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23 Jul

Motorola targets premium smartphone segment with edge 70 max launch at Rs 49,999

Business BureauBusiness

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…

23 Jul

ASCI records highest-ever voluntary compliance rate in Q1, signalling stronger consumer trust

Business BureauBusiness

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…

23 Jul

The European Commission approves the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

The months-long merger process between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has advanced further after the European Commission approved the deal, removing one of the final hurdles standing in the way of completing the USD 111 billion transaction.However, the approval includes certain conditions. Paramount has agreed to end its film distribution partnership with Universal in Europe within 13 months.Earlier this week, the Oakland Court temporarily paused the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger by delaying a hearing on a “preliminary injunction” requested by 12 states, including New York and California.As reported by Variety, the states claim that the merger would bring together two of the three largest basic cable programmers in the United States and two major film distributors, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced content production.The European Commission approved the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger after determining that the deal would not significantly impact competition in the television or…

22 Jul

5.65 Lakh Affected As Assam Floods Worsen; Sivasagar, Charaideo Among Worst Hit

PreetiAssam

The flood situation in Assam has turned extremely critical. On July 21, 21 people lost their lives in different parts of the state due to floods. With this, the total death toll in the current wave of floods has risen to 31. According to the latest data from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 872 villages across 16 districts of the state have been submerged by floodwaters and around 5.65 lakh people have been affected.Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat have been the worst hit. Of the 21 people who died on July 21:• 13 in…

22 Jul

Tawang District Releases Draft Electoral Rolls with 25,512 Electors Under Special Revision Drive

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Draft Electoral Rolls for all three Assembly Constituencies of Tawang District—1-Lumla (ST), 2-Tawang (ST), and 3-Mukto (ST Draft Electoral Rolls have been published in accordance with the schedule notified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls.The draft electoral rolls are available for public inspection at the offices of the District Election Officer (DEO), concerned Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and designated Booth Level Officers (BLOs).As per the published Draft Roll, Tawang District has a total of 25,512 electors, comprising 12,227 male electors and 13,285 female…

22 Jul

Indian State Refiners Halt Iraqi Oil Loadings Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Attacks

anuprovaBusiness

India’s major state-run refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), have suspended crude oil loadings from Iraq as intensifying maritime attacks render transit through the Strait of Hormuz dangerously unsafe. The abrupt decision follows a series of projectile strikes on commercial vessels and oil tankers navigating the strategic chokepoint, forcing energy companies to reassess the risks of sending fully laden supertankers through the waterway. As part of the pullback, IOC abandoned plans to load two million barrels of crude onto the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Lila Jamnagar at Iraq's Basrah Oil Terminal. Meanwhile,…

22 Jul

CM Rio Extends Relief Support for Flood-Hit Mon District

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Nagaland government has released Rs. 70 lakh from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide immediate relief to families affected by the devastating landslides and flash floods that struck Mon district on July 19 and 20, claiming nine lives and causing widespread destruction. In a statement, Mon Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Wennyei Konyak, said the financial assistance would be used to provide ex-gratia compensation to the families of those who lost their lives, gratuitous relief to the injured and immediate support for people whose houses were damaged in the disaster. The…

22 Jul

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 India squad: Harmanpreet Singh named captain, complete team announced

Banasree SarkarSports

Harmanpreet Singh has been appointed as the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30. Hockey India revealed a 20-player squad for the prestigious four-yearly tournament on Tuesday. India have been placed in Pool D of the FIH Hockey World Cup, where they will compete against England, Pakistan and Wales. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will play all its pool-stage fixtures at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. India will begin their World Cup journey against Wales on August 15, followed by a clash with England on August 17. The much-awaited encounter between traditional rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for August 19. The leading two teams from each of the four pools will qualify for the next phase of…

22 Jul

Assamese Cinema Sees New Hope: “Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2” Continues Houseful Run At Guwahati’s RR Cinemas

PreetiAssam

In recent times, the release of one successful Assamese film after another, alongside new innovations in the Assamese film industry, has undoubtedly brought a ray of new hope and that is a positive sign.The fact that audiences embrace good films has been proven once again with _"Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2 produced by Pride East Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Bishwajit Bora. Especially since its release day in Assam, the film has been running 'houseful' in many theatres across the state. Meanwhile, at "RR Cinemas" in Azara VIP, an ultra-modern multiplex located near the popular Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi…

22 Jul

Bajaj Auto Targets Top Spot in Electric Scooter Market With Profitable Growth Strategy

nanikaBusiness

Bajaj Auto is aiming to become a leader in the electric two-wheeler market while maintaining profitability, according to Joint Managing Director Rakesh Sharma. The company plans to strengthen its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of two new Chetak products over the next six months and is also working on electric motorcycles. Speaking after the company’s latest results, Sharma said Bajaj Auto is determined to achieve the number-one position in the electric scooter segment but will not compromise its financial performance to gain market share. He emphasised that sustainable growth and a healthy bottom line remain central to the company’s…