Business

08 Apr

Mahindra & Mahindra to launch SUV XUV700 in September.

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday said it will launch its SUV XUV700 in September. The new model, which has been built on the W601 platform, will be manufactured at the company's manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra. "The XUV700, one of the most awaited offerings from Mahindra, is sure to hit the sweet spot with customers. Built on the new W601 platform, XUV700 marks the beginning of the next generation of sophisticated and authentic Mahindra SUVs," M&M Ltd CEO – Veejay Nakra said. The company said,”It will come with world-class safety features, reaffirming Mahindra''s commitment towards safety.The upcoming model will…

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07 Apr

The Election Commission has removed returning officers of eight constituencies

editor0 CommentsBusinesselections, India, POLITICS, westbengal

The Election Commission has removed returning officers of eight constituencies in the city that will go to the polls in the last two phases of the West Bengal assembly elections on April 26 and 29, an official said on Wednesday. New officials have already been appointed in the Chowringhee, Entally, Bhowanipur, Beliaghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Kashipur-Belgachia and Kolkata Port assembly segments, he said. Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab described the transfer of the eight returning officers “as a routine move since they had held their posts for more than three years”. Sources in the poll panel said complaints were received against…

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07 Apr

Himalaya MEN: Official Grooming Partner in ICC

editor0 CommentsBusinessHimalaya MEN, The Himalaya Drug Company

The Himalaya Drug Company’s Men’s care range, Himalaya MEN is all set to be the Official Men’s Grooming Partner for International Cricket Council’s men’s events through 2022. This association covers the ICC World Test Championship Finals 2021, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Chief Commercial Officer of ICC, Anurag Dahiya said, “We are pleased to have Himalaya MEN on board as a partner for some of our marquee men’s tournaments, beginning with the final of the ICC World Test Championship between India and New Zealand to be held in Southampton, ICC Men’s T20…

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05 Apr

Icra forecasts surge in auto sales by 22-25 per cent

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Credit rating agency Icra has forecast a high 22-25 per cent growth for the auto industry in the next fiscal against a contraction in the last fiscal, though the resurgence of the pandemic may prove to be a hurdle. The growth will be propelled not only by a low base in the first quarter of last year but also by an expected pick-up in economic activity, improved consumer sentiment and a  resilient rural economy which has been less impacted by the pandemic. Icra said the shift towards personal mobility from public transport during  the pandemic will help the sector, with…

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05 Apr

Foreign Secretory Shringla: increased connectivity is a major part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Neighborhood First and Act East policy

editor0 CommentsBusiness, SikkimForeign Secretory, Indo-Japan Act East Forum, Neighborhood First and Act East policy, Shringla

On the visit of Sikkim, the Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla announced the launch of the Kanchenjunga Dialogue Track-2 to communicate with neighboring countries such as Nepal and Bhutan, which will help Sikkim to develop as a center of education and knowledge in the Northeast. During his visit, Foreign Secretary Shringla also met Governor Ganga Prasad Chaurasia and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing the students of the Sikkim University said that better connectivity and development of infrastructure with neighboring countries will contribute to the economic development of the Northeast. It will create investment, trade and employment…

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02 Apr

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors report robust sales in March

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Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust sales in March as a shift towards personal mobility and pent-up demand continued to help companies push dispatches. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) also reported strong sales last month  compared with the year-ago period, when dispatches were adversely impacted because of the impending transition to BS-VI from April 2020 and the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic.  Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales stood at 1,49,518 units last month against 76,976 units a month ago. Both dispatches and production were hit last year because…

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02 Apr

Members of winning squad cheerish the historic moment for the 10 years of 2011 World Cup victory

editor0 CommentsSports, Business, EntertainmentMs Dhoni, sachin tendulkar, Virat Kholi

The members of India's 2011 World Cup-winning team cheerishes the glorious winning moment when the side sealed its second title 10 years ago. April 2, 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of India's victory in the 2011 World Cup Championship. MS Dhoni, the Indian captain in the 2011 , hit the winning runs as he slammed a six over long-on against Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara, steering India to a second World Cup title. India's greatest Batsman Sachin Tendulkar  twitted on account to remember this day. "Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I…

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01 Apr

Madame opens a new store in Gangtok

editor0 CommentsBusiness, SikkimFashion brand, Gangtok, Madame

Madame (one among India’s leading fashion brands recognized for its western wear collection) opened its new retail outlet in Gangtok, Sikkim. To serve fashion conscious women with current international trends on the runway, Madame celebrated the grand opening of its store located at Hotel Annapurna Building in MG Road on 1st April. Strengthening Madame’s NE market penetration, the new store will offer a curated selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and handbags for women. The Gangtok store is a part of Madame’s new expansion strategy. The store will feature Madame’s unique collection that is ideal for the season along with collections…

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31 Mar

Roger Federer teams up with Switzerland Tourism

editor0 CommentsBusiness, TravelRoger Federer, Switzerland Tourism

Roger Federer and Switzerland Tourism (ST) will together develop initiatives to promote Switzerland globally. The support is much needed at this time, emerging from the biggest tourism crisis since the Second World War. Nobody is more equipped to do so than this iconic personality wearing the Swiss Flag, officials at ST are convinced. Roger Federer said, "I have always felt, whenever I step on the court, I am representing Switzerland. Whenever it says my name, there is a Swiss flag next to it. To join forces with ST now is a logical step for me. My favourite place has always…

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31 Mar

Mankind Pharma expands OTC category

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthMankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma has a wide range of OTC products that are quite popular in the Indian market. The company has expanded its OTC range of products. ‘Health OK’, multivitamin and mineral tablets, that help cope up with modern lifestyles problems, with their unique formulations of Natural Ginseng and Taurine for maintaining energy, 20 multivitamin and minerals for improving overall health and Vitamin C, D and Zinc, for building Immunity.Since 2013, ‘Health OK’, a multivitamin tablet, has been a part of the drug category and has now been incorporated in the OTC category as a food supplement. Multivitamins are consumed for…

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