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Apple is launching a thinnest iPhone

Apple is launching a thinnest iPhone

Launch of the iPhone 17 Air: Apple has made a radical design change with the new iPhone 17 Air, which is only 5.6 mm thick. Additionally, the company announced a slimmer, smarter Apple Watch Series 11 and updated AirPods Pro with live translation. The focus of Tuesday's Apple event was remodeling and fresh design. Apple unveiled a brand-new iPhone Air model, the thinnest of its kind at only 5.6mm. Because of the new form, the phone's internal components had to be changed to make room for the device. However, this redesign did not entail sacrificing quality because the phone boasts…
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Manipal Hospitals Kolkata sets new benchmarks in healthcare across Eastern India

Manipal Hospitals Kolkata sets new benchmarks in healthcare across Eastern India

Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s premier healthcare providers, has expanded its trusted medical excellence to Eastern India with the launch of Manipal Hospitals Kolkata. As part of India’s largest hospital network, which spans 38 hospitals across 19 cities with over 10,500 beds and 7,200 doctors, the Kolkata facilities maintain high standards in clinical care, service, and medical innovation. With seven hospitals in Eastern India—five in Kolkata (EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Broadway, and Saltlake) and two in Siliguri—the group offers 1,200 beds, 450+ ICU beds, 40 OPDs, seven Cath Labs, and more than 1,100 doctors. Milestones achieved include Eastern India’s first…
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Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

New Delhi, Guarseed prices rose by Rs 18 to Rs 5,073 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased the size of their deals amid a firm trend in the spot market. Guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 18 or 0.35 per cent to Rs 5,073 per quintal on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange in which 45,990 lots were traded. According to market sources, the rise in guarseed prices was mainly due to speculators increasing their deals, firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.
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Byatikram organized Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary Echoes in Kolkata—A Night Where Assam’s Soul Met Bengal’s Heart

Byatikram organized Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary Echoes in Kolkata—A Night Where Assam’s Soul Met Bengal’s Heart

For Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Kolkata was never just a city—it was his creative sanctuary, his second home, and the stage from which his voice carried Assam’s soul to the world. His journey with Bengal began in 1956, when he chose Tollygunge as his base. For nearly four decades, his home became a cultural confluence where legends met, art thrived, and melodies transcended borders. That historic residence, now owned by the Assam government, is set to be restored as a cultural center—an enduring testament to his legacy of unity. That legacy came alive once again on September 8th at the Indian…
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Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity, marking a significant step in its global growth journey. The new look reflects the company’s transformation and its continued mission to provide affordable and reliable solar solutions to households, businesses, and communities worldwide. Announcing the rebrand, Anish Thakkar, Co-Founder of Sun King, said, “Our refreshed logo reflects our dedication to our customers – delivering more affordable solar solutions for their homes, offering a wider range of appliances that make life easier, and providing more power to support the businesses, schools, and communities they…
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Nissan cuts prices of Magnite variants by up to Rs 1 lakh after GST rate reduction

Nissan cuts prices of Magnite variants by up to Rs 1 lakh after GST rate reduction

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a significant price reduction across its New Nissan Magnite range, passing on the full benefit of the revised GST rates to customers. The top-end CVT Tekna and Tekna+ variants will now be cheaper by nearly ₹97,300 and ₹1,00,400 respectively, while the entry-level Visia MT is now priced below ₹6 lakh. The company highlighted that the new pricing will come into effect from September 22, coinciding with Navratri, though customers can book at revised rates immediately. The N-Connecta CVT and KURO CVT variants are now available under ₹10 lakh, expanding affordability in the…
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Skill trainers honoured with National Teachers’ Awards 2025, President Murmu leads felicitation

Skill trainers honoured with National Teachers’ Awards 2025, President Murmu leads felicitation

On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 upon 15 distinguished skill trainers alongside educators from schools and higher education institutions. Organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) at Vigyan Bhawan, the ceremony marked the third consecutive year that vocational trainers were recognised at this prestigious platform. The awardees, representing ITIs, NSTIs, and other institutions, were applauded for their contributions in advancing vocational education through digital integration, women’s participation in non-traditional trades, inclusive training for persons with disabilities, and industry linkages. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister…
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Jindal (India) Limited strengthens eastern presence with ‘Milaap’ Retailer Meet in Malda

Jindal (India) Limited strengthens eastern presence with ‘Milaap’ Retailer Meet in Malda

Jindal (India) Limited, part of the B.C. Jindal Group and a leading manufacturer of downstream steel products, hosted its flagship retailer meet ‘Milaap’ in Malda, West Bengal. Organized with its authorized distributor Sumit Enterprise, the event drew participation from senior company officials and nearly 125 retailers, underscoring the company’s push to deepen engagement in eastern markets. The meet showcased Jindal’s advanced coated steel portfolio, including Jindal Sabrang, a vibrant colour-coated steel range with superior corrosion resistance, and Jindal NeuColor+, a premium offering blending technology with durability and aesthetic appeal. Company representatives highlighted their focus on innovation and retailer-centric strategies to…
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Glenmark Pharma shares upgrade 3%, subsidiary receives $700 million upfront payment from AbbVie

Glenmark Pharma shares upgrade 3%, subsidiary receives $700 million upfront payment from AbbVie

Glenmark Pharma shares rose 3% to an intraday high of ₹2,112.60 on Tuesday, September 9. The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has received an upfront payment of $700 million from AbbVie. "This payment is in accordance with agreed contractual terms and is being made under an exclusive global licensing agreement for IGI's key investigational asset, ISB 2001, in the North America, Europe, Japan and Greater China markets," Glenmark said in a regulatory filing. On July 10, 2025, New York-based Ichnos will acquire Glenmark Innovations, Inc. IGI Therapeutics SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGI, and AbbVie have announced an exclusive…
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Wow! Momo enters Sikkim with first Wow! Eats outlet at Gangtok’s Vajra World

Wow! Momo enters Sikkim with first Wow! Eats outlet at Gangtok’s Vajra World

Wow! Momo Foods, India’s fastest-growing homegrown QSR brand, is expanding its footprint in the Northeast with the launch of its first Wow! Eats outlet at Vajra World, Gangtok. Scheduled to open on September 12, the 1st-floor outlet will bring together all four of the company’s signature brands – Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi – under one roof, offering a diversified dining experience for local consumers. A standalone Wow! Kulfi store will also open on the Ground Floor, dedicated to the popular Indian dessert with a contemporary twist. The grand opening will feature festive celebrations and special…
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