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Clash of Clans has reunited with WWE for a second collaboration, bringing a month-long in-game hunt for WWE legend John Cena’s village, with millions of players being enlisted by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes to track down and raid his base. Starting September 1 and running through September 30, players can search for Cena’s loot-filled village during their daily raids. Successful raids offer players a chance to locate Cena’s base and earn a one-time-only Cody Rhodes statue for their in-game village. Rhodes, who has played Clash of Clans for a decade, and Cena are both long-time players of the game, with…

Dreame Technology has launched the H12 Dual FlexReach Wet & Dry Vacuum in India at an introductory retail price of Rs 44,999, expanding its smart home cleaning portfolio with a 6-in-1 device designed for multiple surfaces and cleaning requirements. The product is available on Dreame India’s official website from September 1, with Amazon sales beginning September 5 and Croma availability scheduled for the third week of September, alongside select retail outlets. The H12 Dual FlexReach combines wet and dry vacuuming with attachments for floors, carpets, sofas, curtains, keyboards and car interiors. It features 23,000Pa suction, a 180-degree lie-flat design, Tangle…

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, reported a 21% year-on-year increase in monthly sales to 616,540 units in August 2026, compared with 509,536 units sold in the same month last year. Two-wheeler sales grew 21% to 591,437 units from 490,788 units in August 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales increased 18% to 433,796 units from 368,862 units, indicating sustained demand in the company’s home market. The company’s electric vehicle segment recorded the sharpest growth, with two-wheeler EV sales surging 137% to 59,453 units in August 2026 from 25,138 units a year earlier. TVS Motor’s international business also posted strong growth, with…

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has received an upgrade in its credit rating from India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), with the agency raising its rating on the company’s debt instruments and bank loan facilities to ‘IND AA+/Stable’ from ‘IND AA/Positive’. Aadhar said the upgrade is the second to ‘AA+/Stable’ after a similar revision by CARE. The upgrade reflects the company’s strong position in the low-income housing finance segment, sustained expansion, stable asset quality, profitability, adequate capitalisation and diversified funding profile. Ind-Ra also highlighted Aadhar’s geographically diversified operations, granular retail-focused portfolio, established underwriting and collection framework and experienced management team. The company…

Yumit Kumar of The First Floor, Delhi, has been crowned India’s first Grand Gold Maestro at the inaugural Bar Maestro bartending competition, organised by ABD Maestro in association with Tulleeho Beverage Academy. The seven-city competition culminated at IFBE in Mumbai, where 16 finalists from across the country competed for the top honour. The finalists created original cocktails inspired by the five elements of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space — using WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka or ZOYA Special Batch Gin. Kumar’s spirit-forward creation, which brought all five elements together in a single cocktail, won…

As Indian travellers plan summer holidays in Europe, Turkish Airlines is highlighting multi-city journeys as a way to explore the continent’s diverse cultures, cuisines, architecture and landscapes in a single trip. The airline said popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice continue to attract travellers with their historic landmarks, architecture, gastronomy and cultural experiences. Milan and Barcelona offer a mix of fashion, design, Mediterranean coastlines and ancient heritage, while cities including Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Copenhagen and Zurich provide experiences ranging from imperial history and riverside scenery to contemporary design and access to nature. Through its international network and hub…

Registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 have opened for students seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law Schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SLAT 2027 will be held on December 19 and December 26, 2026, at 62 centres across India. The computer-based test will comprise 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes and will cover Legal Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. Candidates can appear for the test twice, with the higher score considered for evaluation. There will be no negative marking. The…

TVS Motor Company on Friday announced the appointment of Peyman Kargar as its new Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027, succeeding K. N. Radhakrishnan. Radhakrishnan will continue as Director and CEO until the transition takes effect and will subsequently serve as a Non-Executive Director until the company’s ensuing Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 2027. Kargar, who currently serves as President of International Business at TVS Motor Company, brings more than three decades of experience in the global automotive industry. The leadership transition comes as the company seeks to accelerate its next phase of growth, product innovation,…

Manipal Hospitals East has expanded its healthcare outreach in Sikkim by introducing teleconsultation services at the Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Sikkim Manipal University, alongside regular on-ground visits by specialist doctors from its hospitals in Siliguri, Rangapani and Kolkata. Under the initiative, patients visiting the CRH OPD can connect with specialist doctors through video consultations, enabling them to continue treatment, seek expert medical advice and receive critical guidance without having to travel during periods of landslide-related road disruptions and other mobility challenges. The teleconsultation service complements the monthly specialist visits already undertaken by doctors from Manipal Hospital Siliguri and Manipal Hospital…

Claims settlement remains the ultimate test of trust in the life insurance sector, as customers increasingly look beyond premiums and policy benefits to assess whether an insurer will deliver when it matters most. India’s life insurance industry collected premiums worth ₹8.86 lakh crore in FY2024-25, marking a 6.73% increase over the previous year. However, life insurance penetration declined to 2.7% of GDP, highlighting the challenge of expanding insurance protection and strengthening customer confidence. Axis Max Life said claims performance should be viewed as a key indicator of an insurer’s ability to fulfil its promise. The company’s individual death claims paid…