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Atria Renewabic launches rooftop solar campaign
07 Jun 2025 | 8:25 PM
Bengaluru, June 7 (UNI) Atria Renewabic, a frontrunner in India's renewable energy sector, on Saturday launched a unique community-centric rooftop solar campaign aimed at accelerating solar adoption in Bengaluru's residential neighbourhoods.
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Lupin gets tentative approval from U S FDA for Oxcarbazepine ER Tablets
07 Jun 2025 | 8:16 PM
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced on Saturday that it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Oxcarbazepine Extended-Release (ER) Tablets, 150 mg, 300 mg, and 600 mg.
This product would be manufactured at Lupin's Nagpur facility in India, the Pharma company said in
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G Square Group announces mega township project in Coimbatore
07 Jun 2025 | 8:14 PM
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) G Square Group, a leading South Indian real estate developer, on
Saturday announced G Square Seven Hills, an expansive township project in Coimbatore.
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07 Jun 2025 | 7:27 PM
Patna, June 07 (UNI) Indriya, the jewellery brand from the Aditya Birla Group, has launched its second outlet in Patna, reflecting the city's growing appreciation for craftsmanship and exquisite design.
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