SCHAUMBURG, IL (August 25, 2026) – The European Union has begun enforcing major provisions of its sweeping Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a new phase in Brussels’ effort to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence around the world. As of August 2, 2026, the European Commission’s AI Office and national authorities have new enforcement powers covering prohibited AI practices, general-purpose AI models, and transparency…
Odisha Moves Towards Digital Attendance Tracking in Higher Education
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26: Higher educational institutions in Odisha are moving towards a more technology-driven system of attendance management, with the state government introducing biometric attendance through the Higher Education Information Management System (HIMS). The pilot initiative, which began on August 25, is being implemented in 10 higher educational institutions. It will allow student attendance to be recorded and verified digitally, with the data connected to the…
Arttd’inox Curates a Festive Collection of Luxury Stainless Steel Gifts, Blending Art, Design and Everyday Elegance
Aug 26: Arttd’inox, India’s first luxury stainless steel lifestyle brand is ushering in the festive season with a curated collection of distinctive gifting pieces that bring together art, functionality and timeless design. The brand reimagines stainless steel as a medium for artistic expression and elevated living, creating thoughtfully designed objects that add beauty and character to everyday rituals and special occasions. Jindal Lifestyle is a…
Singapore emerges as regional loyalty hub as APAC market heads towards US$142 billion
New regional industry association brings together loyalty leaders across South East Asia and India while launching its first major industry event in Singapore. Singapore – Wednesday, 26th August 2026 – The South East Asia & India Loyalty Association (SILA) has announced its official launch, bringing together a diverse range of the region’s leading brands, loyalty practitioners and technology partners to advance loyalty, customer engagement and…
Trymax Secures Multi-Million-Dollar Supply Agreement with AOI to Support InP Laser Manufacturing
Nijmegen / Taipei, 26 August 2026 — Trymax Semiconductor Equipment (“Trymax”), a specialist manufacturer of plasma- and UV-based solutions for the semiconductor and optoelectronics industries, today announced that it has been awarded a substantial, multi-year, multi-million-dollar purchase order by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI, Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products that power AI. The award reinforces Trymax’s growing footprint in advanced semiconductor device…
Odisha Colleges, Universities Set to Mark Sanskrit Week with Student-Focused Events
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26: Universities and higher education institutions across Odisha will observe Sanskrit Week from August 25 to 31, following a direction from the Higher Education Department to promote awareness of the language and its cultural and academic significance. The department has asked universities and government and aided colleges to organise meaningful activities involving students, faculty members and the wider academic community. Institutions may conduct essay writing,…
Aadyam Theatre’s 8th season continues with Rajat Kapoor’s The Thing with Feathers: A story of love and loss of ordinary people living through extraordinary times
Aadyam Theatre, an initiative by the Aditya Birla Group, brings its fourth showcase, The Thing With Feathers, to Delhi this September. Directed by Rajat Kapoor, this play – set against the backdrop of one of the most unsettling times of the 20th century – packed auditoriums in Mumbai, with its houseful first run. Now, the play is all set for its Delhi run at the…
Five-Day Teacher Immersion Program for Royal Government of Bhutan, inaugurated at Amity
Amity Institute of Training & Development, Amity University Noida campus, is hosting a five–day Teacher Immersion Program for the Royal Government of Bhutan, from August 25 to 29, 2026. The programme brings together 40 school-level teachers from Bhutan for an immersive academic and professional development experience focused on contemporary teaching practices, innovation in education, leadership, and the exchange of knowledge and best practices. The inaugural session marked the beginning of a comprehensive programme designed to provide participating teachers with exposure to innovative…
PM Modi Reviews Rs 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects, Pushes Faster Execution to Support Growth
New Delhi, Aug 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 25 reviewed six major infrastructure projects with a combined value of more than Rs 30,000 crore at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting held at Seva Teerth. The projects, spread across nine states and covering the railway, road and power sectors, are aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening infrastructure and supporting economic and industrial activity. The review focused on…
Algorand Foundation Launches AC2: An Open Protocol for Secure, User-Controlled Communication with AI Agents
New open standard puts users in control of AI-driven signing operations, enabling secure agentic commerce without exposing private keys Dover, Delaware, Aug 26 —Algorand Foundation announced the public launch of AC2 (Agentic Communication and Control Protocol), an open-source, blockchain-agnostic standard for secure peer-to-peer communication between users and AI agents. The specification and reference implementation are available now atgithub.com/algorandfoundation/ac2. As AI agents increasingly execute payments,…