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Indo-French Investment Dialogue Strengthens Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh

Indo-French Investment Dialogue Strengthens Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a new edition of Indo-French Investment Conference in Bhopal, strengthening regional economic partnerships and advancing collaboration between French companies and the state of Madhya Pradesh.   Indo-French Investment Dialogue Strengthens Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh   Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation for a Roundtable Meeting at his residence and emphasised that India and France share a strong and trusted strategic partnership, which can be further strengthened through deeper collaboration in sectors such as defence, technology, innovation, and skill development. He highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s immense potential for…
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Kauvery Heart City Performs Delta Region's First Renal Denervation, An Advanced Procedure for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Kauvery Heart City Performs Delta Region's First Renal Denervation, An Advanced Procedure for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Despite strict adherence to treatment, the patient’s hypertension remained dangerously uncontrolled, leading to repeated hospital admissions. Renal denervation is an advanced minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt overactive renal nerves and help achieve sustained blood pressure control.   Kauvery Heart City has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing the Delta region’s first renal denervation therapy, an advanced minimally invasive procedure to treat resistant hypertension, a condition in which blood pressure remains persistently high despite the use of multiple medications at optimal doses. Notably, only about 100 patients across the country have undergone this advanced therapy so…
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Vedam School of Technology Expands to Gurgaon with Sushant University After Strong Early Outcomes in Pune

Vedam School of Technology Expands to Gurgaon with Sushant University After Strong Early Outcomes in Pune

Vedam School of Technology has announced the launch of its Gurugram campus in collaboration with Sushant University on Golf Course Road, marking its first major expansion beyond its founding campus in Pune, which was launched in 2025. With this move, Vedam brings its AI-first engineering model to Gurugram—one of India’s biggest technology and startup hubs, and the largest IT hub in North India.   Vice Chancellor of Sushant University, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Ranjan with Piyush Nangru, Founder of Vedam School of Technology   The Gurugram campus will offer a four-year undergraduate programme in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, where students…
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India Emerging as Global Hub for Agricultural Innovation

India Emerging as Global Hub for Agricultural Innovation

Camilla Corsi, Syngenta Global Head of Research & Development reinforces India’s strategic importance in global innovation during country visit Launches Syngenta’s first integrated voice enabled AI-chatbot – TEZ    Reaffirming India’s critical role in its global research and innovation ecosystem, Syngenta’s Global Crop Protection Head of Research & Development - Camilla Corsi visited India. The visit underscored Syngenta’s long-term commitment to India as a key geography for science-led agricultural innovation, farmer-centric solutions, and sustainable growth.   Camilla Corsi, Global Head of Crop Protection Research and Development with Progressive Women farmers of India   During the visit, Camilla spent time on…
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REVA University Strengthens Future-ready Education through AI-integrated Learning, Interdisciplinary Programmes, and Innovation-driven Academic Ecosystems

REVA University Strengthens Future-ready Education through AI-integrated Learning, Interdisciplinary Programmes, and Innovation-driven Academic Ecosystems

REVA University announced a series of academic initiatives, interdisciplinary programmes, industry collaborations, Centres of Excellence, and scholarship opportunities aimed at preparing students for emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace, electric mobility, automation, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.   Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, and others from REVA University during the announcement of new academic initiatives in AI, Semiconductors, EVs & Aerospace   Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University, said, “India today is standing at the threshold of a major technological and industrial transformation. While industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, electric mobility,…
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Punjab’s Birth Gender Ratio Inches Up, Yet Several Districts Continue Downward Trend

Punjab’s Birth Gender Ratio Inches Up, Yet Several Districts Continue Downward Trend

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has registered only a modest improvement in its sex ratio at birth for 2025, with new official figures showing the state still faces deep-rooted challenges in correcting gender imbalance, especially across the Malwa region. According to the latest data released by the state health department, Punjab recorded 924 female births for every 1,000 male births this year, a minor rise from last year’s figure of 922. Despite the improvement, the state remains below India’s national average, highlighting the slow pace of progress. The numbers reveal that while some districts have shown encouraging signs, 14 of Punjab’s…
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Fresh Iran Showdown Possible as Trump Reviews Strike Plans After Beijing Talks

Fresh Iran Showdown Possible as Trump Reviews Strike Plans After Beijing Talks

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major decision on Iran after returning from his strategic visit to China, with reports indicating that American defence officials are preparing military response options if diplomatic negotiations fail to break the current deadlock. Sources familiar with the developments suggest that senior Pentagon officials have resumed planning for possible air operations against Iranian targets, should Washington decide to abandon the current diplomatic track. The growing tensions come just after Trump wrapped up key meetings in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where regional stability and Iran’s nuclear ambitions were among…
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Punjab Heads Into Hotter Week as Clear Skies Signal Heatwave Return

Punjab Heads Into Hotter Week as Clear Skies Signal Heatwave Return

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to witness a completely dry day on May 16, with weather officials warning that temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the next few days as a fresh heatwave spell begins from May 17. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre said there is no forecast of rain or thunderstorms across the state today. Skies are expected to remain mostly clear, allowing daytime temperatures to climb gradually and pushing several districts closer to heatwave conditions. Although maximum temperatures dropped by nearly two degrees compared to the previous day, readings remain near seasonal averages and are…
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Hoshiarpur Child Rescued Alive After Midnight Operation to Pull Him From Borewell

Hoshiarpur Child Rescued Alive After Midnight Operation to Pull Him From Borewell

Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic rescue mission in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district ended in relief after a four-year-old boy trapped inside a borewell for several hours was safely brought out by rescue teams shortly after midnight. The child, Gurkaran Singh, had fallen into the borewell at Chak Samana village on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya route, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams and district officials. The operation, which lasted nearly nine hours, saw rescuers working under challenging conditions to ensure the boy was pulled out unharmed. He was successfully rescued at around 12:40 am and immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors conducted…
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Canadian Government Warns Travellers About Risks of Visiting High-Risk Countries

Canadian Government Warns Travellers About Risks of Visiting High-Risk Countries

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian government is reminding citizens and residents that travelling to countries facing war, political unrest, terrorism threats, or natural disasters comes with serious personal and financial risks, especially when official travel advisories are in place. Federal officials say Canadians who choose to travel to destinations marked “Avoid Non-Essential Travel” or “Avoid All Travel” should not expect the government to cover emergency evacuation costs, private security, accommodation, or return flights during a crisis.The government states that while consular officials may provide documentation support, information, and limited assistance, the financial responsibility remains with the traveller. The warning…
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