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Hyderabad: TVS Motor Company has silently launched a new special edition version of its popular and best-selling scooter, Jupiter 110, in India. The new TVS Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition is currently positioned above the top-spec Disc SXC variant. It is priced at Rs 95,231 (ex-showroom, Telangana). It features an all-black finish with bronze badging, while retaining the same engine, dimensions, and features of the standard Jupiter 110. The special edition scooter also features LED lighting. TVS Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition: What's new? The Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition features an all-black exterior colour scheme that extends across its body panels and mechanical components. All badges present on the scooter, including the TVS logo and the model name, are finished in a bronze shade. Apart from these aesthetic changes, the Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition remains mechanically the same as its standard model. TVS Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition: Features The special edition scooter retains the same feature list as the standard Jupiter 110, along with a few segment-first features as well. Present in the Stardust Black Edition as well, these features include an infinity light bar, a fully-digital coloured instrument cluster, emergency brake warning, follow me headlamp, front fuel filling, long seat, double helmet space, turn signal lamp, LED headlight, and Hazard lamp.
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], December 4: OPPO India's latest flagship smartphone series, the OPPO Find X8 Pro and OPPO Find X8, is on sale starting - 3rd December 2024 across the OPPO e-store, Flipkart, and mainline retail outlets. The Find X8 series is a blend of cutting-edge performance, premium design, and innovative camera technology, complemented by exciting launch offers. Pricing & Launch Offers * OPPO Find X8 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is priced at INR 99,999 and can be got for as low as INR 82,000* with offers. * OPPO Find X8 (12GB + 256GB), priced at INR 69,999, is available for as low as ...Read More >
The XEV 9e on the other hand, gets a triple screen layout with more futuristic elements. The XEV 9e will also have a touch-based control panel, again similar to what we've seen in Tata Motors cars. It will place controls for the air conditioning, hazard lights and other functions. The centre console will house an illuminated gear selector which by the way looks like an upgraded version of the one seen in the XUV 400. The BE 6e features an aircraft cockpit design split centre console. It features a two-spoke steering wheel with twin screens for the infotainment and for the instrument cluster w ...Read More >
Oppo recently announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, in India. Starting today, both handsets are available for purchase via online and offline platforms. In addition to this, Oppo is also offering additional bank discounts, easy no-cost EMI options and other benefits on the purchase. Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro: Price and availability Oppo Find X8 is available in two variants. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 69,999, and the 16GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 79,999. The Oppo Find X8 Pro, on the other hand, is available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and it ...Read More >
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled and launched its much-awaited all-new 3 Generation Honda Amaze. This marks the global debut of the new generation Amaze in India, a key market for Honda globally and the first country to launch the new model. The all-new Amaze will be available at an introductory price range of Rs 7,99,900 - Rs. 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi); valid till 45 days from launch. The stylish and premium compact sedan has been designed to offer an OUTCLASS and delightful sedan experience that meets the aspirations ...Read More >
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading premium car manufacturer in India today launched two exclusive editions of its popular SUV - Honda Elevate Black Edition and Honda Elevate Signature Black Edition. These exclusive editions have been introduced in new Crystal Black Pearl colour. Introduced in response to a popular demand received from the market, these premium black editions will cater to customers who are seeking a bold, sophisticated and distinctive designed SUV experience from Honda. Speaking about the new Black Editions of the Honda Elevate, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and ...Read More >
Chennai: Hours before Union home minister Amit Shah was to arrive in Madurai, Thuglak editor and an associate of Shah, S Gurumurthy on Saturday met PMK founder S Ramadoss. The PMK leader, however, ruled out the possibility of meeting Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.Gurumurthy met Ramadoss for the second time amid reported tension within PMK regarding alliance strategies and insistence by Anbumani Ramadoss to remain party president. The hour-long meeting took place at the T Nagar residence of A K Vijay Mahesh, son of former Union minister and PMK leader A K Moorthy, sources sai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Chennai, Jun 28 (PTI) Two and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has launched OBD2B Compliant 2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 cc motorcycle, equipped with OBD2B compliance, Dual-Channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The new range of its highly popular motorcycle is priced from Rs 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 28, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. "The 2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 is OBD2B compliant and introduces dual channel ABS, delivering enhanced safety and contro ...Read More >
Pipili: A road accident on the Pipili bypass claimed the lives of three young women Saturday. The deceased were students of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya and residents of Old Town in Bhubaneswar. The trio was travelling on a scooter to Puri to participate in Rath Yatra when the mishap occurred near the Pipili Tarakaja overbridge. The victims were identified as Rimjhim Sahoo, 20, daughter of Ramesh Sahoo of Rath Road, Barik Sahi in Old Town, Bhubaneswar; and sisters Elina Dash, 20, and Kajal Dash,22, both residents of Kendrapara district. According to Pipili police, the scooter was sideswiped ...Read More >
Noida: Liquor revenue in the city jumped by 35% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year. The city recorded Rs 625 crore in liquor revenue from April to June 2025, compared to Rs 462 crore during the same period in 2024-25.According to excise department data, the revenue in the first quarter of 2023-24 was Rs 430 crore, showing a 7% growth between 2023-24 and 2024-25 and a much larger jump this year.The sharp rise is attributed to the new liquor policy in the state, which made significant structural changes to the retail and licensing system.The month-wise revenue ...Read More >
Eluru (Andhra Pradesh), Jul 13 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh police, in collaboration with the Eluru Urban Development Authority (EUDA), on Sunday inaugurated a 'children's traffic park' in Eluru district, built at Rs 84 lakh. According to an official release, the initiative aims to promote road safety in an engaging and child-friendly manner. "This traffic park is a testament to what unified public service can achieve. One of the first Virtual Reality (VR)-themed parks in India, it showcases our joint commitment to safety, learning, and innovation," said TDP MP P Mahesh Kumar Yadav, who also ina ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Interest-rate-sensitive stocks were in huge demand on Friday, with the realty index climbing nearly 5 per cent as investors cheered the Reserve Bank's jumbo rate cut of 50 basis points. Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points, and unexpectedly reduced the cash reserve ratio for banks to make available more money to lend in a bid to boost the economy. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra and consisting of three external ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the term of the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal by one year, an official notification said.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-appointment of Agrawal, an IRS officer of the 1988 batch, as CBDT chairman for one year from July 1 this year to June 30, 2026, on contract basis.Agrawal took over as the CBDT chairman from Nitin Gupta in June 2024 after Gupta's extended tenure ended. Agrawal has been a member of CBDT. He was member administration and had served as DG investigation in Delhi. The gover ...Read More >
Panaji: Mapusa police on Tuesday filed a theft FIR against the 46-year-old man who allegedly threw acid on a 17-year-old boy at Dhargalim on Monday. The move came after the man told police he stole a 5-litre can of acid from an optical manufacturing unit in Karaswada.The Pernem JMFC remanded the man in two days of police custody for further investigation. It also directed police to produce the man before the children's court as his offence was against a minor.North Goa SP Rahul Gupta said that the man, during interrogation, said that he committed the crime because his daughter died after her r ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 2: The Hero Vida VX2 electric scooter has been launched in India at a starting price of INR 59,490 (ex-showroom) for Go Variant with BaaS. The Hero VX2 Plus variant starts at INR 64,990 with BaaS. Vida VX2 is the most affordable e-scooter launched by Hero MotoCorp in its Vida series. However, the Indian two-wheeler company only offers the Hero Vida VX2 e-scooter at the INR 59k price, i.e., without including the battery. Interested customers can opt for a battery subscription module. As a part of Hero MotorCorp's BaaS (battery-as-a-service), customers must subscribe to battery ...Read More >
Ghaziabad: The police arrested a couple on Wednesday for robbing a pedestrian in Crossings Republik on Nov 15. Wave City ACP Lipi Nagayach said unknown individuals on a scooter snatched a woman's gold chain near Ajnara market in the Crossings Republik area on Nov 15. Once the woman filed a complaint, a case was registered under section 304 (snatching) of BNS, and police teams were formed to probe the incident. "With the help of CCTV footage, manual input, surveillance, and a tip-off, Vivek Pandey (29) and his wife Kirti Sharma (28) were nabbed from Chitrawan society in the Crossings Republik ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later two-way, but the traffic jam continued on both sides of the highway throughout the day due to slow veh ...Read More >
Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have decided to separate. Saina shared the news on Instagram. The couple married in December 2018. Both trained at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina achieved Olympic bronze and world No. 1 ranking. Kashyap won a Commonwealth Games gold. They seek peace and growth individually. They have requested privacy during this time. Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Hours after the abduction and rape of a three-year-old girl sleeping with her mother under a bridge near Alambagh metro station, the accused was killed in an encounter with Lucknow police early Friday.The accused, identified as Deepak Verma, a habitual offender with multiple criminal cases lodged across city police stations, was traced through CCTV footage that captured him fleeing with the child on a white scooter around 3.30 am on Thursday.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Ashish Srivastava said multiple police teams were formed immediately after the incident, and a rewar ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 1: Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Yamaha Motor Co. marked its 70th Foundation Day on Monday, commemorating seven decades of innovation and engineering in the global mobility sector. In India, the company is celebrating the occasion by offering special benefits on its RayZR scooter lineup. India Yamaha Motor has announced a price benefit of ₹7,000 on the ex-showroom price of its RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Street Rally models. According to the company, the total savings for customers -- factoring in road tax and other charges -- can go up to ₹10,000. In addi ...Read More >
Bengaluru : TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 402,001 units in June 2025 with a growth of 20% as against 333,646 units in the month of June 2024. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 20% with sales increasing from 322,168 units in June 2024 to 385,698 units in June 2025. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 10% with sales increasing from 255,734 units in June 2024 to 281,012 units in June 2025. Motorcycle registered a growth of 24% with sales increasing from 152,701 units in June 2024 to 188,774 units in June 2025. Scooter registered a growth of 26% with sale ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on Tuesday. Also Read | Nobel Peace Prize 2025: From Mahatma Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru, Check Full ...Read More >
The XEV 9e is fast and even in the lower range mode feels smooth along with lots of performance.Source : Somnath Chatterjee Electric cars are different and Mahindra has thrown everything at their new range of EVs in terms of a new electric architecture along with specifications normally seen on luxury cars. The XEV 9e based on the Inglo platform is the bigger and more premium EV which starts at Rs 21.9 lakh while coming with two battery pack options- 59 and 79kwh. The 79 kwh battery pack means 656 km range and 284 bhp which means 0-100 km/h is just 6.8 seconds. The big XEV has lots of road p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Jeep India has reintroduced the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 variant, priced at Rs 36.79 lakh. This variant was part of the initial launch but was discontinued with the minor facelift last year. Now, the bookings for the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 are open at Jeep dealerships across India. The Limited (O) 4×4 variant is priced Rs 2.3 lakh more than the 4×2 AT variant (Rs 34.49 lakh) and Rs 1.7 lakh less than the premium Overland 4×4 (Rs 38.49 lakh). It includes 4×4 tech such as terrain modes and hill-descent assist, closely mirroring the Overland trim, but without the Level 2 ADAS suite and l ...Read More >