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KONE Elevators India, a fully owned subsidiary of KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has expanded its presence in East India with the expansion of sales and service office in Kolkata. The Press Trust of India (PTI) Building, 5th Floor, Block: DP-9, Sector - V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, has been expanded to strengthen sales, service and installation in Eastern states of India and Bangladesh/Bhutan. KONE has a good presence in East India with offices in Kolkata, Silguri, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi and Bhubaneshwar. Office expansion is a crucial aspect of business growth and…

India is experiencing a significant rise in influenza infection, with nearly one million cases of acute respiratory illness or influenza-like illness from January to March this year. Flu cases were also on the rise last year, with a 16-fold increase in India from 2021. West Bengal alone saw a 5-fold increase in influenza cases reported in 2022, and Kolkata alone is seeing a 6 to 7% positivity rate of samples tested. Abbott hosted a roundtable in Kolkata to educate people on how to protect themselves, their families, and the community against infection. Dr. Raja Dhar, Director and Head of Department…

India is currently witnessing a significant rise in influenza infection across the country. According to the integrated health information platform, India has seen a large number of cases of acute respiratory illness or influenza-like illness from January to March this year, amounting to nearly one million. Northeast India recorded a 7% positivity rate of the samples tested. As seasonal influenza poses a public health concern, it is important to take measures to address India’s flu burden. With the aim to raise awareness about influenza prevention, global healthcare leader Abbott is spearheading information to educate people on how to protect themselves,…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV evolution in India brings #DARK TO THE MAX - launches India’s favourite EV in its #DARK avatar. The new Nexon EV MAX #DARK will be available in two trims: XZ+ LUX (priced at INR 19.04 lakhs, ex-showroom, All India) and XZ+ LUX with a 7.2 kW AC fast charger for the customers across the country (priced at INR 19.54 lakhs, ex-showroom, All India). The Nexon EV MAX #DARK boasts a 26.03 cm (10.25 inch) Touch screen Infotainment system, HD display, Android Auto/Apple Car play, High Definition Rear View…

India's people-to-people ties with Bangladesh are one of the most engaging in the subcontinent, with Border Haats being established and the number of Bangladeshi nationals visiting India every year. Before COVID-19, India issued more than 16 lakh visas to Bangladeshi citizens, and even at peak COVID-19, India issued close to 2 lakh medical visas for Bangladeshi nationals. Looking at the growing number of visas issued by Indian authorities to the people of Bangladesh, India inaugurated a new Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) at Kushtia on Sunday. This became the 16th IVAC in Bangladesh and was inaugurated by India's High Commissioner…

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), announces the launch of its upgraded Light Commercial Vehicle –Super Carry. Built for those who value superior quality and performance, the Super Carry is now powered by Maruti Suzuki’s 1.2LAdvanced K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine. Maruti Suzuki’s Super Carry mini-truck is powered by a 4-cylinder engine that now delivers improved performance with Max Power of59.4kW (80.7PS)@6000rpmand 104.4Nm of MaxTorque @2900rpmin the petrol model. The new engine is mated to an upgraded five-speed manual transmission that offers improved grade ability which enables customers to drive up steeper gradients than earlier. The New Super Carry mini-truck…

Dettol, India’s most trusted germ protection brand, reformulates its original liquid hand wash to provide a moisture seal benefit along with ensuring 99.99% germ protection. With enhanced ingredients, the new dermatologically tested Dettol liquid hand wash leaves the hands feeling soft and gentle after every wash. Dettol has been providing superior hand hygiene solutions since its inception, educating consumers that soap sharing can lead to germs sharing. The improved liquid hand wash is the first reformulation in the category for Dettol after 5 years, offering 99.99% germ protection and addressing one of the biggest consumer issues in frequent hand washing:…

ALLEN, a leading name in medical coaching across India, has announced the launch of the ALLEN NExT App, a cutting-edge platform designed to provide PG medical students with a comprehensive solution for NEET-PG, INI-CET, and FMGE exam preparation. The app offers a range of unique features and resources, setting it apart from other exam preparation platforms in the market. The ALLEN NExT App and its comprehensive course packages Alpha, Beta, and Delta will help Medical PG students prepare for their exams more efficiently. This will help them balance their internship schedule with the daunting task of preparing for exams. The…

Tata Elxsi Ltd., a leading global technology services provider for the Automotive and Transportation industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) to jointly work on developing and commercializing state-of-the-art solutions for the Electric mobility market. The MoU was signed between Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, Officiating Director, IIT Guwahati and Mr. Manoj Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director of Tata Elxsi, in the presence of Prof. Praveen Kumar, Dept. of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, and Mr. Anil Radhakrishnan, Director Products, and Mr. Atul Kulkarni, Chief Technical Officer, Tata Elxsi.…

India hosted its 100th G20 meeting, the meeting of Agriculture Chief Scientists (MACS), in Varanasi. The three-day meet was organized by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture, and Farmers Welfare. Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation Gen (Retd) VK Singh, senior officials of other ministries, and 80 delegates from 20 major countries and other partner countries attended. The first session of the meeting focused on ‘Food Security and Nutrition: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation’. The second session was based on 'Resilient Agri-Food Systems'. During this, a message was…