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In a major boost to grassroots football, SportVot has partnered with the Assam Football Association (AFA) to live stream and digitally enable key state-level competitions, marking a significant shift towards a structured digital ecosystem in Assam’s football landscape. The initiative will cover nearly 380 matches across tournaments including the Assam Youth League (U13, U15, U17 for boys and girls), Assam State Premier League, and the Assam Women’s League. Streaming of youth league matches will begin from the quarter-final stage. All matches will be available globally via SportVot’s mobile app and web platform, along with highlights and fan engagement content. SportVot…

Beverage major The Coca-Cola Company has launched Sprite Lemon Mint, the first flavour innovation for Sprite in India, as the company looks to tap into rising consumer demand for cooling summer beverages inspired by familiar local tastes. The limited-edition drink combines Sprite’s signature lemon-lime flavour with mint notes, a combination the company said reflects the common Indian habit of adding mint to chilled summer drinks for extra refreshment. The launch is backed by a new advertising campaign conceptualised by WPP’s StudioX and features actor-comedian Sunil Grover promoting the brand’s “Thand Rakh” message of staying calm in stressful moments. Sumeli Chatterjee,…

India’s construction and infrastructure sector is facing mounting financial and operational pressure from climate-related risks, with extreme heat and flooding emerging as major threats to long-term project sustainability, according to global professional services firm Aon. In an analysis released on April 22, Nisheeth Srivastava, President and Head of Property, Construction, Power and Infrastructure at Aon India, said climate volatility is increasingly disrupting infrastructure projects across transport, energy, housing and digital infrastructure segments. He noted that flooding continues to be one of the biggest causes of economic losses in South Asia, leading to project delays, supply chain disruptions, higher repair expenses…

Patients recovering from stroke and other neurological disorders require long-term rehabilitation and family support to regain independence, experts at Medanta - The Medicity said while highlighting the growing burden of neurological illnesses in the Northeast. Sharing the case of Pranjal, a young professional from Guwahati, doctors said he suffered a stroke despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He was later diagnosed with severely uncontrolled high blood pressure, aggravated by stress and a family history of stroke. A year after the attack, he still struggles with speech impairment and limited movement on the right side of his body, affecting both his emotional…

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has delivered more than 263 lakh LPG cylinders across India between April 1 and April 21, 2026, amid a sharp rise in demand, driven by the coordinated efforts of its dealers, distributors and delivery personnel working extended hours to maintain uninterrupted household supplies. The company said distributors have been operating near round-the-clock cycles to manage bookings, replenish stocks from bottling plants and maintain supply in high-demand areas. Delivery personnel have also been covering longer distances and handling increased workloads across congested urban centres and remote locations to ensure timely doorstep deliveries. HPCL said changing consumption…

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has secured regulatory approval to establish a branch in India’s International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City, marking a key milestone in its international expansion strategy. The licence to undertake reinsurance business became effective from April 1, 2026. The development builds on ADNIC’s existing cross-border reinsurance operations in India and follows its recent entry into the Saudi Arabia market. The company said the India branch will support long-term growth by diversifying revenue streams and strengthening service capabilities across high-growth markets. It is also expected to deepen UAE–India economic ties in line with both countries’…

Turkish Airlines has announced a strong line-up for the 2026 Turkish Airlines Open, with Major champion Francesco Molinari and Rolex Series winner Paul Waring confirmed to headline the event. The tournament will be held at the National Golf Club in Antalya from April 30 to May 3, marking the fifth and final stop of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. Title-sponsored by Turkish Airlines since 2013, the tournament has consistently attracted global golfing icons, including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy. Molinari, a six-time DP World Tour winner, made history in 2018 by becoming the…

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Tooling business is showcasing its advanced engineering capabilities at TAGMA 2026 while targeting a 10–15% year-on-year growth over the next two to three years, driven by strong demand from automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company reported steady progress over the past three years, with orders rising nearly 25% in the current year. EV-related projects now contribute close to 20% of the total order book, reflecting increasing demand for high-precision tooling solutions to support new-age vehicle platforms and lightweight materials. At the event, the company is displaying its capabilities at Hall 2, H02, including IoT-enabled tools…

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers (E3Ws) tailored for India’s last-mile mobility needs. The move follows the successful showcase of the concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Under the pact, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, leveraging its R&D capabilities, advanced mobility technologies and human-centric design approach. TVS Motor will contribute its electric three-wheeler platform, engineering expertise and deep understanding of Indian customers, while also leading local sales and manufacturing for domestic demand and exports. Senior Vice President Joongsun Ko said the collaboration aims…

A growing gap between financial awareness and actual planning is leaving many Indian households vulnerable in their retirement years, according to insights drawn from the India Retirement Index Study (IRIS) 5.0. Despite widespread familiarity with financial products and investment tools, experts warn that most Indians continue to treat retirement planning as a non-urgent priority, creating what is described as an “Awareness–Action Divide.” The report highlights behavioural patterns such as optimism bias and dependency bias, where individuals rely on future windfalls or family support, even as traditional joint family structures decline. Inaction bias further delays decision-making, with many waiting for the…