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Shyam Steel Group on Friday laid the foundation stone for its proposed 2-million-tonnes-per-annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant at Mejia in West Bengal's Bankura district, marking the start of a Rs 10,000-crore expansion project aimed at significantly boosting the state's steel manufacturing capacity. The foundation stone was laid by West Bengal Chief Minister SuvenduAdhikari in the presence of state ministers and senior company officials. The project will include a Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) unit, pellet and beneficiation facilities, a steel melting shop and a high-speed rolling mill for TMT bars and structural steel. With the new facility, Shyam Steel's finished steel…

Maruti Suzuki India is repositioning its popular compact SUV Brezza to meet the changing preferences of Indian consumers, with a stronger focus on first-time buyers and evolving customer expectations. Ahead of the launch of the refreshed model, the country’s largest carmaker said the new Brezza has been developed to appeal to a wider range of buyers rather than a single customer segment. The company said the profile of Brezza customers has changed significantly in recent times. The share of first-time car buyers has increased, while first-time buyers, replacement buyers and additional-car buyers now contribute almost equally to the model’s customer…

Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada,Sr. Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB, Bariatric & Robotic Sciences. Clinical Director,Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad says, Fatty liver disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increasingly common in young adults—a trend driven by lifestyle, environment, and shifting health patterns. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now affects a growing proportion of people in their 20s and 30s, while reflux symptoms once associated with older age are appearing earlier and more often. One major driver is diet. Greater consumption of processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and high-calorie convenience meals increases calorie intake and promotes fat accumulation in the liver. Fructose and refined…

Motorola has strengthened its premium smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the edge 70 max, a flagship device aimed at consumers seeking high-end performance, AI-powered features and long battery life. The smartphone, priced at an effective introductory price of Rs 49,999, will be available from July 20 through Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail outlets, with no-cost EMI options of up to 18 months. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, the edge 70 max delivers an Antutu score of over 3 million and comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB storage and a 5,500 sq mm…

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has recorded its highest-ever voluntary compliance rate of 99.7 per cent in the first quarter of FY2026-27, reflecting a growing commitment among advertisers, agencies, influencers and digital platforms to responsible advertising and consumer protection. According to ASCI, marketers promptly modified or withdrew advertisements following its recommendations, despite the fragmented and fast-moving nature of India's digital advertising ecosystem. The compliance rate marks a sharp improvement from 86 per cent in FY2025-26 and 83 per cent in FY2024-25, underscoring the increasing acceptance of self-regulation across the industry. During the quarter, ASCI processed 1,616 cases involving…