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17 Apr

Mumbai’s Skyline Surges While 11 Million Residents Remain in Slums

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Mumbai’s skyline is reaching unprecedented heights, but beneath the glittering glass of towers like the 41-story Altimus in Worli, a profound housing crisis is reaching a breaking point. As of April 2026, the city is emerging as a global financial fortress, attracting giants like Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock. Yet, for the millions who power this economy—the drivers, cleaners, and laborers—the dream of a "sea-facing flat" remains a distant, high-stakes negotiation. The statistics of the 2026 housing landscape tell a story of extreme contrast. According to the latest findings from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), slums now occupy nearly 24%…

17 Apr

Vivo launches T5 Pro with 9020mAh battery, targets power users

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Vivo India has launched the vivo T5 Pro 5G, expanding its performance-focused Series-T lineup with a device built around power, endurance and gaming performance. The smartphone features vivo’s biggest-ever 9020mAh battery in an ultra-slim 0.825 cm body, supported by 90W FlashCharge that delivers up to 50% charge in 37 minutes. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor with an AnTuTu score of 1.2 million, the device supports up to 120FPS gaming and houses a segment-leading 7000 mm vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance. It sports a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display with 5000 nits peak brightness and eye-care features.…

17 Apr

Tata Tea Gold celebrates Poila Boishakh with warmth and togetherness message

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As Poila Boishakh marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year, homes across Bengal are filled with hope, warmth, and renewed optimism. The festival, also known as Bengali New Year, is a time for families to reconnect, reflect, and embrace fresh beginnings. Highlighting the cultural significance of everyday rituals, Tata Tea Gold extended festive greetings, positioning tea as a unifying element in Bengali households. Known for its rich taste and aroma, the brand continues to resonate with Bengal’s discerning tea preferences and remains a popular choice during celebrations. Over the years, Tata Tea Gold has remained closely associated with Bengal’s…

17 Apr

Govt’s clean fuel drive brings relief to LPG consumers

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For millions of households across India, access to clean cooking fuel is becoming more reliable as the Government of India strengthens the LPG ecosystem with a renewed focus on transparency and consumer protection. Led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), a nationwide crackdown on malpractices such as hoarding and diversion is helping ensure that cylinders reach genuine consumers without disruption. Behind the policy push are technology-driven monitoring systems and tighter oversight of distribution networks, which are improving accountability and service delivery. For families who once faced uncertainty over cylinder availability, the changes are translating into timely deliveries…

17 Apr

HPCL delivers 187 lakh LPG cylinders in 15 days amid demand surge, activates ‘Peak Demand Playbook’

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has ramped up operations under its “Peak Demand Playbook” to manage rising LPG demand, delivering over 187 lakh cylinders across India between April 1 and 15, 2026. The company said the strategy focuses on scaling bottling plant capacity through additional shifts, optimised manpower, and faster turnaround times, ensuring quicker filling and dispatch without compromising safety. This was supported by strengthened logistics, with 1,14,755 tankers deployed to maintain uninterrupted fuel movement nationwide. HPCL’s response is driven by real-time data, with 99.3% of LPG bookings now digital, enabling dynamic route optimisation and prioritisation of high-demand areas for…

17 Apr

HPCL delivers 178 lakh LPG cylinders amid surge, ensures last-mile supply

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As LPG demand rises sharply across markets, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has stepped up last-mile delivery operations to ensure uninterrupted supply to households nationwide. Between April 1 and 14, the company delivered over 178 lakh LPG cylinders, highlighting the scale of demand and the strength of its distribution network. The surge has been managed through coordinated efforts by distributors, delivery personnel and logistics teams. Thousands of delivery workers have been operating extended hours, navigating urban and rural areas to maintain timely deliveries. Increased booking volumes have pushed a sharper focus on efficient routing, faster turnaround and continuous dispatch cycles.…

17 Apr

Love Working Out? Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps

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By Dr. Attique Vasdev, Vice Chairman, Orthopaedics, Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram A large number of young adults across India, especially the North East, are embracing fitness by working out at their local gyms. While this shift towards a healthier lifestyle is encouraging, many people often overlook two critical steps -- warming up and cooling down. Skipping these simple routines can lead to injuries that not only disrupt your fitness journey but also affect long-term health. Among gym-goers, muscle strains, especially in the abdominal and lower back regions, are common. These injuries usually occur when the same movement is repeated without…

17 Apr

REDMI A7 Pro 5G launched with 6.9-inch display, 6300mAh battery

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Xiaomi India has launched the REDMI A7 Pro 5G, marking the first Pro model in its A Series, aimed at delivering enhanced everyday smartphone experiences at an accessible price point. The device features a segment-leading 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 800 nits, offering improved clarity even in outdoor conditions. It also includes Wet Touch technology 2.0 and triple TÜV Rheinland eye-comfort certification with DC dimming for reduced eye strain. The REDMI A7 Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core 5G processor and supports up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion, ensuring smoother multitasking. It runs…

17 Apr

Coca-Cola launches ‘Halftime’ campaign with Diljit Dosanjh, Janhvi Kapoor

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Coca-Cola India has unveiled a new campaign featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Janhvi Kapoor, reimagining everyday breaks as meaningful “halftime” moments. The campaign highlights how small pauses in daily life can help people reconnect and stay present, positioning Coca-Cola as a refreshing companion in such instances. The campaign, conceptualised by WPP Open X led by VML, showcases relatable scenarios where individuals drift into autopilot before being brought back to the moment with a sip of Coca-Cola. In the films, Dosanjh is seen during a rehearsal while Kapoor appears in a social setting, both rediscovering presence through simple breaks. Karthik Subramanian, Senior…

17 Apr

Nova 2 Ultra sale kicks off April 17 as Ai+ bets big on mid-range premium push

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Ai+ Smartphone has announced that the Day 1 sale of its latest device, Nova 2 Ultra, will begin on April 17 at 12 noon, marking the rollout of the flagship model in its newly launched Nova Series. The smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart and select retail outlets, with a second sale scheduled for April 24. The launch builds on the strong market response to the Nova 2, which sold out within 15 minutes on its first day, highlighting rising consumer interest in the series. The Nova 2 Ultra is priced at ₹14,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant and ₹16,999…