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15 Nov

Nissan Magnite’s powerful HRA0 Turbo engine

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The all-new Nissan Magnite comes with the most fuel-efficient (20kmpl) and powerful ‘Made in India’ engine, the HRA0 1.0-litre Turbo. The HRA0 Turbo engine is available with Manual 5 speed and X-TRONIC CVT gearbox variants of the SUV. With Nissan’s signature Cruise Control and wider gear range, the all-new Nissan Magnite delivers seamless performance even in peak city traffic. Its D-STEP logic control computer software uses dynamic inputs like vehicle speed, accelerator pedal position and application speed to determine the ideal gear ratio needed to deliver an exhilarating drive and smooth highway cruises. The HRA0 Turbo engine borrows “mirror bore…

15 Nov

Nova IVF Fertility launches IVF centre in Siliguri

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Nova IVF Fertility, India’s leading IVF chain has launched a new IVF centre in Siliguri. With a legacy spanning 10 years in the field, Nova IVF brings in the most advanced fertility treatment to Eastern India. The centre is backed by highly qualified IVF Specialists, trained Embryologists, Global Standards & protocols, latest Embryology Lab & a comprehensive array of fertility solutions. Mr. Shobhit Agarwal, CEO, Nova IVF Fertility, said, “We are building our footprint in Eastern India on the back of our significant presence and experience across the country. There is growing demand for quality and protocol led IVF services…

15 Nov

AirAsia strengthens its network

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AirAsia India launched additional frequencies between Bagdogra and Kolkata, and connecting Bengaluru with Kolkata and Kochi as well as offering via-flight connectivity between Kolkata and Kochi. The airline has also launched a daily flight on a new route between Hyderabad and Goa. Bookings for these routes are open for sale. Cognizant of the rise in passenger traffic and demand during the holiday season, the airline has added additional frequencies, contributing to its steady growth journey as the aviation industry recovers from the pandemic. The airline recently welcomed its first 186-seater Airbus A320neo, taking its fleet count to 31. AirAsia India…

15 Nov

One can send money on WhatsApp

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WhatsApp recently announced that people across India will be able to send money on WhatsApp. This secure payments experience will make transferring money just as easy as sending a message for 2-crore Indians. People can safely send money to their friends, family or acquaintances without having to exchange cash in person or going to a local bank. Payments are available now in ten Indian regional language versions of WhatsApp. WhatsApp has designed its payments feature in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), an India-first, a real-time payment system that enables transactions…

14 Nov

After opening up about depression Amir Khan’s daughter Ira talks about the advice she received after that

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Ira Khan has posted the first part in a series of videos she plans to upload on her Instagram account where she talks about depression. Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira also shared advice she was given when she disclosed her condition. She said she was asked by many to keep busy, but she learned that keeping busy was exactly what she should not have been doing. She also added that there is no one solution to every person’s condition, and depression affects everybody differently. Last month, on World Mental Health Day, Ira had revealed via a video on Instagram, that she…

13 Nov

Varmora Granito to invest Rs. 300 crore in two plants

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Varmora Granito Private Limited, one of India's leading tile and bathware brand is setting up two state-of-the-art high-tech plants at Morbi in Gujarat. Company is planning to invest around Rs. 300 crore in 35,000 sq meters per day facility for large format GVT tiles. Company expects the plants to be fully commercial operations by April 2021 and will generate 1,200 direct & indirect employment opportunities. Celebrating 25 years of innovation, design and technology, company has set a target of Rs. 1,600-crore revenue in the next 2-3 years. Virtual stone laying ceremony of the new plants was conducted at the hands…

13 Nov

TKM launches its first Regional Stockyard

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In line with its customer-first philosophy of enabling easy access to world-class products and services to its customers, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) launched its first regional stockyard in Guwahati. Ensuring a leaner and efficient distribution network across the region, the stockyard will further reduce delivery time from the current 13 days to a maximum of two days for furthermost dealers in the Northeast states immensely benefitting our customers. TKM’s current product line includes the all-new Urban Cruiser, Glanza, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Toyota Yaris, Camry and Vellfire. The new regional stockyard will enable delivery of Toyota vehicles in a maximum of…

13 Nov

FDC Limited introduces PiFLU & Favenza

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FDC Limited announced the launch of new strength variants of its Favipiravir brands – PiFLU and Favenza, used to treat mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in India. These prescription-only drugs will be available at all retail medical outlets and hospital pharmacies across the country, from 1 November. The 800mg version of the drugs will help reduce the number of tablets to be taken by any patient by 75%. Currently, patients are required to take 18 pills on the first day followed by 8 tablets every day for the next 13 days. Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)-approved Favipiravir is…

12 Nov

Delhi government launches Jeevan Seva app for Covid patients

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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain launched a mobile app that will allow people to access a free e-vehicle service dedicated for transportation of COVID-19 patients who are not critical, officials said.The Jeevan Seva app can be download through a link which will be sent through SMS and QR codes to every COVID-19 positive patient in Delhi who have been tested, they said. "The app, launched in collaboration with EVERA, will use electric vehicles as an ambulance to transfer non-critical cases to healthcare facilities within Delhi free of cost," the Delhi health department said in a statement. Patients will be able…

12 Nov

Tejashwi Yadav demands recounting of votes, says mandate in favour of Grand Alliance

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After being elected leader of the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) on Thursday, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav asked the Election Commission on Thursday to release videos and other documentary evidence on counting of postal ballots in 20 seats where the alliance candidates lost by a margin of less than 200 votes. “We lost about 20 seats where irregularities were resorted to in counting postal ballots and our candidates’ queries were not heard by the Election Commission…we’ve won 130 seats and the mandate was in our favour, but the Election Commission’s results were declared in favour of NDA,” Mr. Yadav told…