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In early trading on Friday (September 26, 2025), equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell, influenced by a decline in pharmaceutical stocks and ongoing outflows of foreign funds. Concerns over the U.S. H-1B visa fee and a downward trend in global markets have also contributed to the bearish trend in domestic equities. Following the announcement by the Trump Administration of a 100 percent tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical products, effective October 1, investor focus will be directed at the domestic pharma sector. According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm,…

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has unveiled its world-class, colour-coated steel, Optigal® Prime, in Jammu & Kashmir, engineered to withstand the Union Territory’s extreme weather conditions, including intense cold, long monsoons, and freeze–thaw cycles. Developed using ArcelorMittal’s patented technology, the product offers up to three times the corrosion resistance compared to conventional coatings, and comes with a 15-year warranty. Designed for roofing, cladding, and architectural applications, Optigal® Prime’s six specialised variants—High Gloss, Anti-Dust, Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Static, Anti-Microbial, and Cool Roof—make it suitable for both mountain homes and large-scale projects such as airports, railway stations, and highways. Manufactured at AM/NS India’s…

Amazon has agreed to a landmark USD 2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the company of misleading customers into enrolling in its Prime membership and making it difficult to cancel. As part of the settlement, Amazon will pay USD 1 billion in civil penalties—the largest ever imposed by the FTC for a rule violation—and USD 1.5 billion will go to consumers who were unknowingly signed up for Prime or faced obstacles when trying to cancel. The lawsuit, originally filed two years ago, led to a trial that began this week in Seattle. While Amazon has…

Continuing its commitment to celebrating customer loyalty across India, KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery has officially launched the festive ‘Bumper Lucky Draw 25’ campaign in Kokrajhar at CB Jewellers, Near Railway Gate, Ward No. 5. The grand launch was led by Owner, Mr. Bidyut Debnath, and Sales Manager, Mr. Ratan Basu Roy, in association with KISNA. The event marked the beginning of a festive shopping season, bringing together fine jewellery and exciting life-changing rewards for Kokrajhar customers. As part of this campaign, every jewellery shopper spending ₹25,000 or more at CB Jewellers will be eligible to win: ·         One scooty…

They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, is a high-octane action entertainer designed squarely for Pawan Kalyan’s fan base. The film plays it safe, relying heavily on tried-and-tested tropes, but makes up for its lack of narrative originality with technical finesse, a compelling visual aesthetic, and the charisma of its lead star.The story follows Ojas Gambheera (Pawan Kalyan), a samurai-trained warrior from post-war Japan who returns to Mumbai in the 1990s to serve as the protector of Satya Dada (Prakash Raj), a benevolent businessman and underworld figure. Ojas is a calm yet deadly force, respected and feared for his sword-wielding…

Birla Fertility & IVF Guwahati has achieved a rare medical breakthrough in treating severe male infertility, successfully retrieving viable sperm in a case of non-obstructive azoospermia with extremely low testicular volume. The centre employed advanced microscopic technology for Micro-TESE (Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction), allowing precise detection of rare sperm pockets within testicular tissue. The patient, a 39-year-old male with severe testicular failure and cardiac complications, had struggled to conceive for six years and was advised donor semen at multiple clinics. Led by Dr. Kalpana Jain, the multidisciplinary team included Dr. Rimpy Moni Baruah, urologists Dr. Chandan Phukan and Dr. Sauvik…

Classic Legends (CL) announced the new prices for its line of celebrated performance classics under Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles. Most of them, ranging from the Adventure, Roadster, Bobber, to the Scrambler, are now available at under Rs 2 lakh. Decades ago, a policy change banned the 2-stroke motorcycle, deemed unfit for the environment, halting the journey of Jawa and Yezdi in India, then market leaders in their segment. This month, another progressive policy shift has restored them to centre stage. With GST 2.0 reforms, the Jawa and Yezdi are being reborn as people’s performance classics, once again set to lead India’s motorcycling…

Dr. Sunil Dachepalli is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad(Somajiguda) says, Robotic joint replacement surgery represents a transformative leap in orthopaedic care, delivering new benchmarks in precision and patient outcomes for hip and knee replacements.Today's robotic-assisted systems, which have their roots in technological integration, support orthopedic surgeons in carrying out customized, minimally invasive operations by combining real-time surgical feedback, high-definition 3D imaging, and sophisticated computer-aided planning. The surgeon's abilities are enhanced by this synergy, which improves surgical execution and decision-making rather than replacing it. Developments in Technology - Preoperative 3D mapping allows…

Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, today announced a fully digital, end-to-end platform for two-wheeler purchases, ahead of its Big Billion Days 2025 festival. The initiative aims to provide customers with an extensive portfolio of petrol and electric two-wheelers from top brands including Hero, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, TVS iQube, Chetak, Ather, VIDA, OLA, Ampere, and premium motorcycles such as Royal Enfield, Jawa Yezdi, KTM, and Triumph. The recent GST revision reducing tax on two-wheelers under 350cc from 28% to 18% effective September 22 enhances affordability, aligning with Flipkart’s festival deals and flexible financing options. Customers can complete the entire purchase process…

Shyam Steel, a leading player in India’s steel sector for over 79 years, has expanded into the decorative paints industry with the launch of Macaw Paints. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has been appointed as brand ambassador, enhancing the brand’s appeal among younger consumers and family households. With its tagline, “Macaw ke rang, magic ke sang”, the company aims to leverage its decades-long reputation for trust and quality to capture a share of India’s growing decorative paints market. The launch strategically coincided with Navratri, marking the onset of Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal, offering both cultural relevance and marketing visibility.…