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Mahindra displays four concept SUVs eyeing global markets

Mahindra displays four concept SUVs eyeing global markets

Vision.S, a concept SUV introduced by Mahindra and Mahindra. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on Friday (August 15, 2025) unveiled four new concept SUVs which will be introduced in the market between 2027 and 2030.ย These vehicles, to be developed on the companyโ€™sย all-new modular, multi-energy NU_IQ platform, willย include ICE and electric vehicles. All these vehicles are targeted at the global market, company officials said.The firm is already exporting to South Africa and Australia, and electric vehicles are being exported to the U.K. So the new vehicles, in the first phase, will be introduced in these markets, followed…
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Trump departs for high-stake meeting with Putin on Ukraine, signals optimism about peace talks

Trump departs for high-stake meeting with Putin on Ukraine, signals optimism about peace talks

Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: HIGH STAKES, Trump posted on Truth Social as his motorcade idled outside the White House shortly after sunrise in Washington. An hour later, he waved as he boarded Air Force One but did not speak to reporters. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday left Washington aboard Air Force One for high-stake meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where talks are expected to focus on a possible ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Trump says he is not going to broker deal on behalf of Ukraine On board the Air Force One, Trump stated that…
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Loan disbursement delayed? Here’s what to do in such circumstances – Check details

Loan disbursement delayed? Here’s what to do in such circumstances – Check details

When applying for a loan, always ask for realistic timelines and not just average turnaround times, but also what happens in the event of a delay. New Delhi: A single error, whether itโ€™s a missing document, administrative oversight or technical glitch, can delay loan disbursements. Such disruptions can be more than just an inconvenience for individuals as they can directly impact plans and payments. These delays may seem procedural from the lenderโ€™s perspective, but they can create financial and emotional stress for borrowers. According to Ankit Mehra, CEO of GyanDhan, proactive planning and timely intervention are crucial in such circumstances.ย …
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‘Har baar thodi retirement lunga’ – Rohit’s witty reply goes viral as Pant shares special video on Independence Day

‘Har baar thodi retirement lunga’ – Rohit’s witty reply goes viral as Pant shares special video on Independence Day

After leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy win, Rohit Sharma joked about retiring after every victory, saying, โ€œHar baar jeetenge to har baar thodi retirement leta rahunga.โ€ His witty reply reassured fans eager for his continued presence in the team. Dubai: On the 79th Independence Day of India, keeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a special behind-the-scenes video of the team after their win in the Champions Trophy 2025, beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the video, Pant was spotted celebrating the success with his other teammates but one moment with captain…
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Tier-2 cities emerge as Indiaโ€™s new investment hotspots

Tier-2 cities emerge as Indiaโ€™s new investment hotspots

The 2025 Investment landscape has seen a significant tilt in balance, with more astute investors looking beyond demographic-heavy saturated metro markets to the more compelling growth stories and Alpha markets of Tier 2 cities that have a better potential for returns. This strategic about-face betokens a growing recognition of Indiaโ€™s shifting economic geography, where long-held tenets for investment are being reordered by demography, the emergence of new infrastructure, and rapidly changing business tastes that reward nimbleness over sheer bigness.Investor preference in Pune remains at the top as the city has transcended the tag of Mumbaiโ€™s satellite city and is now…
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Pakistan: Over 150 dead as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and landslides across nation and PoK

Pakistan: Over 150 dead as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and landslides across nation and PoK

The death toll since then till Thursday had crossed 325, including 142 children, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). New Delhi: At least 154 people have lost their lives and dozens more are missing or injured as relentless monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the past 24 hours, according to officials from the National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities. The worst-hit region was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where heavy rainfall and cloudbursts led to flooding that swept through homes, bridges, and roads, leaving entire communities cut off and…
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Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hoist tricolour at party headquarters

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hoist tricolour at party headquarters

Congress President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, hoisted the National Flag at the party headquarters in Delhi on Friday to mark India's 79th Independence Day celebrations. The ceremony was attended by several senior party leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who stood alongside Kharge during the flag hoisting and joined in singing the national anthem. Rahul skipped the flag hoisting event at Red Fort today. Before the ceremony, both leaders extended Independence Day greetings to citizens, paying tribute to India's freedom fighters.Kharge urged people to honour the legacy of…
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INR Vs PKR: From 1947 to today, how they have held against each other

INR Vs PKR: From 1947 to today, how they have held against each other

Pakistan officially introduced its currency, the Pakistani Rupee i.e. PKR. This step was the first significant change for Pakistan towards establishing its economic identity. New Delhi: In 1947, Pakistan was created following the partition of British India. At that time, the value of the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) were equivalent. That is, 1 Indian Rupee = 1 Pakistani Rupee. At that time, very few would have imagined that, over time, the difference in the value of both currencies would become so significant. Today, the value of one Indian Rupee is approximately equivalent to 3.22 Pakistani Rupees.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo coming to India to play FC Goa? AFC Champions League 2 draw released

Cristiano Ronaldo coming to India to play FC Goa? AFC Champions League 2 draw released

FC Goa has been drawn in Group D of AFC Champions League Two 2025โ€“26 alongside Cristiano Ronaldoโ€™s Al Nassr, Al Zawraa (Iraq), and FC Istiklol (Tajikistan). The group stage begins Sept 16, with fans hopeful Ronaldo may play in India. Kuala Lumpur: In a historic moment for Indian football, Goa has been drawn into Group D of the upcoming AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2) 2025โ€“26 season, where they will face Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr, captained by football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. The draw for Asiaโ€™s second-tier continental club competition was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on…
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ย Mysuru on the block – The Hindu

ย Mysuru on the block – The Hindu

The design inspired by Mysuruโ€™s ceremonial elephants. Good Earth has continued to launch new block-print collections every yearโ€”each distinctive, beautiful, and rooted in craft traditions. The Building Blocks of Good Earth series focuses on a curated set of the brandโ€™s most iconic designs, prints that have shaped the vocabulary of Indian block printing and become part of its design legacy. These are now being revisited, reimagined, and documented in depth.The craft begins well before a block touches fabric. Every design is a thoughtful play of mathematics and poetry, each colour and motif a piece of a larger jigsaw puzzle, conceived…
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