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Marking World Hunger Day, Hunger Free World, a humanitarian initiative of Malabar Group, released a rehabilitation impact report highlighting how its Street Meal Distribution Programme has helped transform the lives of vulnerable people living on the streets through consistent food outreach and rehabilitation support. Titled "Impact Stories: How a Daily Meal Opens the Door to a Transformed Life", the report documents cases where regular meal distribution led to medical assistance, shelter access, dignity restoration and family reunification. The programme is implemented on the ground by Thanal. According to the report, the initiative was launched to address hunger through regular access…

Renault India on Friday announced that its new Duster Turbo TCe 100 has achieved an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 19.41 km per litre, highlighting the company's focus on combining performance with fuel economy in the competitive SUV segment. The automaker said the Duster Turbo TCe 100 is powered by a turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 100 PS of power and 160 Nm of torque. Paired with a six-speed manual transmission, the powertrain has been designed to offer responsive performance, smooth drivability and improved fuel efficiency across varied driving conditions. Dr. V. Vikraman, Chief of Renault Engineering, Renault Group India, said…

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Meta have launched Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) capabilities for Vi users across WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, a move that reflects the increasing focus on secure digital authentication and fraud prevention in India’s expanding digital economy. The network-based authentication technology enables users to verify their mobile numbers in the background without manually entering OTPs, switching applications or waiting for verification messages. The solution supports key user journeys such as new user registration, mobile number validation, login and re-login, account recovery, and authentication during security checks. Market participants view the launch as a significant development in India's digital…

Due to the crisis arising in Western Asia, the Central Government might take a major decision to prevent foreign capital from moving out of the Indian market. According to a source, if Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) invest in government securities or bonds, the government is planning to completely waive or withdraw the capital gains tax on the returns earned from them.On Wednesday, an ordinance was approved in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make necessary amendments to the income tax law. This conditional formal notification could be issued within this week itself.Currently, foreign investors holding…