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BCCI urged by sports ministry to conduct elections under new act norms
The ministry is aiming for the bill's full-fledged implementation in the next six months but intends to have the detailed guidelines and regulations for its execution notified much earlier
Satish Golcha named new Delhi police commissioner day after attack on CM
The 1992-batch IPS officer has replaced SBK Singh who took up additional charge as Commissioner on July 31 after his predecessor Sanjay Arora's retirement
 "Satish Golcha named new Delhi police commissioner day after attack on CM")
BS Infrastructure Summit highlights: Average container dwell time improved to 3 days, says minister
BS Infrastructure Summit 2025 highlights: Stay tuned as Business Standard delivers live updates and expert commentary from the event
 "BS Infrastructure Summit highlights: Average container dwell time improved to 3 days, says minister")
Motilal Oswal Alternates' PE fund raises $800 million in first close
Motilal Oswal Alternates surpasses its $750 million target by raising $800 million in the first close of its fifth private equity fund, with a final close expected by October
 "Motilal Oswal Alternates' PE fund raises $800 million in first close")
Tech Wrap Aug 21: Google Pixel 10 series, Apple store, WhatsApp voicemail
Google Pixel 10 series pre-order. Apple to open third store in India. WhatsApp's Voicemail feature. Google Pixel Watch 4, Buds 2a. ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X handhelds launch confirmed
 "Tech Wrap Aug 21: Google Pixel 10 series, Apple store, WhatsApp voicemail")
Nova IVF Fertility introduces AI into IVF labs for precise embryo selection
Nova IVF Fertility introduces AI-powered Vita Embryo across 120 clinics in India, improving IVF success rates and accuracy, in partnership with South Korea's Kai Health
 "Nova IVF Fertility introduces AI into IVF labs for precise embryo selection")
ADHD medication linked to lower risk of substance abuse, crime
New research suggests stimulant treatments may protect people with ADHD from serious harms such as drug abuse, suicidal behaviour, road accidents and criminal convictions
 "ADHD medication linked to lower risk of substance abuse, crime")
We are going to become world's no 1 economy by 2047: Sonowal at BS Infra
India will be world's no.1 economy by 2047, says Sarbananda Sonowal, citing port expansion, shipbuilding push, ₹11.2 trillion capex, and new maritime laws at BS Infra Summit
 "We are going to become world's no 1 economy by 2047: Sonowal at BS Infra")
Nova Fertility Clinic to use AI for greater precision in embryo selection
Hyejun Lee, CEO of Kai Health, said, Our research indicates that AI intervention increases the precision of embryo selection by 12%
 "Nova Fertility Clinic to use AI for greater precision in embryo selection")
Senior citizens double down on super top-ups, drive 61% rise in portability
Three in four premiums are funded by children or family members of senior citizens: Policybazaar
 "Senior citizens double down on super top-ups, drive 61% rise in portability")
Cutting down sugar could protect 2.5 bn people from tooth decay, says WHO
The World Health Organization urges limiting free sugars in everyday diets to prevent dental caries, the most common non-communicable disease worldwide
 "Cutting down sugar could protect 2.5 bn people from tooth decay, says WHO")
Bank-AI collab improves pricing, risk models: Philadelphia Fed's Jagtiani
The webinar was attended by more than 170 participants and included pre-eminent finance professionals from the United States, United Kingdom, and India
 "Bank-AI collab improves pricing, risk models: Philadelphia Fed's Jagtiani")
JSW Sarbloh Motors forms JV with Tomcar USA to make ATVs locally in India
Phoenix, Arizona-based Tomcar is a manufacturer of high-performance all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) designed for military, commercial, and industrial operations
 "JSW Sarbloh Motors forms JV with Tomcar USA to make ATVs locally in India")
Kishtwar cloudburst: Multi-agency search intensifies to trace 33 missing
The rescue teams from the 13th Battalion of NDRF are actively carrying out search operations along the river-nallah bed, working tirelessly to locate and retrieve missing persons
 "Kishtwar cloudburst: Multi-agency search intensifies to trace 33 missing")
Cities overwhelmed by rain: Here's why you can't ignore home insurance
Contrary to perception, home insurance is not expensive. Cover for a home and contents worth Rs 50 lakh can be purchased for just Rs 1,500-Rs 2,000 annually
 "Cities overwhelmed by rain: Here's why you can't ignore home insurance")
Armenia's TUMO first India centre in Mumbai to offer free digital training
TUMO has completed pilot programmes and is now set to launch its Mumbai centre, which will accommodate up to 1,500 students, said Pegor Papazian, Chief Development Officer, TUMO
 "Armenia's TUMO first India centre in Mumbai to offer free digital training")
Asia Cup fixture with Pak to go as scheduled, ban on bilateral events stays
According to the new guidelines, Indian teams will not participate in bilateral matches hosted in Pakistan, nor will Pakistani teams be allowed to tour India for similar contests
No Aadhaar card for first-time applicants 18 years or older: Assam CM Sarma
The Assam chief minister also said adult members of SC, ST, and tea tribes will get Aadhaar cards for one year only
 "No Aadhaar card for first-time applicants 18 years or older: Assam CM Sarma")
FHRAI seeks GST rationalisation to boost India's tourism competitiveness
FHRAI urges the government to rationalise GST to make India's tourism sector globally competitive, aligning with Vision 2047 and attracting more investment to the economy
 "FHRAI seeks GST rationalisation to boost India's tourism competitiveness")
'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why
An online post urging layoffs to target H-1B visa holders first has sparked debate
 "'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why")