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Patients seeking advanced and reliable medical care have fresh reason to consider Medanta – The Medicity. The hospital, operated by Global Health Limited, has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in India in Newsweek’s prestigious World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings, prepared in partnership with Statista Inc.. This is the seventh consecutive year that Medanta has featured among the world’s leading hospitals. The 2026 survey evaluated more than 2,500 hospitals across 32 countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Australia and Canada. Rankings were based on recommendations from thousands of medical experts, patient experience data, hospital…

In a major push towards India’s net-zero goals, Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2 ICE) powered heavy-duty trucks at the port. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will begin trials with a hydrogen-powered prime mover, followed by phased deployment over the next two years. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. VOCPA Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit said the move would…

In a first for the franchise, Indian Idol Season 16 has marked its international debut with two special episodes filmed at Yas Island, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India. Shot at Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park, the episodes aired on Indian Idol on February 21 and 22 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The Abu Dhabi specials aligned with this season’s theme, “Yaadon Ki Playlist”, blending nostalgia and timeless music with Yas Island’s immersive entertainment landscape. The judging panel — Badshah, Vishal Dadlani and guest judge Madhubanti Bagchi — along…

Kolkata, February 26: Supersonic has signed a long-term LNG supply agreement with Ultra Gas & Energy Limited (UGEL) to support the expansion of its LNG-powered heavy-duty truck fleet from Blue Energy Motors. The agreement, signed in Kolkata, establishes a structured LNG supply framework through UGEL’s retail network to ensure reliable fuel access across key freight corridors. The partnership is aimed at strengthening fuel infrastructure as Supersonic scales its alternative fuel operations. Director S K Mittal (Agarwal) said the company has seen strong performance and efficiency from Blue Energy Motors’ LNG trucks on long-haul routes and that assured fuel supply and…

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has launched its first-ever influencer-led consumer awareness campaign targeting greenwashing and dark patterns; two practices increasingly seen as manipulating consumer choice in the digital ecosystem. The initiative is part of ASCI Academy’s broader agenda to equip consumers to navigate advertising in a more informed manner. The campaign will encourage consumers to question sustainability claims, decode eco-labels and distinguish credible environmental commitments from marketing buzzwords. Influencers will also explain deceptive “dark patterns” such as basket sneaking, hidden costs and confusing design choices that nudge users into unintended decisions. Content creators including Shraddha Jain, Aalekh…

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is considering a major policy shift that could reshape the automobile market in Delhi-NCR. The panel may introduce mandatory annual electric vehicle (EV) sales targets for automakers operating in the region, with the goal of gradually transitioning to 100 percent EV sales over a defined period.The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting between the 15-member expert committee—formed in December 2025—and representatives of two- and four-wheeler manufacturers. The committee is tasked with drafting a comprehensive strategy to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR.According to sources familiar with the…