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Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV launched, priced from Rs 7.49 lakh
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Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV launched, priced from Rs 7.49 lakh

New Delhi, April 30, 2024.Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO for a starting price of Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV 3XO is available in a total of 18 variants, and the top-end model, which is the AX7 L variant, is priced at Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra’s newest compact SUV serves as a replacement for the XUV300, and comes with a number of updates in terms of features. It also has a different design language from the XUV300, and this time around, there’s a new petrol automatic variant, as well.In terms of powertrain and gearbox options, the entry and mid-level variants come with a 1.2-litre, turbo-petrol motor that produces 109bhp, can be had with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter unit. Then there’s the 1.5-litre diesel option, which chu...
AstraZeneca’s Corona vaccine poses a risk of heart attack
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AstraZeneca’s Corona vaccine poses a risk of heart attack

Jaipur, April 30, 2024.British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine may have dangerous side effects. However, this will happen only in very rare cases. Serum Institute in India has made a vaccine named Covishield from the same formula as AstraZeneca.According to the report of British media Telegraph, AstraZeneca is accused of causing the death of many people due to their vaccine. Many others had to face serious illnesses. There are 51 cases going on against the company in the High Court. The victims have demanded compensation of about Rs 1 thousand crore from AstraZeneca.In documents submitted to the British High Court, the company has admitted that their corona vaccine can cause thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome i.e. TTS in some cases. D...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces New Grade of the Toyota Rumion
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces New Grade of the Toyota Rumion

Bangalore, April 29, 2024.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, officially announced the opening of bookings and the price of New Grade G-AT of the Toyota Rumion along with reopening of E-CNG bookings. The newly launched G-AT variant is expected to further boost the market acceptance of the Rumion with its unmatched space and comfort, excellent fuel efficiency, stylish and premium exterior design.The latest offering by TKM will be available at an attractive ex-showroom price of Rs. 13,00,000 with deliveries expected to commence from 5thMay onwards. Customers can book the vehicle at any of the authorized dealerships or online with a booking fee of Rs 11,000/-.Toyota Rumion G-AT variant is powered by the 1.5-litre K series petrol engine with 6-speed Automatic Transmission, featuri...
Tata Motors signs MoU with South Indian Bank for seamless commercial vehicle financing
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Tata Motors signs MoU with South Indian Bank for seamless commercial vehicle financing

Mumbai, 29thApril 2024.Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Indian Bank to offer convenient financing solutions to its commercial vehicle customers and dealerships. South Indian Bank will offer financing across the entire commercial vehicle portfolio, and customers will benefit from the bank's wide network and specially curated easy repayment plans. The alliance represents a significant stride towards providing enhanced support to dealerships, fostering growth, minimising collateral requirements, lowering rate of interest and streamlining credit processing.Speaking on the development, Mr. P R Seshadri, MD & CEO, South Indian Bank, "At South Indian Bank, we are dedicated to fostering a secure, agi...
Samsung Announces Never-Seen Before Priceon Galaxy S23
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Samsung Announces Never-Seen Before Priceon Galaxy S23

Gurugram ,April29, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced excitingoffer on Galaxy S23. Galaxy S23, originally priced starting INR 64999,will be available at an a never-seen before price of INR 44999 during Flipkart’s Big Saving Days sale. The offer includes a bank cashback of INR 2000, making this the best ever offer for Galaxy S23.Galaxy S23 now comes with Galaxy AI, enabling consumers to harness the transformative power of AI for their communications.With Galaxy AI,Galaxy S23 users will be able to take advantage of several features including Circle to Search, Live Translate and Photo Assistamongst others. The broader integration of Galaxy AI across the Galaxy ecosystem also enables a seamless user experience in day-to-day tasks on AI-supported m...
UltraTech Cement Q4 net profit rises 35% to Rs 2,260 crore
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UltraTech Cement Q4 net profit rises 35% to Rs 2,260 crore

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.UltraTech Cement Ltd on Monday reported a 35.24 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,258.58 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024. The leading cement maker had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,670.10 crore in the January-March quarter of the last fiscal, according to a regulatory filing from UltraTech.Its revenue from operations rose 9.41 per cent to Rs 20,418.94 crore during the period under review. It was at Rs 18,662.38 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
Godrej Food Trends Report Forecasts 2024’s Hottest Food Trends
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Godrej Food Trends Report Forecasts 2024’s Hottest Food Trends

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Godrej Vikhroli Cucina- a curated, brand-agnostic, owned media platform- hosted a star-studded launch for the highly anticipated Godrej Food Trends Report 2024 at the glamorous Godrej L'Affaire 2024. The report, under the theme 'Provenance', explores the rich tapestry of India's food culture, delving into the diverse origins of ingredients and India's culinary practices. Tanya Dubash - Executive Director & Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Industries Limited, unveiled the seventh edition of the report, sparking curiosity among food enthusiasts like Malaika Arora who were present to discover the fascinating trends shaping the future of food.The Godrej Food Trends Report 2024 convened over 190 th...
Shoppers Stop Q4 consolidated net profit rises 62.55 pc to Rs 23.18 cr
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Shoppers Stop Q4 consolidated net profit rises 62.55 pc to Rs 23.18 cr

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Retail chain Shoppers Stop Ltd on Monday reported a 62.55 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 23.18 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024.The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 14.26 crore in the same period a year-ago, Shoppers Stop said in a regulatory filing.Consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,046.34 crore as against Rs 923.90 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
“Dost Banke” – The Indian Music Video That’s Making the World Cry
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“Dost Banke” – The Indian Music Video That’s Making the World Cry

New Delhi, April 29,2024.The musical masterpiece, "Dost Banke" has gotten an overwhelming response from the audience, moving viewers across the world to tears. This can be witnessed by the fact that the song has gotten over 11 million views and has inspired more than 100,000 reels within just a few days of its release. The success of the song goes down to relentless hard work of the talented artists behind its creation. Gurnazar is the maestro behind the soulful lyrics of the song and is also the lead actor in the music video. His performance is complimented perfectly by the super-talented Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary. With around 5 million fans and followers on Instagram, Priyanka is the female lead in the music video. The power-packed performances of the duo didn’t just make th...
Mines Ministry Inks MoU with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation for Providing Knowledge Support in the Field of Critical Minerals
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Mines Ministry Inks MoU with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation for Providing Knowledge Support in the Field of Critical Minerals

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.The 'Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities' commenced at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi today. The summit, designed to foster collaboration and innovation in critical minerals beneficiation and processing, was inaugurated under the patronage of the Ministry of Mines, with Shri V L Kantha Rao, Secretary of Mines, presiding over the opening ceremony.The summit featured exhibition pavilions showcasing a diverse array of minerals sourced from both terrestrial and marine environments, providing attendees with a comprehensive view of the critical minerals landscape.Shri V L Kantha Rao, in his keynote address, underscored India's urgent need for robust exploration and utilization of critical minerals to support the...
Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi resigns
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Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi resigns

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi has resigned from his position, marking an unexpected departure merely four months into the role.The ride-hailing arm of ANI Technologies is reportedly gearing up for a restructuring initiative that is anticipated to impact approximately 10% of its workforce or 200 employees, added the report quoting sources familiar with the matter.Bakshi's resignation, effective immediately, follows his appointment to the company in January to oversee day-to-day operations
Indian Air Force ushers in Digital Transformation with DigiLocker Integration
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Indian Air Force ushers in Digital Transformation with DigiLocker Integration

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Indian Air Force (IAF) embarked on a transformative digital journey by integrating with the DigiLocker platform, a flagship initiative under the Digital India programme, here on April 26, 2024. In a ceremonial event held at Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, the IAF and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed the  momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage DigiLocker’s secure and accessible document repository services.This pioneering integration will revolutionize the way critical service documents of IAF personnel, both serving and retired, are issued, accessed, and verified digitally. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, the IAF reaffirms its commitment to data security, operational efficiency, and ...
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concludes his official visit to France
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Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concludes his official visit to France

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan concluded a comprehensive visit to France, which has reaffirmed the continued long-standing strategic partnership between India and France, and further reinforcing the bilateral Defence Cooperation between the two nations.The interactions of CDS with Mr Patrick Pailloux, Director of Civil & Military Cabinet of the Minister of the French Armed Forces, and Lt Gen Vincent Giraud, Chief of Military Cabinet of the Minister of the Armed Forces at the apex level and also with his counterpart, General Thierry Burkhard (CEMA) have enabled exchange of views on areas of common interests and mutual security concerns.Deliberations at France’s Directorate General of Armament for enhancing the exchange of high-end dual...
Diljit Dosanjh makes history, sells out ‘largest ever Punjabi show outside India’
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Diljit Dosanjh makes history, sells out ‘largest ever Punjabi show outside India’

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has scripted history by selling out the "largest ever Punjabi show outside India" on the North American leg of his 'Dil-Luminati Tour'.Kicking off his tour on Saturday night, Dosanjh regaled over 50,000 concert goers at the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada, with songs such as "GOAT", "5 Taara", "Lover", "Kinni Kinni", and "Ishq Mitaye", the popular track from his latest film release "Amar Singh Chamkila".
Hindustan Zinc Unveils India’s 2nd All Women Underground Mine Rescue Team, Reinforcing Commitment to #SafetyFirst
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Hindustan Zinc Unveils India’s 2nd All Women Underground Mine Rescue Team, Reinforcing Commitment to #SafetyFirst

Udaipur, April 29, 2024.Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta group company and India's leading zinc-lead-silver producer, proudly introduces India's 2nd All Women Underground Mine Rescue Team, trained at the company’s Rampura Agucha Mine. This initiative, rooted in the company's core philosophy of Safety First, aligns with its Sustainability Development Goals aimed at ensuring Zero Harm in operations. Comprising eight exceptionally skilled women engineers from the Underground Mine Operations & Maintenance team, the newly trained rescue team underwent an intensive 18-day training program at Rampura Agucha Mine & Mine Rescue Station (Western Coal Field Limited), Nagpur. The team acquired indispensable life-saving proficiencies such as CPR, SCBA proficiency, and adept navigation through peri...
Book on 100 Great IITians Launched at IIT Madras
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Book on 100 Great IITians Launched at IIT Madras

Chennai, April 29, 2024.IIT Madras, organized a prestigious felicitation ceremony and book launch of "100 Great IITians – Dedicated to the Service of the Nation". The book is a tribute to the remarkable contributions made by IITians to the growth of India.The general impression about IITians is that after passing out they decide to settle abroad. Commander VK Jaitly, who himself is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, wanted to break this perception. He researched and toiled for more than four years and compiled the stories of 100 great IITians who have dedicated their lives for the nation. These IITians either didn't go abroad or even if they did, they came back to their motherland to serve the nation. The IITians featured in this book are from diverse fields like Academics, Industry, R&a...
Radio City to Redefine Entertainment with their Launch on JioTV
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Radio City to Redefine Entertainment with their Launch on JioTV

Mumbai, April 29, 2024.Radio City, a trailblazer in vibrant music and engaging content, is thrilled to announce its debut on JioTV. This pioneering fusion marks a significant milestone as Radio City becomes the first-ever radio station in the country to introduce a 24x7 video channel under the banner of RC Studio. This launch on JioTV not only extends the reach of Radio City but also provides advertisers with limitless opportunities to engage with a nationwide audience.  Through this association, Radio City will be able to reach out to JioTV’s massive audience base across the country. The JioTV mobile app – which has over 1,000 channels in more than 16 languages and 12 genres from over 200 broadcasters is available to all the Jio subscribes across the country.  ...
Rashmika Mandanna recollects being told ‘you don’t have the face of an actor
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Rashmika Mandanna recollects being told ‘you don’t have the face of an actor

Mumbai, April 29, 2024.A snippet from a year-old interview of Mandanna with Galatta Plus’ Baradwaj Rangan, posted by content creator Himanshu Verma on his platform LearnwithHeman is trending on YouTube shorts, showed Mandanna recalling the time she got rejected for not having the ‘face of an actor’.“I remember getting rejected so many times. And somehow, I couldn’t take it. So, I gave about 20-25 auditions and I got rejected in most of them saying you don’t have the face of an actor,” said the Animal actor.“I would come back home and I would sit and cry. After that, there was this other film for which I auditioned for the last time and I ended up getting it. We went for training for that film. However, sadly, after training 2-3 months for that film, it never took off,” she adde...
Fake paneer is infiltrating the food market: How do you recognise it?
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Fake paneer is infiltrating the food market: How do you recognise it?

Jaipur, April 29, 2024.Paneer, the soft Indian cheese beloved for its versatility in curries and desserts, is facing a growing threat: imposters. These “fake paneer” products are infiltrating the food market, often containing inferior ingredients and potentially posing health risks.Texture: Authentic paneer should be soft and break easily, whereas synthetic paneer often appears rubbery or overly smooth.Smell: Smell the paneer; genuine paneer has a mild, milky aroma, while fake paneer might lack this or emit a chemical scent.Taste: Taste can also indicate authenticity; real paneer has a clean, milky flavour, while synthetic versions may taste artificial.Moisture content: Genuine paneer typically has a higher moisture content, releasing whey when pressed, whereas syntheti...
SC refuses to plea seeking postponement of CA exams scheduled in May
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SC refuses to plea seeking postponement of CA exams scheduled in May

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking postponement of certain papers of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams scheduled for May on account of the Lok Sabha polls. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has not fixed the examination on election dates.The scheduling of exams pertains to “policy decisions”, it said while refusing to entertain the PIL. “But weighing the importance of the right to vote we have examined the position of candidates who shall be appearing for exams and would also need to vote. 591 centres are there and no exams on polling dates. At this stage when 4 lakh plus students have enrolled, any relief at thi...
Jio’s new recharge plans with free JioCinema Premium
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Jio’s new recharge plans with free JioCinema Premium

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Jio recently slashed the subscription price of JioCinema Premium to Rs 29 a month, which offers access to international shows and movies with up to 4K resolution. If you are a Jio network user, you do not even have to subscribe to this plan as the company is offering a complimentary JioCinema Premium subscription plan on select recharge plans.Jio currently offers four entertainment plans, also known as JioTV Premium plans, that offer access to various OTT platforms, including JioCinema Premium for free. When recharged with these plans, Jio will offer a coupon, which can be redeemed on JioCinema for a free premium subscription.Jio Plans with OTT subscriptionPriceValidityData benefitsCall benefitsUnlimited 5GOTT subscriptions14828 days10 GBNANA12 OTT sub...
Sony’s ‘summer sale’ offer: PlayStation 5 Slim available at Rs 49,990
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Sony’s ‘summer sale’ offer: PlayStation 5 Slim available at Rs 49,990

Jaipur, April 29, 2024.Sony announced a ‘summer sale’ offer on their recently launched PlayStation 5 Slim model. The console will be available at a discounted price of Rs 49,990.The deal will go live on May 1 and will be applicable until May 14 or until stocks last on platforms like Amazon, Blinkit, Croma, Flipkart, Reliance, Sony Center, Vijay Sales, and other participating retailers.
IPL 2024 points Table: Chennai Super Kings move to 3rd, Sunrisers Hyderabad drop to 4th
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IPL 2024 points Table: Chennai Super Kings move to 3rd, Sunrisers Hyderabad drop to 4th

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Chennai Super Kings defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday which resulted in CSK going to 3rd and SRH dropping to 4th.Due to CSK’s win, Lucknow Super giants slid down to 5th while Delhi Capitals also went one position down to 6th.Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians remained 9th after Saturday’s defeat against the Capitals.Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders lead the charts in the first and second position respectively while Royal Challenger Bengluru are at the bottom of the 10-team points table with six points. Punjab and Gujarat are in the 7th and 8th position after their respective matches.
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