The acquisition is strategically important because Organon brings a strong global portfolio in women’s health, biosimilars and established medicines. The New Jersey-headquartered company operates in more than 140 countries and has over 70 products across its portfolio. Organon was formed as a spin-off from Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, in 2021.
Revenue from operations rose 5.8% to ₹46,490 crore, compared with ₹43,961 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. The company’s operating performance also improved, with EBITDA increasing 6.2% to ₹12,673 crore, while EBITDA margin stood at 27.3%, slightly higher than 27.1% a year earlier.
The submission marks India’s third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. NDCs are the national climate action plans that countries submit under the global climate framework, outlining how they intend to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts and contribute to the long-term goal of limiting global warming. India’s earlier NDCs were submitted in 2015 and updated in 2022 for the 2030 target cycle.
The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) marks a major milestone for the fledgling airline and the broader aviation sector. It follows a series of successful test flights, including water take-offs and landings conducted at sites such as the Ganga Barrage and Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand, demonstrating the operational readiness of the service.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and the Kenya Revenue Authority for the exchange of pre-arrival information on goods moving between the two countries. The agreement was signed by CBIC Member Yogendra Garg and KRA Commissioner General Dr Lilian Nyawanda in the presence of senior officials from both sides.
The new trains are being positioned as an important bridge between India’s spiritual heartland and Maharashtra’s major economic centres. The Banaras–Hadapsar route will improve access to Kashi Vishwanath Dham and connect Varanasi with Pune, one of India’s leading education, IT, manufacturing and defence-linked cities. The Ayodhya–Mumbai route will strengthen access to the Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra while giving passengers from eastern Uttar Pradesh and central India a direct, affordable link to Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
The MoU was signed by Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager of the Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Abhishek Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer of DTDC Express Limited, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration between the Department of Posts and DTDC that began in 2025.
The campus now prepares daily meals for over 500 people, including around 250 hostel students who are served twice a day, along with 15 staff families residing on the premises. Instead of relying on LPG cylinders, the institution uses two biogas plants with a combined capacity of 90 cubic metres per day. These plants convert cow dung, kitchen waste and agricultural residue into usable cooking gas.
For decades, the Khambatki Ghat section was known for its steep curves, accident-prone stretches, and traffic congestion. The newly constructed tunnel now offers a safer alternative route, significantly reducing travel risks and improving driving conditions for commuters.
Baerbock is scheduled to be in India on April 28, 2026, where she will hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. The discussions are expected to focus on cooperation within the United Nations system, global peace and security, sustainable development, climate action, technology governance and the need for stronger international coordination in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
