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18 Nov

Tata Motors commercial vehicles segment delivers strong Q2 FY26 performance post-demerger

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Tata Motors Limited (TML) reported a strong performance in its Commercial Vehicles (CV) segment for Q2 FY26, highlighting a 12% year-on-year volume growth. Revenues rose to ₹18,370 crore, up 6.6%, while EBITDA climbed 21% to ₹2,211 crore. Profit before tax (bei) surged by ₹469 crore to ₹1,694 crore, supported by improved realizations and higher volumes. Free cash flow for the quarter stood at ₹2,211 crore, marking a record H1 performance despite a seasonally weak Q1. The company’s consolidated numbers showed revenues of ₹18,600 crore (+6%), with EBITDA margins at 11.4% and EBIT margins at 8.8%. Net cash position as of…

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18 Nov

Allied Blenders’ ICONiQ WINTER Whisky expands to North India, targets festive season growth

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Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has announced the launch of its ICONiQ WINTER International Grain Whisky in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Following strong consumer demand in Maharashtra, the move marks ABD’s first expansion of India’s only winter-focused whisky into northern markets. The brand has seen exceptional growth this year, doubling volumes and market share in the prestige whisky segment. In Uttar Pradesh, ICONiQ now ranks as the No. 2 brand, crossing 1 million cases within just five months of the financial year. Haryana has also recorded significant gains in market share, reflecting robust…

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18 Nov

Samsung TV Plus signs first-of-its-kind content agreement with a lineup of top Creators

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Samsung TV Plus, India’s leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, has inked a first-of-its-kind content deal with top global Creators, including the worldwide premiere of Mark Rober’s first-ever dedicated FAST channel in India. The partnership introduces six curated channels, expanding Samsung TV Plus’ portfolio to over 160 channels accessible on more than 14 million Samsung Smart TVs across the country. Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and one of the world’s most influential Creators with over 71 million subscribers, brings his unique mix of science, creativity, and entertainment to Indian audiences. “This channel is a way to spread curiosity…

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17 Nov

Young Innovators from Bharat Shine at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025; Win INR 1 Crore to Build AI-Powered Solutions for a Better India

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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025, the fourth edition of its national education programme that challenges young students to use technology to create real-world solutions for pressing challenges in their local communities. The Top Four winning teams — Percevia (Bengaluru), NextPlay.AI (Aurangabad), Paraspeak (Gurugram), and Prithvi Rakshak (Palamu) — received INR 1 crore in incubation grants and will continue to develop their prototypes into scalable real-world solutions with mentorship support at IIT Delhi’s FITT Labs. The jury panel brought together Samsung leadership and experts from across academia, government, and industry…

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17 Nov

India Research Tour 2025 concludes in Itanagar, spotlight Northeast research and inclusivity

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The India Research Tour 2025, a month-long initiative by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, concluded today at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) in Itanagar. The tour, which began on 6 October in New Delhi, also engaged with NERIST and NIT Itanagar, marking the final leg of a journey across 29 institutions in 15 cities and seven states. The tour aimed to promote Open Access and Open Science, strengthen research integrity through the RISE program, encourage e-book adoption, support editorial board member recruitment, and highlight diversity and inclusion initiatives such as Her Research, Our Future. Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing…

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17 Nov

Polycab leads green innovation, becomes India’s first to secure GreenPro certification for house-wires

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Polycab India Limited (PIL), a leading player in the electrical cables and wires segment, has become the first company in India to earn the GreenPro Certification from the CII-Indian Green Building Council (CII-IGBC) for its Polycab Green Wire+, marking a significant milestone in the country’s sustainable electrical solutions market. The GreenPro Certification highlights the product’s eco-friendly credentials across its lifecycle, from sourcing to disposal. Polycab Green Wire+ is manufactured using 99.97% pure copper, is lead-free, flame-resistant, and capable of withstanding temperatures up to 90°C. The wires also offer low smoke and low toxic fume emission, higher current-carrying capacity, and built-in…

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17 Nov

The Impact of Diabetes and Hypertension on Heart Health: Prevention and Management

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Dr. Jagadesh Madireddi, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospitals,Hyderabad says, Millions of Indians suffer from diabetes and hypertension, two of the most prevalent chronic illnesses that pose a threat to heart health when combined. Both disorders impair circulation, harm blood vessels, and hasten the onset of cardiovascular illnesses such heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. To preserve the heart and improve quality of life, they must be properly managed. How Diabetes and Hypertension Affect the Heart: Atherosclerosis is the term for the stiffness and constriction of the arteries caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetes. This puts more strain…

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17 Nov

Bajaj General Insurance uncovers Rs 25-crore motor accident fraud, safeguard policyholders

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Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Bhuj. The case originated from an FIR registered at Sanand Police Station under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. The complaint was filed by the alleged driver, who claimed that he was driving a Mahindra Xylo when a dog suddenly…

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15 Nov

Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Challenges and Pathways

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Dr. Parjeet Kaur, Associate Director, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Medanta – The Medicity  Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the pancreas loses its ability to produce insulin — a vital hormone responsible for regulating blood glucose levels in the body. As per the latest estimates, Type 1 Diabetes affects more than 95 lakh people globally, with 9.4 lakh people in India alone. The number of cases is increasing rapidly, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, due to improved diagnosis and rising incidence rates. A report published in the Journal of the…

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15 Nov

Emami unveils Kesh King GOLD, blend Ayurveda with modern science

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Emami Ltd on Wednesday announced a strategic rebranding of its flagship Ayurvedic haircare brand, Kesh King, unveiling it as Kesh King GOLD. The relaunch marks a major transformation, combining the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda with modern scientific innovation to meet evolving consumer demands for efficacy, authenticity, and visible results. The upgraded Kesh King GOLD integrates 21 Ayurvedic herbs with scientifically validated actives like Gro Biotin and Plant Omega 3-6-9 to promote hair growth and reduce hairfall. The brand has also introduced the Advanced Hair Growth Serum, formulated with high concentrations of Redensyl, AnaGain, Kopexil Aqua, and Procapil, targeting consumers seeking…

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