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Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, hosted Bentley Innovation Day Kolkata on Monday, bringing together infrastructure leaders, engineers, consultants, contractors and technology experts to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence, digital engineering and connected data in infrastructure development. The event highlighted Kolkata’s connection with STAAD, Bentley’s structural engineering solution that was originally developed in India and has since gained global adoption. The company said STAAD’s evolution reflects the engineering talent and innovation emerging from India. KamalakannanThiruvadi, Regional Executive - South Asia, Bentley Systems, said AI was opening a new chapter in engineering by enabling professionals to work…

Olympian Pranati Nayak has been selected as India’s only gymnast for the 20th Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Nayak, who trains at the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar, will compete in the Women’s Vault and Women’s All-Around events in Artistic Gymnastics. Her selection comes after a strong 2026 season, including a silver medal in Women’s Vault at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and gold at the 54th All India Railway Gymnastics Championship. She also represented India at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.…

National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has announced the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 per equity share of face value Rs 1 each. The IPO will open for subscription on September 17, 2026 and close on September 21, with anchor investor bidding scheduled for September 16. The minimum bid lot has been fixed at eight equity shares and in multiples of eight thereafter. The IPO comprises an offer for sale of up to 126,436,650 equity shares by existing corporate shareholders, including State Bank of India, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board,…

The North-Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026, organised by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), concluded at Cotton University, Guwahati, on September 13. The two-day event, held on September 12 and 13, brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The fifth regional round of NFLQ 2026 tested participants on financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices. In the undergraduate category, Cotton University’s Department of Arts team comprising Aniruddha Rudra and Mohixit…

Croma, the Tata Group’s omni-channel electronics retailer, has announced the opening of pre-bookings for Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside exclusive offers on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new Pro models are available for pre-booking across more than 560 Croma stores in over 200 cities. Customers can also pre-book through croma.com, the Tata Neu app and BigBasket. Store pre-bookings require a payment of ₹5,000, while online bookings require full payment. Customers can avail an exclusive exchange bonus of up to ₹12,000. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup incorporates Apple’s A20 Pro…

NESCAFÉ has partnered with Spotify to launch its new “Hustle Anthem”, a rap track positioned as a soundtrack to the energy, ambition and individuality of young India. The initiative brings together different expressions of the “hustle”, including late-night study sessions, creative pursuits, coding, music, art, entrepreneurship and group study. NESCAFÉ said the campaign is aimed at strengthening its long-standing connection with youth by taking its brand presence deeper into music and contemporary youth culture. The launch was led by an immersive brand experience involving creators and cultural trendsetters, with the initiative designed to encourage participation and conversation among young audiences.…

Xiaomi India has announced the sale of its new Redmi 17 5G smartphone, positioning the device around long battery life, 5G connectivity and an enhanced entertainment experience. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform and features a 17.53cm (6.9-inch) HD+ display with up to 120Hz AdaptiveSync and up to 825 nits HBM brightness. The key highlight of the Redmi 17 5G is its 7,900mAh battery, supported by 45W fast charging and up to 22.5W wired reverse charging. The device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and comes with dual stereo speakers, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection…

The Antaran Exhibit, an initiative of the Tata Trusts, has brought together 12 artisan entrepreneurs from seven clusters across India in Kolkata, offering shoppers, designers and retailers an opportunity to explore handcrafted textiles ahead of the festive season. The three-day exhibition, being held from September 11 to 13 at Vicky Gardens in Hindustan Park, Gariahat, from 11 am to 8 pm, showcases cotton and silk sarees, ikats, hand-painted textiles and traditional loom weaves representing diverse craft traditions. The exhibit features Jala and Jamdani weaves and Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh, Ikat and Tussar silk from Odisha, and handspun Eri, Muga and…

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Glamour X 125 with Integrated Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), making it the first motorcycle in the 125cc segment to combine single-channel ABS with an Integrated Braking System (IBS). The new variant, launched in New Delhi on September 11, is priced at ₹1,01,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is now available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across India. The company said the integrated ABS is designed to improve braking response, vehicle stability and rider confidence across varied road conditions. The motorcycle also features Panic Brake Alert and Hazard Lamps as part of its safety package. The Glamour X 125…