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03 Mar

Diabetes management: Abbott partners with Novo Nordisk India to launch Extensior®, broadening access to Semaglutide (Ozempic®)

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Global healthcare major Abbott has partnered with Novo Nordisk India to commercialize Extensior®, broadening access to semaglutide (Ozempic®) for advanced type 2 diabetes management in India. Under the agreement, Abbott will market Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide under the brand name Extensior®, leveraging its strong nationwide distribution network. Extensior® is a second brand of Ozempic®, the world’s most prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist. Approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes, it delivers significant HbA1c reduction, weight-loss benefits, and proven risk reduction of cardiovascular and kidney events. Semaglutide has been evaluated in over 44 clinical trials and…

02 Mar

Through Pashu Vikas Day, SMFG India Credit champions “Sarvottam Seva”; impacts over 1.55 lakh rural lives

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SMFG India Credit has announced the successful conclusion of the 8th edition of its flagship rural initiative, Pashu Vikas Day (PVD), impacting over 1.55 lakh lives across India. Held on February 14 under the theme ‘Sarvottam Seva: Pashu, Parivar aur Pragati’, the programme focused on strengthening livestock health and supporting sustainable rural livelihoods. Launched in 2014, PVD has grown into one of the country’s largest one-day cattle welfare drives. This year, the initiative covered 16 states through 510 SMFG Gramshakti branches. Around 1.4 lakh cattle received treatment, while healthcare support was extended to more than 14,000 people, benefiting over 30,000…

02 Mar

Godrej Agrovet rolls out TAKAI insecticide to boost Bengal’s farm productivity

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Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India’s leading diversified agri-business companies, on Friday launched TAKAI, a new multi-crop insecticide aimed at strengthening pest management and boosting farm productivity in West Bengal. Powered by CyclaprynTM technology developed by ISK Japan, TAKAI provides quick feeding cessation and long-lasting control against key lepidopteran pests, commonly known as caterpillar-type insects. The company has received label approval for use in rice, maize, chickpea and soybean, while approvals for cabbage and chilli are awaited. In West Bengal, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of India” with nearly 15 million tonnes of annual rice production, pests such…

02 Mar

Sony LIV unveils ‘Jazz City’ in Kolkata; 1970s drama to stream from March 19

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Sony LIV unveiled its upcoming original series Jazz City at a star-studded press meet in Kolkata, announcing that the show will premiere on March 19, 2026. Set in 1970s Kolkata, Jazz City is a fictional story blending soulful music with human conflict, capturing the city’s old-world charm. The series revolves around a dimly lit jazz club in 1971 that becomes a silent witness to history, where coded conversations echo through melodies and the fight for identity takes centre stage. Director and creator Soumik Sen said the series was born from a desire to tell a deeply human story set in…

02 Mar

Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales rise 32% YoY to 42,940 units in February

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Tata Motors Limited reported a 32 per cent year-on-year growth in commercial vehicle sales in February 2026, with total sales in domestic and international markets reaching 42,940 units compared to 32,533 units in February 2025. The company said heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) truck sales rose to 13,559 units in February 2026 from 9,892 units in February 2025, registering a growth of 37.1 per cent. Sales of ILMCV trucks stood at 7,577 units compared to 5,652 units last year, marking a rise of 34.1 per cent. Passenger carrier sales increased to 5,548 units from 4,355 units, recording a growth of 27.4…

28 Feb

Medanta Tops India in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026

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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…

28 Feb

Tata Motors, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority ink MoU to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Trucks at Tuticorin Port

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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…

28 Feb

Indian Idol expands global footprint with Abu Dhabi Shoot at Yas Island

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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…

28 Feb

Supersonic signs long-term LNG deal with UGEL to power blue energy motors fleet

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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…

28 Feb

ASCI ropes in influencers to tackle greenwashing, dark patterns in digital ads

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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…