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02 Mar

Godrej Agrovet announces launch of TAKAI insecticide to strengthen Bengal’s agricultural resilience

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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…

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02 Mar

JK Cement commissions Rs 500-crore Buxar plant, bets big on Bihar’s infrastructure growth

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JK Cement Ltd. on Friday commissioned its Grey Cement Grinding Unit in Buxar, strengthening its footprint in eastern India with a ₹500-crore investment. The Bhavya Lokarpan ceremony was inaugurated by Samrat Choudhary, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, under the guidance of Nitish Kumar, and in the presence of Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Industries & Road Construction Minister, and Dr. Nidhipati Singhania, Vice Chairman, JK Cement. Spread across 100 acres on the Patna–Buxar highway, the plant has a production capacity of 3 MTPA. Construction began in March 2025 and marks a strategic shift toward localized manufacturing in Bihar, enabling faster…

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28 Feb

Tata Motors signs MoU with VOCPA to deploy 40 green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks

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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…

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28 Feb

Yas Island Hosts Indian Idol’s First International Foray with Breathtaking Performances

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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…

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28 Feb

Block Employee Fired via Email While Interviewing Job Candidate

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The human cost of the sudden "AI-driven" restructuring at Block was laid bare this week after an employee revealed he received his layoff notice from CEO Jack Dorsey while in the middle of conducting a job interview for a new candidate. Ivan Ureña-Valdes, a former data analyst who had survived three previous rounds of cuts at the fintech giant, shared the surreal experience of receiving the dismissal email as he was evaluating someone else to join the company. The moment became deeply awkward as Ureña-Valdes had to abruptly inform the hopeful candidate that he had just been let go and…

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28 Feb

Clean energy boost: Supersonic signs long-term LNG supply agreement with UGEL for its Blue Energy Motors LNG 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…

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28 Feb

Consumers beware: ASCI unveils its first ever influencer-led consumer awareness campaign on greenwashing and dark patterns

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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…

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28 Feb

Oriflame partners with Karishma Tanna for its iconic NovAge+ range and Supreme Tribute Ezzénza

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Oriflame India has moved to consolidate its position in the premium beauty segment by appointing Karishma Tanna as the face of its NovAge+ advanced skincare range and Supreme Tribute Ezzénza fragrance, reflecting a broader industry shift toward science-backed, high-value personal care products. The NovAge+ portfolio, developed at Oriflame’s Skin Research Institute in Sweden, is built on patented technologies including Bio Aspartolift (collagen and elastin support), Oripeptide-3 (fine line reduction), Bio Lumilock (pigmentation management), and Bio Re:Barrier (moisture barrier strengthening). Clinical testing indicates visible improvements in smoothness, radiance and firmness within two weeks, reinforcing its premium positioning. Structured as a four-step…

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28 Feb

SMFG India Credit successfully concludes 8th Pashu Vikas Day; impacts 1.55 lakh lives across 16 states

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SMFG India Credit, one of India’s leading NBFCs, has successfully concluded the 8th edition of its flagship livestock welfare initiative, Pashu Vikas Day (PVD), held on February 14, 2026. Anchored around the theme ‘Sarvottam Seva: Pashu, Parivar aur Pragati’, the initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to holistic rural development by strengthening livestock health, family wellbeing and sustainable progress. Launched in 2014, Pashu Vikas Day addresses critical healthcare needs of cattle owners through free veterinary services and expert guidance. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the largest one-day cattle welfare programmes in the country. The 2026 edition positively…

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27 Feb

SMFG India Credit’s Pashu Vikas Day impacts 1.55 lakh rural lives across 16 states

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SMFG India Credit, one of India’s leading NBFCs, has successfully concluded the 8th edition of its flagship rural initiative, Pashu Vikas Day (PVD), impacting over 1.55 lakh lives across the country. Held on February 14 under the theme ‘Sarvottam Seva: Pashu, Parivar aur Pragati’, the programme focused on livestock health, family wellbeing and sustainable rural progress. Launched in 2014, PVD has grown into one of the country’s largest one-day cattle welfare programmes. This year, the initiative treated nearly 1.4 lakh cattle and extended healthcare support to over 14,000 individuals, benefiting more than 30,000 households. The camps were organised across 510…

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