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Bengaluru: TVS Motor is sharpening its edge in the premium commuter segment, rolling out upgrades to its popular Apache series to enhance safety, performance, and rider experience. The updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V now comes with projector headlamps, all-LED lighting, and assist and slipper clutch technology across more variants. Earlier limited to the top-end model, these features are now extended to two additional variants, improving accessibility to advanced riding technologies. The compan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) CORONA Remedies Ltd on Monday announced the acquisition of Wokadine brand in India from Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of Wokadine, ranked number two in the 'Povidone Iodine' India market, reinforces CORONA's commitment to 'healing' as the journey towards holistic recovery and health, the company said in a statement. This marks marks CORONA Remedies' entry into the Rs 648-crore Povidone Iodine market, it added. Wokadine is mostly us ...Read More >
Guwahati: More than 26,000 voters in Assam have been approved to avail the home voting facility ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, according to the Election Commission of India. The provision, introduced under Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, allows electors aged above 85 and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to cast their votes from home through postal ballots. In Assam, 19,774 senior citizens and 6,638 PwD voters have been cleared for the facili ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 30: With the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, over 26,000 electors in the state have been approved to avail the home voting facility, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The facility, introduced under Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, enables voters aged above 85 and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to cast their votes through postal ballots from their residences. In Assam, 19,774 elderly voters and 6,638 PwD electors hav ...Read More >
The swivel seat can be ordered as a retrofitment kit at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships and installed either in new WagonR models or in existing vehicles. Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday announced the launch of the WagonR with an optional swivel seat, marking a step towards improving accessibility in mass-market passenger vehicles. The feature is aimed at enhancing convenience for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, extending mobility solutions to a wider customer base. The swivel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20: With robust connectivity, evolving infrastructure, and a growing focus on sustainable urban design, Sector 90 Gurugram real estate is fast emerging as one of Gurugram's most strategically positioned residential micro-markets. Also Read | Mahit Sandhu Wins Silver in 50M Rifle Prone, Her Third Medal at Summer Deaflympics 2025 . Gurugram's real estate growth story continues to expand beyond traditional business hubs, as emerging sectors on the Dwarka Expressway and ...Read More >
The government has launched the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) portal, a consolidated data platform designed to give exporters, importers, startups and MSMEs real-time insights into global and domestic trade patterns. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the tool would equip businesses to make more informed decisions and strengthen their use of India's free trade agreements. Developed by the Department of Commerce, the TIA portal brings together multiple nat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) India's adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the justice system remains human-supervised, ethically guided and privacy-conscious, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Friday. The minister made the comments at the 10th OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, held in Madrid during the Justice Leaders Dialogue on the theme "Data-driven and resilient justice systems for shared prosperity. "India's adoption of AI in the jus ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station.Platinum, the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification -- recognises the station's strong commitment to sustainability. This achievement underscores NCRTC's dedication to green practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project components, including stations, depots, and recei ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Delegates of the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), comprising transport specialists from South and South-East Asian countries, visited the Namo Bharat Corridor on Sunday. The delegation was accompanied by senior officials of NCRTC. A detailed briefing was given to the delegates on India's first regional rail, Namo Bharat, covering the project's overview, the advanced technologies deployed, and its innovative initiatives. They were also briefed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Apple's foldable, expected around late 2026, could redefine consumer expectations and push foldables into a new mainstream adoption phase, according to a new report. The biggest structural shift is expected in late 2026, when Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to debut. According to the Counterpoint Research report, Apple's entry would instantly expand consumer awareness and accelerate replacement demand across high-income segments. Given Apple's ecos ...Read More >
Mumbai real estate: With property prices in the financial capital hitting the roof, a 235 sq ft studio apartment in Dahisar West recently sold for ₹62 lakh Mumbai's real estate market in 2025 continues to mirror the city's stark economic divide, where record-breaking luxury deals stand in sharp contrast to shrinking affordability. Earlier this year, a sea-facing apartment in Worli made headlines with a staggering price tag of over ₹600 crore, equivalent to nearly ₹3 lakh per square foot. At the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be held in two sessions -- the first between January 21 and 30, 2026, and the second from April 1 to 10, 2026. Registration for session 1 wil commence from October 25, 2025 and the registration for session 2 will commence from last week of January 2026.Candidates can apply online through the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.To ensure greater accessibility, the NTA ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The CPI state committee has urged the state government to withdraw the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, which was passed in the Assembly on Friday. In a statement, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said the amendment, which removes the requirement for private universities to possess a minimum of 100 acres of land, would have far-reaching consequences for higher education in the state. He warned that the amendment could dilute government oversight in crucial ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; SSP Security Civil Secretariat, Sajjad K. Bhat; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; Deputy Director In ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 17: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; SSP Security Civil Secretariat, Sajjad K. Bhat; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; Deputy Directo ...Read More >
Srinagar: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today interacted with media persons of different news organisations at the Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; SSP Security Civil Secretariat, Sajjad K. Bhat; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; Deputy Director Inform ...Read More >
This mascot will symbolize Aadhaar's spirit of service, security, and accessibility. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a nationwide Mascot Design Contest inviting Indian citizens to create the official Aadhaar mascot. Hosted on the government's MyGov platform, the contest is open until October 31, 2025, and offers prize money of up to Rs 1 lakh for winning entries. The aim is to develop a distinctive, memorable mascot that reflects Aadhaar's core values; trust, ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 17: The UIDAI launched a nationwide Mascot Design Contest on the MyGov platform, inviting residents to design Aadhaar's official mascot. The competition is open till October 31, an official said on Friday. Through the contest, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) aims to create a unique and memorable mascot that reflects Aadhaar's core values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment, and digital innovation. The mascot will serve as the visual ambassador of UIDAI, ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 10: WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to reserve their usernames ahead of the platform's upcoming rollout. The feature is said to be under development and is not yet available for beta testing. As per reports, Meta-owned WhatsApp is planning to let its users to reserve their preferred usernames in advance. It indicates that the company is getting ready to officially roll out the username feature on its Android platform soon. The upcoming fe ...Read More >
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the Global Fintech Fest 2025, urging India's nearly 10,000 fintech entities to responsibly innovate, serve the underserved, and embed data protection to help India become a developed nation by 2047. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, urged fintechs to leverage India's digital public infrastructure to serve the underserved, innovate responsibly, and shape global digital finance. In his address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai on ...Read More >
The seminar is part of CPRG's 'Future of Society' initiative, which examines how emerging technologies reshape institutions and everyday life. It also serves as a pre-summit dialogue in the lead-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Multiple industry leaders, and educationists took part in the dialogue, highlighting the use of AI, public-private partnerships and closing the digital divide between rural and urban areas. The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) hosted "AI for Inclusio ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) organised a seminar titled "AI for Inclusion in India" at the India International Centre in New Delhi on Friday, setting the stage for the upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence can be used to bridge gaps in equity, accessibility, and empowerment in India's digital future. The event brought together experts from government, academia, and civil society. Rajit Punhani, CEO of the Food ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing pollution, and promoting inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as per a company press release. 'The project will finance the construction of an 8.62-kilometre underground metro line with seven stations, connecting congested areas of Indore to the airport. Designe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Airtel Business on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Swift Navigation to launch Airtel-Skylark, an AI/ML-powered cloud-based location service that the company claims to be delivering accuracy up to 100 times better than standard Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The service combines Swift Navigation's Skylark technology with Airtel's pan-India 4G/5G network to provide a reliable centimetre-level accurate positioning platform for mission-critical, l ...Read More >
Pune: A new chapter in technology-driven education has begun for girl students in Pune as a fully equipped STEM Innovation Lab, 'Robo Shiksha Kendra,' was inaugurated on September 24 at Renuka Swarup Memorial Girls' High School. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the India STEM Foundation under the CSR programme 'Educate to Empower', will benefit 763 students from Classes 6 to 9 by providing immersive learning opportunities in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), electronics, a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, remembered for hosting the Asian Games in 1982 and the Commonwealth Games in 2010, will once again be in focus, this time reimagined with measures that prioritise integrity and independence for all participants. World Para Athletics Championships, set to take place at JLN Stadium from September 27 to October 5, marking the first time India is hosting this prestigious tournament. The nine-day event will witness participation from o ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a stride towards digital inclusivity, BTech students from the faculty of engineering and technology, Lucknow University, are developing an AI-powered software tool that can generate real-time subtitles in Hindi and also translate spoken content from other Indian and foreign languages into Hindi. The software features emotion detection to reflect the speaker's tone, specialized accessibility support for hearing-impaired individuals and the ability to function both online and offline. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ABVP on Saturday released its manifesto for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls, promising subsidised metro passes, free Wi-Fi, health insurance schemes and measures for specially-abled students. The organisation also stressed that its leadership works on the campus throughout the year and not just during elections. Prepared after receiving more than 5,000 suggestions from students, the manifesto gives top priority to issues of education, security, health, sports a ...Read More >
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