31, Aug 2026
Stryker and IAGE partner to advance clinical excellence in fluorescence-guided surgery in gynaecology in India
CHENNAI, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE) to strengthen surgeon education and capabilities in fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in gynaecology. This strategic partnership was signed during the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Conference 2026 in Chennai, in the presence of 350 gynaecological surgeons and healthcare professionals from across India.
As India continues to witness a growing burden of women’s health conditions alongside the increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgery, the need for greater investment in surgeon-capability building and standardized clinical education has become increasingly important. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is emerging as an important advancement in gynaecology, enabling enhanced intraoperative visualization that can support surgical precision, informed clinical decision-making and improved patient care.
Through this partnership, Stryker and IAGE aim to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities in FGS. Over the next two years, the collaboration will deliver pan-India clinical educational initiatives. Participating surgeons will also gain exposure to leading Indian and international experts, fostering knowledge exchange and encouraging the adoption of global best practices in gynaecological surgery.
Aman Rishi, vice president & general manager, India, Stryker, said, “As India’s surgical landscape continues to evolve, there is a growing need to ensure that innovation is supported by ongoing clinical capability building. At Stryker, we believe technology delivers its greatest value when healthcare professionals are equipped to use it with confidence and precision. Through our collaboration with IAGE, we look forward to expanding access to structured training in fluorescence-guided surgery and supporting surgeons in delivering high-quality care for patients across India.”
Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Sudha Tandon, president, IAGE, said, “Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery is entering a new era with newer technologies and techniques reshaping clinical practice. Keeping pace with these advancements calls for continuous learning, structured training and opportunities for surgeons to learn from shared clinical experience. Through our partnership with Stryker, we look forward to creating a strong platform for education and knowledge exchange of fluorescence-guided surgery and advancing the standard of gynaecological care across India.”
As India’s healthcare ecosystem continues to evolve, collaborations between industry and the clinical community will play an increasingly important role in supporting innovation, strengthening clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. Through this partnership, Stryker and IAGE aim to contribute to that shared vision for the future of gynaecological care in India.
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com.
About Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
IAGE is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of gynaecological endoscopy. Through conferences, workshops, publications, training programs, online courses, and educational initiatives, IAGE supports obstetricians and gynaecologists in enhancing their knowledge and skills while promoting excellence in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
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31, Aug 2026
Hyundai Capital Officially Launches Financial Services Operations in India
Hyundai Capital India transitions from a consulting entity to a financial entity, starting operations with wholesale financing.
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Capital Services (the “Company”) is commencing financial operations in India, one of the world’s three largest automotive markets.
Hyundai Capital India (HCIN) is the Company’s 14th financial entity, and an independent stand-alone entity fully owned and operated by Hyundai Capital Services.
In March this year, the Company obtained a Non-banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), laying the foundation for providing financial services to customers in the country. Building on its auto finance expertise and experience accumulated across diverse global markets, Hyundai Capital Services plans to pursue a localized strategy tailored to the needs and characteristics of the Indian market and its customers.
India has emerged as the world’s third largest automotive market, supported by its population of more than 1.4 billion and a rapidly growing economy. Hyundai Motor Group (the “Group”) is also strengthening its presence in the country by expanding local production capacity while enhancing its EV lineup for the Indian market.
In line with the Group’s strategy in India, Hyundai Capital Services plans to expand its business in the country in phases. During the initial stage of operations, HCIN will focus on wholesale financing for local automotive dealers, given the country’s vast geography and significant regional differences in financial environments.
Alongside expanding dealer financing network across India, HCIN will also work to establish a solid sales infrastructure and robust risk management systems in preparation for the future launch of retail financing for individual customers.
“Building on the expertise we have developed in Korea and across key global markets, we plan to introduce a range of financing solutions that support the Group’s sales in India,” said Hyung-Jin David Chung, CEO of Hyundai Capital Services. “With a disciplined strategy designed for the Indian market, we will work to achieve both sustainable growth and operational stability as we build our business in the country.”
Meanwhile, Hyundai Capital Services currently operates 19 entities in 14 countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. The Company continues to broaden its international footprint in key markets, supporting the Group’s growing global presence with its auto finance capabilities.
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30, Aug 2026
Lesotho Launches National Farmers Portal, Giving Every Farmer a Place in a Single Digital Registry
The new registration system, built on Joget DX Enterprise, brings farmer and land information together across all 10 districts, giving the Ministry a stronger foundation to serve farmers.
MOYENI, Lesotho, Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) has officially launched the Lesotho Farmers Portal, the country’s first national digital platform bringing farmer and land information together in one central registry. The Honourable Selibe Mochoboroane, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, led the launch in partnership with Vodacom Lesotho. Field officers across all 10 districts will use the platform to register farmers and their land parcels, and to capture information about households, farming activities, livestock, assets and support services.
Prior to the portal, farmer information was held in paper files, spreadsheets and separate district-level records that did not connect to one another. Built by FiscalAdmin Ltd on Joget DX Enterprise platform, the new system replaces that patchwork, giving the Ministry a clearer picture of the country’s agricultural community.
Field officers use the portal to register farmers against their national identity number, capture household, farming, livestock and asset information, and record land parcels with GPS boundaries. Ministry staff can then search and review that data centrally, giving the government a live, national view of the farming population for the first time.
For farmers, formal registration means the Ministry can identify who they are, what they grow or raise, and what support they may need, laying the groundwork for future services such as targeted subsidies and input distribution. For the Ministry, the registry replaces incomplete and scattered records with one verified source of data to guide policy and budget decisions.
The wider platform already includes capabilities for programme applications, eligibility evaluation, decision management and entitlement issuance, which can be introduced as the programme progresses beyond this initial registration phase.
The Farmers Portal is an important step in strengthening how the ministry understands and supports farmers across Lesotho. Having reliable information in one place will help the Ministry better understand the needs of the farmers, plan agricultural programmes and improve the way services are delivered. Transitioning from development into a national service enables the platform to benefit farmers across all 10 districts.
Built for the needs of a public-sector team
The Farmers Portal was delivered by FiscalAdmin Ltd using Joget DX Enterprise, with several partners contributing to the programme. MAFSN owns the registry, the data and the process; the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) provided the programme framework and digital-government methodology; GovStack supplied the Registration Building Block specification and reference architecture; the World Food Programme supported the implementation, including the Joget DX Enterprise licence; and Vodacom Lesotho partnered on the launch and on reaching officers in the field.
The portal was built with the realities of a small public-sector ICT team in mind. Much of the application is managed through configuration rather than traditional software development, including forms, lists, workflows, user access and reference data. This means Ministry staff can maintain information such as districts, villages, crops, livestock types and document types through the system itself, without needing a developer for every change.
“We wanted to build a service that could work at a national scale and still be practical for the people using it every day. The Farmers Portal brings together a number of processes that would otherwise remain separate, while giving the Ministry greater control over its own data.
We built this as a live implementation of the GovStack Registration Building Block, so it needed to hold up under real conditions in the field, not just on paper. Joget’s enterprise application platform enabled a very small team to turn a working prototype into a national service the Ministry can run and maintain on its own, and that is what made the two-year timeline possible.” said Aare Lapõnin, Founder and CEO, FiscalAdmin Ltd, Technical Delivery Partner.
The delivery approach also used what FiscalAdmin describes as LLM-assisted spec-driven development. An LLM assistant worked against a written specification rather than the live system directly, with each result pushed through the platform’s own API and checked by an automated test suite before release. When something did not work, the fix went back into the specification, not into the system directly.
Raveesh Dewan, President and CEO of Joget Inc., said the project shows how technology can help public-sector organisations build practical digital services while keeping them adaptable as their needs evolve.
“What makes this project meaningful is the real-world problem it addresses. The Ministry needed a better way to understand its farmers and manage information that can support agricultural services across the country. We are proud that Joget could provide the foundation for that work.
The portal also shows how an agentic AI application platform can help a small team build and maintain a national service while leaving room to expand it as new needs emerge.” continued Raveesh Dewan, President & CEO, Joget Inc..
As registration reaches full national coverage, the Ministry expects to introduce further services building on the registry, including programme applications and input distribution, extending support to farmers across Lesotho.
About Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (MAFSN) was first established in 1935 as the Department of Agriculture. Since its inception, like any other government Ministry and/or department, the Ministry has not been immune to transformations and structural changes that have been occurring.
Following a government wide reorganisation and restructuring of Ministries and Departments, the Ministry was renamed Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in 2003.
Today the Ministry is now known as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition. The Ministry’s principal responsibility is to facilitate sustainable production and productivity of agricultural outputs and promotion of food and nutrition security in the country.
About FiscalAdmin
FiscalAdmin is a software engineering and consulting company established in 2015 in Tallinn, Estonia.
We focus on assessment, modernisation and development services and technologies for tax administrations, ministries of finance, the public sector and international organisations.
Our Tallinn Office, located in the middle of the Nordic startup scene, is focused on the development of products for the new digital age. We develop new operational models for the public sector to help tackle the complexity of digitalisation through the creation of platforms and ecosystems for public finance, revenue management, marketing, e-commerce and public transport.
About Joget
Joget offers an open-source, enterprise Agentic AI application platform that converges no-code/low-code development with AI agents to help organizations rapidly build and customize enterprise applications at scale. By combining AI agents with visual app builders, not raw code, Joget makes app generation faster, safer, and more accessible for business users and developers alike.
With Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities, Joget Intelligence enables organizations to automate and enhance processes while maintaining oversight and compliance.
Through Vibe Composition, Joget enables AI-assisted application development where AI interprets business intent and assembles applications using governed, pre-validated composable components. Unlike typical AI code generation, Joget’s visual-first approach ensures applications remain maintainable and governed within collaborative human workflows.
As an Application and Integration Fabric, Joget connects legacy and modern systems seamlessly. Its extensible, open-source core and plugin architecture offer unmatched flexibility, and its White Label solution allows OEMs and digital solution providers to fully rebrand the platform.
Trusted by startups, global enterprises, and government agencies, Joget delivers the speed of AI with the control of visual development for scalable, intelligent digital transformation.
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29, Aug 2026
Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen Wastewater Reuse, Save Potable Water
CU Researchers’ Patent Two-Stage Filtering Device to Address Water Scarcity
with Recycling of Kitchen Wastewater for Gardening, Cleaning and Other Uses
CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when 80% of water supplied to households in India is released as wastewater even as over 60 crore people in the country are facing severe water crisis due to extreme groundwater over-extraction, erratic monsoons and rapid urbanisation, a team of Chandigarh University (CU) researchers has conceived and patented an innovative wastewater filtering device designed to provide a two-stage treatment for kitchen wastewater before it enters the drainage system, while also enabling collection of the filtered water for suitable domestic uses including gardening, irrigation and outdoor-area cleaning, thus reducing the demand for fresh potable water.
Chandigarh University researchers including Prof (Dr) Anu Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, CU along with two students of Biotechnology, Bhanu Krishan and Shivani have been granted a patent for this invention titled ‘Waste Water Filtering Device’ by the Patent Office, Government of India in April 2026.
Sharing details, Prof Kumar said, “The idea for this Device came from the water scarcity experienced in Shimla in 2018. This water crisis made me think that while water is an essential and limited resource, yet much water gets wasted in household activities which don’t require potable water. According to Economic Survey 2025-26, India is among the top generators of wastewater in the world, with almost 112 billion litres of urban wastewater being generated daily but only 8% of wastewater generated was being recycled and reused. So there is a need to reuse wastewater wherever possible rather than allowing it to directly go into the drainage system as over 60 Crore people in India are experiencing high to extreme water stress in India. The device was therefore designed as a simple, affordable solution to treat commonly generated household wastewater, particularly kitchen wastewater and collect it for suitable reuse. The broader aim was to make the best possible use of available water, reduce wastage and contribute to water conservation,”.
Explaining the working of this Device, Prof Kumar said, “When wastewater get generated during washing of utensils, it enters the modified strainer, the main housing of the filtering device. From there, the wastewater passes through two successive treatment sections. The first section contains multiple polyurethane sheets coated with silica along the inner walls of the strainer. These sheets serve as the primary filtering and absorbing material and are intended to absorb oily constituents and soap micelles present in kitchen wastewater. The wastewater then passes through a second section containing activated charcoal which provides second adsorption stage for contaminants in the wastewater,”.
“Thus, the two sections work sequentially, with the first stage primarily addressing oil- and soap-containing constituents while the activated charcoal providing further adsorption of contaminants. The filtered water is then conveyed through a tail pipe connected to the strainer and directed into an attached storage tank where the treated water is collected for further suitable non-potable domestic uses,” he added.
Prof Kumar said this treated wastewater collected in the storage tank can be used for watering household plants, lawns and other vegetation. It could also potentially be used for toilet flushing, floor and outdoor-area cleaning, washing of courtyards or other utility areas, thereby reducing the demand for potable water. The basic idea is to divert relatively less-contaminated household wastewater from the drainage system, remove major constituents such as oil, grease and soap micelles through the polyurethane and activated-charcoal stages and collect filtered water for appropriate non-drinking applications, he said.
“The ‘Waste Water Filtering Device’ is designed specifically for wastewater generated during routine washing activities in a kitchen. It integrates filtration and water collection into a single device and uses a sequential treatment concept combining silica-coated polyurethane sheets and activated charcoal. Overall, this device offers a potential preliminary treatment and water-reuse approach for domestic settings, especially for works which don’t require potable water,” Prof Kumar added.
Congratulating Chandigarh University researchers for getting the patent for the ‘Waste Water Filtering Device’, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University said, “This achievement reflects the strong research and innovation eco-system at Chandigarh University to support research excellence and intellectual property generation for advancement of technology. Chandigarh University’s students and faculty members have filed more than 6,100 patents out of which 5800 patents have been published and 260 patents have been granted. Chandigarh University has been ranked number one as a single institution in India for filing highest number of patents. CU’s 44 faculty members featured in Stanford University–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% scientists,”.
“The range of research activities at Chandigarh University is both wide-ranging and profound. CU scholars conduct research in practically every domain, and pursue to develop human knowledge through investigation, invention, and understanding. Chandigarh University is recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology’s Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for promoting and advancing the research,” he said.
Sandhu further said to further strengthen its research eco-system, Chandigarh University has dedicated an annual budget of Rs 15 Crore for research and has also 60 Research Centres and 15 Centres of Excellence. CU’s research initiatives are further strengthened by 67 projects funded by the corporate sector and government bodies with Rs 90 Crore.
“Making research a core pillar of education, Chandigarh University nurtures next-generation leaders in emerging domains with its research-intensive, innovation-driven and unique experiential learning model. CU has established a strong presence in global academic databases by producing over 25,000+ scholarly documents in key areas including engineering, computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and management, according to Scopus. These research publications have received more than 1.53 lakh Scopus citations which reflect the growing impact of CU’s diverse research output,” he added.
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.
Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/
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28, Aug 2026
OMNICOM MEDIA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES HEARTS UNITED
New Agency Brings Together OM’s Hearts & Science and Mediahub to Create a New 40-Market Global Network
Hearts United debuts as a leader in new business, outperforming its competitors globally and in EMEA, and topping the US ranking
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, today officially launched Hearts United, a new global media agency created through the combination of its Hearts & Science and Mediahub networks.
Bringing together two high-growth challenger organizations with complementary capabilities, cultures and geographic strengths, Hearts United is built to help ambitious brands navigate a media environment where influence moves continuously across platforms, creators, communities, commerce, and AI.
“Hearts & Science helped pioneer data-driven decision-making, while Mediahub broke new ground by proving media could serve as a creative platform,” says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski. “In bringing them together as Hearts United, we have created a new globally scaled network built from complementary strengths, approaches and footprints, and grounded in the shared principle of putting client growth at the heart of every decision.”
The new agency – which operates across 40 markets and represents approximately $9.1 billion in 2025 billings – launched following sustained growth at both organizations. Between 2021 and 2025, Hearts & Science increased its billings by 50%, while Mediahub grew 33% – momentum that has continued into 2026. As result, the new agency debuts with one of the best new business performances in the industry as tracked by the COMvergence real-time dashboards, currently ranking #1 in the US YTD in total new business (wins minus losses, including retentions), and #3 globally and in EMEA, outperforming agencies that are up to three times its size.
Four principles define the new agency’s approach:
- Outcomes-oriented: An evolving commercial model connects the agency’s success with client growth, putting accountability into the operating model.
- Predictive by design: AI is embedded into workflows and the operating model to expand capacity, strengthen human judgment and give talent more time to solve higher-value problems.
- Ecosystem mastery: Teams plan holistically across the platforms, communities, creators, and commerce environments where attention and influence move, rather than treating channels as isolated decisions.
- Focused and senior-led: Expert teams work as extensions of clients’ organizations, reducing silos and handoffs while bringing senior guidance and diverse expertise to the work.
Like its sibling Omnicom Media agencies OMD, Initiative, PHD and UM, Hearts United will leverage the singular advantages and assets of the world’s largest global media network in scale, data & technology, identity, commerce capabilities, and talent to deliver disproportionate growth for its clients.
Hearts United will be led in the U.S. by Nicole Estebanell, who previously served as CEO of Mediahub U.S., and in EMEA by Ross Jenkins, who led Mediahub across that region. Both leaders bring experience scaling high-growth businesses while maintaining the entrepreneurial cultures and client relationships that drove their success. Their counterparts in APAC and LATAM are expected to be announced in Q4.
Hearts United joins the Omnicom Media agency portfolio as the group has the best 2026 YTD total new business performance among all global media groups for 2026 – including earning more new client billings ($4.1b) than any other group – resulting from a streak of wins including Adidas, Delta, Dyson, IBM, Mark Anthony Brands, Novo Nordisk, On, and Subway.
For more information visit www.heartsunited.com.
About Hearts United
Operating across 40 markets, Omnicom Media agency Hearts United combines media, data, technology, creativity, and commerce to help brands create momentum in a world where people move continuously across platforms, creators, communities, and AI. Built around the belief that growth requires motion, Hearts United was designed to find what others overlook, turn insight into action, and make brands more attention-worthy, crave-worthy, and shop-worthy in an AI-mediated world.
As part of Omnicom Media, the world’s largest global media network, Hearts United gives clients the speed, agility and entrepreneurial culture of a challenger agency, combined with Omnicom Media’s unparalleled advantages in scale, data, identity, commerce capabilities, and talent. The result is a connected growth system designed to deliver disproportionate impact for ambitious brands, regardless of their size or category.
CONTACT: isabelle.gauvry@omc.com
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28, Aug 2026
GIGABYTE Collaborates with NVIDIA to Enhance Gaming with GeForce RTX™ 50 Series and CONTROL Resonant Bundle
TAIPEI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA for the CONTROL Resonant game bundle across eligible graphics cards, laptops, and gaming desktops powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 or above GPUs and Laptop GPUs. Combining NVIDIA technologies including path tracing and DLSS 4.5 with GIGABYTE’s advanced cooling solutions, the bundle enables gamers to experience the highly anticipated title with enhanced visual fidelity and performance across a wide range of gaming platforms.
For graphics cards, the lineup includes the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 INFINITY Series, spanning the GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 models. The series features the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system to support sustained GPU performance under demanding gaming workloads, while the GeForce RTX™ 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 INFINITY models feature a STEALTH design for cleaner cable management and streamlined PC builds. The bundle also covers the GIGABYTE RTX 5090 AI BOX, which integrates WATERFORCE cooling for efficient thermal management. Together with NVIDIA path tracing and DLSS 4.5, these solutions bring greater realism and AI-enhanced performance to supported games.
Eligible gaming laptops include the AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2, GIGABYTE AERO X16, and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO. The AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 features the WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling system, while the AERO X16 and GAMING A16 PRO leverage WINDFORCE INFINITY cooling to balance high performance with efficient thermal management. GIGABYTE’s GiMATE AI agent further provides intelligent system optimization for a more intuitive gaming experience. Selected AORUS PRIME 5 and PRIME 3 gaming desktops are also included, combining all-around cooling solutions with comprehensive connectivity for a streamlined plug-and-play experience.
From August 25 to September 29, 2026, gamers who purchase eligible GIGABYTE graphics cards, laptops, or desktops can receive a CONTROL Resonant redeem code. Codes must be redeemed by October 27, 2026. For eligible products, redemption details, and full campaign information, please visit the campaign page.
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28, Aug 2026
Fireblocks Sets Sights on Next Phase of Tokenization: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 28th
- Fireblocks finds that nearly 90% of banks have funded or plan to fund digital asset infrastructure.
- Chief Strategy Officer + Head of Banking Stephen Richardson will join NYSE Live to discuss if this signals an industry-wide turning point.
- Fireblocks’ network for payments processes more than $100 billion in stablecoin volume each month.
- Precidian Investments CEO Dan McCabe says his firm is looking to emerge as a leader in innovation.
- The company designs and develops next-generation tools for the mutual fund industry.
- Precidian Investments was recently granted a U.S. patent for its Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Technology.
- Investors await remarks from Fed Chair Warsh from the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.
- Warsh’s keynote address is set to begin at 10 AM ET.
- More than 60% of traders expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged.
Opening Bell
Precidian Investments celebrates the ADRhedged product line
Closing Bell
Glass House (NYSE: GLAS) celebrates their loyal investors
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28, Aug 2026
Procam launches ‘HDOR – 100 Days of Running’ in a whole new avatar turning 100 days of movement into habits for life
- Registrations open tomorrow, 29th August, National Sports Day, as Procam takes a holistic approach to community well-being and social impact
- As a Community Impact Partner, The Akshaya Patra Foundation enables participants to turn their fitness journey into an opportunity to support nutritious meals for children
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Procam International, pioneers of the distance running revolution, today announced a new avatar for HDOR – 100 Days of Running, a movement that has been building a culture of consistent fitness for the past 11 years. Now part of the Procam portfolio, HDOR is launched in it’s new avatar with a stronger platform, wider reach and renewed ambition to make fitness easy to start, fun to sustain and accessible to everyone.
Inspired by the vision of Fit India, HDOR – 100 Days of Running invites people of all ages and fitness levels to run, walk, cycle or take on a duathlon, wherever they are and in a way that works for them. At the heart is a simple belief: taking the first step towards a more active life is always possible – Mumkin Hai.
Registrations open on India’s National Sports Day, the 29th of August 2026, at https://hdor.com/ with the 100-day journey beginning on the 10th of October 2026 and concluding on the 17th of January 2027.
India’s digital adoption has moved rapidly from connectivity to everyday usage, creating new opportunities to make healthy and active lifestyles more accessible. With more than a billion Indians now connected to the internet, technology is increasingly enabling people to discover, track, and sustain healthier habits. At the same time, the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related risks, reinforces the need to make regular physical activity part of everyday life. In this evolving landscape, HDOR finds its place—bringing technology and movement together to make fitness more flexible, inclusive, and easier to sustain.
Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, said, “HDOR isn’t really about 100 days of running. It is about using 100 days of movement to build a habit. You don’t need to be fit to start. You start to become fit. Our vision is to make movement accessible to every household and, in doing so, contribute to the larger vision of a Fit India. Whether you walk, run, cycle or are taking your first step towards an active lifestyle, there is a place for you in HDOR. That is what ‘Mumkin Hai’ means to us – start somewhere, keep going and turn movement into a habit that lasts beyond the 100 days.”
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, a direct implementation partner for the PM POSHAN program, has come on board as the exclusive Community Impact Partner for HDOR – 100 Days of Running. Through the partnership, every participant will have the opportunity to contribute towards providing hot and nutritious meals to children every school day. Prepared to meet the nutritional needs of children, these meals help support regular school attendance and enable children to focus better on their education and development.
HDOR – 100 Days of Running is built around a simple framework that helps build consistency and rewards you for making daily movement a habit. Here’s how it works:
- Get Started: Download the HDOR app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- Choose Your Activity: Run, walk, cycle, or take on a duathlon.
- Move Your Way: Complete a minimum of 2.5 km of running/walking or 8 km of cycling
- Complete the Challenge: Be active on 85 out of the 100 days to qualify as a Finisher.
- Take Your Rest Days: You have 15 rest days built into the programme, giving you the flexibility to stay consistent and complete the HDOR challenge
- Track Your Journey: Log your activity through the HDOR app or sync your compatible wearable and fitness platform.
- Stay Engaged: Take on challenges, climb leaderboards, hit milestones and win rewards worth ₹10 lakh.
- Meet GoGo, Your Fitness Buddy: HDOR’s virtual Fitness Buddy keeps you motivated, guides you along the way and celebrates your progress.
- Open to Everyone: Registrations start at ₹599. Inclusive of GST.
- Be Part of Something Bigger: As part of your HDOR journey, you can also participate virtually in three of the world’s leading distance-running events—Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026 and Tata Mumbai Marathon 2027.
HDOR is designed to remove traditional barriers to participation, making fitness accessible regardless of age, location or experience. Whether it is a first-time participant, a senior citizen, a family, a corporate or a running club, everyone can participate in their own way. Participants are encouraged to sponsor someone who may not otherwise have the opportunity to take part.
The larger vision is simple – make fitness a daily routine, not an occasional resolution. Start Now.
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28, Aug 2026
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
- The transaction follows the reconnection of the country’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network
- The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem.
Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card.
The transaction establishes a foundation for the acceptance of international payments in Syria, helping connect consumers, businesses and financial institutions to the global digital economy and support the country’s longer-term economic development.
“The completion of Syria’s first international card transaction in more than 15 years is an important step in modernizing the country’s payments ecosystem. This achievement demonstrates the value of collaboration between the public and private sectors in enabling secure international payment acceptance, facilitating commerce and supporting sustainable economic development,” said H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria.
Commenting on the achievement, Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Group Chief Business Officer at QNB Group, said, “The successful completion of the first international card transaction represents an important step in the development of Syria’s payments landscape. By connecting merchants to international payment capabilities, we are enabling businesses to offer customers greater choice and convenience while supporting the transition towards a more modern and secure digital payments ecosystem. This achievement also reflects the Group’s continued commitment to payment innovation and digital transformation across the markets in which it operates.”
The successful transaction demonstrates the readiness of the infrastructure established to enable internationally issued Mastercard cards to be accepted in Syria. It also represents an important step towards broader secure digital payment acceptance across the market.
“At Mastercard, we see this first transaction as an important milestone in the evolution of Syria’s payments ecosystem. By working closely with the Central Bank of Syria and QNB Group, we are helping advance a more connected, secure and inclusive payments environment. This achievement marks an important first step towards expanding access to global payment capabilities and broader international card acceptance across the market,” said Adam Jones, Division President, West Arabia, Mastercard.
This progress reflects Mastercard’s broader commitment to supporting a modern, secure and inclusive payments ecosystem in Syria. The company will continue to work with the Central Bank of Syria, financial institutions and other ecosystem partners to advance digital payment adoption and contribute to the continued modernization of the country’s financial ecosystem.
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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About QNB
QNB Group is a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa and one of the most valuable banking brands in the region. Present in more than 28 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, it offers tailored products and services supported by innovation and backed by a team of over 31,000 professionals dedicated to driving banking excellence worldwide.
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28, Aug 2026
ClearWay Mobility Introduces Obstacle Detection Device to be Added to the Standard White Cane Used by Visually Impaired People
The device adds obstacle alerts to a standard white cane without requiring users to change canes or rely on a smartphone
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What began as a school science-fair project five years ago has developed into ClearWay Mobility, a smart attachment designed to add obstacle detection to the standard white cane used by visually impaired people.
Developed by 17-year-old Mumbai student Jaiveer Talwar, ClearWay fits onto a standard white cane and alerts the user to obstacles in their path through vibration, with optional audio feedback. The idea is not to replace the white cane, but to add useful technology to something users already know and are comfortable using.
The attachment has been designed around three priorities: affordability, reliability and ease of use. It works independently, without requiring a smartphone, app or a change in the user’s existing cane.
For visually impaired people navigating busy urban environments such as Mumbai, crowded streets, uneven pavements and unpredictable obstacles can make independent movement more challenging. ClearWay is intended to provide an additional layer of information while allowing the traditional white cane to remain at the centre of how the user navigates.
From a science fair to a real-world product
Talwar, a student at The Cathedral & John Connon School in Mumbai, first began working on the idea for a school science fair in 2021. He had long been interested in the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, and chose to focus on a problem he could see around him: the difficulties visually impaired people face while navigating the city.
In 2024, he completed an internship with a prosthetics company to gain practical exposure to mobility challenges and assistive technologies.
In 2026, a revised version of ClearWay was tested with students and teachers at the Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind in Mumbai. The experience provided encouraging feedback, but also gave Talwar a clearer understanding of how important simplicity, reliability and ease of use are in an assistive device.
“What started as a school project became something I wanted to keep working on once I understood how real the problem was,” said Talwar. “The most useful learning has come from speaking to users and seeing what actually matters in everyday use.”
The visit also raised concerns around the safety of visually impaired young women. In response, the current version of ClearWay incorporates GPS tracking, intended to enable family members to check a user’s location when needed.
Moving into manufacturing
ClearWay has now entered the manufacturing stage, with an initial batch being produced.
The next phase will focus on refining the product through further user feedback, working with institutions on wider testing and deployment, and exploring how the device can be made accessible at scale.
About ClearWay Mobility
ClearWay Mobility is an early-stage assistive mobility venture founded by Jaiveer Talwar. Its first product is a smart attachment for the standard white cane, designed to add obstacle alerts while prioritising affordability, reliability and ease of use.
More information, photographs and product videos are available at:
https://www.clearway-mobility.com
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