STOCKHOLM, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is advancing the development of virtual testing through its Human Body Model (HBM) Safety Suite. The platform is designed to support the development of safer vehicles, with Toyota as the first customer onboarded to evaluate its capabilities. Virtual testing can be used for analyzing complex crash…
Odisha Cabinet Approves 7% Interest on Delayed Pension Payments Linked to Administrative Lapses
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): In a major relief for government employees and pensioners, the Odisha government has decided to pay 7 per cent annual interest on delayed pension payments when the delay is attributable to administrative negligence. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday. To give effect to the decision, the government has amended the…
Bhubaneswar Ganesh Puja 2026: DJs, Crackers Banned; Police Issue Detailed Guidelines
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Commissionerate Police has issued a set of guidelines for the peaceful conduct of Ganesh Puja 2026 in Bhubaneswar and adjoining areas, placing restrictions on DJs, firecrackers, processions and immersion activities. Representational Image Under the new guidelines, DJ music has been completely prohibited during the celebrations. Organisers will be allowed to use only traditional musical instruments and microphones operating at controlled…
charcha 2026: India’s largest collaborative convening returns to Delhi for its 7th edition
To be held on 15-16th September 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, charcha is curated by the*spark forum to convene samaaj, sarkar and bazaar on shared problems and coordinated action toward inclusive, resilient development. 40 co-hosts across government, markets and civil society, including Atal Innovation Mission – NITI Aayog, Meta, DBS Foundation, PRADAN, Mahindra RISE, SEWA Bharat, Meesho, American India Foundation, the Gates Foundation, Lend A…
Xinhua Silk Road: City marathon in NE China’s Shenyang draws running-lovers from home and abroad
BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Shengjing Bank Shenyang Marathon 2026 kicked off on Sunday morning, attracting around 22,000 running enthusiasts from home and abroad to the increasingly international event in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province in northeast China. The full marathon drew 10,000 runners and the half marathon 12,000, all starting from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center early on September 6. In the men’s…
PT Prodia Diacro Laboratories Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Southeast Asian Contract Research Organization Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Customer-Centric Clinical Research Excellence
Prodia the CRO is recognized for its reliable, integrated clinical research ecosystem, customer-centric delivery model, and commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term sponsor value across Southeast Asia. SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that PT Prodia Diacro Laboratories (Prodia the CRO) has received the 2026 Southeast Asian Customer Value Leadership Recognition in the contract research organization (CRO) industry for its…
Kerala Heatwave Strains Power Grid as Rising Demand Triggers Restrictions
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 8: Kerala is facing growing pressure on its electricity network as a spell of intense heat pushes power demand sharply higher. With temperatures expected to remain 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal and limited electricity available during peak hours, temporary power restrictions have been imposed in several areas. The state recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius on Monday, while the…
Guanlan AI Applications: Higher Accuracy, Lower Cost, Smarter Interaction
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It’s over a year since Hikvision launched the Guanlan large-scale AI models. In a very real sense, today’s video systems ‘understand’ what they are looking at. They also know what has already been recorded and, thanks to the natural language innovations, what the user wants. These are the things that let a product fit the scenario it is deployed…
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Heads to UAE to Woo Global Investors, Showcase State’s Investment Potential
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to embark on a five-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Tuesday as part of the state government’s efforts to attract major investments and expand its engagement with international business leaders. Majhi will travel to New Delhi before proceeding to Abu Dhabi, where he is scheduled to hold a series of…
Another Man Reported Missing in Kuakhai River; Search Underway Near Bhubaneswar’s Tankapani Bridge
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): A fresh search operation was launched at the Kuakhai River on Tuesday after a man was reported missing near Tankapani Bridge in Bhubaneswar, just days after another youth lost his life in a similar incident at the same location. According to sources, the incident came to light after an autorickshaw was found parked on the bridge. Police and Fire Services personnel…