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Sony raises the bar with Alpha 7R VI, brings 66.8MP flagship camera to India

Sony raises the bar with Alpha 7R VI, brings 66.8MP flagship camera to India

Sony India has expanded its premium Alpha camera portfolio with the launch of the Alpha 7R VI, a flagship full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera featuring a 66.8-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor and the latest BIONZ XR2 image processing engine. Designed for professional photographers and filmmakers, the new camera combines ultra-high resolution, AI-powered subject recognition, blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second, and advanced 8K video recording capabilities. Sony also introduced the XLR-A4 XLR adaptor, enabling professional-grade 32-bit float audio recording for enhanced video production. The Alpha 7R VI offers up to 16 stops of dynamic range, 5-axis…
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Hindi introduced as additional official language in assam assembly

Hindi introduced as additional official language in assam assembly

Hindi has been introduced as the fourth official language of the Assam Legislative Assembly from the Budget session beginning on Monday.Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced that along with Assamese, English and Bodo, Hindi would be introduced in the Assembly, saying that the decision was taken at the General-Purpose Committee meeting held on Saturday.Dass said that the existing official languages would continue to be used in the House. "Since Hindi is the 'Rashtra Bhasha', as a sign of respect for it, we have decided to introduce it in the Assam Assembly from Monday," Dass said.The Speaker also announced that…
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Assam Identified Over 1.72 Lakh Foreigners, 31,789 Deported; 70 Applied for Citizenship Under CAA

Assam Identified Over 1.72 Lakh Foreigners, 31,789 Deported; 70 Applied for Citizenship Under CAA

The Assam government has identified a total of 1,72,673 foreigners in the state under the provisions of the Assam Accord, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assam Legislative Assembly in a written reply. According to the government, 31,789 identified foreigners have been deported as of June 30, 2026. At the same time, cases involving 73,759 suspected foreigners are still pending before Foreigners' Tribunals. The state currently has three Transit Camps/Holding Centres located at Matia in Goalpara district, Charaikhola in Kokrajhar district, and Eraligol in Sribhumi district. As of June 30, 2026, a total of 174 declared foreigners were…
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TVS Motor posts record quarterly sales as June dispatches jump 47%

TVS Motor posts record quarterly sales as June dispatches jump 47%

TVS Motor Company reported its highest-ever quarterly sales for the first quarter of FY2026-27, selling 16.31 lakh units, driven by robust demand across domestic and international markets, strong growth in electric vehicles and a sharp rise in three-wheeler volumes. The company also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in June 2026, with dispatches rising 47 per cent year-on-year to 5,90,003 units from 4,02,001 units in the corresponding month last year. Two-wheeler sales during the April-June quarter increased 27 per cent to 15.64 lakh units from 12.32 lakh units a year ago, while three-wheeler sales surged 48 per cent to 67,000 units.…
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Renault India reports 55% rise in June wholesales, H1 sales jump 61%

Renault India reports 55% rise in June wholesales, H1 sales jump 61%

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, reported a strong sales performance in June 2026, with domestic wholesales rising 55 per cent year-on-year to 4,063 units. The automaker also posted a 61 per cent increase in first-half sales, reaching 25,844 units, extending its streak of double-digit monthly growth to ten consecutive months. The company attributed the sustained momentum to growing customer acceptance of its evolving product strategy and rising demand across its vehicle portfolio. The latest sales figures underscore Renault India's continued expansion in the domestic passenger vehicle market amid improving consumer sentiment. In another key development, Renault…
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RBI Forex Measures Prompt Banks to Cut Certificate of Deposit Issuance

RBI Forex Measures Prompt Banks to Cut Certificate of Deposit Issuance

Indian banks have begun reducing their reliance on short-term debt instruments as the Reserve Bank of India’s recent measures to attract foreign-currency deposits provide a cheaper and more stable source of funding. According to data from The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd, lenders did not issue any certificates of deposit (CDs) maturing within one year in the three trading sessions ending July 2. This follows a broader slowdown in issuance, with banks raising ₹70,800 crore between June 16 and June 29, compared with about ₹1 trillion in the first half of the month. Market participants expect the trend to continue…
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Knee preservation surgery restores mobility for West Bengal teenager

Knee preservation surgery restores mobility for West Bengal teenager

An 18-year-old patient from Barrackpore in West Bengal has successfully undergone a complex knee preservation surgery at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, to treat recurrent left knee instability caused by advanced trochlear dysplasia, a congenital knee abnormality that frequently leads to repeated kneecap dislocations. The patient had been suffering from persistent knee pain and instability following a slip-and-fall injury, affecting her mobility and daily activities. After detailed clinical and radiological evaluation, doctors diagnosed severe trochlear dysplasia and recommended a combined procedure involving left knee arthroscopy, trochleoplasty and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) repair. The surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Clinical…
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Assam Congress MLAs Write to IYC Over Leader’s Alleged Conduct

Assam Congress MLAs Write to IYC Over Leader’s Alleged Conduct

Two Congress legislators from Assam have written to the president of the Indian Youth Congress, seeking disciplinary action against Zubair Anam Mazumder over his alleged conduct during a party meeting held in Guwahati in May. The letter, signed by Dr. Asif Md. Nazar and Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, relates to an incident that allegedly took place at Rajiv Bhavan on May 21, 2026. According to the legislators, the meeting was attended by newly elected MLAs, former legislators, Members of Parliament and senior leaders of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. In the letter, the MLAs alleged that Mazumder arrived about 30…
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Assam Cabinet Clears Key Bills Ahead of Assembly Session

Assam Cabinet Clears Key Bills Ahead of Assembly Session

The Assam government will introduce a series of important Bills during the Assembly session beginning on Monday, with a focus on tourism, land administration and urban development. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed legislations are aimed at improving governance, easing regulations and supporting the state's long-term development plans. Addressing a press conference after the state Cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Chief Minister said the Assembly would consider amendments to the Assam Tourism and Development Registration Act, 2024, changes to the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act, and a new law to establish the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority. One…
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Maya Tata Likely to Lead Westside’s Digital Growth Strategy, Says Report

Maya Tata Likely to Lead Westside’s Digital Growth Strategy, Says Report

Maya Tata, daughter of Noel Tata, is reportedly set to play a key role in accelerating the digital expansion of Westside, the fashion and lifestyle retail chain operated by the Tata Group. According to reports, her increased involvement reflects the group's continued focus on strengthening its omnichannel retail presence and enhancing the customer shopping experience through digital innovation. As consumer preferences increasingly shift toward online and hybrid shopping, Westside is expected to invest further in technology-driven solutions, including e-commerce capabilities, digital marketing, personalized customer engagement, and seamless integration between its physical stores and online platforms. Industry observers believe Maya Tata’s…
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