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Time of India
16-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Abandoned dog flies to new home in Prague
Chennai: A three-year-old doberman abandoned by its owner in Chromepet about six months ago has found a new home in the Czech Republic. The canine was rescued and sent to Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) in Nov last year. Shravan Krishnan of BMAD said that when the dog arrived at the hospital, it had difficulty walking and was malnourished. It was admitted for veterinary care and physiotherapy. "We named him Pattu. After five months of treatment and physiotherapy training, he regained health. The dog is now walking normally. When Pattu's health improved, we decided to find him a new home," he said. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai BMAD posted Pattu's details on its website for rehabilitation, and there were many inquiries from pet lovers across the state. The Czech-based adopter was found solely through social media outreach by BMAD. Multiple rounds of screening were conducted before zeroing in on Pavilina Buskova, a resident of the Czech Republic who immediately agreed to adopt Pattu. Pattu was moved to a private shelter where he stayed until it flew to the European country. After completing the formalities with the customs department authorities, Pattu was safely put in a wooden crate with space for aeration and sent on a flight in June. The pet has now happily settled with its new owner, Shravan added.
Business Upturn
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Lupin shares jump 2% after company signs licensing and supply agreement with Zentiva
Lupin shares rose 2% in morning trade after the company announced a key licensing and supply agreement with Czech-based Zentiva, a.s. The deal involves Lupin's biosimilar Certolizumab Pegol, aimed at expanding its global footprint in the biosimilars segment. As of 10:16 AM, the shares were trading 1.19% higher at Rs 1,944.90. Under the agreement, Lupin will handle development, manufacturing, and supply of the product, while Zentiva will manage commercialization across Europe and CIS countries. Zentiva will leverage its strong commercial infrastructure and regulatory expertise in those markets. Meanwhile, Lupin will retain commercialization rights for other global regions, including the U.S. and Canada. The agreement excludes markets like Australia, Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, and India. Zentiva will make a non-refundable payment of up to $50 million to Lupin based on regulatory milestones, including an upfront fee of $10 million. Both companies will co-invest in product development, with profit-sharing arrangements in defined markets. This strategic partnership allows Lupin to tap into Zentiva's established reach in Europe while accelerating access to affordable biosimilar treatments globally. Zentiva, which serves over 100 million people in 30+ countries, adds significant market strength to the collaboration. The agreement is not a related-party transaction, and no promoter group entities are involved. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Times
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Times
The joke is on Tesla as Skoda eclipses its electric car sales
Once the inspiration for an entire genre of jokes, Skoda has overtaken Tesla in European electric vehicle sales. The Czech-based company, now part of the Volkswagen group, sold 14,920 cars in May against Elon Musk's tally of 14,055, according to the market research firm DataForce. Skoda's haul was given a lift by the popularity of its £31,000 all-electric Elroq SUV range, which shifted 9,250 units in the month. Tesla's sales on the Continent, meanwhile, were down 28 per cent amid protests over Musk's tumultuous relationship with President Trump. Tesla Model Y review: 'An excellent car made even better' Separate figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed sales of Tesla fell for the fifth successive month in May, and are down 40 per cent year-on-year. That was despite a 25 per cent rise in the number of battery-electric vehicle registrations in the EU to 142,776. Plug-in hybrid sales leapt 46.9 per cent to 87,301 units. Sales across Volkswagen group rose 3.4 per cent, while BMW's registrations increased 5.6 per cent. Germany remained the largest adopter of battery-electric vehicles in the bloc, with 43,060 registered, up 44.9 per cent on the previous year. In France there was a decline: registrations fell to 19,414 from 23,892. • Business live: the latest news on companies, markets and the economy As buyers turned increasingly to cheaper alternatives, China's SAIC Motor enjoyed 18,716 sales in May — up from 13,562 last year — lifting its market share to 2 per cent. Its Chinese rival, BYD, outperformed it for the second month in a row, selling 3,025 units, according to separate figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. There are signs of strain at BYD, however. The world's largest EV manufacturer has scaled back production as it works through rising inventory levels in its home market, Reuters reported. Night shifts have been cancelled and output cut by at least a third of the capacity at some of its factories. The figures showed that in the five months to May, hybrid-electric cars remained the most popular choice of buyers in the European Union, taking 35.1 per cent of the market share, while petrol dropped to 28.6 per cent from 35.6 per cent last year.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Kylaq To Get A CNG Powertrain Option, Here's What To Expect
Skoda launched the Kylaq SUV in November 2025, and the brand is now planning to equip it with a new powertrain option for Indian customers. Skoda India has vocalized its interest in evaluating the CNG compatibility of the turbo engines offered in the Skoda cars. As of now, there's no timeline announced for the launch of CNG models, as the development strategy is underway. However, it might not be a tough integration by the Czech-based automaker, as the brand already has a CNG powertrain available in the internationally available Octavia, Scala, and Citigo hatchbacks. Also, Skoda is not the first automaker to come up with a CNG powertrain with a turbo-petrol unit. The Tata Nexon already offers a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine equipped with a CNG unit, which is available as an option. Skoda Kylaq Other sub-4 meter SUVs that get CNG options are the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Toyota Taisor, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger. However, it is yet to be seen whether Skoda offers the CNG powertrain as a standard fitment or as an OEM-approved dealer-level kit. Also Read: Renault Triber And Kiger Facelift Seen Testing, Revealing New Design Details The Skoda Kylaq's current models on sale get a 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine, which works jointly with a 6-speed gearbox (MT and AT). It is capable of delivering a peak power and torque output of 115 hp and 178 Nm, respectively. It has four major variants available in the Indian market, namely Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige. The brand also offers seven color options for the Kylaq- Olive Gold, Lava Blue, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, and Deep Pearl Black. The prices of the Skoda Kylaq start from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable SUV offered by the brand in India.
North Wales Chronicle
06-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
National Lottery group planning 36-hour outage for long delayed tech update
The Czech-based group – which took over the 10-year licence to run the lottery from Camelot in February last year – has warned retailers it will need to carry out the tech switchover 'one weekend' over the summer months. It will mean retail point-of-sale terminals will not be able to take ticket sales for around 36 hours. It is believed that Allwyn is looking to minimise disruption by timing the upgrade to start at around 11pm on a Saturday night, with the National Lottery not trading overnight and no draw-based games on a Sunday. While the date has not been revealed, Allwyn's UK chief executive Andria Vidler has told retailers it will 'tie in best with our retail partners'. She has written to them asking for their 'help and diligence to enable a seamless transition'. The tech switchover has been beset by delays after Allwyn took over the licence, which has held back the launch of new draw-based games. It was unable to switch to a new technology provider after agreeing to extend the contract for the existing supplier, International Games Technology (IGT). IGT had challenged the Gambling Commission's decision to award Allwyn the 10-year licence in court, but later dropped the legal action. Allwyn has previously admitted that delays to the new games it had hoped to introduce in 2024 will hold back the amount of money it can give to good causes in the early part of its 10-year licence. But the group remained committed to its long-term goal to double money for good causes, despite falling short of early targets. Allwyn said: 'Allwyn is investing over £350 million into improving the operations and technology of The National Lottery. 'This change is critical – it will give us the springboard from which we can continue to improve the player and retailer experience and enable us deliver on our ambitious plans to double returns to Good Causes from £30 million to £60 million a week by the end of the licence.' The lottery licence handover has been hampered by intense legal wrangling since it was first announced. Camelot took action over the Gambling Commission's decision to award the licence to Allwyn, which was finally settled when Allwyn bought Camelot, although the two companies continued to operate separately ahead of the handover. Media tycoon Richard Desmond is also suing the Gambling Commission after missing out on the licence in what is set to culminate in a High Court showdown. Details of the tech upgrade come as Allwyn revealed UK earnings halved at the start of 2025 despite a sales boost from March's record EuroMillions jackpot and strong demand for online instant win games. It reported a 6% rise in UK gross gaming revenues to 1.02 billion euros (£860 million) – up 4% with currency movements stripped out. Sales by amounts staked lifted 3% on a constant currency basis as players took a punt on the EuroMillions rollover in March with its record-breaking 250 million euro (£211 million) jackpot. The latest EuroMillions on Friday night could also see a single ticket-holder win the biggest lottery prize the UK has ever seen if they match the numbers in the draw. The wider Allwyn group, which runs lotteries across Europe, saw underlying earnings rise 1% to 362.3 million euros (£305.7 million) in the three months to March 31.
