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Zydus Lifesciences to buy 86% stake in Amplitude Surgical for $280 million
Zydus Lifesciences has entered into negotiations with PAI Partners, Amplitude Surgical's management, as well as two minority shareholders to acquire 85.6 per cent of the company's share capital
 "Zydus Lifesciences to buy 86% stake in Amplitude Surgical for $280 million")
Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi leads capitals: Report
World Air Quality Report by Swiss technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024
 "Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi leads capitals: Report")
PIL challenges bar in Places of Worship Act 1991 on religious character
On February 17, the apex court expressed displeasure over filing of several pleas on the 1991 Act and said a three-judge bench would in April hear the pending post-notice petitions related to the law
 "PIL challenges bar in Places of Worship Act 1991 on religious character")
Courts mustn't hesitate in refusing liberty for corruption-free society: SC
The top court said the accused was alleged to have demanded illegal gratification over an audit in the development work in a gram panchayat
 "Courts mustn't hesitate in refusing liberty for corruption-free society: SC")
Weather Today Trump blocks intelligence sharing with Ukraine after freezing
US intelligence cooperation has been crucial in helping Ukraine identify and strike Russian military targets
Weather forecast Chilly wind hit Delhi as IMD warns of snowfall in mountain
The IMD has issued an 'orange' alert for snowfall and heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir
 "Weather forecast Chilly wind hit Delhi as IMD warns of snowfall in mountain")
North India cold wave: Srinagar freezes at -7.3°C, Weather Forecast
Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh recorded the coldest temperature in the state, at minus 10.6 degrees Celsius
 "North India cold wave: Srinagar freezes at -7.3°C, Weather Forecast")
SC quashes rape case against ex-Army officer, says woman accused 8 before
The Supreme Court has quashed a rape case against a former Army officer, citing the woman's prior accusations against eight men
Who is Ranya Rao, Kannada actress arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg gold?
Ranya Rao came under the DRI's radar due to her frequent trips to Dubai. She was caught while flying back from Dubai on an Emirates flight on March 3
 "Who is Ranya Rao, Kannada actress arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg gold?")
Women swipe right on safety, respect & real love this Women's Day
Women are ditching outdated norms and fairy-tale cliches for relationships on their own terms
 "Women swipe right on safety, respect & real love this Women's Day")
Women's Day 2025: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on Mar 8 globally. The day honors women's contributions in a variety of sectors and increases awareness of gender equality
Women's Day 2025: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on Mar 8 globally. The day honors women's contributions in a variety of sectors and increases awareness of gender equality
Modi urges stakeholders to invest in people, innovation to create jobs
PM Modi said the government has provided skill training to 3 crore youth since 2014 and decided to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and set up five centres of excellence
 "Modi urges stakeholders to invest in people, innovation to create jobs")
Urvashi Rautela Launches Pocket-Friendly Smart Skincare Brand WildGlow
Friendly Smart Skincare Brand WildGlow
 "Tata Power Co. Q1 FY22 PAT grows 74% to Rs 466 cr, hits 52-week high")
Manufacturing PMI slides to 14-month low in Feb as production plummets
However, the survey noted that despite slowing to the weakest level since December 2023, the rates of expansion in output and sales remained elevated in the context of the survey's 20-year history
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Pak's Punjab govt uses artificial rain in cities to combat pollution
According to the provincial health department, around two million cases of respiratory disease, besides complaints of asthma, chest infections, conjunctivitis and heart issues, have been reported
 "Pak's Punjab govt uses artificial rain in cities to combat pollution")
Mass murder in Kerala: Man kills 5, including family, over mystery feud
A 23-year-old man in Kerala allegedly killed five people, including his family members, before confessing to the police. Critically injured mother of the perpetrator fights for her life
Ambani and Adani announce Rs 50,000 crore investment in Assam at summit
Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit: This announcement comes a day after Adani announced a Rs 2.1 trillion investment in Madhya Pradesh during the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit in Bhopal
Financial Economics discussion between India-UK in London
The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), agreed during the UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in September last year, has now been operationalised
 "Financial Economics discussion between India-UK in London")
