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21 Jul

SsangYong E100 (Tivoli EV) electric SUV teased.

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Mahindra-backed Korean carmaker SsangYong revealed teaser images of E100 (Tivoli EV), which is likely to make for eXUV300 in India.M&M showcased the concept of eXUV300 electric SUV at the Auto Expo. SsangYong Tivoli, sold in the global market, shares its same platform with XUV300. The electric subcompact SUV is scheduled to be launched in the first half of 2021. Mahindra had also informed a similar timeline for the launch of eXUV300. The overall design is based on a streamlined line that reflects aerodynamics optimized for urban driving. Aluminum hood was applied to lighten weight and optimize the center of gravity…

21 Jul

N-95 masks with respirators don’t anticipate COVID-19 transmission, warns govt

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The Centre has written to all states and union territories warning against the use of N-95 face masks with valved respirators saying they don't prevent coronavirus transmission. Calling these masks "detrimental", the government has sought measures to contain the coronavirus spread. The letter written by the Director-General of Health Services (DGHS) in the Health Ministry to the principal secretaries of health and medical education of states and UTs states that a widespread "inappropriate use" of N-95 masks was being observed, particularly those having valved respirators, by public other than designated healthcare workers. The DGHS has also referred to its advisory of using homemade protective coverings for…

21 Jul

Glenmark calls overpricing charge baseless- Fabiflu

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In a strong-worded reaction to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)'s move to pull up drug major Glenmark on charges of alleged overpricing, false and misleading claims related to its COVID-19 drug Favipiravir, the company has responded to the apex drug controller saying it was "dismayed" over the careless, unsubstantiated allegations that are devoid of merits. In a letter to DCGI V.G. Somani, Glenmark said compared to other therapies approved for emergency use in COVID-19 in India, FabiFlu is much more economical and an effective treatment option. The estimated total cost of therapy for full course is only Rs 9,150, when compared to the prices of Remdesivir (Rs…

21 Jul

Tata Communications ensures local telecom license in UAE

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Tata Communications, a part of the Tata Group, on Tuesday said it has bagged a Type B telecom license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to provide Internet Service Provider (ISP) and related telecom services to enterprises in a defined capacity, along with local currency billing for end-customers. "This will enable the company to make the shift from offering services as a foreign carrier in the Middle East to a local licensed service provider," Tata Communications said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Through this licence, Tata Communications will become a carrier-neutral service provider to the OTTs, large enterprises and multinational corporations…

20 Jul

Redmi Note 9 with 48MP quad-camera launched in India.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi on Monday launched a new budget smartphone in India. Called Redmi Note 9, the new phone will join the current line up that features Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Redmi Note 9 will go on the first sale on July 24. The phone will be available on Mi.com and Amazon India. It will also be available offline. The 4GB+64GB model is priced at ₹11,999. The top-end model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will be available for ₹14,999. There is also a 4GB+128GB variant, which is priced at ₹13,999. Redmi Note 9 features Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note…

20 Jul

NSE Academy and Fintso’s tie-up

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NSE Academy and Fintso reached for a tie-up for educating, skill-development and training of financial intermediaries. This is aimed towards equipping them to enhance their offerings, besides certification courses to become registered advisors. As a part of this tie-up, Fintso’s subscriber base will get a subsidised and preferred access to the NSE Knowledge Hub platform. Fintso will also help co-create training programs and education camps for their clients that are based on requirements identified through the highly evolved data-analytics of the platform. The tie-up also involves co-creating content and holding investor education forums for the clients of the intermediaries. This…

19 Jul

Best broadband plans from Reliance Jio, Airtel, and many others that are under under ₹1,000.

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Work from home and online education is the new normal for most of us. Not just this, the need to be home unless stepping out is absolutely essential too has increased our dependence on online platforms for recreation, communication, shopping as well as several other things. For all this a good broadband connection is critical. Here are monthly broadband plans from Airtel, Tata Sky, BSNL, Reliance Jio and others under Rs 1,000. JioFiber Silver monthly plan - ₹849 Reliance JioFiber’s ₹849 Silver monthly plan is one of the best broadband plans offered by the company under ₹1,000. It offers a…

19 Jul

Covid-19 ‘effect’ least on Apple in India, says Canalys report.

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There aren’t many industries around the world that haven’t felt a crippling effect because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Smartphones are no different and with lockdown conditions, economic instability, it seems like people haven’t been buying smartphones like they used to. According to a report by research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in India fell 48% in Q2 2020, to 17.3 million units. Almost every brand saw a decline in their shipments. However, the least impacted of all the major smartphone brands was Apple. As per the Canalys report, Apple was the least impacted among the top-10 vendors as shipments fell…

19 Jul

The Himalaya Drug Co. introduces Quista DN

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The Himalaya Drug Company introduced Quista DN, a nutritional supplement scientifically designed to effectively help in the dietary management of diabetic and prediabetic individuals. Quista DN is a sucrose-free formula, fortified with unique ACCTI advantage nutrients (Alpha lipoic acid, Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, Taurine, Inositol) that help improve overall metabolism. Quista DN is developed with the amalgamation of ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and modern nutrition science that contains botanical ingredients, ACCTI mix, Chromium, Zinc, and Selenium, which collectively improve the blood glucose utilization in the body. This composition makes Quista DN ideal for in-between meals, which provides a feeling of satiation…

19 Jul

Nissan India’s B-SUV ‘Nissan Magnite’

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New Delhi/ Guwahati/ Shillong/ Siliguri/ New Delhi/ Mumbai, July 2020: Nissan’s highly anticipated B-SUV’s concept version has been revealed by Nissan India. It is christened as Nissan Magnite. The Nissan Magnite will be a feature-rich premium offering with stylish design for a strong and dynamic road presence. Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India said, Nissan Magnite is an evolutionary leap in Nissan’s global SUV DNA. With cutting-edge technology onboard, it will be a game-changer in its segment. A bold offering in the sub-four-meter category, Nissan is confident that Nissan Magnite will redefine the B-SUV segment for the industry. The…