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08 Aug

Vi launches REDX Family Plan with unlimited data, international roaming & premium OTT perks

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has unveiled its new REDX Family Plan, marking a significant expansion of its flagship REDX postpaid offering. Designed for today’s hyper-connected families, the plan is the first of its kind in India to offer unlimited 4G and 5G data, international roaming, and equal premium benefits to both primary and secondary members. At a starting price of ₹1601 per month for two members, the REDX Family Plan includes bundled access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioCinema, SonyLIV, and a six-month subscription to Swiggy One. It also features four complimentary airport lounge accesses, an annual 7-day international roaming pack worth…

07 Aug

Silver futures prices upgrade: Rs 1,14,623 per kg

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New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 968 to Rs 1,14,623 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 968, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 1,14,623 per kg in a business turnover of 16,647 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices. However, silver was trading 0.85 per cent higher at $38.15 an ounce in New York.

07 Aug

Nissan rolls out all-black Magnite KURO Special Edition at Rs 8.30 lakh

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Nissan Motor India has launched the New Magnite KURO Special Edition, an all-black, feature-rich variant of its popular compact SUV, priced from ₹8.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Bookings are now open at all Nissan dealerships and online via the company’s official website for just ₹11,000. Inspired by the Japanese word for “black,” the KURO Special Edition showcases a bold all-black exterior and interior, complemented by premium design touches such as Signature Black LED headlamps with LightSabre Turn Indicators, a Sable Black wireless charger, Advanced Driver Assist Display, and a Premium i-Key with Walk Away Lock and Approach Unlock. Nissan has also…

07 Aug

slice Small Finance Bank ramps up hiring in Northeast to boost digital banking reach

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In a strategic move to expand its footprint across the Northeast, slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has launched an extensive recruitment drive across Assam and neighbouring states. The bank is hiring for a wide range of branch and field-level roles including Zonal Recovery Manager, Zonal Credit Manager, Branch Head, Asset Officers, and Relationship Officers, aimed at strengthening operations in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim. This hiring initiative aligns with slice SFB’s mission to simplify everyday banking through digital-first solutions and improve financial literacy in underserved regions. Over the past year, the bank has generated more than 400…

07 Aug

Truecaller joins hands with Khyaal to safeguard seniors from rising digital scams

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In a bid to protect India’s senior citizens from the rising threat of cyber fraud, global communications platform Truecaller has partnered with Khyaal, the country’s leading app for elderly well-being. The collaboration aims to empower seniors with both technological tools and practical knowledge to navigate digital spaces safely. The partnership brings together Truecaller’s advanced caller identification and spam blocking features with Khyaal’s deep engagement and outreach within the senior community. As part of the initiative, all Khyaal members will get a 50% discount on Truecaller Premium, which includes enhanced protection against fraudulent calls. Beyond the technology offering, the two companies…

07 Aug

Titan Intech Q1 PAT jumps 42.6%; bets big on AI-driven 3D EdTech

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Titan Intech Limited (BSE: TITANIN - 521005), a global software solutions leader, reported a robust 42.6% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs. 0.64 crore for Q1 FY26, as per its Board Meeting outcome on July 31. Net sales stood at Rs. 4.97 crore, up 3.18% from the previous year. Sequentially, while revenue dipped from Rs. 5.78 crore in Q4 FY25, EBITDA surged 20.9% to Rs. 1.62 crore, showcasing improved operational efficiency. In a move to boost liquidity and investor participation, the Board approved increasing authorized share capital from Rs. 55 crore to Rs. 100 crore and a…

06 Aug

Crude oil futures upgrade due to spot demand

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New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 15 to Rs 5,763 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 15 or 0.26 percent to Rs 5,763 per barrel in a business of 8,675 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.58 percent higher at $65.54 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose 0.62 percent…

06 Aug

Precision in Action: Medanta’s Advanced Radiation Oncology for Complex Cancers

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In a significant step towards enhancing access to world-class healthcare to Nagaland, Gurgaon-based Medanta – The Medicity, which has been ranked India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, organized a CME in Kohima on the topic “CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Benign and Malignant Lesions”. Led by Dr. Tejinder Kataria, Chairperson, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Medanta, Gurugram, the event was to spread awareness and educate medical practitioners about CyberKnife radiosurgery — a non-invasive, high-precision treatment that uses focused radiation to target cancerous and noncancerous tumours without harming the surrounding tissue, and without making incisions. The event also emphasized the…

05 Aug

Silver futures upgrade: New deals push prices higher

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New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 26 to Rs 1,12,262 per kg in futures trade on Tuesday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 26, or 0.02 percent, to Rs 1,12,262 per kg in a business turnover of 18,706 lots. Analysts said buying of new deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices. However, silver was trading 0.13 percent lower at $37.36 an ounce in New York.

05 Aug

Thalassemia: A Critical Healthcare Challenge for India That Can Be Managed Through Screening

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Dr Satya Prakash Yadav, Senior Director, Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Medical Oncology, Medanta Gurgaon Thalassemia is a condition that impairs the body's ability to produce red blood cells, which results in patients needing regular blood transfusions for survival.In severe cases, this condition can also be fatal. The blood disorder is inherited – both parents need to be carriers of the gene mutation – and is highly prevalent in Indiaand is particularly rampant in North-East India – especially in Assam and Manipur. People, who inherit the gene from only one of their parents are called “carriers” or are said to be…