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04 Jun

Oakley launches Players Collection with Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown

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Eyewear brand Oakley has unveiled the latest chapter of its Players Collection campaign, featuring global sports stars Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen Brown. The collection introduces signature eyewear series co-created with the two athletes, highlighting their personal style, identity and sporting influence. The new release includes the Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series, featuring an exclusive cocoa brown colour palette, Brown’s personal logo and Prizm™ Ruby lenses designed to provide enhanced coverage and sun protection. Inspired by Brown’s off-field fashion choices, the eyewear is built on a lightweight O-Matter™ frame for durability and comfort. Meanwhile, the Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Permian features…

04 Jun

Birla Fertility expands reach in Arunachal with Pasighat hospital partnership

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Birla Fertility & IVF, one of India’s largest IVF networks, has partnered with Health Care Hospital in Pasighat to expand access to advanced fertility care in Arunachal Pradesh, reducing the need for patients to travel to metro cities and distant treatment centres. Under the collaboration, couples from Pasighat and neighbouring districts will be able to access key fertility services, including consultations, scans, ovulation monitoring and intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures locally at Health Care Hospital. The services will be provided under the clinical guidance and treatment protocols of Birla Fertility & IVF’s Guwahati centre, ensuring continuity of care while easing financial…

04 Jun

Mogu Mogu launches global Gen Z campaign in India, expands product portfolio

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Mogu Mogu, the pioneer of the snackable drink category, has launched its latest global campaign in India, targeting Generation Z consumers with a message that encourages them to “chew through” awkward real-life situations instead of looking for a digital-style skip button. Titled “Wanna Skip? You Gotta Chew”, the campaign went live across India on June 1 and is built around common awkward moments identified through research conducted by Thailand-based beverage company SAPPE, the parent company of Mogu Mogu. The campaign highlights scenarios such as uncomfortable eye contact with strangers, being the only single person on a couples’ trip, and disappointing…

04 Jun

SEBI Exposes ₹15 Trillion Revenue Puzzle at Rajesh Exports Following Shareholder Complaint

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A single shareholder complaint has triggered one of India's biggest corporate governance investigations. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a scathing interim order against gold giant Rajesh Exports Limited (REL), alleging a massive ₹15.15 trillion revenue misrepresentation between FY21 and FY25. What began as a technical query regarding long-overdue trade receivables has now exposed a structural financial puzzle spanning from India to Switzerland. At the heart of the regulatory storm is Rajesh Exports' complex overseas corporate structure. While the parent company reported a staggering consolidated revenue of ₹15.45 trillion over five years, nearly 98 percent—roughly ₹15.18…

04 Jun

Sony launches BRAVIA 7II with True RGB technology in India

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Sony India has launched its new BRAVIA 7II television series in the country, introducing its first True RGB LED technology aimed at delivering enhanced colour accuracy, deeper contrast and a more immersive home entertainment experience. The company announced that pre-bookings for select BRAVIA 7II models have commenced from May 28. The new BRAVIA 7II series is powered by Sony’s RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro technology, which independently controls red, green and blue LEDs to improve colour precision, brightness and black levels. Combined with the Cognitive Processor XR, the television is designed to reproduce visuals and sound in a way that…

03 Jun

Generali Central Life Insurance donates life-support ambulances to strengthen healthcare in Sikkim

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Generali Central Life Insurance has donated two fully equipped life-support ambulances to Sir ThutobNamgyal (STNM) Hospital in Gangtok, strengthening emergency healthcare services and improving access to critical medical care across Sikkim, particularly in remote and hilly areas. The ambulances, equipped with advanced life-support systems, are expected to enhance the hospital’s emergency response capabilities and facilitate faster patient transfers from regions where access to healthcare remains challenging. The initiative is part of the insurer’s efforts to support healthcare infrastructure in the state, where it has served as the lead insurer since 2022. Speaking on the occasion, Generali Central Life Insurance Managing…

02 Jun

ED Cracks Down on Vedanta Group Corporate Offices in Major Foreign Exchange Probe

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of coordinate searches across multiple corporate offices of the Vedanta Group as part of a major investigation into alleged violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The central law enforcement agency targeted four major premises linked to the billionaire Anil Agarwal-led global mining conglomerate, including regional corporate hubs located in Delhi, Mumbai, and Udaipur. According to senior federal officials, the ongoing probe is focused closely on civil provisions of FEMA and specifically scrutinizes high-value cross-border financial transactions. Investigators are reportedly examining structures involving foreign financial routing, including a specific 2023 transaction where…

02 Jun

TVS Motor clocks highest-ever monthly sales at 5.67 lakh units in May

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TVS Motor Company reported its highest-ever monthly sales performance in May 2026, registering total sales of 5,66,585 units, marking a 31 per cent growth compared to 4,31,275 units sold during the same month last year. The company said total two-wheeler sales rose 31 per cent to 5,43,111 units in May 2026 from 4,16,166 units a year ago. Domestic two-wheeler sales also recorded strong growth of 24 per cent, increasing to 3,84,565 units from 3,09,287 units in May 2025. Motorcycle sales grew 30 per cent to 2,73,802 units, while scooter sales rose 32 per cent to 2,20,740 units during the month.…

02 Jun

Renault extends growth streak with ninth consecutive month of wholesale gains

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Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, continued its strong growth trajectory by recording its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth in May 2026, extending a positive run that began in September 2025. The automaker reported cumulative wholesale sales of 38,225 units between September 2025 and May 2026, marking a significant 46 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period last year. The performance highlights the company’s steady expansion in the Indian passenger vehicle market amid intense competition. According to VAAHAN data, Renault was among only two passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country to register positive retail…

02 Jun

India Skills Accelerator roundtable charts roadmap to bridge skills gaps

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Monday convened the High-Level Roundtable of the India Skills Accelerator (ISA) in New Delhi to discuss measures for closing emerging skills gaps and strengthening India's position as a global talent hub. Held under the theme “From Insight to Action: Closing Skills Gaps for Growth”, the roundtable brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, international organisations and development partners. The discussions focused on workforce readiness, skills financing, emerging technologies and aligning skilling systems with evolving labour market demands. The India Skills Accelerator, announced in…