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Free Digital Coaching for Aspirants: PM Narendra Modi Unveils New Initiative in Independence Day Address

Free Digital Coaching for Aspirants: PM Narendra Modi Unveils New Initiative in Independence Day Address

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a major push towards making preparation for competitive examinations more accessible, saying the government will offer free online coaching to young aspirants across the country. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said the rising dependence on coaching institutes had placed considerable financial pressure on families, particularly those belonging to the middle class. He argued that students should not have to move away from home or force their parents to spend large sums simply to prepare for an examination. The Prime Minister said the government would make…
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Handloom Hackathon 2026 Concludes with Breakthrough Innovations to Modernize India's USD 5 Billion Handloom Industry

Handloom Hackathon 2026 Concludes with Breakthrough Innovations to Modernize India's USD 5 Billion Handloom Industry

The Handloom Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation competition by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles, concluded successfully with a Grand Finale at the Research and Innovation Park, IIT Delhi. The competition, conceptualised by ThinkStartup, attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 finalists from the top 100 shortlisted teams across the country presenting technology-driven solutions to modernize and strengthen India's vibrant handloom ecosystem.   Handloom Hackathon 2026   The hackathon served as a pivotal national platform for innovators, researchers, faculty members, and handloom experts to develop practical solutions addressing critical challenges in loom modernization, design…
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ASBL is Redefining What it Means to Be the Best Builder in Hyderabad

ASBL is Redefining What it Means to Be the Best Builder in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's real estate market has grown rapidly over the last few years. As more people buy homes, customer expectations have also changed. Today, homebuyers are looking beyond location and amenities. They want a builder who listens, responds, and continues to support them even after they move in.   Every project adds to the story of ASBL as the best builder in Hyderabad   ASBL believes that being the best builder does not always mean being the biggest builder. The best builder is the one that stands by its customers. For ASBL, buying a home is not just a transaction. It…
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Finkurve Financial Services Delivers Strong Q1 FY27 Performance with AUM Growing 134.5% YoY to INR 1,270.4 Cr and PAT Rising 65.8% YoY

Finkurve Financial Services Delivers Strong Q1 FY27 Performance with AUM Growing 134.5% YoY to INR 1,270.4 Cr and PAT Rising 65.8% YoY

Finkurve Financial Services Limited (NSE: FINKURVE; BSE: 508954), one of the leading tech-first gold loan NBFCs, announced its financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.   Priyank Kothari, Executive Director, Finkurve Financial Services Limited   Finkurve Financial Services Limited continued its growth trajectory in Q1 FY27, with Assets Under Management (AUM) rising 134.5% YoY to INR 1,270.4 crore, including off-book AUM of INR 38 crore. The Company also expanded its branch network to 118 branches from 83 a year ago, serving 31,522 active gold loan customers as of June 30, 2026.   The quarter saw continued momentum in…
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National Symposium on Water in Delhi Calls for Collective Action to Secure India's Water Future

National Symposium on Water in Delhi Calls for Collective Action to Secure India's Water Future

A National Symposium on Water was organised at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi, bringing together environmentalists, academicians, policymakers, public sector leaders, journalists and social activists to deliberate on India’s growing water challenges and the need for sustainable water management.   L-R: Dr. Rajendra Singh, Vivek Avasthi, Manoj Kumar Singh, CMD BCCL, Dr. Indira Khurana at the National Symposium on Water in New Delhi Organised by White Dolphin Media under the aegis of IndianPSU.com, the symposium focused on the theme of water conservation and sustainable use, with Coal Neer – From Waste to Wealth: Unlocking the Potential of Treated…
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Asian Paints Celebrates the Spirit of India Through the Colours We Call Our Own, this Independence Day

Asian Paints Celebrates the Spirit of India Through the Colours We Call Our Own, this Independence Day

This Independence Day, Asian Paints unveils its latest print campaign, "5000+ Colours of Freedom", a tribute to the colours that shape India's homes and the people who live in them. At the heart of the campaign is a striking visual collage of homes from across the country, with three homes rendered in the saffron, white, and green brings alive India’s identity using Asian Paints' colour swatches. The visual brings together the colours of the nation and the colours reflected on millions of Indian homes, celebrating the idea that our homes are a reflection of who we are. The campaign's evocative…
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Chandigarh Tightens Security as Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Plans Governor House Protest

Chandigarh Tightens Security as Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Plans Governor House Protest

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Security arrangements across Chandigarh have been strengthened following the announcement by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha to march towards the Punjab Governor’s House on Independence Day. With the possibility of a large gathering, police have increased deployment at key entry points and along routes leading towards the Governor’s residence. The issue has also come before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where concerns were raised over the possible impact of the proposed protest on public movement and law and order. The court made it clear that the right to peaceful demonstration cannot be used as a means to…
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Punjab Sees Rain on Independence Day as Mercury Dips; More Showers Likely, Dam Levels Remain Safe

Punjab Sees Rain on Independence Day as Mercury Dips; More Showers Likely, Dam Levels Remain Safe

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon activity brought rain to parts of Punjab on Independence Day, bringing down daytime temperatures and leaving Chandigarh under a cloudy sky. The Meteorological Department has retained a Yellow Alert for Punjab and Chandigarh, with further showers possible in several areas. The weather office has forecast rain at isolated places, particularly in Pathankot and Rupnagar, while Chandigarh may see one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. Rainfall recorded across Punjab Several districts received showers on August 14, with Patiala emerging as one of the wetter areas. Rauni in Patiala recorded 35 mm…
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Punjab Remembers Freedom Fighters and Partition Victims as CM Bhagwant Mann Leads Independence Day Observance in Ferozepur

Punjab Remembers Freedom Fighters and Partition Victims as CM Bhagwant Mann Leads Independence Day Observance in Ferozepur

Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab's Independence Day celebrations this year carried a strong historical and emotional resonance, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann using the occasion to recall the sacrifices made by Punjabis during India's freedom struggle and the immense human cost of the 1947 Partition. Mann hoisted the national flag at the Cantonment Board Stadium in Ferozepur on Friday. Before the ceremony, he and his wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, visited the Martyrs' Memorial at Hussainiwala and paid their respects to those who sacrificed their lives for the country. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Punjab's contribution to India's freedom movement…
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Himachal Braces for More Heavy Rain as Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 181

Himachal Braces for More Heavy Rain as Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 181

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under a prolonged spell of unsettled weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rain across the state through August 20 and warning of particularly intense showers over the next few days. The weather department has issued alerts for several districts, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall on August 17 and 18. The warning comes as the monsoon season has already caused significant loss of life and extensive damage to property across the hill state. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur, while similar warnings…
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