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JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd on October 30 laid the foundation stone for Project Kamakshi, its first cement manufacturing facility in Assam, with an investment of ₹11,000 crore, including the mining lease. The integrated plant is coming up at Umrangso in DimaHasao district, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attending the groundbreaking ceremony as chief guest. The proposed facility will have a cement production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), supported by a 1 MTPA clinkerisation unit and dedicated railway sidings. Targeted for completion by FY 2029, the project is expected to create employment opportunities for more than…

Cognizant has established an OpenAI Frontier Capability Group, bringing together more than 25,000 professionals to help enterprises integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into software development, customer services and business operations. The group will initially focus on AI-native software engineering using Codex, application modernisation and AI-powered customer operations. The initiative aims to help businesses move beyond AI experimentation towards practical deployment across enterprise systems. Cognizant said more than 21,000 associates have earned over 40,000 OpenAI badges by completing technology learning programmes. The company is also applying OpenAI-powered solutions within its own sales and customer success operations before extending tested approaches to clients.…

Hero Moto Corp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, on Friday introduced the Destini 110 Classique Edition, a festive-season special edition featuring neo-retro styling and new dual-tone colour combinations. Priced at Rs 76,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the scooter is available across all Hero dealerships. Launched in September 2025, the Destini 110 caters to Indian families seeking comfort, convenience and fuel efficiency. The new edition features Matt Goldfish Silver/Light Industrial Grey with brown inner panels and Matt Aries Brown with black inner panels. Distinctive stripes, coloured mirrors, coordinated panels, branded rim tape and a dedicated 3D Classique Edition emblem differentiate…

V-Guard Industries Ltd reported a 38.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue from operations to Rs 1,852.89 crore in the second quarter of FY 2026-27, while profit after tax rose 71% to Rs 111.67 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The consumer electricals and electronics company had recorded revenue of Rs 1,340.92 crore and profit after tax of Rs 65.29 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. For the six months ended September 30, 2026, consolidated revenue grew 30.5% to Rs 3,663.54 crore, compared with Rs 2,807 crore a year earlier. Profit after tax increased 73.9%…

India’s short film ‘Toyaj’, directed by Abhijeet Srivastava, has won the third prize in the official short-film competition at the 12th Djerba International Festival of Women and Youth Cinema in Tunisia, marking a significant achievement for Indian cinema on the international stage. Held from October 24 to 27, the four-day festival recognised India as the Guest of Honour, providing an opportunity to showcase the country’s cinematic talent and strengthen cultural ties between India and Tunisia. The Embassy of India in Tunisia announced the achievement on social media platform X, congratulating the director and the film’s team on the award. The…

External Affairs Minister S. Jai shankar on Monday said the philosophy of Advaita could help address global crises by encouraging nations to abandon zero-sum thinking and embrace collective responsibility, dialogue and diplomacy. Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on United Nations Day, Jai shankar said the concept of Advaita, or “One Reality”, emphasises humanity’s indivisibility and the need to prioritise shared interests over narrow national perspectives. According to a Ministry of External Affairs statement, he said nations must focus on common goals and unity rather than pursuing victories at the expense of others.…