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Drawing critical lessons from severe energy supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Central Government has officially instructed state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to establish a dedicated 30-day strategic reserve of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to Petroleum Ministry Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma, this freshly mandated buffer will operate entirely over and above the existing 45-day operational rolling stock that oil retailers conventionally maintain to meet standard commercial and domestic cylinder demands. While India has actively worked to insulate its energy security by scaling up domestic LPG production to record highs and diversifying import channels through…

Coca-Cola India has partnered with Google to launch “Coca-Cola Halftime Surprise”, an AI-powered consumer engagement platform built using Google Gemini, aimed at turning everyday Coke breaks into interactive digital experiences for Gen Z consumers. Launched on May 28, the campaign introduces three AI-led experiences that consumers can access by scanning QR codes on special Coca-Cola packs. Inspired by Coca-Cola’s global “Halftime” philosophy, the initiative combines storytelling, music and artificial intelligence to create personalised content and reward-based engagement. The experience allows users to enter themed digital worlds powered by Gemini’s Canvas feature. Consumers can create comic-strip narratives, music-inspired alter egos and…

Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday launched the all-new Super Splendor XTEC 2.0, an upgraded version of its popular 125cc commuter motorcycle, featuring enhanced technology, improved fuel efficiency and refreshed styling aimed at modern riders. The motorcycle maker said the latest Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 is part of its aggressive product revitalisation strategy and has been designed to offer a better everyday commuting experience. Built on the long-standing Splendor legacy that began in 1994, the motorcycle combines trusted performance with modern-day convenience features. Powered by a 124.7cc single-cylinder engine, the motorcycle delivers 10.7 bhp at 7500 rpm and 10.6 Nm torque at…

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed its first chargesheet in a major case linked to the Reliance ADA Group. Submitted before a Special CBI Judge in Mumbai, the chargesheet names 16 accused individuals and entities, including Reliance Communications Limited (RCom), senior corporate executives, and several public sector bank officials. The investigative agency has leveled serious charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal misappropriation, and criminal misconduct. Among those accused are five senior RCom executives and 10 bank officials from the State Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, and the erstwhile Syndicate Bank. At the heart of the probe is the…

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), an integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, on Tuesday reported strong financial growth for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by improved performance across warehousing, multimodal movement and sector-specific logistics services. The company posted consolidated revenue of ₹1,336 crore in Q4 FY2026, registering an 11.6 per cent rise from ₹1,197 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. EBITDA increased 7.4 per cent to ₹174 crore from ₹162 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) climbed 8.7 per cent to ₹125 crore against ₹115 crore in Q4 FY2025.…

Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal, has announced the appointment of a distinguished coaching panel featuring some of India’s most celebrated names in football and chess, in a move aimed at strengthening holistic education and nurturing future sporting talent. The new panel includes former football stars Jose Barreto, Alvito D’Cunha and Mehtab Hossain as football coaches, while renowned chess grandmaster Dibyendu Barua has been appointed as chess coach. The institution said the initiative marks a significant step in its efforts to provide students with opportunities for excellence beyond academics. Speaking on the development, Priyanka Mukherjee, CEO of Narayana Group of…