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08 Sep

CNG and Electric Push: Mahindra Targets Bigger Share in Small Pickups

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Mahindra & Mahindra is targeting more than 50 per cent market share in India’s small pickup segment in FY27, banking on the expanded Veero range to strengthen its position. The automaker currently holds a 46 per cent year-to-date share through July, compared with 49.1 per cent in FY26. According to Velusamy R, President of Mahindra & Mahindra’s Automotive Business, the newly launched 1.1-tonne CNG Veero is expected to provide further momentum and help the company cross the 50 per cent mark during the current fiscal year. Mahindra has expanded the Veero lineup with the 1.1-tonne XXL CNG variant and upgraded…

08 Sep

New Baleno gets Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats; bookings open at Rs 11,000

Business BureauBusiness

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the new Baleno premium hatchback with a refreshed design, Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and segment-first ventilated front seats, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in the premium hatchback market. Bookings for the new Baleno are open at Rs 11,000, with prices starting at Rs 6.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The new model features an updated NEXWave grille, sculpted front bumper, chrome-finished fender garnish and NEXTre LED DRLs. It is offered in seven colour options, including the new Enigmatic Teal shade. Safety upgrades include radar- and camera-based Level 2 ADAS with functions…

08 Sep

TKLD Seeks Justice for Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram, Urges Action Against Those Responsible

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long Delhi (TKLD) has condemned the killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram following an alleged assault in Kilokri, New Delhi, and called for a swift and impartial investigation into the incident. In a statement, the organisation said it was deeply shocked and saddened by Vikram’s death and described the incident as a serious act of violence. It said the circumstances were particularly disturbing as Vikram was reportedly assaulted after appealing for peace and consideration in his neighbourhood. The TKLD urged the Delhi Police and other concerned authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. It called…

08 Sep

Zandu Balm’s Gen Z push signals a wider shift in India’s pain-relief market

Business BureauBusiness

Zandu Balm, from Emami Ltd, has launched #UndoWithZandu, a campaign aimed at consumers aged 16-28 as the Ayurvedic brand seeks to adapt its traditional pain-relief proposition to changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour. The campaign turns screen-time headaches, tech neck, doomscrolling fatigue, burnout, career stress, overthinking, situationship drama and Monday blues into contemporary “peedas”. At its centre is “Peedaland”, a surreal world where young consumers encounter these modern discomforts, with the message “Peeda ko karo Undo with Zandu.” Developed by Tree Communications and Abbas Mirza, the campaign is being rolled out across television, digital, OTT and social media, including West Bengal.…

07 Sep

Stone Crushers, Brick Kilns, Imported Timber Under Assam’s New Green Cess

PreetiAssam

The Assam Cabinet has agreed in principle to levy green cess on four sectors/items.These sectors are stone crushing units, brick kilns, imported timber, pollution index based industrial unit, transfer of ownership of pre-owned motor vehicles, and commercial extraction and utilisation of groundwater.The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur today."The State Cabinet has approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026 - framework for levy of green cess in Assam in different identified sectors which are using natural resources and need to be regulated for sustainable development. The cess thus generated will…

07 Sep

Tigers, Rhinos, Lions, Cheetahs: Assam’s Mega Safari to House Exotic and Native Species

PreetiAssam

Assam is set to develop a state-of-the-art Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre in Dibrugarh district at an estimated cost of Rs 534 crore, with the aim of strengthening wildlife conservation, research, rescue and rehabilitation activities, while also promoting eco-tourism in the state. Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah reviewed the proposed project on Sunday during a meeting with senior officials of the Forest Department and other concerned departments. The facility is proposed to be developed over nearly 235 hectares of the Namdang Reserved Forest under the Tingkhong Assembly constituency. The proposed site is located around 20 km…

07 Sep

Manipur Govt to Review Criminal Cases Linked to May 2023 Violence, Says CM Khemchand

ParomitaManipur

Manipur Chief Minister, Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today said that the State Government is studying the different cases of unlawful and criminal activities involving individuals in the wake of May, 2023 violence. Taking part in a short duration discussion moved by opposition MLA Shri K. Ranjit Singh in the Manipur Assembly today, the Chief Minister said that the unprecedented violence that broke out on May 3, 2023 have compelled many youths to take up arms. While some of them had good intentions, there could be others who indulge in criminal activities. Shri Khemchand Singh further said that the State Government…

07 Sep

Matsya e-Vaahini and e-Rickshaw Services Flagged Off to Support Farmers Across Arunachal

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the State Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers’ Hostel at the Directorate of Agriculture in Naharlagun, marking a significant step towards strengthening agricultural services and farmer support in Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture in association with the Departments of Horticulture and Fisheries and was attended by Agriculture and Allied Departments Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu, senior government officials, farmers and invited dignitaries. During the programme, the Chief Minister unveiled the plaque and inspected the newly established facility. The event also featured the launch of Arunachal Organic Coffee under MOVCD…

07 Sep

Motorola Edge 70 Neo to Launch in India Soon, Company Confirms at IFA 2026

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Motorola is preparing to add another smartphone to its Edge 70 lineup in India. The company has confirmed that the Motorola Edge 70 Neo will be launched in the country in the coming months, giving consumers another option in its expanding 70 series. The confirmation was made during Motorola’s IFA 2026 announcements. The company’s press release primarily focused on products including the Edge 70 Plus, Moto Snap Wireless Charger and Moto Watch Ultra. However, the availability section also listed the Edge 70 Neo, indicating that the smartphone will be released in India. Motorola has yet to announce a specific launch…

07 Sep

Shah Unveils Three-Year Roadmap to Make India Drug-Free by 2029

nanikaArunachal Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Narendra Modi government has prepared a three-year roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, with the aim of ensuring that a drug-free younger generation contributes to a developed India by 2047. Speaking after a high-level narcotics meeting in Goa, Shah said the Centre has adopted a coordinated national strategy to dismantle the entire drug network, covering trafficking, financing, synthetic drugs, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The strategy is built on four pillars: intelligence- and operation-based enforcement, control of synthetic drugs, demand and harm reduction, and stronger capacity and coordination. Shah said the government…