New Site Will Support Global Research and Development Capabilities and Advance Scientific Research HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced plans to open a new Science and Innovation Center at Genome Valley in Hyderabad. The center will join Amgen’s global Research and Development network, which consists of seven research laboratories, further expanding the company’s research and scientific capabilities. The new…
Indian Music Industry Faces ₹350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss
Unlicensed Commercial Use Continues to Go Undetected Across Social Platforms ContentLens Estimates Global Loss at USD 1 Billion Annually MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Millions of reels are created every single day across social media platforms in India. The scale of unlicensed commercial use of copyrighted music is staggering. Based on revenue-at-risk assessments conducted with leading labels on the platform, the Indian music…
Odisha Set for Two New National Waterways as Centre Expands Inland Transport Network
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): Odisha is poised to strengthen its inland connectivity and river-based tourism as the Centre plans to develop two additional National Waterways in the state during 2027-28. Representational Image The proposed corridors are NW-22, covering the Birupa–Badi–Genguti–Brahmani river system, and NW-96 on the Subarnarekha River. Their inclusion comes under the Centre’s five-year roadmap to expand inland water transport and develop new waterways…
Nandankanan Marks World Elephant Day with Special Care and Conservation Activities
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12: Nandankanan Zoological Park observed World Elephant Day on Wednesday with a series of activities focused on elephant care, conservation and public awareness. The programme began in the morning with the zoo’s four elephants being bathed and decorated. Visitors also got an opportunity to take part in an enrichment activity by offering the elephants fruits and other food items, including coconut, apples, bananas,…
Odisha Revenue Collection Climbs 7.3 PC to INR 61,593 Crore Till July
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): Odisha has recorded a notable rise in its revenue collection during the first four months of the current financial year, with total receipts reaching ₹61,593 crore till July, marking a 7.3% increase over the corresponding period of the previous year. Pic Credit: x.com/IPR_Odisha The figures were presented by the Finance Department during a high-level revenue review meeting chaired by Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar Takes a Step Towards Cleaner City with New Bio-Gas Plant at Meherpalli
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12: Bhubaneswar is moving towards a more sustainable way of managing its waste with a new 300-tonne-per-day Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant being developed at Meherpalli. Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha The ₹175-crore project, being taken up by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in partnership with Oil India Limited, will give the city’s wet waste a new purpose by converting it into clean, renewable fuel. Instead…
BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in new Climate Center at its headquarters to strengthen research capabilities
State-of-the-art research facility at Limburgerhof site responds to increasing regulatory and research demands Purpose-built facility will enable controlled, reproducible ecotoxicology studies to support the registration of crop protection products worldwide Investment supports company’s innovation strategy LIMBURGERHOF, Germany, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BASF Agricultural Solutions is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in a new Climate Center at its headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany. The purpose-built…
Introducing Oticon Reveal™ – the world’s first hearing aid powered by Dual AI
From only words to a richer world of sound SMØRUM, Denmark, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Oticon launches Oticon Reveal™, the world’s first hearing aid powered by Dual AI, delivering crystal-clear speech and meaningful sounds in optimal balance, bringing hearing aid users closer to a natural hearing experience. Built on Oticon’s latest BrainHearing™ insights, Oticon Reveal features a groundbreaking Dual AI system comprising two…
Sentosa Development Corporation’s bold vision for Greater Sentosa: Plans for new icons, reimagined beaches and game-changing attractions envisioned to redefine how Singaporeans play, relax, and bond
Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP) will bring Brani under Sentosa’s fold, unlocking new spaces for next-generation experiences, attractions and hotels. New iconic landmarks including Imbiah Canopy, Imbiah Lookout Walk and Sensorium intended to strengthen Sentosa’s appeal as Singapore’s island playground and sanctuary in a global city. Sentosa’s beaches and coastline will be reimagined with a unique islet-hopping experience and new beach club concepts centred around…
Odisha Has 8,667 Registered Cooperatives, 8,063 Functional: Centre
Bhubaneswar.Aug. 12 (UDN):Odisha has 8,667 registered cooperative societies, of which 8,063 are currently functional, according to the latest data available on the National Cooperative Database (NCD) as of July 15. The figures were shared by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The data underlines the continuing importance of the cooperative sector in Odisha, particularly…