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Punjab Told to Expedite Land Acquisition for Rajpura–Mohali Railway Line

Punjab Told to Expedite Land Acquisition for Rajpura–Mohali Railway Line

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Northern Railway has urged the Punjab Government to move swiftly in appointing officials responsible for land acquisition and arbitration for the proposed Rajpura–Mohali new railway line, a key connectivity project stretching 18.11 kilometres across three districts. In an official communication to the state authorities, the railway division requested the nomination of a Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and an arbitrator under the provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. The move follows the Central Government’s notification declaring the corridor a Special Railway Project, paving the way for the acquisition of nearly 53.84 hectares of land…
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Ascendion Recognized as a Global Leader in the ISG Provider Lens® for Generative AI Services 2025

Ascendion Recognized as a Global Leader in the ISG Provider Lens® for Generative AI Services 2025

Ascendion Named Global Leader: ISG ranks Ascendion among the world’s best in Generative AI strategy and delivery. Turning Vision Into Velocity: AAVA™, the Agentic AI platform, transforms strategy into measurable enterprise impact. Humans + Agents, Working Better Together: Ascendion’s agentic model boosts speed, quality, and trust across engineering. Rising Star to Market Leader: Consecutive ISG honors underscore Ascendion’s rapid ascent in AI-powered software engineering.   Ascendion, a leader in AI-powered software engineering, has been recognized by ISG for redefining how enterprises deliver on the promise of AI — translating strategy into tangible business outcomes. Today, the company announces its recognition…
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Pepper Content Rebrands as Pepper, "The Anti-WPP," Launching AI-native Marketing Services to Redefine the Agency Model

Pepper Content Rebrands as Pepper, "The Anti-WPP," Launching AI-native Marketing Services to Redefine the Agency Model

Pepper Content has rebranded globally as Pepper, an AI-native marketing services company that blends the top 1% of freelance creative talent with custom AI agents to deliver faster, smarter, and more scalable outcomes for modern CMOs.   Rishabh Shekhar, Co-founder and COO of Pepper & Anirudh Singla, Co-founder and CEO of Pepper   The rebranding introduces a refreshed visual identity featuring a new logo, colour palette, and tagline, along with expanded services designed to empower creators, marketers, and brands to scale storytelling with intelligence and impact.   Anirudh Singla, co-founder and CEO of Pepper, said, “The marketing landscape has outgrown…
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Tamil Nadu Homebuyers Can Now Verify Critical Property Data in Minutes — Not Days

Tamil Nadu Homebuyers Can Now Verify Critical Property Data in Minutes — Not Days

Users can get over 20 property checks in minutes - free for individuals - without visiting multiple government offices The company provides Value-Added Services such as legal verification, construction approvals, and property valuation available for a nominal fee   Verified.RealEstate has launched Verify My Land, an AI-powered digital verification tool that draws on official data to perform over 20 checks on real estate properties, including lands, buildings, and apartments. Users can simply enter a location anywhere in Tamil Nadu to receive official data within minutes. The service is completely free for individual users, while organisational users pay a nominal fee.…
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Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital Sets Benchmark with India's First LEED Platinum Certification

Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital Sets Benchmark with India's First LEED Platinum Certification

LEED, by the U.S. Green Building Council, certifies buildings for sustainability, energy, water efficiency, and healthy indoor environments. Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital is India’s first hospital to earn LEED v4 Platinum, excelling in energy/water efficiency, sustainable materials, and indoor environment quality.   Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital, Madurai, has set a new benchmark as India’s greenest hospital, earning the prestigious LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is the first healthcare institution in the country to receive this global recognition for excellence in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.   Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital Sets Benchmark with India’s…
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Oakridge Bachupally Welcomes Top US Universities for Student Engagement Fair

Oakridge Bachupally Welcomes Top US Universities for Student Engagement Fair

Oakridge International School, Bachupally, hosted a dynamic US University Fair today, bringing together representatives from some of the most prestigious American universities. The event offered students a valuable platform to interact directly with university officials, explore undergraduate programs, and gain insights into studying in the United States.   Foreign university reps engage with students at Oakridge Bachupally, sharing insights as part of the University Fair hosted on campus The fair reinforced Oakridge Bachupally’s commitment to preparing globally minded learners for higher education pathways across leading international destinations, particularly the US. The participating institutions included several members of the renowned Big 10…
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Zebra Crossing Academy in Calgary Placed on Probationary Licence Over Safety Concerns

Zebra Crossing Academy in Calgary Placed on Probationary Licence Over Safety Concerns

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary’s Zebra Crossing Academy has been placed on a probationary licence by Alberta’s Ministry of Education and Childcare following multiple instances of non-compliance with provincial standards. The probationary status will remain in effect until January 23, 2026, during which the program will be under close monitoring by Child Care Licensing officials. Authorities cited significant safety concerns regarding the supervision of younger children as one of the main reasons for the decision. As a result, the academy’s licensed capacity has been temporarily reduced, and it has lost permission to care for children under the age of three. This…
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Delhi’s Air Still Unsafe: Slight Dip in Pollution Levels Offers Little Comfort

Delhi’s Air Still Unsafe: Slight Dip in Pollution Levels Offers Little Comfort

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Saturday morning, but pollution levels remained in the ‘poor’ bracket, keeping Delhi-NCR residents under the lingering blanket of smog. As per the Early Warning System for Delhi, the city’s average AQI stood at 257 around 5:30 a.m. — a minor improvement from 293 on Friday. Although the air showed signs of recovery over the past 24 hours, experts warn that the relief is temporary, with stagnant weather conditions and emissions from vehicles continuing to choke the city. The haze that blanketed Delhi reduced visibility across…
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Advertising Icon Piyush Pandey, Creator of India’s Most Iconic Campaigns, Passes Away at 70

Advertising Icon Piyush Pandey, Creator of India’s Most Iconic Campaigns, Passes Away at 70

National Times Bureau :- Renowned advertising legend Piyush Pandey, the creative mind behind some of India’s most iconic ad campaigns, passed away on Friday at the age of 70. Widely hailed as a pioneer in the Indian advertising world, Pandey’s work has left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural and creative landscape. Over his illustrious career, Pandey crafted memorable campaigns that became part of everyday Indian life, from Fevicol’s witty ads and Vodafone’s endearing pug commercial to Cadbury’s “Kuch Khaas Hai” and Asian Paints’ “Har Khushi Mein Rang Laye.” His storytelling and deep understanding of emotion and humour made…
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India Invites Canadian PM Mark Carney to AI Action Summit in Bid to Rebuild Diplomatic Ties

India Invites Canadian PM Mark Carney to AI Action Summit in Bid to Rebuild Diplomatic Ties

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): In a move seen as an effort to restore balance in bilateral relations, India has extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in New Delhi this February. The event is expected to become a diplomatic platform for both sides to restart meaningful dialogue and strengthen trade cooperation after years of strained ties. According to a report published by The Globe and Mail, the invitation signals a positive turn in India–Canada relations, which deteriorated sharply in 2023 after a diplomatic fallout over the killing of Sikh activist…
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