Oil prices drop, global markets rally on easing US-Iran tensions

Apr 18 (BNP): Global financial markets saw a strong upswing after tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, lifting investor confidence across regions. Oil prices declined sharply as fears of supply disruptions eased, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global crude shipments. The earlier spike in prices, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, began to reverse as stability returned to…

Vyapar Delhi 2026 Concludes in New Delhi; Auto Retail, Government & OEM Leaders Chart the Roadmap for a Greener, Inclusive Mobility Transition

Mumbai / New Delhi Apr 18: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today successfully concluded the 3rd Edition of Vyapar Delhi and 22nd Vyapar conclave nationally at Le Méridien, New Delhi. Held under the theme “Vyapar Delhi – Badalti Dilli”, the high-level industry forum brought together over 200 automobile dealers, senior policymakers, OEM leaders, financial institutions and domain experts to deliberate on the future of automotive retail and mobility in the National Capital Region. The conclave was graced by Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of…

FLO Hyderabad presents “Unscripted: Life, Legacy & Reinvention” Featuring Neena Gupta and Masaba Gupta

   Women’s Reservation Bill Marks a Defining Moment—Leadership Begins Here.  The Next MP or MLA could already be in this room” — Seetha Reddy, Chairperson, FLO  Hyderabad | Apr 18: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Hyderabad, under the leadership of Chairperson Seetha Reddy, hosted “Unscripted: Life, Legacy & Reinvention” at ITC Kohenur on Friday evening, bringing together acclaimed actor Neena Gupta and celebrated designer-entrepreneur Masaba Gupta…

Eldeco, Omaxe BeTogether and Ekana Take India’s Most Ambitious Real Estate Stage — Inside Lucknow Airport

Business Wire India SVE 108 Pvt. Ltd. built one of India’s first real estate exhibitions inside that moment. Airport Property Fest 2026 — concluded at the T3 Domestic Departure terminal, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow — is among the first property events in Indian history executed beyond security check-in, inside a live airside terminal. Lucknow airport sees approximately 10,000 departing passengers every single day.…

Miss Sake India 2026 Crown Goes to Nishita Yogesh Antarkar

Business Wire India Hirohama India successfully hosted the prestigious Miss Sake India 2026 contest at Robata – Kuuraku, Mumbai. crowning Ms. Nishita Yogesh Antarkar from Mumbai as the new cultural ambassador for Japanese sake in India. The elegant ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including H.E Mr. Toshihiro Kaneko, Acting Consul General of Japan in Mumbai; Ms. Chisato Tateno, Miss Sake Japan 2025; Ms. Mika Onishii, Chairperson of Miss Sake Association; Ms. Akansha Shrivastava, Miss Sake India…

Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket to Add 400 Beds With the Launch of New Tower

Business Wire India Max Smart Speciality Hospital, Saket, announced the launch of a newly built 400-beds tower designed to deliver world-class healthcare and set new standards in advanced medical care in Delhi-NCR.   The new facility integrates advanced medical technology, intelligent digital systems, and globally benchmarked care standards, strengthening the hospital’s ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care while reinforcing its position as a leading destination for…

Byondis to Present Data from its Novel ADC Technology Platforms at the American Society for Cancer Research Meeting 2026

Business Wire India Byondis B.V., an independent biopharmaceutical company creating innovative targeted medicines for patients with cancer, will profile the Company’s first-in-class antifolate and phosphonate antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology platforms in poster sessions at the American Society for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026 in San Diego, CA, from today through to 22 April.   Wim Dokter, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Byondis, said: “The…

ATEC2026 Launches as the “Turing Test” for Embodied AI, Challenging Robots to Survive the Real World

Business Wire India Unlike traditional competitions limited to indoor or scripted tasks, ATEC2026 evaluates whether robots can autonomously complete long-horizon, continuous complex tasks in open, dynamic, and unstructured real-world environments. Focuses on three core capabilities—Locomotion, Manipulation, and Environment Modification—to build a public verification framework for general-purpose intelligence.   The ATEC2026 – AI and Robotics Real-World Extreme Challenge officially launched today.   Organized by the Advanced…

GCCI and WPU Goa Confer Gomant Gaurav Sanman on Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar at Goa 2037 Conclave

Business Wire India The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with WPU Goa, conferred the prestigious ‘Gomant Gaurav Sanman’ upon eminent scientist Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar at a grand ceremony held at Kala Academy on April 16, 2026. The award was presented by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, who also announced the establishment of WPU Goa University in the…

itel Announces Counter Replacement for Feature Phones – Celebrating 10 Years of Its Presence in India

Business Wire India itel, a leading tech brand of India known for its Durability, Reliability and Affordability, is celebrating 10 years of its impactful presence in India. itel has now reached a massive customer base of 15 crores, marking yet another milestone in its transformative journey. To celebrate this achievement, itel has unveiled an exciting 1-year Counter Replacement offer for any manufacturing defect in feature…