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28 Apr

OPPO launches Oppo A53s 5G

editor0 CommentsBusinessOPPO, OPPO A53s 5G, Smart Phone

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announces the launch of the all new OPPO A53s 5G – The sleekest and the most affordable 5G ready phone in the pocket-friendly segment. The phone offers up to 8 GB memory and is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset.OPPO A53s 5G weighs in at about 189.6g and is just about 8.4mm thin, fitting comfortably in hands. OPPO A53s 5G comes with a Side Fingerprint Unlock feature. The OPPO A53s 5G has AI Triple Camera, which features a 13MP main camera, a portrait camera and a 2MP macro camera. The camera has Portrait…

28 Apr

Criminal Vinod Yadav, who carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh, killed in Police encounter in UP

editor0 CommentsSikkimcrime, encounter, police, UTTARPRADESH

A man facing charges of murder and dacoity was killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh’s Mau district in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. Lalu Yadav alias Vinod Yadav, who carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh, was injured in the exchange of fire between him and police personnel. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said. The encounter took place near Bhanvarepur in the district’s Sarai Lakhansi area around 3.30 am, he said. Yadav opened fire when he found himself…

28 Apr

India faces crisis of oxygen and lack of tankers for its transportation in its second wave of Covid-19

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid 19, India, oxygen supply

THE OXYGEN crisis during the second Covid surge has been precipitated by a shortage of tankers and the daunting logistics of transportation from distant locations — not by a dearth of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO), which is available in sufficient quantity, says top officials and key industry players. Official figures show that on April 24, various industries produced 9,103 metric tonnes (MT) of LMO against a previously existing capacity of 7,259 MT. On the same day, the sale of LMO stood at 7,017 MT. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was informed during a review meeting that production has increased…

28 Apr

Kia changes from ‘Kia Motors India’ to ‘Kia India’

editor0 CommentsBusinessAutomobile, Business, Kia Motors

Kia India relaunched its brand in India with a focus on illuminating its transition from an automaker to a provider of advanced and eco-friendly mobility solutions. Also, the company name has changed from Kia Motors India to Kia India, dropping ‘Motors’ which symbolizes Kia becoming an enterprise that invests in and produces more than just vehicles to offer a long range of sustainable mobility solutions. Outside South Korea (the home of Kia), India is the first country where the brand relaunch is celebrated. Wholly owned by Kia Corporation, Kia India introduces the company’s refashioned logo and brand slogan, ‘Movement that…

27 Apr

Child brides will no longer be included in India’s biggest survey of domestic violence.

editor0 CommentsHealthchild marriage, crime, India

Child brides being beaten by their husbands will no longer be included in India’s biggest survey of domestic violence – potentially hiding the problem and making it even harder for married girls to get help. India’s national health survey is a mine of statistics on key social indicators – from fertility rates to immunisation, marriage age to gender-based violence, and is used to craft government policies and pinpoint charity spending. But (girls) brides married before the legal age of 18 have been omitted from the latest survey due to new child protection laws – even after the previous report found…

27 Apr

India accounts for the highest share of Covid cases reached by an country worldwide.

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid 19, health, India

India, which has been recording over 3 lakh covid cases every day since the last four days, now accounts for 38% of worldwide infections — the highest share reached by an country at any stage of the pandemic. A month ago, this number stood at 9%, data from the John Hopkins University showed. On Tuesday, the country recorded 3,23,144 fresh cases and 2,771 related deaths as the second wave of the novel coronavirus continued to wreak havoc. India’s cumulative case count stands at 1,76,36,307 while its death toll has climbed up to 1,97,894. Experts, however, believe that this number is far from the…

27 Apr

Stellantis makes key appointments for India & Asia Pacific region

editor0 CommentsBusinessBusiness, Stellantis

Stellantis India & Asia Pacific has announced key leadership appointments for its operations within India and in the region. Mr. Roland Bouchara has been appointed as the CEO & Managing Director for Stellantis in India with full responsibility for the Jeep and Citroën national sales companies (NSCs), coupled with the Group’s manufacturing operations. Since 2017, Roland has successfully led the Citroën India operations as the Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for the brand. Prior to joining Groupe PSA in 2017, Roland held several key leadership positions at Renault including, Managing Director UK, Head of Europe NSCs (Germany, UK, Spain…

27 Apr

Glenmark to launch Ryaltris nasal spray in Europe

editor0 CommentsHealth, BusinessGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ryaltris nasal spray

Aiming to enable launch of its innovative nasal spray in 17 countries in the European Union, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited is concluding the final phase of its marketing approval application process. Ryaltris, developed by Glenmark, is a novel fixed-dose combination nasal spray of an anti-histamine and a steroid, indicated for treatment of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (AR) in patients over 12 years of age. Ryaltris will shortly be available in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the UK. Glenmark will commercialise Ryaltris on its own in select…

27 Apr

CEO of Vedanta’s Iron & Steel sector – Sauvick Mazumdar

editor0 CommentsBusinessIron & Steel sector, VEDANTA

Sauvick Mazumdar, CEO of Vedanta Iron and Ferro Alloys Business, has been appointed as CEO of Vedanta’s Iron and Steel Sector, while NL Vhatte, who was Director, Vedanta – Value Added Business, will take up the role of CEO- ESL Steel. Vedanta is all set to drive the next phase of sustainable growth in the Iron & Steel sector with the strategic elevation of these two industry veterans. Vedanta Group CEO Sunil Duggal congratulated Mr. Sauvick Mazumdar and Mr. NL Vhatte for this much-deserved elevation. “With their rich and diversified experience, I am sure that we will take our Iron…

27 Apr

Vi Business Plus offers Flexible postpaid plans

editor0 CommentsBusinessVi Business Plus, Vodafone Idea Limited

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), Vi Business has introduced a wide range of post-paid plans designed for businesses and working professionals. Enterprises and working professionals can avail Vi Business Plus seamless digital experience on the award winning Vi business mobility platform and the Vi app. Vi Business Plus offers value added bundled benefits for businesses and professionals beyond connectivity. Vi Business Plus, an industry leading mobility solution, enables today’s mobile workforce to connect, communicate, collaborate and do a lot more with their post-paid plans. Starting at Rs 299, Vi Business Plus enables enterprises, small businesses,…