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TVS Motor Company has launched refreshed versions of its TVS NTORQ 125 Disc and Race Edition scooters with new colour schemes and updated graphics, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in the sporty scooter segment ahead of the festive season. The latest update follows the recent launch of the TVS NTORQ 150 and feature enhancements introduced in the TVS NTORQ Race XP last year. The TVS NTORQ 125 Race Edition is now available in three new colour combinations—Drift Blue, Inferno Red and Rush Green—along with coloured alloy wheels designed to enhance its sporty appeal. The Disc variant has…

TVS Motor Company on Thursday announced the rollout of the one millionth TVS iQube electric scooter from its Hosur manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards sustainable mobility. The company said the achievement reflects the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reinforces its contribution to building a smart, self-reliant and environmentally sustainable mobility ecosystem in the country. The TVS iQube, launched in 2020, has emerged as one of India's leading electric scooter brands with a portfolio offering multiple battery capacities, range options and connected features. Built on the company's in-house engineering, research and development, and manufacturing…

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Guwahati with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to offer non-stop services between Northeast India and West Asia. The Guwahati-Dubai service will commence on August 4, while the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flight will begin operations on August 7, expanding international travel options for the region. The airline said the new services mark its first international operations from Guwahati, one of the largest stations in its network with nearly 120 weekly flights. The direct links to the UAE's two major commercial and travel hubs are expected to strengthen tourism,…

Air India on Thursday launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Government of India’s new hub-and-spoke aviation framework, marking the beginning of a nationwide initiative aimed at enabling seamless international travel from cities across the country through the airline’s major hubs. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi’s LalBahadurShastri International Airport to Delhi, allowing international passengers to connect onward to nine overseas destinations, including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket. The service was inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who said the initiative would make international air travel more accessible by…

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has set an industry-first benchmark in natural diamond selection, bringing greater delight and trust to the diamond buying experience. Rooted in the belief that exceptional sparkle is the most visible expressions of diamond quality, this approach builds on the brand’s best-in-class selection standards. Going beyond conventional grading standards, Indriya’s approach to diamond cut and selection evaluates how effectively a diamond reflects, refracts and returns light to deliver superior brilliance, fire and scintillation. Only 1 out of 5 natural diamonds meet these rigorous standards.  This shift comes at a pivotal moment for the category. India sits at…

India's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector is entering a new phase of technology-led expansion, with artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital workplace solutions emerging as critical productivity drivers, according to the Vi Business MSME Growth Insights Study 2026. Based on insights from more than 2.5 lakh MSMEs across 16 sectors, the study found that 57 per cent of enterprises now view AI as essential for scaling business, while 25 per cent have already integrated AI into their operations. The report showed India's Digital Maturity Index (DMI) rising to 60.8 from 58.0 in 2025, reflecting broader adoption of digital…

Whether travelling to work, exercising, relaxing at home or setting out on a long journey, millions of mobile users rely on music as part of their daily routine. Seeking to enhance that experience, telecom operator Vi has partnered with global audio streaming platform Spotify to provide eligible postpaid subscribers with three months of complimentary Spotify Premium, combining mobile connectivity with premium entertainment benefits. The offer is available on Vi's individual postpaid plans priced at Rs. 451, Rs. 551, Rs. 751 and Rs. 1,201 (REDX), as well as select family postpaid plans, with the benefit extended to the primary member. Eligible…

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has launched its latest marketing campaign, 'Sparkle Like No Other', aimed at highlighting the superior sparkle and quality of its natural diamonds while introducing what it describes as an industry-first benchmark for diamond selection in India. Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign focuses on the visual brilliance of diamonds, with the brand stating that only one out of every five natural diamonds passes its stringent selection process based on light reflection, refraction and return to deliver exceptional brilliance, fire and scintillation. The campaign is led by a brand film featuring actor AditiRaoHydari, who showcases the jewellery in…

CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, in partnership with the Government of Assam, organised an exclusive Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on renal transplantation in Guwahati, reflecting growing emphasis on public-private collaboration to strengthen specialised healthcare capacity in Northeast India. Held at Vivanta Hotel under the theme *"Advancing Renal Care through Collaboration, Innovation & Expertise,"* the programme brought together nephrologists, urologists, transplant surgeons, physicians and healthcare professionals to deliberate on the latest innovations and global best practices in kidney transplantation. The scientific programme commenced with an introductory session by Dr. Sombrata Roy, Unit Head, CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, followed by presentations from…

India’s life insurance industry has reiterated the importance of evaluating insurance products through a long-term lens, emphasizing that the sector continues to provide substantial financial security despite occasional concerns such as mis-selling. The Insurance Awareness Committee–Life Insurance (IAC-Life) said life insurance remains a critical component of financial planning, offering protection, disciplined savings and income continuity for families. Industry leaders noted that judging insurance products based on short-term outcomes can lead to an incomplete assessment of their overall value proposition. According to KamleshRao, Chairperson of IAC-Life, life insurance is designed to deliver benefits over time through financial protection and savings discipline.…