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PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched the fourth edition of its PhysicsWallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test (PWNSAT) 2026, with the initiative offering financial assistance and academic support to students preparing for JEE and NEET examinations. Free registrations are open to students from Class V to XII and Class XII pass-outs from both PCM and PCB streams. The scholarship programme offers eligible students tuition fee waivers of up to 100%, along with cash rewards worth up to Rs 2.5 crore. The programme's key support component is free education and accommodation for the top 500 eligible students, based on their performance in PWNSAT…

Cognizant has launched its Talent Accelerator program with 489 newly hired B-school graduates from 58 business schools across 37 cities in India, strengthening its focus on interdisciplinary talent for the evolving AI-driven technology sector. The two-week immersive onboarding programme is being conducted simultaneously at Cognizant facilities in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. It will familiarise new recruits with the company’s values while providing functional, sales and marketing training and opportunities to interact directly with business and leadership teams. The cohort includes graduates from premier institutions such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR Mumbai, FMS University of…

More than 2,000 Jawa, Yezdi and BSA motorcycle riders participated in Independence Day rides across India under the Nomads banner, marking the country’s 80th Independence Day with a nationwide celebration of freedom and motorcycling. The initiative brought together riders through 150 dealerships, cutting across age groups, regions and riding styles. According to Classic Legends, the Nomads identity is intended to bring Jawa, Yezdi and BSA riders together beyond individual brands, with shared experiences and a common passion for motorcycling forming the basis of the community. The company said the rides also reflected the spirit of national pride associated with its…

Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has announced the launch of the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in India at ₹2,10,684 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), with bookings opening today. The new edition is positioned as a tribute to the legacy, courage, discipline and resilience of the Gorkha Regiment. The motorcycle is finished in a distinctive Gorkha Green colourway and features a bespoke insignia depicting the iconic crossed Khukris. Retaining the Classic 350’s upright riding posture and J-series engine, it comes with an Assist & Slipper clutch and Type-C USB fast-charging port. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal…

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), has inaugurated a dedicated Eicher Pro X dealership in Howrah, marking its first such facility in East India and strengthening its presence in a key commercial and logistics market. Future Automobile Agency Private Limited’s 3S dealership, located at Dey Motors Compound on NH-6, Chamrail, Kona, offers Eicher Pro X small commercial vehicles in the 3T and 3.5T GVW categories across electric, diesel and CNG powertrains. Spread across around 8,000 sqft, the facility integrates sales, service and spare parts, while featuring dedicated service bays, customer and driver lounges,…

Ather is set to launch its upcoming family electric scooter, the Ather Konarc, on August 29, 2026, during Ather Community Day. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared a teaser video highlighting the metallic components of the new scooter. Prototypes of the Konarc have also been spotted testing on Indian roads on several occasions, offering an early look at its expected design, features and range. The Ather Konarc is expected to be based on the brand’s EL platform, which was showcased last year. Spy images suggest that the electric scooter could get an LED headlamp mounted on the handlebar…

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday announced a refresh of its 125cc Fi Hybrid scooter portfolio, introducing new colours, updated graphics, styling enhancements and technology upgrades across the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid, as the two-wheeler maker seeks to appeal to young and style-conscious urban riders. The RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid gets new paint finishes and graphics, while the RayZR Street Rally TFT variant now features a Colour TFT Instrument Cluster with Turn-by-Turn (TBT) Navigation. The Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid has also received new shades and contemporary design elements aimed at strengthening its premium appeal.…