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Advances in cancer treatment are offering new hope to patients in Assam, reducing the need for long-distance travel and improving survival outcomes, doctors said at a medical awareness programme held here on Friday. Medanta – The Medicity organised the cancer awareness and medical interaction programme in North Lakhimpur, where Dr Kunjahari Medhi, Senior Director, Medical Oncology and Haemato Oncology at Medanta’s Cancer Institute, highlighted the growing role of immunotherapy and targeted therapy in cancer care. Assam continues to report cancer rates higher than the national average, with tobacco-related cancers common among men and breast and cervical cancers widely affecting women.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged consumers to replace regular table salt with lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) as part of its renewed global push to cut excessive sodium intake, a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. According to WHO estimates, high sodium consumption contributes to nearly 1.9 million deaths worldwide each year. While the organisation recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2 grams per day, average global consumption remains over double that level at around 4.3 grams. To address slow progress, WHO has extended its original 2025 target of reducing sodium intake by 30 per cent to…

Classic Legends brought together riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA under a unified riding collective called Nomads as part of nationwide Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The initiative coincided with the launch of a dedicated community page on the company’s official website titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’. Republic Day rides were organised across the country, stretching from Jammu to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Manipur, reflecting unity in diversity through motorcycling. More than 2,000 riders participated, representing over 20 independent riding communities and more than 150 dealership-led riding groups. Riders from varied age groups, professions and…

Montra Electric, the e-M&HCV business vertical of the Murugappa Group, has achieved a major clean-mobility milestone by becoming India’s first heavy-duty electric truck manufacturer to secure certification under the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The company also delivered the country’s first PM E-DRIVE–certified electric heavy truck the Rhino 5538 EV 6x4 tractor trailer to UltraTech Cement Limited, reinforcing the cement major’s sustainability push. The handover was flagged off by Arun Murugappan, Chairman, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Private Limited), in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations. The certification enables incentives of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle…

Tata Motors Limited has reported a strong performance in its Commercial Vehicles (CV) segment for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher volumes, improved realizations and disciplined cost management. The CV business recorded revenue of ₹21,533 crore in Q3 FY26, up 17% year-on-year, while EBITDA rose 19% to ₹2,700 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 12.7%, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of double-digit margins, while EBIT margin crossed the double-digit mark to 10.6%. Profit before tax (before exceptional items) increased by ₹609 crore to ₹2,290 crore. Free cash flow surged to ₹4,752 crore during the quarter. Strong operating performance…

Reinforcing its long-standing focus on the Indian outbound market, South African Tourism on Wednesday announced the 2026 edition of its Annual India Multi-City Roadshow, scheduled to be held across Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Delhi. Now in its 22nd edition, the roadshow will commence alongside South African Tourism’s participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s largest travel trade exhibition. The roadshow will be held from February 5 to 7 in Mumbai, followed by engagements in the remaining four cities between February 9 and 12. India remains one of South Africa’s priority source markets, driven by steady business travel,…

Samsung is set to expand its A Series portfolio in India with the launch of the Galaxy A07 5G in the first week of February, aiming to attract digital-first consumers looking for strong photography features and long battery life at an accessible price point. Designed for online entertainment and visual storytelling, the Galaxy A07 5G comes with a dual rear camera system featuring a 50MP autofocus primary sensor and a 2MP depth camera. The F1.8 aperture enables enhanced low-light photography and portrait shots with natural bokeh effects, while the setup is tuned to capture vibrant colours and sharp details. An…