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08 Jul

MSDE extends Navachar Mantra registration deadline to boost innovation and startup participation

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has extended the registration deadline for its flagship national innovation platform, Navachar Mantra, to July 15, 2026, in response to overwhelming interest from innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs across the country. The move is expected to widen participation and help more innovators transform promising ideas into scalable business ventures. Thousands of registrations have already been received through the official portal, with the extended window likely to attract an even larger pool of applicants and innovative proposals from across India. Implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) under the…

08 Jul

Nothing launches Phone (4b) with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 6,000mAh battery and AI features

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London-based consumer technology brand Nothing on Tuesday unveiled the Phone (4b), the first smartphone in its new (b) series, expanding its product portfolio with a device aimed at offering premium features at a more accessible price point. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, a 6.77-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50MP OIS main camera, a 6,000mAh battery and Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16. The Phone (4b) retains Nothing's signature transparent design language and refined Glyph Bar featuring 45 individually controlled mini-LEDs for notifications and alerts. The company said the handset also introduces its complete…

08 Jul

PM-SETU expands nationwide as Centre clears ₹1,237.58 crore ITI transformation plans

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The Centre has approved the nationwide rollout of the PradhanMantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU), marking a major expansion of the flagship skill development programme with Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth ₹1,237.58 crore across Odisha, Gujarat and Telangana. The decision was taken at the 4th National Steering Committee meeting chaired by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in New Delhi on Monday. The committee approved the transition of PM-SETU from its pilot phase to implementation across all 200 identified Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in the country. It also cleared measures to simplify implementation,…

08 Jul

Flipkart Strengthens Fashion Marketplace with Seller-First Initiative

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Flipkart has announced a major expansion of its seller-first strategy by removing commission on all fashion products sold through its marketplace, regardless of their price. The Walmart-owned e-commerce company said the move will benefit nearly 90,000 active fashion sellers, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and homegrown fashion labels. Previously, the zero-commission policy applied only to eligible fashion products priced below ₹1,000. With the latest decision, sellers can now list fashion products across all price segments without paying any commission, allowing them to retain a larger share of their earnings. Flipkart said the initiative is designed…

08 Jul

Renault refreshes Kwid with simpler lineup, Climber now effectively priced at ₹4.99 lakh

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Renault India has launched the refreshed Renault Kwid with a redesigned look, a simplified variant lineup and revised pricing aimed at making first-car ownership more accessible for Indian buyers. The updated hatchback now carries Renault’s new brand identity and is available in just two variants—Evolution and Climber—offering customers a simpler purchase decision. The New Kwid is priced between ₹4.52 lakh and ₹5.60 lakh (ex-showroom) under Renault’s new "All India One Price" strategy. The company has also introduced a digital sales initiative, offering a ₹15,000 cash benefit on online purchases of the fully loaded Climber variant, bringing its effective transactional price…

08 Jul

Sennheiser rolls out up to 40% discounts for Amazon Prime Day shoppers

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Audio technology brand Sennheiser has announced special offers across its premium product portfolio for Amazon India's 10th Prime Day sale, beginning July 4, offering discounts of up to 40% along with No Cost EMI options and additional bank card benefits on select products. The sale covers a wide range of headphones, microphones and creator-focused audio solutions aimed at consumers, professionals and content creators. Among the highlighted products is the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Special Edition, priced at ₹21,990, featuring 42mm transducers, Adaptive Noise Cancellation and up to 60 hours of battery life. The HD 490 PRO Plus, designed for studio professionals,…

08 Jul

TRAI drive test flags mobile network performance across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts in Assam, offering consumers a detailed assessment of mobile network quality delivered by telecom service providers. The tests were carried out from April 13 to 17, 2026, under the supervision of TRAI's Regional Office, Kolkata, covering 374.5 km of city routes, 13 hotspot locations and 2.2 km of walk-test areas. The exercise evaluated key Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, including network coverage, Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), dropped call rate, call silence instances, speech quality, and data…

08 Jul

TRAI drive test reveals mobile network performance across Gangtok, Pakyong and NH-310 corridor

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Gangtok and Pakyong districts, as well as the Deorali Bazar–Nathu La Pass stretch along NH-310 in Sikkim, to assess the real-time quality of mobile network services offered by telecom operators. The tests, carried out on May 8 and 9 under the supervision of TRAI's Regional Office in Kolkata, covered 102.8 km of city routes, 66.5 km of highways and five hotspot locations. The assessment evaluated key quality parameters including coverage, call drop rate, call setup success rate, speech quality, download and…

07 Jul

Kalyan Jewellers Shares Slide 7% Despite Robust First-Quarter Business Performance

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Shares of Kalyan Jewellers declined nearly 7% despite the company reporting a strong business update for the first quarter, reflecting investor caution following recent gains in the stock and concerns over elevated valuations. The jewellery retailer delivered healthy growth in revenue, supported by strong consumer demand during the festive and wedding season, robust footfall across its retail network, and continued expansion in domestic and international markets. The company also benefited from increasing demand for gold jewellery, higher average ticket sizes, and improved contributions from its franchise-led expansion strategy. Despite the encouraging operational performance, market participants opted to book profits after…

06 Jul

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

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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…