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22 Oct

Japan Launches World’s Fastest Hydrogen Train for Public Use

MohiniInternational

Japan has officially launched its first high-speed hydrogen-powered train, marking a breakthrough in green transportation technology. Developed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), the train—named “Hybari”—can reach speeds of 140 km/h while emitting only water vapor. The train has begun operating on selected routes near Tokyo, with plans for nationwide expansion by 2030. The Japanese government has hailed the initiative as a key step toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Hybari runs on hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity through chemical reactions, significantly reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Engineers say the train can travel 140 kilometers on a single…

22 Oct

Classic Legends Makes Festive Season Shopping Easy with ‘Ride Now, Pay in 2026’ Offer

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Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd., known for reviving iconic motorcycles like Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA, has introduced a special festive financing scheme, allowing buyers to take home their dream bikes immediately and defer EMI payments until 2026. The offer, in partnership with L&T Finance Ltd., requires only interest payments for the first two months, with full EMI repayment beginning in January 2026. The scheme covers all models, including the premium BSA Gold Star 650, and extends up to 36 months with quick, 10-minute loan approvals. Sharad Agarwal, Chief Business Officer at Classic Legends, said, “Our ‘Ride Now, Pay in 2026’ offer…

22 Oct

VOL 7, ISSUE 38 – The Mileage

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22 Oct

Ujjivan SFB reports robust Q2 growth; profit rises 18% QoQ, secured loan share hits 47%

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. [BSE: 542904; NSE: UJJIVANSFB] on Friday reported a strong financial performance for Q2 FY26, with net profit rising 18.2% quarter-on-quarter to ₹122 crore. The bank’s secured loan book grew 52.9% year-on-year to ₹16,173 crore, comprising 46.8% of total loans, while gross disbursements hit a record ₹7,932 crore, up 47.6% YoY. Deposits climbed 15.1% YoY to ₹39,211 crore, with CASA deposits rising 22.1% to ₹10,783 crore. Net interest income increased 7.7% QoQ to ₹922 crore, reversing a three-quarter declining trend. Asset quality remained healthy, with GNPA at 2.45% and bucket-X collection efficiency steady at 99.5%. The…

20 Oct

MEA Awards BLS International Prestigious Contract for Indian Visa Application Centers

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BLS International Services Limited (BLS International) has been awarded a prestigious three-year contract by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract, effective from October 14, 2025, covers key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and aims to provide streamlined, secure, and customer-friendly visa services. Under the agreement, BLS International will manage the IVACs with enhanced infrastructure, advanced technology, and multilingual staff, ensuring a seamless experience for applicants. Speaking on the occasion, Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International, said, “We are honoured to receive…

20 Oct

Vishal Mishra’s Pagalpan Tour 2025-26: Kotak Credit Cardholders Get Exclusive Access

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Popular contemporary singer Vishal Mishra has announced his highly anticipated India Tour 2025–26, titled ‘Pagalpan Tour’, set to traverse seven cities including Delhi/Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, with additional cities to be revealed soon. The tour, scheduled between November 2025 and February 2026, will feature Mishra’s chart-topping hits such as Kaise Hua, Pehle Bhi Main, Jaan Ban Gaye, Manjha, and his latest single Tum Ho Toh. Kotak Mahindra Bank, presenting partner for the tour, is offering exclusive presale access for Kotak Credit Cardholders starting October 23, 2025, for select cities, while general ticket sales will begin October…

20 Oct

Nepal’s Tourism Rebounds as Record Number of Indian Tourists Visit

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Nepal’s tourism industry is witnessing a strong rebound, with over 1.2 million visitors arriving in 2025 so far — a 45% increase from last year. A major share of this growth comes from Indian tourists, who now account for nearly one-third of all foreign visitors. Destinations like Pokhara, Lumbini, and Mustang are seeing record hotel bookings, while new infrastructure projects—such as the Gautam Buddha International Airport—have improved travel access. The Nepal Tourism Board attributes the rise to improved India-Nepal road links and promotional campaigns encouraging cross-border travel. For India, this trend also benefits businesses in bordering states such as Bihar,…

20 Oct

For festive season, Samsung launches 4-Hour Installation & Demo Service

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Samsung India has unveiled its 4-Hour Superfast Installation & Demo Service to enhance the festive shopping experience, offering customers rapid setup and personalised product demonstrations for a range of consumer durables including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwaves, and televisions. The service promises installation within four hours of registration (within municipal limits), eliminating delays and ensuring customers can enjoy their purchases immediately. Expert service engineers also provide one-on-one demonstrations and guidance on connecting devices to Samsung Smart Things, enabling integrated, AI-powered home experiences. “Festivals are about celebrating togetherness, not waiting for setups. With our 4-Hour Superfast Installation & Demo Service,…

20 Oct

Arunachal Governor extends Diwali wishes, urges eco-friendly celebrations

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On the occasion of Diwali, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik sent warm congratulations and best wishes to the state's citizens, hoping that the celebration would deepen the ties of fraternity, love, and harmony that bind all facets of society together. "Diwali, the festival of lights, embodies the timeless message of hope and the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and wisdom over ignorance," the governor wrote in his greeting. It is a season of introspection, rebirth, and thankfulness. In addition to lighting lamps in our homes, let's light the lamps of kindness, compassion, and…

20 Oct

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha apologizes for mispronouncing the BJP ally IPFT as an illegal organization

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday issued a public apology after inadvertently referring to the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), the ruling BJP’s alliance partner, as an outlawed group during a political rally in poll-bound Bihar. The incident occurred on Saturday at a rally in Ramnagar, Bihar, organized to mark the filing of nomination papers by two BJP candidates. While addressing the gathering, Saha mentioned that members of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), and IPFT had surrendered to lead normal lives, unintentionally grouping the BJP ally with banned militant outfits. Acknowledging…