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Former Leap Execs' Quick Commerce Startup Peeko Nets $3.2 Mn

India, Aug. 26 -- Former Leap Finance executives' babycare-focussed quick commerce venture, Peeko, has emerged out of stealth mode and raised $3.2 Mn (INR 28 Cr) in its seed round led by Stellaris Ven... Read More


Punjab links vehicle registration with CNIC, sets august tax deadline

Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 5:29 PM The Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has introduced a new system that directly connects vehicle registration numbers with the ... Read More


TCS inks 1.4 million sq ft office lease deal in Bengaluru business park

Bengaluru, Aug. 26 -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has leased 1.4 million sq ft at 360 Business Park in suburban Bengaluru's Electronic City, in one of the largest office lease transactions this ye... Read More


Palmonas, Peeko, Produktiv.ai, others garner funding

New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Jewellery startup Palmonas, quick commerce platform Peeko, IIMA Ventures-incubated Produktiv.ai, and lifestyle brand Hexafun have secured funding in separate early-stage rounds, ... Read More


Beyond boating: 6 unique things to do near Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug. 26 -- When one thinks of Hyderabad's very own Hussain Sagar Lake, a few images instantly come to mind. Images like families taking the ferry to the Buddha statue, children running arou... Read More


Seven Lod residents arrested on weapons, drug trafficking charges

Tel Aviv, Aug. 26 -- Seven suspects were arrested and weapons and dangerous drugs were seized in Lod, a low-income mixed Arab and Jewish town south of Tel Aviv. Authorities, however, provided no deta... Read More


Ameet Satam, known for aggressive, pro-Hindutva politics, appointed BJP Mumbai chief

India, Aug. 26 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed Ameet Satam, its three-term Andheri West MLA, as its Mumbai unit chief. Known for his aggressive, pro-Hindutva politics, the 49-... Read More


Assam Governor attends 'Rishta Sainik Se'; calls upon young generation to emulate spirit of patriotism of soldiers

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday attended 'Rishta Sainik Se', an event organized by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare at Assam Administrative Staff College in Guw... Read More


"Great preparation for 2026 T20 World Cup": Sehwag backs India to lift Asia Cup title

New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Former explosive opener Virender Sehwag remains hopeful about India's chances of standing triumphant in the upcoming high-stakes Asia Cup. He expects the tournament to serve as t... Read More


Inspire Institute of Sport set to host Rajdhani Judo Championships

New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The Inspire Institute of Sport, in collaboration with the Delhi Judo Council, has announced the IIS Rajdhani Judo Championships 2025-26, an inter-club competition for Judokas fro... Read More