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25 Jul

Salman Khan unveils Season 2 of Indian Supercross Racing League, set to accelerate motorsport in India

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Wednesday launched Season 2 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), announcing plans to invest in the league to help bring motorsport into the Indian mainstream. At a press event in Mumbai, Khan—already the face of ISRL—shared his vision of transforming the niche sport into a national phenomenon. “This league is about pushing boundaries,” he said, unveiling the ISRL Proving Grounds, a dedicated 7-acre facility near Pune for training youth riders and testing automotive innovations. The new season has already registered 155 international athletes, reflecting the growing global interest. ISRL will also introduce Fan Parks…

25 Jul

Messe Frankfurt and MEX Exhibitions announce pan-India alliance

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Messe Frankfurt and MEX Exhibitions have announced a strategic alliance to merge their exhibition portfolios under a unified national platform. The announcement was made during the opening of Gifts World Expo – Delhi 2025. The new joint initiative will bring together renowned shows such as Paperworld India, Corporate Gifts Show, and Gifts World Expo, extending their reach to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata. This move is designed to boost market access, ensure year-round engagement, and create region-specific business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers alike. The February 2026 Mumbai edition will mark the rebranding of the Corporate Gifts Show under the…

24 Jul

Bajaj Housing Finance Q1 results: Profit after tax (PAT) upgrade 21% y-o-y to ₹583 crore

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Bajaj Housing Finance on Wednesday, July 23, reported that its profit after tax (PAT) grew 21% y-o-y to ₹583.3 crore in Q1 FY26. Its profit stood at ₹482.61 crore in the same period last year. The NBFC's net interest income (NII) stood at ₹887 crore during the quarter under review, up 33% to 4% from ₹665 crore in the June quarter of FY25. Its net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 4% from 3.9% earlier. However, its asset quality deteriorated as its gross non-performing assets (GNPA) rose to 0.30% in Q1 FY26 from 0.28% in the same period a year ago.…

24 Jul

India sends medical team to Bangladesh after deadly Dhaka plane crash

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India has dispatched a medical team comprising burn specialists and nurses to Bangladesh following a tragic plane crash in Dhaka that killed at least 27 and injured over 170 people. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday that the team is en route with essential medical supplies to assist in treating the injured. The MEA also stated that the team will assess the condition of the victims and may recommend their transfer to Indian hospitals for specialised care, if necessary. Additional medical teams may follow based on the assessment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the…

24 Jul

Renault India introduces All-New Renault Triber

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Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has launched the All-New Renault Triber – India’s most innovative 7-seater car. The new Triber comes with new and modern design language along with comfort-enhancing features, while retaining its unique DNA of modularity, adopting to rethink space philosophy. The new generation of most innovative family car debuts with a completely redesigned front fascia, featuring a bold new grille, sculpted new hood, refreshed bumper, new sleek LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs and new LED fog lamps. At the rear, the new Triber showcases a redesigned bumper, updated…

24 Jul

India eyes AI-ready generation with global skilling vision under Skill India 2.0

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India is poised to become the world’s largest hub of AI-ready school students within the next six months, said Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, while addressing the 10-year celebration of the Skill India Mission—BharatSkillNxt 2025—at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Highlighting India’s bold move toward a tech-driven future, he launched multiple initiatives, including the SOAR program, IndiaSkills 2025–26, and a revamped Apprenticeship Training Portal. SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), targeting students from Classes 6–12 and educators, will bridge the digital divide with structured AI modules. The event also witnessed the launch of key reports like the…

23 Jul

Dixon Technologies Q1 results: Strong performance from mobile business drives 100% upgrade in net profit

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Dixon Technologies, the country's leading electronic manufacturing company, on Tuesday, July 22, reported a net profit of ₹280 crore for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26), up 100% from ₹140 crore in the same period last year. This sharp jump in profits was due to strong performance from mobile and other EMS divisions. Dixon Technologies' total revenue from operations in Q1 grew 95% to ₹12,836 crore as against ₹6,580 crore in the same period a year ago. The company reported strong operating performance as its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), also known as…

23 Jul

Chupa Chups unveils ‘Samajh Ke Bahar’ campaign, blends sweet & sour chaos with fun

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Chupa Chups, the iconic confectionery brand from Perfetti Van Melle India, has launched a quirky new campaign titled “Samajh Ke Bahar Hai”, celebrating the unpredictable fusion of sweet and sour flavours. Anchored by a lighthearted TVC, the campaign captures how the brand’s Sweet & Sour Belts can transform even mundane moments—like a friendly game of carrom—into a hilarious whirlwind of chaotic fun. The TVC shows a group of friends enjoying carrom, only to be thrown into a surreal spiral of rule-breaking amusement once they taste the jellies. It mirrors the core campaign message: “Samajh Ke Bahar Hai, Jaise Chupa Chups…

22 Jul

Coriander futures prices upgrade on higher demand

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New Delhi, Coriander prices rose by Rs 6 to Rs 7,726 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators increased their positions following a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for August delivery rose by Rs 6, or 0.08 percent, to Rs 7,726 per quintal with a turnover of 15,675 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose on a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

22 Jul

Manipal Hospitals rebrands medica units in Siliguri and Rangapani to expand superspecialty care in North Bengal

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Manipal Hospitals has formally rebranded Medica North Bengal Clinic and Medica Cancer Hospital, Rangapani as Manipal Hospital Siliguri and Manipal Hospital Rangapani. This follows last year’s acquisition of MedicaSynergie and marks Manipal Hospitals’ strategic expansion in Eastern India. Established in 1976, the newly christened Manipal Hospital Siliguri has served over 36 lakh patients and is known as the region’s first multi-specialty hospital. With 60 specialist doctors, the facility is now expanding key departments such as Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Critical Care, alongside upcoming Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology units. Meanwhile, Manipal Hospital Rangapani continues to operate as the region’s only comprehensive…