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23 Jul

Kerakoll expands H40 adhesive portfolio in India with new high-performance solutions

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Kerakoll, a global manufacturer of sustainable building solutions, has strengthened its flagship H40 family of tile adhesives in India by introducing two new products—H40 Extreme and H40 Tech—alongside its established H40 Gel, as the company looks to address the evolving requirements of the country's construction and infrastructure sectors. Announcing the expansion on Monday, the company said H40 Gel has emerged as a benchmark product in the tile adhesive category, known for its superior workability, durability and multi-purpose application. Powered by gel technology, the adhesive offers optimal consistency, total wettability and enhanced adhesion, making it suitable for a wide range of…

23 Jul

Itanagar Set to Get Designated Space for Peaceful Protests

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has constituted a committee to identify a suitable plot of land in Itanagar for holding democratic protests and dharnas, responding to a long-standing demand of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) for a designated protest ground in the state capital. According to a circular issued by the Deputy Commissioner of the Itanagar Capital Region, the committee has been formed to identify a suitable site where individuals, organisations and groups can hold peaceful protests and demonstrations. The committee will be chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajib Chiduni. Its members include the Assistant Commissioner of Itanagar, a…

23 Jul

Bengal Group’s Swiss Tower Site Set for Acquisition by Pubali Bank

nanika EditorBusiness

Pubali Bank is set to acquire Bengal Group of Industries’ 26-storey Swiss Tower located at Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road in Dhaka for Tk800 crore. The development was revealed through a price-sensitive information disclosure approved by the bank’s board and published on Tuesday. According to the disclosure, the property is situated at 208, Tejgaon Gulshan Link Road. However, the proposed transaction will require approval from Bangladesh Bank and other relevant regulatory authorities before completion. The building is currently being developed by Bengal Hotel and Resort, a concern of Bengal Group of Industries, for the planned five-star Swissôtel Dhaka project. Sources said the…

23 Jul

Mobavenue AI unveils new identity and launches Neural Engine to reshape AI-driven advertising

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Mobavenue AI Tech Limited, an AI-native advertising and marketing technology company listed on the BSE, has unveiled a new brand identity alongside the launch of the Mobavenue Neural Engine, an artificial intelligence-powered intelligence layer designed to help marketers plan, execute and measure advertising campaigns from a single platform.The company said the rebranding reflects its evolution from a bootstrapped Mumbai-based digital marketing startup into a global AdTech platform operating across more than 10 markets with over 200 employees serving 150-plus brands. Founded by TejasRathod and Kunal Kothari, with Ishank Joshi later joining as the third founder, Mobavenue transitioned from a services-led…

23 Jul

Edelweiss Life posts highest-ever claim settlement ratio in FY26

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Edelweiss Life Insurance has reported its highest-ever Claim Settlement Ratio (CSR) of 99.31 per cent for FY26, marking the fourth consecutive financial year in which the insurer maintained a claim settlement ratio above 99 per cent. The company also achieved zero claim pendency, indicating that every death claim received during the financial year was resolved, reinforcing its commitment to timely claim settlements and customer support. The Claim Settlement Ratio is a key indicator of an insurer’s ability to honour death claims, reflecting the percentage of claims settled against the total claims received. During the year, Edelweiss Life further strengthened its…

23 Jul

Motorola launches edge 70 max with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 at Rs 49,999

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Motorola has expanded its premium smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the motorola edge 70 max, a flagship device powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Priced at an effective introductory price of Rs 49,999, the smartphone will go on sale from July 20 through Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores across the country. The edge 70 max features a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ (2K) LTPO AMOLED display with up to 7,000 nits peak brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate, alongside a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 90W TurboPower charging and 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging. The handset also…

23 Jul

Fatty Liver and Reflux in Young Adults: What’s Driving the Trend?

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Dr. Naveen Polavarapu, Sr. Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist, Liver Specialist & Lead Advanced Endoscopic Interventions & Training Lead Clinical Director, Hyderabad says, Fatty liver disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increasingly common in young adults—a trend driven by lifestyle, environment, and shifting health patterns. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now affects a growing proportion of people in their 20s and 30s, while reflux symptoms once associated with older age are appearing earlier and more often. One major driver is diet. Greater consumption of processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and high-calorie convenience meals increases calorie intake and promotes fat accumulation in the…

23 Jul

Royal Stag becomes world’s largest-selling whisky brand in 2025

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PernodRicard India on Friday announced that its flagship brand Royal Stag has been ranked the world's largest-selling whisky brand for calendar year 2025, according to the latest IWSR 2025 rankings. The brand recorded annual sales of 32.6 million cases during the year, marking a significant milestone in its three-decade journey.Commenting on the achievement, Jean Touboul, CEO of PernodRicard India, said the recognition reflects the trust consumers have placed in Royal Stag over the past 30 years. He said the brand's success demonstrates how continuous innovation, cultural relevance and evolving with consumer aspirations have enabled it to emerge as a global…

23 Jul

Kolkata Metro revises schedule, introduces 6 am services on Blue and Green lines

Banasree SarkarKolkata

Kolkata Metro Railway will introduce longer operating hours and additional train services on the Blue and Green corridors on a trial basis from July 27. From Monday to Saturday, the first trains on both lines will depart at 6 am, replacing the current timings of 6.50 am on the Blue Line and 6.39 am on the Green Line. The last trains will leave at 10.30 pm, extending services beyond the existing closing times of 9.44 pm on the Blue Line and 10.05 pm on the Green Line. According to Metro Railway, the revised schedule is intended to make commuting more convenient, especially during busy travel hours, while reducing passenger waiting times. The frequency of services will also increase. On weekdays, the Blue Line will operate 272 trains, up from 260, while the Green Line will run 236 services, compared with the current 228. Saturdays will see 258 services on the Blue Line and 212 on…

22 Jul

Assam flood death toll rises to 31; over 5.64 lakh people affected in 16 districts

Paromita EditorAssam

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday night, with 21 more people losing their lives in the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 31.Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) sources informed that among the latest fatalities, Sivasagar district reported the highest number with 14 deaths, followed by six deaths in Charaideo, five in Jorhat, two each in Golaghat and Dhemaji and one each in Sonitpur and Karbui Anglong districts.ASDMA has been issuing advisories from time to time with continuous rise in the water levels of Desang at Nanglamoraghat in Sivasagar district.“The river Desang continues to flow…