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Hyderabad Drone Startup AkinAnalytics Launches Indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone for Farmers
Hyderabad, August 15, 2026: Hyderabad-based women-led DeepTech and Defence Technology startup AkinAnalytics has launched its indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone , strengthening its focus on technology-led solutions for farmers and other field-intensive industries. The drone was unveiled by Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, where he also witnessed
Pride of India 2026 Celebrates Excellence, Leadership & Social Impact
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: SocialCraft24 Solutions proudly presents Pride of India 2026, recognizing distinguished achievers for their excellence, leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to society. The recognition celebrates professionals, educators, healthcare experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, and social changemakers who continue to create a positive impact through their work and dedication. Prof. (Dr.) S. Anandan Sankarasubramanian Prof. (Dr.) S. Anandan Sankarasubramanian
KaamGenie Launches Water Tank Cleaning and Pest Control in Delhi NCR Ahead of Peak Monsoon Demand
KaamGenie , a new Delhi NCR home-services company built around transparent pricing and named accountability, has formally launched its operations, beginning with two of the region’s most in-demand household services: professional water tank cleaning and pest control. Founded in 2026 by Mohib Alam, who brings more than 19 years of customer-service experience across Delhi NCR, KaamGenie was created to address
Code for India Announces "Code for a Billion" — A 90-Day Agentic-AI Impact Hackathon to Launch on India's 80th Independence Day
New Delhi, 15 August 2026 — Code for India (CFI), the civic-tech nonprofit dedicated to empowering engineers and changemakers to build technology for public good, today announced "Code for a Billion — Bharat Agentic-AI Hackathon 2026," a 90-day, fully virtual, impact-focused hackathon to be launched on 15 August 2026, India's 80th Independence Day. The hackathon will run from 15 August
Two Pune swimmers, 11 and 12, complete solo 12-km Elephanta–Gateway crossing
Sachit Rahul Sambyal and Karthick Arularasu completed the Elephanta Island – Gateway of India route as individual solo swims, certified by the Open Water Sea Swimming Association and the Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association. Organised by the Open Water Sea Swimming Association (OWSSA), affiliated to the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA). Recognised by the Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association
Seven Decades of Making What Endures
15 August 2026. For 70 years, Duroply has belonged to the latter. Since 1957, the brand has been part of the changing vocabulary of Indian architecture and interiors—quietly underpinning homes, institutions, workplaces and spaces designed to last. Its story is not simply one of plywood, but of an enduring belief that what is built well should have the strength to
ALUDECOR LAUNCHES METALLUX, ITS ENGINEERED PRE-COATED SOLID ALUMINIUM SHEET
11 August, 2026, Tuesday, Kolkata: In yet another first by Aludecor, a leading aluminium composite panel manufacturer in India known for its disruptive innovations, the company today launched Metallux, an engineered pre-coated solid aluminium sheet designed for modern architecture . The new offering brings together superior flatness, rigidity, fire safety, durability and design flexibility, offering architects and façade designers a
The New Age of E-commerce Connecting Small Businesses to National Markets
There was a time when the success of a business depended on where it was. A small store in a town could only sell things to people who lived nearby. If the store wanted to sell things to people in cities, it had to spend a lot of money on things like getting products to those cities and advertising. Only
Debt Expert India Strengthens Loan Settlement and Debt Resolution Support for Borrowers Across India
India’s expanding credit market is bringing loans and credit cards to a wider consumer and business base, while making responsible debt management increasingly important. TransUnion CIBIL reported in July 2026 that credit-card ownership had crossed 5.2 crore consumers, with outstanding balances reaching about ₹3.1 lakh crore. Its MSME Pulse also found that business-oriented loan balances held by individual borrowers grew
Travelophila Introduces Pilgrim-Focused Char Dham Travel Planning for Families and Senior Citizens
Dehradun Uttarakhand India : Undertaking the Char Dham Yatra requires more than reserving transport and accommodation. The journey across Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath involves long mountain routes, changing altitudes, weather-sensitive roads, crowded pilgrimage centres and varying physical demands. Recognising these operational challenges, Uttarakhand-based travel company Travelophila is strengthening its pilgrim-focused approach to Char Dham journey planning. Its services are
Meet Mohammad Aquib: The Prayagraj Founder Building India's Next Generation of Exam-Prep and Legal-Tech Tools
Atvicon Technologies is quietly assembling a suite of AI-first products — from shorthand and typing practice to mock tests and legal drafting — all aimed at the same goal: helping Indians work smarter. While much of India's startup conversation stays fixed on metros and marquee funding rounds, a different kind of company is taking shape out of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Zeus Hygia’s Metaberine® Clinical Study Published, Demonstrating Metabolic Health Benefits at just 200 mg Daily
The study reports improvements in glycemic control, GLP-1 response and lipid markers with bio-optimised berberine Hyderabad, August 14, 2026: Zeus Hygia Lifesciences, an innovator in nutraceutical solutions, today announced the publication of a clinical study evaluating Metaberine®, its bio-optimised berberine formulation developed using proprietary BioSOLVE® Technology . Published in the International Journal of Clinical Trials , the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled