National, February 2025: JSW MG Motor India today announced that MG Windsor, India’s 1st Intelligent CUV, has crossed the production milestone of 15,000 units. The CUV emerged as the best-selling EV ffor months in a row (October 2024 – January 2025) since its launch and has contributed to the overall growth of the EV segment in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Biju Balendran, Deputy Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India said, “We are delighted with the response that the MG Windsor has been receiving and are grateful to our customers who have helped us cross the 15,000-unit production milestone. The CUV has been widely accepted by car buyers for its overall pricing and packaging, and for offering a luxurious business-class experience to customers. Smart initiatives such as BaaS, the buyback program, and a lifetime warranty, have all boosted consumer confidence in EVs. As we diversify our portfolio, we remain committed to bringing quality products to our customers at a faster rate.”

“Consequently, we are increasing the capacity of the facility at Halol to meet the rising demand for Windsor. Additionally, we are undertaking certain facility modifications to ensure readiness for new products under MG Select which is due for launch in the first half of this year. Hence, we anticipate a production slowdown during February, which may temporarily affect our wholesales during this period”, he added further.

JSW MG Motor India will be diversifying its portfolio by launching two new products in the Indian market. This includes the MG Cyberster and MG M9 that will be launched under MG Select, the company’s new ‘accessible luxury’ brand channel.

Mumbai / Pune, February 18, 2025: SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, reinforces its commitment to innovation, performance, and customer engagement in collaboration with Om Hydraulics. SANY India has successfully executed an extensive roadshow and customer meeting to introduce the all-new SY80 PRO excavator. Covering over 900 kilometers, the roadshow commenced from Pune and traversed key industrial and construction hubs, including Satara, Karad, Sangli, Solapur, Beed, and Sambhajinagar.

This initiative generated significant interest from industry professionals, drawing an excellent footfall across multiple locations. The journey culminated in Sambhajinagar, where an exclusive customer meeting was conducted along with live demonstrations.

The SY80 PRO series is designed for superior efficiency, durability, and adaptability to diverse construction and infrastructure requirements. Through this roadshow, SANY India provided customers with a firsthand experience of the machine’s advanced features, reinforcing its industry-leading position in performance and reliability.

Commenting on the successful roadshow, Mr. Shashank Pandey, Vice President, of Excavator Business, SANY India, said, “The SY80 PRO exemplifies SANY India’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and operational efficiency. This roadshow was instrumental in showcasing our commitment to innovation while directly engaging with our valued customers, enabling them to witness the machine’s capabilities across varied terrains.”

SANY India continues to expand its footprint in the Indian market through innovative product offerings and customer-centric initiatives. The successful execution of the SY80 PRO roadshow underscores the company’s dedication to empowering businesses with state-of-the-art construction equipment tailored to industry needs.

Mumbai, India—February 19, 2025—Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, launched the enthralling trailer for the second season of its critically acclaimed Tamil crime thriller Original series Suzhal—The Vortex, which transported the audience right into the eye of the storm. Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, the series features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh returning in lead roles, along with Lal, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan (Muthu), Samyuktha Vishwanathan (Naachi), Monisha Blessy (Muppi), Rini (Gaandhari), Shrisha (Veera), Abhirami Bose (Senbagam), Nikhila Sankar (Sandhanam), Kalaivani Bhaskar (Ulagu), and Ashwini Nambiar in pivotal roles, along with Manjima Mohan and Kayal Chandran making special appearances. Suzhal—The Vortex season 2 is set to exclusively premiere on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 28 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada with English subtitles.

The second season of the award-winning series is set against the backdrop of the annual Ashtakaali festival held in the fictional village of Kaalipattanam in Tamil Nadu, where the brutal murder of a veteran activist lawyer and social worker, Chellappa (Lal), shakes the entire village to its core and casts a dark shadow reaching far beyond the village and its people. As Sakkarai (Kathir) is tasked with solving the mysterious and unsettling crime, the ghosts of Nandini’s (Aishwarya) past continue to haunt her as she stares at an uncertain future in prison. The investigation takes both of them spiraling down a maze of deceit, secrecy, crime, conspiracy, and deaths that gets more entangled when 8 young women, unconnected to each other become the primary suspects in the murder. To solve the case and get to the truth, Sakkarai will have to navigate conspicuous motives, personal vendettas, and deeds of the past before he is consumed by the darkness of the gruesome crime.

“After the phenomenal response to the first season of Suzhal—The Vortex, we set a high bar for ourselves to ensure the audience finds the second season even more captivating,” said directors Bramma and Sarjun KM. “Pushkar and Gayatri have crafted an even more engrossing narrative, which we meticulously and creatively directed to bring to life. As Kathir and Aishwarya delivered yet another spellbinding performance, along with the stellar ensemble cast, our task as directors became much easier. We can’t wait for the audience to immerse themselves in the world of Suzhal—The Vortex once again and are confident they will find season two incredibly compelling.”

“I am thrilled to reprise my role as Sub-Inspector Sakkarai in the second season of Suzhal—The Vortex, a groundbreaking series that pushed the envelope in Tamil storytelling, putting our industry on the global map, and winning national accolades. Pushkar and Gayatri are true visionaries who have crafted yet another gripping and entertaining narrative for season two. The overwhelming response from both audiences and critics to my performance and the first season was truly humbling, and I am hopeful that everyone will appreciate the second season just as much or more,” said Kathir.

Aishwarya Rajesh added, “Suzhal—The Vortex will always be one of my most rewarding and memorable projects, and I still feel overwhelmed by the love and appreciation I received for my performance in the first season of the series. Playing Nandini was a complete rollercoaster, as she went from searching for her younger sister to reliving her suppressed memories and then avenging the heinous crime committed against herself and her sister. And in season two, she isn’t free of the nightmares, as she finds herself in the middle of another unfathomable murder mystery. If season one was exciting, season two would be even more unpredictable for the audience, and I can’t wait for them to watch it when it premieres on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.”

Drought is an age-old foe, responsible for crop failures and famine. It has even toppled empires. But satellites and precision agriculture are rewriting that story, raising hope that humanity could turn a centuries-old scourge into a manageable challenge.

“Plants are central to a wide range of human needs, including food, fiber for clothing, animal feed and even energy. A changing climate threatens those needs,” according to IEEE Member Euclides Chuma.

“Plants are essential for a sustainable human lifestyle. Therefore, drought monitoring is essential so humans can understand the impact of climate change on agriculture and have time to take action for drought mitigation,” Chuma added.

Monitoring Drought From Space

Satellites can be useful for monitoring drought in two main ways. First, they can offer high-quality images with special cameras.

“Satellites measure different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum to analyze conditions on the ground and weather in the air,” said IEEE Senior Member Shawn Chandler. “The satellite functions by assessing the absorption and emission of different wavelengths of energy such as infrared, microwave, and visible light.”

Using visible light sensing, satellites can monitor water levels in lakes and rivers and determine amounts of vegetation cover across large land areas as indicators of drought, Chandler explains. They can also monitor precipitation, temperature and contribute to evaluations of short-term weather patterns, which contribute to the understanding of soil moisture levels. Satellites using microwave sensing technology can observe soil moisture due to water’s scattering effect, and based on known crop types, can help to determine anomalies and threats to crop health.

The emerging use of low-orbit satellites offers a second path to drought monitoring because they provide internet connectivity for remote areas. Global connectivity in agricultural fields allows farmers to use smart sensors to transmit data on soil and plant status to data centers, where high-powered computers can make sense of the information. The integration of satellite imagery and IoTs devices offers a comprehensive approach to drought management.

That integration of internet-connected smart sensors in farms is often referred to as precision farming, which seeks to find a “goldilocks zone” for plants — not too much water that it evaporates and is wasted, but not so little that the plant grows less than it could.

“Omnipresent internet connections and IoT technology will offer a lot of precision data that can be used in conjunction with AI algorithms to identify drought in farms much more than it is today,” Chuma said.

On the Horizon: Using Cellular Infrastructure To Monitor Drought

One reason satellites have been deployed to monitor drought is that there simply aren’t enough sensors in enough places on earth to do the job adequately. In recent years, however, there has been increased interest in using data from systems or technologies that weren’t originally designed to monitor weather.

The practice is known as opportunistic sensing. One method that has gained traction is to rely on data from cell phone towers to monitor rain – or the lack of it. The idea is based on the fact that cellular technology has become ubiquitous. Wherever there are people, there are cellular towers. In 2006, IEEE Life Fellow Hagit Messer and a team of researchers realized that signals in cellular towers changed in response to different weather patterns, and this data could be used for environmental monitoring. Messer, who won the 2024 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies for the research, later showed that the system could also be used for early flood warning.

Jammu, 19th February 2025: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, today announced the launch of its dedicated Ortho Spine Surgery Services OPD services, in partnership with the city-based Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital. The OPD launch is yet another patient-centric step taken by the hospital to empower patients with accessibility and quality healthcare services without the inconvenience of travelling to another city.

The OPD Services were launched in the presence of Dr Puneet Girdhar, Principal Director & Head, Ortho Spine Surgery, at BLK-Max Hospital along with Dr Harmeet Singh Kapoor – Managing and Medical Director, Group Director – Emergency & Trauma, Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital, Jammu. Dr Puneet Girdhar will be available for OPD at Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital, Jammu on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11 am to 1 pm for primary consultations.

During the OPD launch Dr Puneet Girdhar, Principal Director & Head, of Ortho Spine Surgery, at BLK-Max Hospital said “The launch of this OPD reflects our mission to improve healthcare access and outcomes for residents in Jammu and surrounding areas. From non-surgical management to minimally invasive surgical techniques, the OPD will offer a full spectrum of treatments to address various ortho and spinal disorders. By bringing specialized orthopaedic and spinal care to the local community, we aim to enhance the quality of life for our patients and reduce the need for long-distance travel to receive top-tier medical attention.”

The new Orthopaedic Spine Surgery OPD is part of BLK-Max Hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional medical services and addressing the growing needs of the community. It will offer a comprehensive range of services, including advanced diagnostic tools, personalized treatment plans, and innovative surgical procedures.

Dr Harmeet Singh Kapoor – Managing and Medical Director, Group Director – Emergency & Trauma, Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital, Jammu said “We are really happy to have collaborated with one of the best Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Centres in the country and strive to raise awareness about the related issues. The newly launched OPDs will offer consultation and encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as provide access to the best of technology. This OPD is going to be a valuable addition to the healthcare infrastructure of Jammu by providing world-class treatment solutions to patients in the city right at their doorsteps. Our services will include all consultations and investigations and provide end to end services for the treatment”

BLK-Max Hospital is dedicated to raising public awareness about important health issues and providing accessible solutions to promote healthier, happier lives. The hospital emphasizes a preventive approach to healthcare, with a strong focus on combating obesity and its related risks.

Ahmedabad, India; – Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) today announced the launch of the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) to nurture and support the growth of India’s space technology capabilities. This fund is designed to support the transition of early-stage space technologies developed by Indian companies into commercially viable products. By providing partial funding to Non-Government Entities (NGEs), the TAF will support the transition of innovative ideas from the drawing board to a market-ready stage.

The TAF has been created to promote the development of space technology within India while reducing the nation’s dependence on imported solutions. Investing in domestic research and development, the TAF will help build a strong partnership between government bodies and the private sector and position India as a reliable global partner in the space industry.

“The fund will offer financial support of up to 60% of the project cost for startups and MSMEs, and 40% for larger industries, with a maximum funding cap of ₹25 Crores per project,” said Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe. “We have designed this fund to help innovators bridge the gap between early-stage development and commercialization. This support will enable companies to refine their technologies, enhance production processes, and meet market demands both within India and abroad. Our focus is on enabling practical solutions that can be quickly integrated into the space ecosystem”, he added.

With TAF, IN-SPACe aims to support a wide range of outcomes—from the development of new space products to the creation of intellectual property that can drive future research and development. The fund will help promote advanced space technologies and contribute to job creation along with economic growth. By funding projects that have the potential to become commercial successes, IN-SPACe is taking concrete steps toward strengthening India’s position in the global space sector.

The Technology Adoption Fund is open to all eligible NGEs/companies that are ready to demonstrate the commercial potential of their innovations. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the IN-SPACe Digital Platform (IDP) at www.inspace.gov.in/taf to review the Guidelines Document and to submit their applications in the prescribed format.

In addition to financial support, the initiative will provide technical guidance and mentoring opportunities, which will help companies navigate challenges during the product development phase. This comprehensive support framework is intended to ensure that innovative ideas are not only protected and refined but also brought to market efficiently.

Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali recently announced the launch of their exclusive and dedicated Diabetic Foot Clinic- a pioneering initiative in the region aimed at preventing the catastrophic consequences of diabetic foot complications. The clinic is being launched to educate and aware diabetic patients on how to care for their feet, prevent injuries, and maintain mobility and independence, to save the foot from amputation.

Explaining the significance of diabetic foot care Dr. Kapil Gupta, Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali said “People with diabetes face a higher risk of foot complications due to neuropathy, poor blood circulation, and reduced immune response. Around Our new Diabetes Foot Clinic is designed to provide specialized care to patients, including wound care for ulcers, infection management, and vascular assessments to ensure optimal foot health.

A proactive approach is crucial in preventing foot complications, and the clinic offers personalized treatments with advanced diagnostics and expert guidance on foot care to reduce the risk of infections and potential amputations.”

Further, Dr. Gupta said “Diabetic foot complications can often be prevented with early detection and timely intervention. We also recognize that managing diabetic foot health requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Our clinic facilitates consultations with specialists in areas such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, and Rehabilitation, ensuring holistic care for our patients.”

The launch of the Diabetes Foot Clinic at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali highlights the hospital’s commitment to enhancing diabetes care. Equipped with cutting-edge diagnostics and a dedicated team, the lab provides comprehensive assessments and customized care for managing diabetic foot issues, aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

 

UC Punawale Skyscrapers LLP has acquired a land parcel in Punawale in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, for Rs. 129 crore, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) The transaction was officially registered in February 2025.

Anand Moorthy, Co-founder and CBO, Capital Market & Services, Square Yards said, “Pimpri-Chinchwad has firmly established itself as a key residential market, consistently accounting for 40-45% of Pune’s overall quarterly residential registered transaction volume. Its appeal lies in a balanced mix of affordability and connectivity—offering working professionals seamless access to key commercial hubs via NH-48 while maintaining a price advantage over central Pune. This growing demand in localities such as Punawale, Ravet, and Tathawade amongst others has drawn strong interest from both national and local developers. Recent land acquisitions further validate developer confidence, with both national and local players expanding their portfolios to cater to this demand. Given its strategic location and availability of low-to-mid segment properties, the localities in Pimpri-Chinchwad are poised for sustained residential growth owing to end-user demand in the coming years.”

Punawale, a rapidly developing suburb in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, is emerging as a prime residential hub due to its proximity to Hinjewadi IT Park and seamless connectivity via Mumbai Highway (NH-48). With upcoming gated communities, reputed developers, and improving infrastructure, the area is attracting homebuyers and investors. Easy access to schools, hospitals, and retail hubs like City One Mall makes Punawale a well-rounded choice for modern living.

According to IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the land parcel involves a total transacted area of 2.38 hectares (~28,465 square yards), with a stamp duty of Rs.9.03 crore and a registration fee of Rs. 30,000.

According to Square Yards’ Project Data Intelligence, 5,169 transactions amounting to a gross transaction value of Rs. 2,827 crores were registered with IGR in Punawale in Pimpri Chinchwad, between January 2024 and December 2024. Currently, the average price of residential property in Punawale stands at Rs. 9,666 per sq. ft. UC Punawale Skyscrapers LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership firm that was established on January 17, 2025, in India. Its registered office is located in Pune City, Maharashtra.

Mumbai – February 19, 2025 – WSO2Con 2025 will empower enterprises to embrace ‘Platformless Modernization’ by showcasing real-world strategies, expert insights, and innovations that simplify development, accelerate digital transformation, and future-proof IT infrastructures. Keynotes, customer stories, and technical discussions during the three-day event will explore and deep-dive into how enterprises can transform digital innovation by eliminating the complexities of traditional platforms either by adopting an enterprise-grade internal developer platform or leveraging software-as-a-service offerings to build your own. The event will take place from March 18 to 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya.

Delivering a platform experience without the complexity
Platformless modernization aims to redefine how organizations build, deploy, and manage applications. Traditional platforms often come with operational overhead, requiring businesses to maintain infrastructure and navigate complex configurations. A platformless approach removes these burdens, making the platform layer invisible to developers, so they can focus on just building innovative applications and providing better digital experiences to their customers and users.

At WSO2Con 2025, WSO2 executives and industry experts will explore what platformless modernization means for enterprises, offering insights into:

•  How businesses can deliver developer-friendly experiences without the overhead of managing platforms
•  Strategies for enabling rapid, secure, and scalable application development powered by API management, integration, and identity solutions
•  The role of internal developer platforms (IDPs) in modernizing software delivery with AI, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures

Insightful keynotes and customer success stories
The conference will feature a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers. In his opening keynote, WSO2’s Founder and CEO, Dr.Sanjiva Weerawaranawill discusses the vision for platformless modernization with WSO2 technical experts providing in-depth sessions on how platformless is shaping the future of integration, API management, and identity & access management.

Jeremy Schneider, Senior Partner & Co-Head of Global Software & High-Tech Practice, McKinsey and Company will provide a framework for navigating evolution in the digital economy in his keynote Every Company is a Software Company. In other keynote presentations, Amy Bingham, vice president & chief information officer at Pekin Insurance will share learnings on how Pekin turned a challenging year of unprecedented setbacks into a story of resilience, rebuilding, and long-term success in an increasingly unpredictable world. Jonathan Pearl, executive director – of technology product management at financial services company, BNY Mellon, will explore the power of APIs and how they can be used to drive modernization, innovation, and collaboration – both internally and externally. He will discuss the key principles and best practices for designing, building, discovering, and governing APIs, as well as the cultural and organizational changes needed to successfully support an API-first strategy.

Amidst the gathering of millions at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, where devotees seek spiritual upliftment and purification, the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSIMSR), in collaboration with the Department of Health, Uttar Pradesh, and the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, is offering invaluable facility to the attendees by offering free medical services.

A total of 15-bed hospital has been set up in Sector 16 of Prayagraj that ensures to provide inclusive medical support for free. Treating an average of 1,000 patients per day to 2,000 patients per day (on spiritually significant days like Mauni Amavasya), the initiative by SMSIMSR aims to offer timely and accessible healthcare services to all devotees for free, especially during peak days.

Equipped to provide immediate care to any of the devotees in need of assistance as they take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, this initiative prioritizes the health and well-being of every individual during their spiritual journey. In this convergence of devotion and service, healthcare becomes a blessed offering of love and compassion.