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HDFC Life has established an expedited claim settlement framework for families affected by the recent floods in Assam, allowing nominees and legal heirs of policyholders to initiate life insurance claims by submitting proof of death issued by the local government, police or hospitals. The insurer said the initiative is aimed at ensuring priority processing and faster payouts to families facing financial difficulties following the flood situation. HDFC Life has provided a dedicated claim helpline at 022-68446529, while its call centre can be reached at 022-68446530. Claimants can also contact the company through WhatsApp at +91 8291890569 or email [service@hdfclife.com]. Ruma…

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx made its debut in India in 2023 and has since become one of the company’s best-selling models. It has also established itself as a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. Maruti Suzuki is now working on the 2026 Fronx facelift, which is expected to bring updates to its styling, features and powertrain. The upcoming Fronx facelift has already been spotted testing on Indian roads. The spy images indicate that the overall shape and silhouette of the SUV will remain largely unchanged. However, the new model is expected to feature redesigned front and rear bumpers, along…

Ola Electric has unveiled an expanded Shakti energy storage portfolio aimed at enabling energy to be stored when available and deployed when needed, from powering homes during outages to supporting renewable energy at grid scale. Announced on India’s 80th Independence Day, the portfolio is built around indigenous lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and Ola Electric’s vertically integrated cell-to-system capabilities. Ola Shakti comprises three solutions designed for different applications: Shakti Gen2 for home energy storage, Shakti Rack for commercial and infrastructure requirements, and Mahashakti for industrial and utility-scale applications. Ola Electric Chairman and Managing Director Bhavish Aggarwal said the company’s…

Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the BLAZO i-TRK, a new-generation heavy commercial vehicle positioned as a “Profit Ka Rocket” for transporters and fleet owners. The company said the truck combines fuel efficiency, performance, connected technologies and service assurances to help customers earn more, run more and control more. The BLAZO i-TRK offers up to 10% better fuel efficiency and has the potential to generate up to ₹15 lakh additional profit per truck over five years, according to Mahindra. It features the 7.2-litre, 320 HP mPOWER engine producing 1,100 Nm torque, along with TurboMAXX, OptiFuel…

Turkish Airlines is expanding its presence in China with the launch of scheduled flights to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, from November 11, 2026. Chengdu will become the airline’s fourth mainland Chinese destination after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, strengthening its connectivity with one of the country’s major business and technology centres. The airline will operate three weekly Istanbul-Chengdu services using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with 300 seats comprising 30 Business Class and 270 Economy Class seats. Flights from Istanbul will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, while return services will run on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Chengdu, home to…