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In India, following the expiry of the patent protection for semaglutide, at least 12 major manufacturers of generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug are set to enter the market. One of them plans to sell the injectable form from 1,290 rupees per month, whilst the starting price of the Wegovy pen in the country is around 10,480 rupees.

In a series of rulings, the Supreme Court has outlined when disciplinary measures may be imposed in the armed forces without a service inquiry, under what circumstances a commander may be held liable for the actions of subordinates, and why complaints to the command or the General Staff do not suspend the time limit for bringing a case to court.

The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People has issued a message to Muslims to mark Eid al-Fitr. The message emphasised the unity of the people, support for the armed forces, and the hope for the liberation of Crimea.

Fraudsters have become increasingly active on social media, sending fake messages about financial compensation from ‘Ukrenergo’ for prolonged power cuts.

The Kyiv City Military Recruitment Centre and Joint Staff has stated that reports of an alleged intensification of mobilisation measures in the capital are untrue. The centre emphasised that there have been no changes to legislation or regulatory acts concerning mobilisation.

The “Dія” portal now offers the option to renew the registration of employees who have not breached military registration rules in advance. The new system allows applications to be submitted before the current registration expires, without interrupting the employee’s status.

A red-level magnetic storm is expected on Earth on Friday, 20 March. According to the data provided, the K-index is expected to reach around 6.3, and geomagnetic activity will intensify to STORM G3 level.

On 20 March 2026, the Northern Hemisphere will experience the spring equinox, which is considered the start of astronomical spring. On this day, the faithful honour Saint Photini of Rome, to whom they pray for feminine happiness, a strong marriage and good motherhood.

Two vocational colleges in Lviv have received state-of-the-art training units from Japan for the manufacture of automotive wiring, as well as for the diagnosis and repair of automotive electronic systems. The total investment in the two colleges exceeded €220,000.

Ukrainian singer Marko Kvitka has announced that he has joined the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The artist stated that he has become a paratrooper and noted that he is serving in the 46th Podilsk Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The divorce service via “Diyu” could become available within the next few months. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that the regulatory framework has already been approved, the technical development is in its final stages, and the first couples will be able to test the service in late spring.

American director Chloé Zhao has announced a charity auction, the proceeds from which will go to the Kharkiv-based animal rescue organisation Animal Rescue Kharkiv.