15-minute pretreatment enables recovery of metals and graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2026) – Critical minerals such as those used in lithium-ion batteries come in limited supply and are concentrated in specific regions around the world. Securing a reliable supply of these materials is a priority for governments worldwide, yet most spent batteries end up in landfills, leeching toxic chemicals into…
Critical Manufacturing Named in 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for MES
The report highlights a broader shift towards more connected manufacturing systems PORTO, Portugal, 25.03.2026 – Critical Manufacturing, the Industrial Operations Platform company that unites execution, connectivity, analytics and trusted AI, and a subsidiary of ASMPT, has been named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The report points to the continued shift in manufacturing systems toward more connected and data-driven models as…
Aviator cuts half of business travel emissions through SAF initiative in Sweden
Aviator Airport Alliance, the largest independent ground handling provider in the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has joined Swedavia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement initiative, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions from its business travel. Through this initiative, Aviator Sweden has reduced approximately 50% of emissions from its business travel in 2025. “As part of our continued climate efforts, we at Aviator…
Livpure Marks World Water Day with ‘Bring Your Own Bottle’ Initiative, Driving a Shift from Awareness to Action
Gurugram, Mar 25: On the occasion of World Water Day, Livpure, one of India’s most trusted and customer-centric brands committed to enhancing consumer well-being, has launched a purpose-led initiative, ‘Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB)’, encouraging mindful water consumption at a time when the gap between awareness and action continues to widen. While conversations on water conservation continue to grow stronger each year, everyday behavior still…
Comau and Reis Robotics Sign Pact for Multi-Industry Automation Projects
COMAU AND REIS ROBOTICS SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT TO PURSUE ADVANCED AUTOMATION PROJECTS ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES Stuttgart, March 25, 2026 – Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and delivering advanced automation products and solutions for multiple industrial sectors through a coordinated technical and commercial approach. The agreement signed today by Comau and Reis Robotics, respectively Italian and German companies,…
Qair and Ultragaz strengthen Brazil’s energy transition with PPA for Bom Jardim Solar project in Nordeste
Paris & São Paulo – 25 March 2026 – Qair, an independent renewable energy company, and Ultragaz, Brazil’s largest LPG distributor, announce the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Bom Jardim solar project. Located in Icó (Ceará), the 192 MW project was fully commissioned earlier this year, supporting Brazil’s ongoing diversification of its renewable energy mix, and will supply 131.5 GWh of…
Punjab & Sind Bank Organises Mega Town Hall Meeting in Nashik to Drive Growth and Employee Engagement
Nashik, Mar 25: Punjab & Sind Bank organised a Mega Town Hall meeting at Nashik on March 20, 2026, bringing together Senior leadership and employees from across the region. The event served as a platform to strengthen engagement with staff members, discuss the Bank’s strategic priorities, and encourage collective efforts towards achieving sustained business growth. The Town Hall meeting provided an opportunity for the leadership…
Keysight Launches Local Manufacturing in India to Accelerate Global Innovation
New Delhi, Mar 25: Keysight Technologies today announced plans to begin local manufacturing in India, expanding its global production footprint to provide locally manufactured solutions for the country’s mission-critical industries. This strategic expansion enables Keysight to better serve its long-standing customer base—including aerospace and defense, government R&D, industry and academic research institutions—by providing streamlined procurement of world-class technology. As India emerges as one of the…
Accidental death: Bandhan Life’s add-on cover offers families protection up to INR 3 crore
Over the past decade, India has significantly increased spending on safety. For instance, Indian Railways’ safety budget rose from ₹39,463 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1,16,470 crore in 2025–26, while consequential train accidents declined from 135 in 2014–15 to 11 in 2025–26. However, risks remain, with 21,803 lives lost in rail accidents in 2023, according to NCRB data. Stampedes, too, have claimed over 3,000 lives between 2001 and 2022. “Our 1.4 billion population…
Business Leader and Author Mr. LC Singh Launches His Memoir Things We Don’t See
Mumbai, Mar 25: Business leader and author Mr. LC Singh launched his memoir, Things We Don’t See in Mumbai, in the presence of distinguished guests, associates, well-wishers and members of his extended circle. The book offers a deeply personal reflection on a life shaped by imagination, adversity, aspiration and the search for meaning beyond visible success. The evening also held special significance as it acknowledged the deeply personal dedication at the heart of the book. Among those present in this…