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09 Jun

AM/NS India powers rail engineering feats with steel backbone for Chenab and Anji bridges

Business BureauBusiness

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has marked a major milestone in nation-building by supplying critical steel for two of India’s most ambitious railway projects—the Chenab Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge. AM/NS India provided 70% of the steel for the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River and 100% for the country’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, the Anji Khad. Both bridges, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stand as symbols of India’s engineering prowess and its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. AM/NS India supplied 25,000 MT of high-strength, customised structural steel for the Chenab Bridge, engineered to withstand extreme altitude…

09 Jun

Hey mom to be! stop hypertensive habit it’s not good for the baby

Banasree SarkarHealth

Despite the fact that most women are not aware that they have hypertension, blood pressure management during and after pregnancy requires awareness, support, and quick action. If therapy is not received, complications could develop. To treat hypertension during and after pregnancy, a multidisciplinary team approach including the obstetrician, internal medicine specialist, and neonatologist is required. Medication, lifestyle modifications, and close monitoring of the mother and kid are all part of it. With particular focus to preeclampsia and postpartum hypertension, RCOG guidelines place a strong emphasis on blood pressure monitoring, the use of suitable medications, and postpartum care for hypertension during…

09 Jun

Chartered Speed drives green mobility forward with electric bus launch in Arunachal Pradesh

Business BureauBusiness

In a significant push towards sustainable transportation, Chartered Speed, a leading passenger mobility company, has launched 10 electric buses in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS). The green fleet was officially flagged off by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein at a formal ceremony held today. The 9-meter, air-conditioned electric buses will operate in key cities including Itanagar, Namsai, and Pasighat. To support efficient and uninterrupted service, Chartered Speed has installed EV charging stations at strategic locations in these cities, ensuring minimal downtime and swift turnarounds. “Our partnership with APSTS reinforces our mission to…

09 Jun

Maharashtra and Karnataka drive FDI jump with 51% share in FY25

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Maharashtra and Karnataka have emerged as the top destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during FY2024-25, accounting for more than half of the country's total inflows, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).Maharashtra topped the FDI table with foreign inflows of USD 19.6 billion, accounting for 31% of India's total FDI during April-March FY2025.Karnataka stood second with foreign investments of USD 6.62 billion, helping the two states collectively grab 51% of the total inflows. DPIIT data shows Delhi ranked third with USD 6 billion, followed by Gujarat (USD 5.71 billion),…

08 Jun

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches ‘Sustainable Resource Management Drive’ to mark Environment Month 2025

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today officially launched its Environment Month 2025 campaign under the theme “Sustainable Resource Management Drive,” reaffirming its commitment to the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 and the vision of a carbon-neutral future. The initiative adopts ‘Zero-Base Thinking’ and promotes the 4Rs—Refuse, Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce—to drive transformative sustainability across the company’s operations and value chain. TKM’s green journey is underscored by key milestones including 100% renewable energy use for grid electricity, 96% waste recyclability, and 89.3% water needs met through rainwater harvesting and recycling. The 25-acre ‘Ecozone’ learning center has already reached over 42,000 students and stakeholders.…

07 Jun

UK Faces Record Teacher Shortage Ahead of New Academic Year

MohiniInternational

The United Kingdom is facing a critical shortage of qualified teachers, particularly in subjects like mathematics, physics, and special education, just as the new academic year approaches. According to a report from the UK Department for Education, teacher recruitment targets have been missed for the third consecutive year. Over 30,000 posts are either vacant or filled by unqualified personnel, with rural schools the worst affected. Education unions blame low starting salaries, long hours, and a lack of support for new teachers. They are urging the government to improve working conditions, offer retention bonuses, and simplify recruitment. This situation is being…

07 Jun

Tripura’s booming agarwood industry secure room to develop, according to the World Bank

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A three-member World Bank delegation visited Kadamtala in North Tripura on June 6 to evaluate the state’s booming agarwood industry and explore avenues for international support under a broader project focused on non-timber forest products. Led by consultant Dan Altrell, along with Erick Z Soruco and Sushanta Paul, the team toured agarwood processing units and engaged directly with local growers and traders at the Kadamtala agar market. The officials also held detailed discussions with senior forest department authorities to understand the region’s agarwood activities and challenges. District Forest Officer (DFO) of North Tripura, Suman Malla, stated that the World Bank’s…

07 Jun

To address monsoon concerns, Mizoram secured three-month rice buffer

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a proactive move to avert potential food grain shortages during the monsoon season, the Mizoram government has ensured a three-month buffer stock of rice across the state. Officials confirmed that the stockpile will be sufficient to meet public demand through the critical rainy months of June, July, and August, despite possible disruptions in transportation and supply chains due to inclement weather. Teresa Vanlalhruaii, Secretary of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, informed the media on Friday that all government storage facilities—spanning both urban and remote districts—have been stocked in advance. The preparation aims to shield residents,…

07 Jun

Arunachal Pradesh’s major organic agricultural effort is launched by NECTAR

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the project "Promoting Scientific Organic Agriculture in the North East Region," the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an independent organization under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has started important initiatives to support organic farming in Arunachal Pradesh. Under the PM-DevINE initiative, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is funding the project, which is spread throughout 15 clusters in the districts of East Kameng and West Kameng. The PM-DevINE Organic Scheme is focused on organic certification, farmer training, capacity building, and the creation of cluster-level demonstration farm labs…

07 Jun

Infosys Foundation’s INR 2 crore Aarohan Awards to boost social innovation and economic growth

Business BureauBusiness

Infosys Foundation has launched the fourth edition of its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, committing INR 2 crore to support technology-driven solutions in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. This strategic investment aims to empower social entrepreneurs and enterprises that can create scalable impact on underprivileged communities, thereby contributing to inclusive economic development. Open for Indian citizens aged 18 and above, the awards invite submissions of fully functional prototypes or completed projects via video entries from April 24 to June 15, 2025. Winners can receive up to INR 50 lakh each, with selection criteria focused on addressing real social problems, solution scalability,…