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MELPL, Alstom’s joint venture with Indian Railways supports ₹60,000 crore as economic output while contributing to Bihar and India’s economy: 8/19/2026 9:44:26 AM; • A new independent Socio-Economic Impact Assessment study conducted in partnership with Dun & Bradstreet reveals the landmark ‘Make in India’ e-loco project has supported a total economic output of ₹60,000 crore nationwide between Financial Years 2020-26.
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices: 8/19/2026 9:34:22 AM; MIT researchers have overcome a major challenge holding back the real-world deployment of microwave quantum technologies for advanced signal processing and secure communications.
Scholastic Partners with Tezuka Productions: 8/19/2026 9:31:44 AM; Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children.
Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships: 8/19/2026 9:23:27 AM; XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that three of its drivers earned top honors at the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships ( NTDC ).
Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2026: 8/19/2026 9:20:19 AM; Xerox announced it has been positioned as a Leader in Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2026, an independent assessment of the capabilities of leading print manufacturers in helping organizations address evolving cybersecurity risks across print and document environments.
Standard Chartered and HSBC execute first live tokenised deposit transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger: 8/19/2026 9:18:58 AM; Standard Chartered and HSBC today announced the successful completion of bank-to-bank tokenised deposit interoperability through the execution of the first live cross-border transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger.
Lufthansa takes off with Starlink high-speed internet for the first time.: 8/19/2026 9:15:18 AM; • The inaugural flight took place on 19 August 2026 from Frankfurt to Rome • The A320neo “D-AINM” is the first aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet to feature the new technology • Up to ten more A320 aircraft at Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines are planned for 2026 • The new service is free of charge for Miles & More members and Travel ID users On 19 …
Authentic Completes Acquisition of Care Bears, Establishing New Character Entertainment Vertical: 8/19/2026 9:13:16 AM; Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand and entertainment platform, today announced the closing of its acquisition of the intellectual property (IP) of Care Bears, one of the world’s most enduring family entertainment franchises.
Safety, trust, and liability: The foundations of autonomous mobility: 8/19/2026 9:08:42 AM; Regardless of the approaches being adopted in China, Europe or the US, the case for autonomous mobility begins with safety. Human error — fatigue, distraction and misjudgment — is still a leading cause behind road accidents.
Aon Names Brad Lorimer Chief Executive Officer of Canada: 8/19/2026 9:03:04 AM; Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced that Brad Lorimer has been named CEO of Canada, effective September 1, 2026.
Tracking the Next Wave of State Food Waste Policy in 2026: 8/19/2026 8:53:49 AM; ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic actively monitor legislative developments related to reducing food loss and waste.
PBS Names Hanif Khalid and Matt Norton as Vice Presidents of PBS Technology: 8/19/2026 8:41:48 AM; PBS announced the promotion of new leadership for the organization’s revamped Technology department. Hanif Khalid has been named Vice President of Data Products & Platforms.
Doctor Foster series three first look and further casting revealed: 8/19/2026 8:39:18 AM; The BBC has revealed a first look and the further casting for the third and final instalment of Doctor Foster, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next year.
Adelaide Airport to transform passenger experience with Amadeus’ seamless travel technology: 8/19/2026 5:58:51 AM; The experience for passengers at Adelaide Airport, Australia’s fifth busiest airport, is poised to significantly improve as the airport rolls out a wide range of advanced self-service technology from Amadeus.
Air New Zealand builds on year-on-year operational gains as new technology improves disruption recovery: 8/19/2026 5:52:17 AM; While on-time performance eased from 86 percent in June, the result was a significant improvement from the same time last year, despite weather-related delay minutes being 74 percent higher year on year.
e& is embedding Agentic AI into its core business connectivity: 8/19/2026 5:47:08 AM; e& UAE announced a significant milestone in its AI journey, becoming the first telecom provider in the region to embed Agentic AI into its core mobile and fixed connectivity plans.
Statkraft modernises Vikfalli hydropower system: 8/19/2026 5:41:44 AM; “Vikfalli is an important power system for the region, and the work we are now undertaking is essential to ensure safe operations in the future. We are renewing critical systems that are central to production,” says Inge Hass, Statkraft’s power plant manager in Sogn power plant group.
Ardian acquires a majority stake in Pflegia, Germany’s leading digital healthcare recruitment platform: 8/19/2026 5:35:04 AM; Ardian, a global private investment firm, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Pflegia, a high growth German digital platform connecting healthcare professionals and care providers.
Cedar Electronics selects TomTom Orbis Maps to enhance speed awareness across the United States: 8/19/2026 5:24:35 AM; TomTom ( TOM2 ), the specialist in mapping and location technology, announced that Cedar Electronics, a leading provider of automotive safety and driver awareness solutions, has selected TomTom Orbis Maps for integration into its Escort and Cobra radar detector products in markets where these features are supported.
H1 2026 Financial Statement: 8/19/2026 5:13:09 AM; Unless otherwise stated, comments in this announcement refer to H1 performance. The following definitions are used in this announcement. CPM : Carlsberg performance measures (corresponding to the Group’s internally defined management performance measures).