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23 Jul

Motorola launches edge 70 max with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 at Rs 49,999

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Motorola has expanded its premium smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the motorola edge 70 max, a flagship device powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Priced at an effective introductory price of Rs 49,999, the smartphone will go on sale from July 20 through Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores across the country. The edge 70 max features a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ (2K) LTPO AMOLED display with up to 7,000 nits peak brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate, alongside a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 90W TurboPower charging and 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging. The handset also…

23 Jul

Fatty Liver and Reflux in Young Adults: What’s Driving the Trend?

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Dr. Naveen Polavarapu, Sr. Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist, Liver Specialist & Lead Advanced Endoscopic Interventions & Training Lead Clinical Director, Hyderabad says, Fatty liver disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increasingly common in young adults—a trend driven by lifestyle, environment, and shifting health patterns. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now affects a growing proportion of people in their 20s and 30s, while reflux symptoms once associated with older age are appearing earlier and more often. One major driver is diet. Greater consumption of processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and high-calorie convenience meals increases calorie intake and promotes fat accumulation in the…

23 Jul

Royal Stag becomes world’s largest-selling whisky brand in 2025

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PernodRicard India on Friday announced that its flagship brand Royal Stag has been ranked the world's largest-selling whisky brand for calendar year 2025, according to the latest IWSR 2025 rankings. The brand recorded annual sales of 32.6 million cases during the year, marking a significant milestone in its three-decade journey.Commenting on the achievement, Jean Touboul, CEO of PernodRicard India, said the recognition reflects the trust consumers have placed in Royal Stag over the past 30 years. He said the brand's success demonstrates how continuous innovation, cultural relevance and evolving with consumer aspirations have enabled it to emerge as a global…

22 Jul

Ankur Jain Steps Down as Bira 91 Founder Following Lenders and Investors Settlement

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Ankur Jain, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bira 91 parent B9 Beverages, has stepped down from the company's board and executive leadership following a full settlement with institutional investors and lenders. The agreement resolves a two-year corporate dispute involving nearly 30 stakeholders, paving the way for the debt-laden craft brewer to undergo a comprehensive recapitalization and management restructuring. As part of the deal, Jain and the promoter family will surrender their executive powers along with their 17.8% ownership stake in B9 Beverages. In return, lenders—including Anicut Capital and Hero Corporate Services—and key shareholders like Peak XV Partners and…

22 Jul

Vedanta Loses Legal Challenge Over Suvali Oil Block Contract Extension

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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld the Centre’s decision to deny an extension of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Vedanta Ltd’s offshore Suvali oil block in Gujarat and allow Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) to take over operations. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed Vedanta’s petition challenging the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’s September 19, 2025 order, which rejected the company’s 2021 application seeking a 10-year extension of the PSC signed on June 20, 1998. Vedanta had requested an extension of the contract until June 29, 2033. The company had previously received five interim extensions, with…

22 Jul

TVS Motor posts record Q1 revenue and profit as sales surge across segments

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TVS Motor Company reported its highest-ever quarterly financial performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, posting a 38% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs. 13,896 crore and a 51% jump in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 1,174 crore. The company's revenue stood at Rs. 10,081 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, while PAT was Rs. 776 crore. The company also recorded its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs. 1,779 crore, up 41% from Rs. 1,260 crore a year earlier. Its EBITDA margin improved to 12.8% from 12.5%, despite rising commodity prices and global market uncertainties that…

22 Jul

IDBI Bank posts 5% rise in Q1 profit as advances and deposits record strong growth

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IDBI Bank Ltd. on Saturday reported a 5 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹2,115 crore for the first quarter of FY2026-27, driven by higher net interest income, robust loan growth and continued improvement in asset quality. The bank had posted a net profit of ₹2,007 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, while profit rose 9 per cent sequentially. The Board of Directors approved the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, at its meeting in Mumbai. Net Interest Income (NII) grew 10 per cent year-on-year to ₹3,486 crore from ₹3,166 crore,…

22 Jul

Bike taxi policy needs unified regulation to boost safety and livelihoods: CUTS report

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India needs a harmonised, evidence-based regulatory framework for bike taxis to reduce policy uncertainty, safeguard gig workers, improve commuter safety and strengthen affordable urban mobility, according to a new report released by CUTS International. The report, Harmonising Bike Taxi Regulations in India: An Evidence-Based Assessment and Suggested Pathways for Reform, was launched in New Delhi by Gopal Krishna Agarwal, National Spokesperson (Economic Affairs) of the BharatiyaJanata Party.The report highlights that India's bike taxi regulations currently vary widely across states, with policies ranging from enabling frameworks and conditional approvals to restrictions, EV-only mandates and legal ambiguities. According to CUTS International, this…

22 Jul

Samardung tunnel incident triggers rescue operation in North Sikkim

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Rescue operations continued at the Samardung Tunnel (Teesta VI) project in North Sikkim after a suspected methane gas leak inside the tunnel on July 20 trapped 25 project personnel, resulting in casualties, according to Patel Engineering Limited (PEL). The company said the incident occurred at around 1 pm in the Adit-3, Face 4B section of the project. A sudden release of suspected methane gas trapped within the rock formation allegedly triggered a gas burst or explosion inside the tunnel, filling the area with dense fumes and toxic gases and hampering rescue efforts. PEL said its project team is working closely…

21 Jul

Volkswagen in Advanced Talks to Sell Stake in Indian Unit to JSW Group

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German automaker Volkswagen AG is in advanced negotiations to sell a stake in its domestic subsidiary, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., to the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group. The potential transaction aims to secure fresh capital and a strong local partner to bolster the European carmaker's presence in the world’s third-largest automotive market. According to sources familiar with the matter, JSW Group is seeking a majority stake in the venture, with an agreement potentially taking shape in the coming weeks. However, key terms including company valuation and future capital allocation remain under negotiation. The strategic move comes as Volkswagen seeks…