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06 May

Azad Engineering share price upsurge 7.7% on ₹452 crore order from GE Vernova

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of Azad Engineering jumped over 7% on Monday after it announced a major order from GE Vernova. The stock gained 7.7% on the NSE to close at ₹1,659 per share. Azad Engineering has signed a long-term supply agreement with GE Steam Power GmbH through its GE Vernova Power business based in Baden, Switzerland. The agreement is for the manufacture and supply of highly engineered and complex rotating and fixed airfoils for advanced nuclear, industrial and thermal power industries, meeting the global demand for GE Vernova in power generation and essential industries. This current phase of the contract, valued at…

05 May

Kenya Takes Bold Step Against Youth Vaping Epidemic

MohiniInternational

Kenya has announced a complete ban on single-use electronic cigarettes starting next month, citing rising health concerns among youth. The Ministry of Health said the ban follows a dramatic increase in teenage vaping cases and a lack of recycling infrastructure for disposable devices. Manufacturers have been given 60 days to clear inventories or face penalties. Health experts call this a landmark decision that may inspire other African and Asian countries to take similar actions. Public health officials in Bhutan and Bangladesh have praised the decision and hinted at conducting impact studies on the availability of such products in local markets.

05 May

British Classrooms Turn to Artificial Intelligence for Student Support

MohiniInternational

The UK government has approved a pilot project allowing public schools to integrate artificial intelligence into classroom teaching. The AI tools will help personalize lessons, track student performance, and offer real-time feedback. Officials say this move could bridge learning gaps and assist overworked teachers. Privacy advocates, however, have raised concerns about data collection. Several educational institutes in Bangladesh and India have expressed interest in testing similar technology, especially in English-language and science education, to boost digital learning in underserved areas.

05 May

Tripura CM reviews civic issues in Agartala Smart City zones

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday undertook a comprehensive inspection of key development projects in several wards of Agartala under the Municipal Corporation, emphasizing the need to urgently address lingering civic issues like poor drainage and erratic water supply. The review, which covered Wards 16, 20, and 32 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), forms part of the state government’s ongoing mission to upgrade urban infrastructure under the Smart City initiative. Dr. Saha was accompanied by senior officials from the AMC, Public Works Department (PWD), Drinking Water and Sanitation (DWS), and Smart City Mission during the on-ground visits.…

05 May

US nationals sent back from Mizoram over entry permit violation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Two American nationals were deported from Mizoram after landing at Lengpui Airport without the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP), officials confirmed on Saturday. The individuals identified as Walter Frederick Kuhn and Sharon Clodfelter Kuhn arrived at Lengpui Airport on May 2, unaware of the reintroduced PAP requirement for foreign nationals visiting the northeastern state. On being detained by immigration authorities at the airport for failing to produce the required documents, the duo was deported via an Indigo flight to New Delhi later that day. According to government sources, the PAP was reinstated in Mizoram on December 17, 2024, after being…

05 May

Indian Bank’s fourth quarter profit gain 32 percent to Rs 2,956 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, State-owned Indian Bank on Saturday reported that its net profit for the March 2024-25 quarter rose 32 percent to Rs 2,956 crore, led by reduction in bad loans and rise in core income.The Chennai-based lender had reported a net profit of Rs 2,247 crore in the same period a year ago.During the quarter, the bank's total income rose to Rs 18,599 crore from Rs 16,887 crore a year ago, Indian Bank said in a regulatory filing.Interest income rose to Rs 15,856 crore from Rs 14,624 crore in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal. Net interest income (NII)…

03 May

Toyota Kirloskar Motor strengthens road safety push, reaches over 10 lakh across India

Business BureauBusiness

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to road safety in India, announcing that its structured awareness and innovation-driven initiatives have impacted over 10 lakh individuals across the country. Central to this effort is the Toyota Safety Education Program (TSEP), launched in 2007, which targets school children from classes 5 to 9 under the theme “Road Safety – My Right, My Responsibility.” TSEP, driven by a three-phase model and active in cities like Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, has reached nearly 9.3 lakh students through road safety skits, poster competitions, and school clubs. Over 1,600 educators have been trained…

03 May

Medanta has ramped up its healthcare outreach in Northeast India

Business BureauBusiness

In a bid to curb rising diabetic foot amputations and complications from varicose veins in Northeast India, Medanta Hospital organized a press conference in Guwahati, led by Dr. Rajiv Parakh, Chairman of Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Sciences, Medanta Gurugram. The event spotlighted the alarming connection between diabetes and vascular disease, and promoted early intervention and minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Parakh stressed that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to peripheral artery disease (PAD), poor wound healing, and foot ulcers, increasing the risk of amputation. He also noted that varicose veins, often overlooked as cosmetic, can cause serious complications like bleeding and ankle…

03 May

South Asian Youth to Join NASA’s Earth Watch Fellowship Program

Sonakshi SarkarNASA

NASA has announced that students from Bhutan, Nepal, and other Himalayan countries will be eligible for its newly expanded Earth Watch Fellowship, aimed at training young scientists in satellite-based climate monitoring. Participants will engage in remote sensing, glacial tracking, and deforestation mapping — critical for regions affected by Himalayan climate change. The program will be conducted in collaboration with local universities and government agencies. Indian institutions in Uttarakhand and Sikkim have welcomed the news, as cross-border environmental cooperation becomes increasingly vital in the face of melting glaciers and erratic weather.

03 May

BSV leads snakebite awareness campaign, focuses on 4A’s for better treatment and prevention

Business BureauBusiness

With the monsoon season heightening the risk of snakebites, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV), a Mankind Group Company, has stepped up its initiatives to combat the growing health crisis, especially in rural areas. As the leader in high-quality snake antivenom for over two decades, BSV is focusing on the 4A’s of Awareness, Accessibility, Availability, and Action to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. Sivani Sarma Deka, COO of India Business at BSV, emphasized, "We believe it is our responsibility to ensure the right treatment is administered at the right time and place. Our efforts are centered around forging multi-sectoral collaborations,…