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Chennai, Feb 28: In a focused effort to prevent floating waste from entering Chennai’s waterbodies and protect the city’s drainage and coastal ecosystems, HDB Financial Services (HDBFS), in collaboration with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), has launched the Trash Shield initiative at Buckingham Canal through the installation of innovative trash barriers and community-led…

Hyderabad, Feb 28: The third day of mBAJA SAEINDIA 2026 at B V Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, Hyderabad, was conducted with great enthusiasm and competitive spirit. The events continued successfully across various categories, informed Mr. Ali Sayed, Convener, and Dr. Vemula Murali Krishna, Joint Convener and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, BVRIT. Day…

The Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Exhibitions, Conferences & Events Services Association (IESA) showcased Conclave’26 marking a significant milestone for the event industry in the region. The launch witnessed an impressive 102 companies, with a majority being first-time participants, reflecting growing industry confidence, expanding engagement, and accelerating momentum within the ecosystem. The event…

New Delhi, Feb 28: As India strengthens global healthcare partnerships, Dheeraj Jain, Chairman & Founder of Redcliffe Labs, will join industry leaders at the India-Canada CEOs Forum in New Delhi on March 2, focusing on accessible, affordable, and accurate diagnostics for every Indian family. This special forum will be organized by the Confederation of…

Bengaluru, Feb 27: Mahindra & Mahindra India’s No.1 tractor company and among the largest farm machinery and rotavatormakers in India has announced the launch of its new Mahindra Rotavator series in Karnataka. Featuring a bold new look and characterized by a wider mast design, the new Mahindra Rotavator series ensures heavy duty performance and…

Chennai, Feb 27 : Policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, academicians and technology innovators convened at Hall No. 4, New Halls, Chennai Trade Centre for the Water & Waste Sustainability Summit 2026: Driving Circular Economy Solutions, organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Water Today. The high-impact summit aimed to advance water…

 By:- Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services  Projected Job Creation in the Sector Spending in India’s retail sector is accelerating, driven by rising household consumption, rapid formalisation, expanding store networks, and greater penetration into Tier-II and Tier-III cities. As organised retail footprints scale, hiring requirements are accelerating for blue-collar frontline roles, including retail…

Feb 27: Zoya, from thenTata Group, returns with its Autograph Collection, My Embrace—aniconic expression of embracing yourself. Over the years, My Embrace has been the most loved collectionforbeing rooted in thejoyof beingcomfortable inyour own skin. Because Zoya understands that being herself is when she feels most alive. At the heart of My Embrace lies…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 27 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free…

African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in AfricaThe agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb 27– The African Development Bank…