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09 Sep

Vantara, Mandalao Launch Major Elephant Welfare and Conservation Programme in Laos

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Mandalao Elephant Conservation and Vantara, a global wildlife conservation organisation based in Gujarat, India, have launched a new programme to strengthen elephant welfare, veterinary care and conservation in Laos. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two organisations and aims to expand veterinary capacity, provide retirement and lifelong care for elephants in need, and support the conservation of Laos’ remaining wild elephant population. Laos, historically known as Lan Xang or the “Land of a Million Elephants”, is now estimated to have around 400 wild elephants and more than 400 elephants in captivity. Both populations continue to…

09 Sep

Assam agriculture minister assesses operational challenges faced by farmers in potato cultivation; stresses on income augmentation

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As part of the state government’s continuous efforts to modernise, strengthen and make Assam’s agriculture sector self-reliant, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Pijush Hazarika chaired a crucial review meeting on potato value chain development and multi-stakeholder collaboration at the District Library Auditorium in Nalbari on Tuesday. The meeting featured detailed discussions on boosting crop productivity, enhancing cold storage facilities, strengthening processing infrastructure, and creating robust market linkages to establish a well-structured value chain. Interacting directly with the attending farmers, Minister Hazarika assessed their expectations and addressed the operational challenges faced in potato cultivation. Representatives from PepsiCo were also present at…

09 Sep

Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as chief human resources officer

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Godrej Agrovet Limited on Tuesday announced the appointment of Anushree Singh as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), with the new leadership role focused on strengthening the company’s people strategy, organisational capabilities and talent development. Singh will work closely with the leadership team to build a future-ready, high-performance organisation aligned with the company’s long-term business goals. Welcoming her, Sunil Kataria, MD & CEO, Godrej Agrovet, said strengthening people and leadership capabilities remains a strategic priority as the company pursues its purpose of crafting abundance through innovation that empowers farmers and nourishes the nation. Singh brings more than two decades of…

09 Sep

Anthropic Researcher Raises Alarm Over AI, Says Extinction Risk Could Exceed 10% Within a Decade

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An Anthropic AI safety researcher has said he believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade, following a public warning from a former colleague. Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old researcher who recently announced his departure from the AI industry, said people developing advanced AI genuinely believe the technology could become capable of killing humanity. Coxon said he no longer believes any single laboratory can safely build self-improving AI. Coxon, who has worked at both OpenAI and Anthropic, accused the companies of moving too quickly toward self-improving superintelligence and taking unacceptable…

09 Sep

Mahindra expands Veero range with new CNG and upgraded diesel variants

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has expanded its Veero light commercial vehicle range with the launch of the new Veero 1.1 XXL CNG and the upgraded Veero Diesel, strengthening its multi-energy Urban Prosper Platform (UPP). The Veero 1.1 XXL CNG, designed for intra-city applications, offers a 1.1-tonne payload and a 2,900-mm cargo deck. It has a 5.1-metre turning radius and is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine producing 48.5 kW of power and 98 Nm of torque. The vehicle delivers an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 21.4 km/kg and a combined Petrol+CNG range of over 450 km. It is targeted at…

09 Sep

TCS Advances AI-Led Manufacturing with New Pune Lab

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched an Industrial Autonomy & Engineering Lab at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune, describing it as India’s first “lights-out” factory lab designed to advance artificial intelligence-led manufacturing. A lights-out factory uses autonomous technologies to operate production processes with minimal human intervention. The new facility features a fully robotic battery pack assembly line and a live, multi-stage production setup that allows manufacturers to prototype, test, validate and scale AI-first production systems while reducing deployment risks. TCS said the lab demonstrates how self-optimising factories can automate workflows by integrating digital twins, robotics, industrial AI, factory control…

09 Sep

Injecto Polymers to launch ₹56.12 crore IPO on September 11

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Injecto Polymers Limited, a manufacturer of polymer-based packaging solutions, will open its ₹56.12 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on September 11, with the issue closing on September 16. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform on September 21, subject to approvals and market conditions. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 56.12 lakh equity shares at a price band of ₹98-₹100 per share. The Anchor Book will open on September 10. The minimum retail application at the upper price band involves 2,400 shares, requiring an investment of ₹2.40 lakh, while the minimum…

09 Sep

ICICI Prudential Life’s new digital platform aims to make buying and servicing insurance easier

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Buying life insurance could become simpler for customers as ICICI Prudential Life Insurance expands its digital tools for advisors and distribution partners through its upgraded ‘ICICI Life Partner Stack 2.0’. The platform brings together AI-based recommendations, digital onboarding, quotations and customer servicing. Its eQuote App uses AI to recommend suitable products based on a customer’s segment and life stage and allows advisors to create personalised quotations. LIVA, an AI-enabled chatbot, helps advisors access product features and quotations while speaking with customers. “ICICI Life Partner Stack 2.0 is aimed to give them digital and AI-enabled tools that make everyday operations simpler…

09 Sep

Jassper Shipping plans Rs 450 croreinvestment to tap India’s growing cargo demand

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Hyderabad-based international cargo logistics company Jassper Shipping will invest up to Rs 450 crore over the next three years to expand its cargo-handling and logistics operations across India, the Gulf region and other international markets. The investment, equivalent to US$50 million, will be deployed in phases by the company’s promoters, subject to market conditions, regulatory requirements and board approvals. In the first phase, Jassper Shipping plans to invest US$10 million, or around Rs 90 crore, to strengthen operations serving the power, steel, cement, agriculture, fertiliser, petrochemical, construction materials, heavy engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company’s expansion comes amid rising…

09 Sep

Jawa All Stars 42 Bobber unveiled at Global Chess League, priced from Rs 2.08 lakh

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has unveiled the Jawa All Stars 42 Bobber at the Global Chess League 2026, with Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra introducing the new edition as the company expands its All Stars motorcycle chapter. The 42 Bobber, positioned as India’s first purpose-built bobber, features its signature cantilevered single-seat design with rear mono-shock suspension. The All Stars edition gets new colourways, chequered graphics and the All Stars insignia, with the design theme linking individuality in motorcycling with the strategic thinking associated with chess. The motorcycle is available in six colourways, including All Stars Black Mirror, Shadow Black, Silver Knight,…