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Wellness

Narayana Health forays into UK healthcare sector, with acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospitals

In a bid to reiterate its long-standing commitment to affordable and accessible care, Narayana Health has announced the acquisition of UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals.

Innovation

Startup’s mission to cut bulging solar ‘wastelines’ attracts Rs 5 crore in seed funding. A look at what it plans to do…

Beyond Renewables & Recycling, a climate-tech startup focused on sustainable and high-value solar panel recycling, has raised Rs 5 crore pre-seed funding led by Momentum Capital, a US-based venture capital fund, to build India’s first large-scale solar waste recycling ecosystem through its proprietary 95 percent recovery technology, and scale partnerships to tackle the country’s growing 1.2 million-tonne solar waste challenge.

Community

Minister inspects Yesvantpur Coaching Depot facility, reviews its overall performance

V. Somanna, Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, recently inspected the Yesvantpur Coaching Depot, during which he reviewed various maintenance facilities available at the facility and assessed its overall performance.

Commerce

ICEA, GSA forge strategic alliance to propel India’s semiconductor ambitions on to global stage

In a landmark move set to redefine India’s role in the global semiconductor landscape, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) on Friday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening India’s integration into global semiconductor value chains.

Innovation

‘Intelligence’, of the ‘Heart-ificial’ kind: Government ties up with Prosus to explore how AI can serve all, without human alienation

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and Prosus, the power behind the world’s leading lifestyle e-commerce brands, have announced a partnership for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 19–20, 2026, in New Delhi.

Innovation

Tata Motors, THINK Gas join hands to empower India’s LNG trucking ecosystem. Here’s how…

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with THINK Gas, a leading city gas distribution player, to strengthen the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) refuelling ecosystem for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking in the country.

Innovation

BEL receives orders worth Rs. 732 crore

Navaratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 732 crore since the last disclosure on 22 October 2025, an official communiqué has said.

Community

Was someone mean on this median?

‘Yatha Raja Tatha Praja’ — goes an ancient Sanskrit saying, while describing the perils of a dictatorship and the importance of the rule of dharma.

Innovation

Mission ‘Maha’ Bharat: Centre clears defence proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore, for further muscularisation of Indian armed forces

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of the Defence Minister, recently approved various proposals of the services amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore.

Community

South Western Railway observes Vigilance Awareness Week

The inaugural programme of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2025 was held at the South Western Railway headquarters, Rail Soudha, Hubballi.