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Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles unveils its most advanced intercity platform yet — the all-new Tata LPO 1822 bus chassis

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles unveils its most advanced intercity platform yet — the all-new Tata LPO 1822 bus chassis

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has launched its flagship intercity bus chassis, the Tata LPO 1822, setting a new benchmark for passenger comfort, performance, and operational efficiency. Designed with full-air suspension and low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels, the LPO 1822 promises a fatigue-free journey for passengers and drivers, while flexible seating configurations—from 36 to 50-seaters and sleeper layouts—cater to diverse fleet requirements. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Anand S, Vice President and Head of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, highlighted that the new platform is tailored to meet evolving passenger expectations and growing intercity connectivity. Powered by a 5.6-litre Cummins…
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Medtronic launches Avalus Ultra™ surgical valves in India

Medtronic launches Avalus Ultra™ surgical valves in India

Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, on Tuesday launched its next-generation Avalus Ultra™ Bioprosthesis surgical aortic heart valve in India, aiming to enhance cardiac care for patients nationwide. Building on the decade-long clinical experience of the Avalus™ platform, the Avalus Ultra valve is designed for ease of implantation, durability, and reliable performance, including support for future transcatheter aortic valve-in-surgical aortic valve (TAV-in-SAV) procedures. The low-profile valve accommodates diverse patient anatomies, featuring a flexible sewing cuff for secure placement with minimal paravalvular leak rates. Platinum-iridium coils and tantalum badges improve fluoroscopic visibility during reinterventions, ensuring accurate positioning. The device…
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This festive season, Swiggy rolls out new features for Food on Train

This festive season, Swiggy rolls out new features for Food on Train

Swiggy has rolled out new features for its Food on Train service just in time for the festive season, enhancing convenience and variety for train travelers across India. Passengers can now explore ‘City Best’ meals, a curated selection of iconic dishes from local eateries at over 115 stations, while Easy Eats offers hassle-free meals with neat packaging and cutlery for on-the-go dining. Swiggy has also introduced a Pure Veg section, catering to vegetarians and those observing Navratri fasts, alongside an Offer Zone providing up to 60% discounts across 30+ restaurants. Commenting on the launch, Deepak Maloo, VP – Food Strategy,…
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Oil Prices Slide to Five-Month Low Amid Surplus Fears

Oil Prices Slide to Five-Month Low Amid Surplus Fears

Oil prices tumbled to a five-month low after the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected a sharp global crude surplus. Brent crude fell about 3% to $61.50 a barrel. The IEA estimates a mismatch of 3.2 million barrels/day on average from now through mid-2026, up from earlier forecasts of 2 million.  Despite OPEC+ announcing only a modest output increase (~137,000 bpd), the market reaction was swift.  Analysts questioned the IEA’s forecast, suggesting demand assumptions may be pessimistic. For energy and finance media globally, this signals a shift: oversupply, weak demand, and cautious policy responses ahead. For South Asian media, the story…
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Coca-Cola and Google Gemini celebrate Diwali with “Festicons” where AI magic meets tradition

Coca-Cola and Google Gemini celebrate Diwali with “Festicons” where AI magic meets tradition

This Diwali, Coca-Cola India is reimagining how India celebrates by fusing culture, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Google, Coca-Cola has introduced Festicons Diwali greetings, enabling consumers to create and share personalized digital wishes using the Google Gemini app. Available on Coca-Cola’s limited-edition Utsav Packs, the initiative allows people to scan a QR code to create and share their own personalized festive avatars right within the Gemini app using its advanced image generation capabilities. Through this innovative digital experience, Coca-Cola is giving consumers a unique way to share their festive vibe. By scanning the festive pack, consumers…
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Indian stock market: key things that changed for market overnight

Indian stock market: key things that changed for market overnight

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open higher on Thursday, tracking positive global cues. Asian markets advanced, while US indices closed mostly in the green following strong earnings from major banks. On Wednesday, domestic markets extended gains, with Sensex rising 575.45 points (0.70%) to 82,605.43 and Nifty climbing 178.05 points (0.71%) to 25,323.55. Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking maintained a bullish outlook, suggesting a “buy on dips” strategy above the 25,000 mark, with sectoral strength seen in banking, metals, and autos, while FMCG and pharma may lag. Across Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.95%, Topix…
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#CelebrateLarge – Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water launches its festive campaign with Rohit Sharma

#CelebrateLarge – Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water launches its festive campaign with Rohit Sharma

Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled its new festive campaign — #CelebrateLarge – Hum Hain Generation Large, Humaara Har Celebration Large, featuring cricket icon Rohit Sharma. The brand’s latest initiative blends technology and culture, offering a first-of-its-kind AI-led festive experience that celebrates India’s vibrant youth spirit. At the heart of the campaign is an AI-powered personalised greeting generator that allows fans to create hyper-realistic video messages alongside Rohit Sharma using regenerative AI and voice synthesis. The interactive experience turns simple festive wishes into memorable, lifelike exchanges, capturing the brand’s signature “Live It Large” philosophy. Adding another layer of…
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Pradyot blames financing and land problems for the BJP’s tardiness in the Tripura village committee elections

Pradyot blames financing and land problems for the BJP’s tardiness in the Tripura village committee elections

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP government in Tripura of deliberately delaying village committee (VC) elections, claiming the party would not secure a single seat if polls were held. Speaking at a public event, Pradyot highlighted that it has been nine years since the last VC elections, alleging that the delay reflects the ruling party’s fear of losing grassroots support. Pradyot also criticised both the state and central governments over issues related to land rights and funding for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). He claimed, “TTAADC has no authority…
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Mizoram becomes the most popular tourist destination in the Northeast after a 139% increase in visitors

Mizoram becomes the most popular tourist destination in the Northeast after a 139% increase in visitors

Mizoram has firmly established itself as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Northeast, recording a remarkable 139.5 per cent rise in visitor arrivals last year. Speaking at the Hnahsin (cosmos flower) festival in Champhai district, Chief Minister Lalduhoma revealed that over 5.2 lakh tourists visited the state in 2024, reflecting the growing appeal of Mizoram’s scenic landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant culture. The Chief Minister attributed the surge in tourism to improved connectivity following the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line on September 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This vital link connects Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to Assam’s…
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Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar’s Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans in Tears of Nostalgia

Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar’s Emotional Reunion Leaves Fans in Tears of Nostalgia

Famous for their roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, respectively, Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar have filmed a special episode of the current revival series of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Along with a selfie she snapped on the set of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Smriti Irani shared a special post on social media for Sakshi Tanwar. Smriti Irani wrote: "I can describe Sakshi with a lot of adjectives, like grace, grit, and gorgeousness, but I can't explain how it felt to accept her memory and reality after 2.5…
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