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20 Mar

Turkish Airlines expands UK presence with London Stansted launch, boosts global connectivity

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Turkish Airlines has expanded its footprint in the United Kingdom by adding London Stansted Airport as its third gateway in the capital, after London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The new service, operated with 15 weekly flights, strengthens the airline’s presence in one of its key strategic markets. With this addition, the airline now serves six destinations in the UK — London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. Combined with Dublin, Turkish Airlines’ total weekly frequencies across the UK and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer schedule. The move further enhances connectivity to its global network spanning…

19 Mar

BHIM App names MS Dhoni as brand ambassador to boost digital payments push

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NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for the BHIM Payments App, marking a strategic move to strengthen user trust and expand its digital payments footprint. The association comes as BHIM approaches a decade of operations and aims to scale up adoption with a focus on inclusion and long-term user confidence. The company said the partnership aligns with the shared values of trust, consistency, and reliability, with Dhoni widely regarded for his composure and leadership, and BHIM known for its secure payments infrastructure built on…

18 Mar

India’s LPG Crisis Persists: Government Incentivizes Piped Natural Gas Transition with 10% Extra Commercial Allocation to States

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The Indian government has officially acknowledged that the nationwide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) situation remains "worrisome" as global supply chains continue to reel from the ongoing West Asia conflict. During an inter-ministerial briefing held on March 18, 2026, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, noted that while online bookings have improved, long queues at distribution centers persist due to persistent logistics bottlenecks and panic-driven demand. To address this, the Centre has introduced a strategic incentive plan, offering an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG to States and Union Territories that actively facilitate a long-term…

18 Mar

Coke Studio Bharat announces its Season 4 artist line-up: Four seasons strong

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Coca-Cola India on Tuesday announced the artist line-up for Season 4 of Coke Studio Bharat, marking the return of the music platform that has gained prominence for blending regional traditions with contemporary sounds. The new season opens with ‘The List,’ featuring a diverse mix of artists including Rekha Bhardwaj, Aditya Rikhari, Kutle Khan, Faheem Abdullah, Arsalan Nizami, Madhur Sharma, Mohammad Faiz and Mame Khan, among others. After three seasons that reshaped India’s streaming music landscape, the platform aims to deepen its engagement with local musical traditions. Season 3 tracks such as Arz Kiya Hai and Holi Aayi Re had topped…

18 Mar

Hyatt expands India footprint with 140-key Ahmedabad signing, bets on high-growth urban markets

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the signing of Hyatt Place Ahmedabad Nikol, reinforcing its expansion strategy across high-growth urban centres in India. The 140-key hotel, to be developed by Golden Buildcon, marks a significant addition to Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio and strengthens its presence in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s administrative and commercial hub. The upcoming property will offer a mix of business and leisure amenities, including a main restaurant, grab-and-go market, and a 3,455-square-foot ballroom, alongside multiple conference rooms and a boardroom. Guests will also have access to a fitness centre and swimming pool, positioning the hotel as a preferred choice…

17 Mar

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April 2026

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Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 1.5 per cent across its commercial vehicle portfolio, effective from April 1, 2026, as the company moves to partially offset the impact of rising commodity prices and other input costs. The company stated that the extent of the price hike will vary depending on the model and variant. Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd. is India’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles and a globally recognised producer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses. With more than eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company…

17 Mar

Yezdi Roadster wins car&bike ‘Bike Design of the Year’; classic motorcycle earns top design honour

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The Yezdi Roadster from Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has won the prestigious “Bike Design of the Year” award at the car&bike Awards, recognising its bold and defiant design philosophy. The motorcycle, described as ‘Born Out of Line’, continues to gain accolades after earlier being named the “Best 350cc Motorcycle” at the Zee Media Auto Awards this year. The award was received by Boman Irani, Co-founder of Classic Legends, from renowned automotive designer Thomas Dal, Dean of Strate School of Design India. The recognition highlights the Roadster’s reinterpretation of the classic roadster format with a planted silhouette, muscular proportions and modular design…

17 Mar

Trust and creative freedom shape Arifin Shuvoo’s role in Sony LIV’s upcoming series Jazz City

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The upcoming Sony LIV series Jazz City is set to bring the intrigue of 1970s Kolkata to screens, blending espionage, rebellion, and layered storytelling. At the centre of the series is actor Arifin Shuvoo, who plays the complex character Jimmy, developed through a close creative partnership with creator-director Soumik Sen. Speaking on the experience, Shuvoo said, “Stepping into a world as layered as Jazz City required a director who didn’t just give instructions but shared a vision. Soumik Da had complete faith in me from day one. He created a space where I could improvise, follow Jimmy’s instincts, and truly…

16 Mar

Tata Motors secures over 5,000 bus orders from State Transport Undertakings across India

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Tata Motors has secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across India, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s mass mobility segment. The orders were awarded through a competitive e-bidding process under the government procurement system and will be deployed in phases as agreed with the respective transport bodies. The company received orders from several major transport corporations including Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), Rajasthan…

16 Mar

Digital push for schools: 133 Namsai institutions onboarded on ‘Hamara Vidyalay’ app with Sterlite EdIndia support”

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An awareness and culmination event on the Hamara Vidyalay App was organised at the Multipurpose Cultural Hall in Namsai to promote the effective use of the digital platform for monitoring teacher attendance and tracking student performance across schools in the district. The initiative is supported by Sterlite EdIndia Foundation. The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Namsai C.R. Khampa, Deputy Director of School Education Pokdey Yomgam, and District Planning Officer Keshab Sharma, along with district education officials, school leaders and administrators from across the district. Addressing the gathering, Deputy Director of School Education Pokdey Yomgam said, “Schools are shaped…