In a significant development for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has officially approved Mankind Pharma Ltd’s acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV). This acquisition, valued at Rs 13,630 crore, marks a major strategic move for Mankind Pharma, the fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in India by market share. The proposed …
Odisha has emerged as one of the top five states in India in terms of overall urban governance, according to the recently released Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024 by Praja Foundation. Ranking second in the country, Odisha secured an impressive 55 out of 100 points across key governance indicators. The UGI 2024 evaluated states on …
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The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has commenced its 6th training programme on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian civil servants, fostering international collaboration in public administration. Running from September 23rd to October 4th, the two-week course is being held at NCGG’s Mussoorie campus in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This …
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In 2018, Cava Group CEO Brett Schulman faced a significant challenge: integrating two vastly different company cultures after acquiring Zoe’s Kitchen in a $300 million all-cash deal. The acquisition, while transformative for Cava, was an arduous process that tested the company’s leadership. Cava, a fast-growing Mediterranean fast-casual chain, was known for its aggressive startup energy …
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Kerala has introduced a new educational programme titled ‘Key to Entrance’, aimed at supporting over 800,000 students from public schools as they prepare for undergraduate entrance exams. Launched by Kerala’s General Education Minister V Sivankutty, this initiative is spearheaded by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the technological wing of the state’s General Education …
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Amid a surge in vector-borne diseases like chikungunya and dengue, community health camps scheduled in Pune have been cancelled. The rising number of patients has led to hospitals operating at full capacity, creating a shortage of beds and staff, officials said. Dr. Vaibhav Gaikwad, district coordinator of the MPJAY and PMJAY health schemes, confirmed that …
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After TikTok’s global impact, China’s latest disruptor in the entertainment space is micro dramas—ultra-short fiction content created for mobile consumption. These digital-native shows, typically consisting of 60-100 episodes, with episodes lasting between 30-120 seconds, are capturing global attention. The micro-drama market, excluding China, is already worth $2 billion annually and is expected to double by …
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Punjab students spent a staggering $3.7 billion on higher education in Canada last year, according to the Indian Student Mobility Report (ISMR) 2023-24 by University Living. Despite rising costs and stricter immigration policies, Canada continues to attract Indian students, with Punjab leading the way in contributions. Overall, Indian students spent $11.7 billion on education in …
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Delhi has been ranked 24th out of 31 Indian cities in the Urban Governance Index (UGI), according to a report released by the NGO Praja Foundation on Thursday. Despite retaining its rank from 2022, Delhi’s score dropped from 33.8 to 32.11 on a scale of 1 to 100, signaling a decline in its urban governance …
Shares of media and entertainment (M&E) companies surged in Wednesday’s intraday trade, with several stocks rallying up to 20%. Companies such as Saregama India, Tips Films, Mukta Arts, Pritish Nandy Communications, and Zee Entertainment Enterprises saw significant gains, supported by strong volumes in an otherwise range-bound market. Among the top performers, Saregama India hit a …
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