India Leads Global Coconut Production; Centre Announces Coconut Promotion Scheme in Budget 2026–27

New Delhi, March 17: India continues to hold the top position in global coconut production, contributing 30.37% of the world’s total output, according to information shared in Parliament. The Government of India has also announced a Coconut Promotion Scheme in the Union Budget 2026–27 aimed at boosting productivity and strengthening…

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Centre Approves 203 Integrated Ayush Hospitals and 383 Dispensaries Under National Ayush Mission

New Delhi, March 17: The Government of India has approved the establishment of 203 Integrated Ayush Hospitals (IAHs) and 383 new Ayush dispensaries across various states and Union Territories under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to strengthen traditional healthcare infrastructure in the country. Launched in 2014–15, the centrally sponsored scheme…

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Numeraire Future Trends Expands Partnerships with Three Contemporary Artists Using AI Authentication Technology

Abu Dhabi,  March 17— Numeraire Future Trends, the Abu Dhabi–based CultureTech company pioneering AI-powered Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for art, luxury goods, and cultural assets, today announced that three contemporary talented female artists have partnered with the company to secure the identity and provenance of their works using its object-level…

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Turquoise Health Announces $40 Million Series C to Become the Operating System for Healthcare Contracts and Payments

SAN DIEGO, CA —March 17– Turquoise Health (“Turquoise”), a multi-sided healthcare pricing and payment platform, today announced it has raised $40 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Adams Street Partners, and Yosemite. Healthcare’s financial infrastructure is…

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Pine Launches Message Gateway, Turns Everyday Messages Into AI-Powered Tasks

PALO ALTO, Calif. – March 17, 2026 – Pine, the trusted AI agent for consumers’ digital chores that delivers results, today announced Message Gateway, a new communication layer that allows users to interact with Pine’s AI assistant from anywhere, including messaging platforms, voice notes and phone calls, while Pine executes tasks in the background…

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PNB Housing Finance and IMGC Join Hands to Expand Access to Affordable Home Loans Through Mortgage Guarantee

Chandigarh, Mar 17: PNB Housing Finance Ltd, one of India’s largest housing finance companies, announced a strategic partnership with India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC), India’s first mortgage guarantee company, to provide responsible access to home loans for the affordable housing segment. The association will enable PNB Housing to offer its…

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