HR Path Strengthens Global Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Grupo PHR in Latin America

PARIS, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, is proud to announce its strategic acquisition of Grupo PHR, a Latin American specialist in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and ADP Workforce solutions with operations in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. With a presence in 33 countries and a team of more than 2,600 professionals, HR Path…

LEBUA BANGKOK MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH TOP GLOBAL HONORS AND MULTI-PHASED SERIES OF RENOVATIONS

lebua at State Tower, Chef’s Table, and Mezzaluna earn recognition from Travel + Leisure and La Liste as the property unveils new Tower Club Signature Collection suites and enhanced features to come BANGKOK, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — lebua Bangkok, the vertical luxury destination and center for elevated culinary in the heart of the Thai capital, has added to its milestone 20th anniversary year with…

Arise Launches Halo, an AI DataOps Capability for Enterprise AI

New capability connects credentialed professionals to expert human feedback and domain expertise supporting AI evaluation, RLHF, AI safety, and human-in-the-loop workflows. MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arise, a technology platform company which connects enterprises to expert ecosystems at scale, today announced the launch of Halo by Arise, an AI DataOps capability that connects credentialed expertise to enterprise AI programs. As generative AI moves from experimentation…

Colgate PerioGard Sets a New Gold Standard: Becomes India’s First Gum Care Regimen to Earn the ISP Seal of Acceptance

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colgate PerioGard announced that its advanced gum care portfolio – comprising PerioGard Toothpaste, Toothbrush and Mouthwash – has become the first in India to receive the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) Seal of Acceptance. This recognition marks a significant milestone in Indian oral healthcare, underscoring the brand’s commitment to advancing solution-oriented care through rigorous, clinical innovation. As awareness…

Cypherpunk Technologies Launches World’s Largest Zcash Mining Fleet

Equity-based transaction with Winklevoss Capital activates 4.2 GSol/s of live, U.S.-based hashrate; approximately 18% of the Zcash network; Industry veteran Kevin Zhang joins as Head of Mining CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CYPH) (“Cypherpunk”) today announced the launch of Cypherpunk Mining, which is now the largest Zcash mining fleet in the world, through a $33.33 million equity-based transaction with Winklevoss Capital.…

NPS contribution by Delivery Partners Onboarded on Zomato Crosses ₹1 Crore, as PRAN Enrolments Surpass 2 Lakh

Milestone builds on Zomato’s collaboration with HDFC Pension and PFRDA under the ‘NPS Platform Workers Model’ NEW DELHI, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, announced that the National Pension System (NPS) 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…

SPJIMR revamps its PGPDM curriculum and programme to create greater impact in the social sector

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India’s social sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional charity-led models are giving way to rights-based development frameworks that are increasingly driven by measurable outcomes, systems thinking, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. The growing influence of social entrepreneurship, impact investing, ESG frameworks, public-private partnerships, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandates is reshaping how social impact is conceived, funded, and…

Cab Strike: Bhubaneswar Police Deploy PCR Vehicles to Help Airport Passengers in Medical Emergencies

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): With app-based cab services affected by the ongoing Ola and Uber strike, the Commissionerate Police has stepped in to assist air passengers facing medical emergencies at Biju Patnaik International Airport.  Representational Image The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police has deployed Police Control Room (PCR) vehicles at the airport, which can be used to transport passengers requiring urgent medical attention to hospitals. Police Vehicles…

8-Foot Python Rescued From House in Baleshwar, Released Into Kuldiha Sanctuary

Baleshwar, August 18 (UDN): An eight-foot-long python was rescued from a residential house in Mirigini village under Ward No. 4 of Nilagiri NAC in Baleshwar district on Tuesday, bringing relief to the family and nearby residents. According to reports, the python entered the house of Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, where it reportedly killed two chickens and consumed seven eggs. Pradhan spotted the large reptile inside the…

Odisha Steps Up Safe Drinking Water Measures in Flood-Hit Areas

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): The Odisha government has intensified measures to ensure safe drinking water and prevent water-borne diseases in flood-affected areas, with hundreds of water sources undergoing disinfection and regular quality checks.  Representational image  As part of the ongoing response, water sources of 1,461 flood-affected tubewells and 89 Piped Water Supply (PWS) projects had been disinfected by 5 pm on August 17, Chief Minister…