Baran, August 18: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over approval for 2,89,355 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to Rajasthan, involving an outlay of ₹3,473 crore. Chouhan, who was visiting Rajasthan, participated in a state-level PMAY-G programme in Baran along with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He also handed over an approval letter…
Apex Group launches The Inner Circle, New Model for Family Office-to-Family Office Co-Investment
August 17, 2026 Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), a global financial services provider with more than $3.5 trillion in assets serviced, today announced the launch of The Inner Circle, an invitation-only network built to solve one of private markets’ most persistent challenges: fragmented, overpriced, and inconsistent access to co-investment opportunities. Private capital has never been more abundant. Yet identifying the right opportunities has never been harder to navigate. Today, much of the deal flow moves through a patchwork of…
From Ideas to Unicorns: Tripura Launches T-RISE to Power the Next Generation of Startups
Agartala, 17 August 2026: Marking a significant milestone in Tripura’s journey towards becoming a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth in North-East India, the Directorate of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Tripura, in collaboration with T-Hub, Hyderabad- India’s leading innovation catalyst and pioneer in nurturing startups, today organized the “Building a Unicorn in Tripura” workshop at Pragya Bhavan, Agartala. The workshop, themed “Building a Unicorn in Tripura,”…
Qatar Post Launches UPI-Based Remittance Service for India
Doha, Aug 17: A new remittance facility has been introduced through Qatar Post outlets, allowing customers in Qatar to send money directly to eligible bank accounts in India using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The service, called PosTransfer, became operational on August 15 through cooperation between Qatar Post, India Post, the Universal Postal Union and NPCI International Payments Limited. Under the new facility, customers can…
5 Protein Whey Supplements Worth Buying
Protein has become a key part of modern fitness, helping active individuals support recovery, build muscle and meet their daily nutritional needs. As more consumers invest in supplements, they are also becoming more conscious of what goes into their protein shake, looking beyond flavour and protein content to factors such as ingredient quality, digestibility, formulation and third-party testing. With so many options available, choosing the…
Mayfair Residency’s 20:80 ‘Freedom from Rent’ Campaign Records 200 Home Sales in 30 Days
Noida, 17 August 2026: Mayfair Residency, a residential development by Supercity Developers in Techzone-4, Greater Noida West, has recorded the sale of 200 homes in just 30 days, following a strong market response to its distinctive 20:80 ‘Freedom from Rent’ campaign. At the heart of the campaign is a simple proposition: pay 20% now and the balance 80% at the offer of possession, subject to…
CGM (MSME) Reviews Pending Issues, Directs Officials to Expedite Resolution
Bhubaneswar, August 17: The Chief General Manager (MSME) on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the status of various pending matters related to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) section, with a particular focus on land-related issues and timely disposal of cases. The meeting was attended by Land Officers, MSME officials and other concerned officers. Officials reviewed the status of pending land-related matters…
Vizhinjam Port Set to Open Kerala’s Gateway to Global Trade
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17: Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport is poised to emerge as a major gateway for the state to global trade, strengthening India’s position in international shipping and transshipment. Located near Thiruvananthapuram, the deep-water port is strategically positioned close to major international shipping routes, giving it the potential to attract large container vessels and strengthen India’s transshipment capabilities. The port is expected to reduce the…
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 cadre, was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in July.…
NPS Enrolments Among Zomato Delivery Partners Cross 2 Lakh, Marking a Major Milestone
New Delhi, Aug 17: Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, announced that the National Pension System corpus built by the delivery partners onboarded on its delivery platform under the ‘NPS Platform Workers Model’ has crossed ₹1 crore, with enrolments under the scheme surpassing 2 lakh Permanent Retirement Account Numbers. The milestone marks a significant step forward from the model’s launch in October 2025, when it was introduced in collaboration with HDFC Pension, India’s largest Corporate NPS Point of Presence…