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05 Sep

Medanta Noida harnesses latest tech to redefine healthcare innovation

Business BureauBusiness

Global Health Limited (Medanta), one of India’s leading private healthcare providers, has set a new benchmark in medical technology and innovation with the launch of its 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida. The facility integrates next-generation healthcare solutions, underscoring Medanta’s mission to combine clinical excellence with technological advancement. Currently operational with 300 beds, the hospital features over 100 ICU beds and five modular operating theatres. Among its standout innovations are the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot for precision surgeries, the Artis Icono AI-driven Biplane Cath Lab for advanced cardiac interventions, a 3 Tesla MRI, and a 256-Slice Dual Source CT…

04 Sep

M&M shares gain 7%, while other OEMs struggle to maintain gains

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

After rationalisation of GST rates, investors' interest in auto stocks has increased with a significant reduction in GST rates in the new rate structure. The Nifty Auto index opened with a gain of over 3.5% on Thursday morning after the GST hike. Among all other stocks, M&M and Eicher Motors were the top two gainers on the index. M&M shares rose nearly 7% to hit a high of ₹3,550 per share on the NSE. The stock is currently trading 6.4% higher at ₹3,494 per share. While other carmakers are trading in the green with gains of up to 1%, trimming…

04 Sep

Rare Orchid species discovered for first time in India’s Arunachal Pradesh

editorArunachal Pradesh

During a field study in Vijoynagar, in the eastern district of Arunachal Pradesh, a research team from the Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED) in Changlang district discovered a rare orchid Gastrochilus pechei (Rchb.f.) Kuntze for the first time in India. The finding in Arunachal Pradesh represents a major expansion of its distribution range, as it was previously only known to exist in Myanmar's Kachin state. Yellow sepals, a sub-triangular epichile with erose borders, a subglobose hypochile with a center cushion, and petals with a white labellum heavily speckled with purple are characteristics that set this orchid apart. At…

04 Sep

In the Northeast Gas Grid project, Tripura CM guarantees equitable pay

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has assured that landowners are being compensated whenever land is acquired for the Northeast Gas Grid project, countering allegations of forced eviction without payment. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Saha dismissed recent media reports and opposition claims. “I saw a newspaper report on it. But the truth is that compensation is being given whenever land is acquired. I don't know where the news came from,” the chief minister said. The Northeast Gas Grid, a major pipeline network, aims to connect Guwahati with the capitals of Imphal, Agartala, and Itanagar, boosting energy accessibility and industrial development…

04 Sep

In Lawngtlai, Mizoram, Assam Rifles seize weapons and intensify their anti-trafficking campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles apprehended a suspect and seized arms and ammunition in Chamdur P village of Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. The operation, carried out on September 2 following specific intelligence inputs, reflects the sustained efforts of security forces to check the flow of arms in the sensitive border region. According to officials, troops launched an area domination patrol in the village and intercepted a suspect. Upon a thorough search, security personnel recovered one .22 air carbine, one .22 single-barrel miniature rifle of foreign make, two .22 magazines, and ten live rounds of .22 ammunition. The suspect, along with the seized items,…

04 Sep

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across several districts in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is under a weather warning from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which predicts heavy to widespread rains in multiple districts starting on September 4 and circumstances that will likely get worse over the next few days. West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Lower Siang, Siang, East Siang, Upper Siang, Lohit, Changlang, Longding, and Tirap are all expected to experience thunderstorms and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall on September 4, according to the district-by-district forecast issued by the local meteorological center. Authorities have warned residents in susceptible areas to exercise caution as…

04 Sep

Kenya Battles Severe Drought Crisis

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Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in four decades, leaving over four million people in urgent need of food aid. Prolonged dry weather has devastated crops and livestock, forcing families to walk long distances in search of water. The United Nations has launched an appeal for emergency funding, while the African Union is calling for stronger climate adaptation measures. Indian NGOs working in East Africa have also pledged assistance, highlighting the shared climate vulnerabilities across the Global South. Experts warn that if rains do not return by October, the humanitarian crisis could spread to neighboring Ethiopia and Somalia, worsening regional…

03 Sep

Bajaj Finance shares increase for fourth consecutive session

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance Ltd continued its winning streak for the fourth consecutive trading session on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock opened at ₹895, higher than its previous close of ₹889.35. The stock then hit an intraday high of ₹899.55. As of 2:03 pm, shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd were trading 0.10% lower at ₹888.40. The company's market capitalisation as of September 2 was ₹5,52,774.18 crore. In the last four days, Bajaj Finance shares have gained 1.71%. On a monthly basis too, the stock has gained 0.34%. So far in 2025, it…

03 Sep

KOLKATAWOOD 2025 Set to Transform Eastern India’s Wood and Furniture Sector

Business BureauBusiness

Eastern India’s furniture and mattress industry is set for a major boost with KOLKATAWOOD 2025, scheduled from September 12–14, 2025, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Organised by Nuernberg Messe India, the exhibition extends the INDIAWOOD legacy, connecting global manufacturing technology and materials with fast-growing regional markets. Economic indicators point to rising demand across Eastern India, fueled by rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, and increasing disposable incomes. With 150+ brands participating, KOLKATAWOOD will offer live demonstrations, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions, bridging modern manufacturing with local business ecosystems. The Indian furniture market, valued at USD 23.9 billion in 2023, is projected…

03 Sep

Kim Jong-un of North Korea travels to Beijing for Xi’s military parade

Banasree SarkarInternational

In preparation for his international diplomatic debut, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing in a special armored train. He will be attending China's impending military parade, which will be attended by dozens of state leaders. Nearly a day after leaving Pyongyang, the train pulled into Beijing Railway Station at approximately 4 p.m. (local time), with Kim in the company of Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and other officials. A motorcade with the North Korean flag left the station after a train bearing the flag was spotted in Beijing. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) later verified that Kim left Pyongyang…