector said that life is precious and the safety of…