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14 Sep

Hero MotoCorp launches Glamour X with integrated ABS at ₹1.01 lakh

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Hero MotoCorp has launched the Glamour X 125 with Integrated Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), making it the first motorcycle in the 125cc segment to combine single-channel ABS with an Integrated Braking System (IBS). The new variant, launched in New Delhi on September 11, is priced at ₹1,01,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is now available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across India. The company said the integrated ABS is designed to improve braking response, vehicle stability and rider confidence across varied road conditions. The motorcycle also features Panic Brake Alert and Hazard Lamps as part of its safety package. The Glamour X 125…

12 Sep

Pregnancy at 40 with IVF: What your fertility expert wants you to know

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Pregnancy at 40 is increasingly common, and more women are considering IVF in their forties. While fertility treatment has expanded the options available, it cannot reverse the biological changes that come with age. Understanding how age influences egg reserve, egg quality and treatment response is therefore an important part of planning IVF at 40, explains Dr. Sonali Mandal Bandyopadhyaya, Fertility Specialist, Birla Fertility & IVF, Howrah. By this age, ovarian reserve is generally lower than it was in the earlier reproductive years, and a greater proportion of eggs may carry chromosomal abnormalities. These changes can affect the likelihood of conception…

11 Sep

HDFC ERGO Insurance Quiz Junior draws 16,900+ students, Sikkim sees participation from 43 schools

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HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company’s 11th edition of the HDFC ERGO Insurance Quiz Junior has attracted more than 16,900 students from around 4,850 schools across over 600 districts in India, with more than 120 students from around 43 schools across 11 cities in Sikkim registering for the 2026 edition. The flagship initiative, aimed at students of Classes 8 and 9, seeks to promote insurance literacy and financial awareness among young people. Since its launch in 2016, the quiz has expanded from 18 schools in one city to more than 1,100 cities, reaching around three million students over the past decade.…

11 Sep

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over ₹35,000 crore, urges youth to prepare for AI-driven opportunities

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, while urging India’s youth to build skills suited to the rapidly evolving opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology and advanced manufacturing. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Pavilion Ground of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Modi said AI would create opportunities beyond the technology sector, including agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics. He stressed the need for continuous skill development as technology and global requirements change. A key highlight of the visit was the completion…

11 Sep

PETRONAS Lubricants India, Tata Motors partner to pilot scalable used-oil recycling model

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PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group, and Tata Motors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot a structured model for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The initiative aims to establish an organised and traceable system for managing used lubricants classified as hazardous waste, covering collection, storage, transportation and recycling. Under the pilot, used oil will be channelled to genuine, registered recyclers for conversion into high-quality re-refined base oil, which can subsequently be reintegrated into finished lubricants. PETRONAS Lubricants India will oversee the aggregation and movement of used…

11 Sep

West Bengal sees strong SIP growth as Union Mutual Fund flags improved equity valuations

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Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) participation in West Bengal has continued to rise, with Union Mutual Fund highlighting growing investor engagement in the state and improved valuation comfort across several segments of the Indian equity market. At a media interaction in Kolkata, Rajkamal Tiwari, CEO, Union Asset Management Company Private Limited, and Harshad Patwardhan, Chief Investment Officer, discussed market conditions, emerging investment opportunities and changing investor behaviour. The number of live SIPs in West Bengal increased from 69.87 lakh in March 2025 to 80.85 lakh in July 2026, a growth of 15.71%. The state recorded 4.06 lakh new SIP registrations in…

11 Sep

Lenders Set Strict Term Conditions as Vodafone Idea Obtains Mega $3.5 Billion Financing Deal

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A consortium of Indian lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) has agreed to extend approximately $3.5 billion (₹29,000+ crore) in debt financing to Vodafone Idea Ltd. (Vi) to support the cash-strapped telecom operator’s business turnaround. According to sources familiar with the matter, the banking group also includes Union Bank of India Ltd. and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). The loss-making operator—India’s third-largest wireless provider by subscribers—intends to utilize the 10-year loan package to upgrade its network infrastructure and improve market competitiveness against top rivals Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. The…

11 Sep

Godrej Professional unveils Majesté hair colour collection in Guwahati

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Godrej Professional, the professional hair brand of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), has launched its latest hair colour collection, Majesté, powered by Dimension, in Guwahati as part of an initiative to upskill salon professionals and hair stylists across Assam. The collection was unveiled at an immersive showcase attended by more than 150 hairstylists, salon professionals and salon owners from across the state. The session was led by Shailesh Moolya, National Technical Head, Godrej Professional, and featured advanced colouring demonstrations, technique-building sessions and a high-fashion ramp showcase highlighting directional colour looks. Majesté, Godrej Professional’s no-ammonia colour range, comprises three shades inspired…

10 Sep

Aadhaar Download on WhatsApp Made Simple: Know How to Use MyGov Helpdesk

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Getting access to your Aadhaar Card is now more convenient, as the document can be obtained through WhatsApp using the Government of India's MyGov Helpdesk. The service can be useful when you need your Aadhaar but do not have the original document with you, as it removes the need to visit the UIDAI website and follow the usual download process. To begin, save the MyGov Helpdesk WhatsApp number, +919013151515, to your phone's contacts. Open WhatsApp and send "Hi" or "Namaste" to the saved number. MyGov will then send an automated response with two options, COWIN Services and DigiLocker Services. Select…

10 Sep

BharathCloud, ibentos partner to expand AI-powered marketing and event technology

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Sovereign AI cloud service provider BharathCloud has partnered with AI-driven technology company ibentos to advance AI-powered brand marketing and event technology across India and Canada. The partnership was formalised following discussions at the India-Canada Business Summit held alongside the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment, chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Goyal said bilateral trade in goods and services reached $23.66 billion in 2024, while merchandise trade stood at nearly $8.98 billion, marking a 10% year-on-year increase. Under the partnership, BharathCloud will use ibentos HYPE, an AI-powered marketing platform, to create and manage on-brand campaigns…