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ITC Hotels signs agreements to open new properties in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
ITC Hotels announced that it has signed agreements to develop new hotel properties in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, expanding its hospitality footprint.
20 Aug 2026
CM Mohan Yadav opens optical fiber, lithium battery units in Peethampur, ₹1,140 cr hub
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated optical‑fiber and lithium‑battery facilities in Peethampur, announcing a total investment plan of over ₹1,140 crore to develop the town as a green‑energy and digital hub.
20 Aug 2026
SBI to Raise Cash Withdrawal Fees from Oct 1, Digital Transactions Remain Free
State Bank of India announced that from October 1 it will increase fees for cash withdrawals, while all digital transactions will continue to be free.
20 Aug 2026
IHCL launches 181-room Taj Palace hotel in Lucknow, boosting Uttar Pradesh footprint
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has inaugurated a new 181‑room Taj Palace hotel in Lucknow, marking an expansion of its portfolio in Uttar Pradesh.
20 Aug 2026
Hindustan Power Secures ₹1,135 Crore Funding for Uttar Pradesh Solar Project
Hindustan Power announced that it has closed a financing package worth ₹1,135 crore to develop a solar power project in Uttar Pradesh.
20 Aug 2026
Two Floors of Five‑Star Hotel Salon Sealed in Ludhiana Over Unpaid Bank Loan
Authorities sealed the ground and first floors of a luxury hotel salon in Ludhiana after the owner failed to repay a bank loan, according to local reports.
20 Aug 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Takes $700 Million Indirect Stake in SpaceX via Alphabet
Berkshire Hathaway, through its Alphabet holdings, has acquired an indirect investment in SpaceX valued at roughly $700 million, underscoring the link between the conglomerate’s assets and the space firm.
20 Aug 2026
UPI’s Free Rs 30 Transactions Face Rs 20,000‑Crore Sustainability Question
India’s Unified Payments Interface offers zero‑fee transactions up to ₹30, but experts warn the model may soon confront a ₹20,000‑crore cost challenge.
20 Aug 2026
BlueStone Opens New Retail Store in Goa, Expands Physical Presence
Jewellery e‑commerce platform BlueStone has inaugurated a new brick‑and‑mortar outlet in Goa, marking its latest step in expanding offline retail footprint across India.
20 Aug 2026
HP Khadi Board Sees 39% Surge in Sales
The HP Khadi Board reported a 39% rise in sales, marking a significant boost for the state’s khadi sector.
20 Aug 2026
HP Khadi and Village Industries Board posts 39% sales rise in FY26, targets to double by FY27
The Himachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board reported a 39% increase in sales for the 2025-26 financial year and announced plans to double its turnover in the next fiscal year.
20 Aug 2026
Gold and Silver Prices in Guwahati on Aug 20 Released by Newslivetv.com
Newslivetv.com has posted the latest gold and silver rates for Guwahati as of August 20, giving local investors and traders up‑to‑date market figures.
20 Aug 2026