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  India : Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) announced a student support initiative aimed at assisting aspirants appearing for the Class 10 CBSE Board Exams in 2026. Students across the country can avail free doubt resolution and expert guidance. This initiative is not only open for PW students but any Class 10 student across the country. The initiative is designed to help reduce academic pressure during the exam season.   PW will also facilitate offline preboards in Science and Mathematics nationwide in an attempt to strengthen student readiness. These examinations will be conducted at PW’s physical centres like Vidyapeeth, Pathshala, and Tuition Centres to simulate real board exam conditions and help students improve proficiency and time-management skills under exam-day constraints.   Ankit Gupta, CEO of Vidyapeeth-Offline of PhysicsWallah (PW), said , "Education should never be restricted by boundaries, especially when a student is preparing for a defining moment lik...

Over 2400 participants engaged in interactive learning sessions on road behavior   Kakinada,  January 2026: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) carried forward its nationwide road safety initiative with an awareness campaign in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.  The campaign engaged over 2400 students from Kakinada Public School, Dr. BR Ambedkar Gurukulam (Girls) and PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya  creating an open platform for learning, interaction and shared responsibility on the road. The campaign focused on building a practical understanding of road behaviour through structured sessions where participants were introduced to the fundamentals of safe riding practices, importance of traffic discipline and the role of awareness in everyday commuting. The sessions encouraged participants to view road safety not merely as a set of rules, but a daily habit that influences personal and collective well-being.   The programme featured interactive learning formats allowing...

PhonePe recently marked a decade of innovation, celebrating ten years in India’s fintech ecosystem. This milestone represents a decade of driving progress and expanding financial access for millions, transforming the way India transacts and manages money.   In the year 2025, PhonePe reached a significant milestone by surpassing 600 million  registered users, further cementing its role as a cornerstone of India’s digital economy. This year focused on deepening user trust and expanding accessibility through the launch of features such as UPI Circle , which enables delegated payments for trusted contacts, and PhonePe Protect , a security framework designed to safeguard millions against fraudulent transactions.   To further empower the merchant ecosystem, PhonePe introduced the Made-in-India SmartSpeaker and SmartPOD , driving financial inclusion for businesses nationwide. Through its Udyam Assist  initiative in partnership with SIDBI, the company became one of the first...

~ REDMI 15 5G and REDMI Pad 2 Pro: Built to Be Your Everyday Interconnectivity Companions ~ Xiaomi India, a global technology brand, today announced the launch of the REDMI Note 15 5G and the REDMI Pad 2 Pro, designed to deliver dependable performance, immersive entertainment, and long-lasting reliability for everyday use. Built around the needs of Indian consumers, the new REDMI devices combine all-day smartphone endurance with a powerful big-screen experience, making them ideal companions for users seeking seamless performance on the go and enhanced entertainment and productivity at home. REDMI Note 15 5G: Faster. Stronger. Simply Better. In a country where smartphones are used continuously across work, travel, payments, entertainment, and communication, REDMI Note 15 5G is designed to be a device users never have to second-guess. Engineered to survive real life, REDMI Note 15 5G features reinforced internals, SGS-tested durability based on MIL-STD-810H testing methods, and an IP66 r...

  ~ Chicken lovers can enjoy 5 juicy, crispy, Peri Peri Chicken leg pieces at just ₹399~ ~ Offer valid exclusively for dine-in, from 11 am to 7 pm~ ~More chicken, more savings with KFC Krispy Hours~ 2026 is off to a finger lickin’ good start, with KFC’s Krispy Hours offer. Chicken lovers can now enjoy 5 juicy, crispy, Peri Peri Chicken leg pieces at just ₹399. Seasoned to perfection and packed with KFC’s signature taste. The droolworthy offer is now available across all KFC restaurants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, exclusively for dine-in between 11 AM and 7 PM. So what are you waiting for? The clock is ticking. Make sure to grab the offer at your nearest KFC restaurant now! KFC fans can also pre-order on the KFC app while dining in to skip the wait and get straight to enjoying their finger lickin’ good food at just ₹399/-.

●Flipkart strengthens marketplace integrity through a structured, seller-first compliance and risk management framework powered by AI-led risk detection and continuous monitoring ●Platform systems review millions of listings monthly through standardized regulatory screening and enforcement protocols  ●Flipkart’s Brand Assure program enables trademark owners to participate directly in structured IP protection workflows, with over 11,000 brands onboarded ●Genuine sellers benefit from transparent enforcement, due-process communication, and design and infringement safeguards to support sustainable growth  National, January 2026: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, continues to invest in and strengthen its compliance governance framework to ensure fairness, authenticity, and trust across the platform. These systems are designed to operate with consistent standards, internal control, and audit-ready processes across the organisation. This proactive, layered approach ...

All-new Echo Show 11 and fourth-gen Echo Show 8 are built on Omnisense technology which enables automated routines based on presence, motion, and temperature detection. The new smart displays come with an all new audio architecture featuring front-firing stereo speakers and custom woofers for room-filling spatial audio. Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 feature full HD and HD resolution, respectively, and come with a new sleek design, edge-to-edge glass displays, and thin bezels. Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 are now available for purchase at INR 26,999 (Graphite & Glacier White colours) and INR 23,999 (Graphite & Glacier White colours) respectively, on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and offline stores of Reliance Digital and Croma.  India, 2026: Amazon today announced the launch of its all-new Echo Show 11 and fourth-generation Echo Show 8 smart displays with Alexa in India. The devices feature an all-new audio architecture and Omnisense custom sensor platform, along with a new design...

  ●The flagship sale event will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India, with participation from 2300+ artisans, weavers, NGOs, SHGs, emporiums, and women entrepreneurs ●The event will feature 1.8 lakh unique handicraft products and a wide range of products from culturally renowned brands made across the country  ●Top art forms that will be showcased during Crafted by Bharat Sale include Warli, Patachitra, Madhubani, Pichwai, terracotta and more India, 2026: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced the eleventh edition of its flagship Samarth sale event, ‘Crafted by Bharat’ 2026, to be held on January 26, 2026, celebrating India’s 77th Republic Day. The sale will see the creation of a dedicated Crafted by Bharat storefront on Flipkart’s app and web, showcasing 200+ traditional art forms such as Warli, Patachitra, Madhubani, Pichwai and terracotta, besides toys handcrafted from soft ivory wood alongside wooden crafts, handlooms and regional pain...

జీవనోపాధి మార్గాలతో యువత మరియు మహిళలకు AI-ఆధారిత నైపుణ్యాన్ని ఇస్తూ  గ్రామీణ ఉపాధిని ప్రోత్స హిస్తూ సాధికారతకు శ్రీకారం  నరసాపురం, డిసెంబర్ 28, 2025 : సైయెంట్ సి ఎస్ ఆర్  విభాగం, సైయెంట్ ఫౌండేషన్, ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్‌లోని పశ్చిమ గోదావరిలోని పెదమైనవాని లంకలోని డిజిటల్ భవన్‌లో సైయెంట్ ఏ ఐ  ఫ్యూచర్ స్కి ల్స్ హబ్;ను ప్రారంభించింది,  ప్రస్తుత ప్రభుత్వ హయాంలో కొనసాగుతున్న దీనిని  మోడల్ ఏ ఐ ఆధారిత గ్రామీణ నైపుణ్య మరియు జీవనోపాధి కేంద్రంగా మార్చే లక్ష్యంతో నెలకొల్పింది. ఈ హబ్‌ను భారత ప్రభుత్వ గౌరవనీయ కేంద్ర ఆర్థిక మరియు కార్పొరేట్ వ్యవహారాల మంత్రి శ్రీమతి నిర్మలా సీతారామన్, సైయెంట్ వ్యవస్థాపక ఛైర్మన్ డాక్టర్ బివిఆర్ మోహన్ రెడ్డి సమక్షంలో ప్రారంభించారు. సైయెంట్ ఫ్యూ చర్ స్కి ల్స్ హబ్ ద్వా రా  యువత, మహిళలు, రైతులు, స్వ యం సహాయక బృందాలు మరియు స్థానికులకు జీవనోపాధి అవకాశాలకు అనుగుణంగా భవిష్యత్తు-సిద్ధమైన నైపుణ్యాలను అందించడం ద్వారా సాధికారతను అందిస్తుంది. భారతదేశం యొక్క AI- ఆధారిత గ్రామీణ పరివర్తన ప్రయాణాన్ని బలోపేతం చేయడానికి రూపొందించబడిన ఈ చొరవ, డిజిటల్ ఇండి...

 Mining and Hydra 72 as part of its commercial, prototype and concept-stage line-up. Escorts Kubota Limited (EKL), one of India’s leading engineering conglomerates in the agricultural and construction equipment space, today unveiled its latest BS V–compliant construction equipment range at Excon 2025. The new line-up reinforces the company’s focus on application-specific, high-productivity construction equipment that is designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for customers and meet the evolving requirements of India’s fast-growing infrastructure sector. With specialised needs rising across urban development, industrial logistics and mining, the refreshed range aims to deliver higher performance, reliability and operator comfort across diverse job environments. The company showcased new and upcoming products in concept and development stages, reflecting its continued focus on innovation. In the earthmoving category, EKL introduced the Kubota U22-6 Mini Excavator as a commerci...

Flipkart deepens rol   ●  Partnership aims to build nationally recognised, industry-led skilling pathways for India’s e-commerce and logistics workforce ●  Flipkart to contribute operational expertise to strengthen training, assessment and certification aligned with the Skill India Mission National, December 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has entered into an agreement with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) to strengthen India’s skilling ecosystem and support the government’s Skill India Mission with a focus on creating nationally recognised, industry-led pathways for India’s fast-growing e-commerce and logistics workforce. The agreement took place at Kaushal B hawan, New Delhi, in the presence of senior representatives from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NCVET. Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson, NCVET, g...

• Yurpeak® is a prescription medicine and should be used under medical advice • Will be available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg strengths Visakhapatnam 2025: Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as "Cipla") today announced the launch of Yurpeak® (tirzepatide), a one-weekly injectable therapy for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) — two of the country’s most pressing health challenges. Cipla has the rights to distribute and promote Yurpeak® — the second brand of Lilly’s tirzepatide in India, after Lilly received DCGI approval. Commenting on the launch, Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer, Cipla Limited, said: “The launch of Yurpeak® marks a transformative moment in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, two of India’s chronic conditions with a heavy burden. Cipla is entering this space with the same depth of expertise and scientific commitment that define our leadership in chro...

  Millions Served, Lakhs Empowered: Flipkart’s supply chain scaled during the festive season with 24% YoY growth in units; over 60% orders from Tier 2 & 3 regions ●  4 lakh+ seasonal jobs created to power operations across 28 states ●  With more than 5,000 shipments moving per minute on peak days and over 7.3 million shipments fulfilled in a single day, Flipkart redefined speed and access during BBD 2025   Visakhapatnam , December, 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced key milestones from its 2025 festive season – highlighting scale, speed, and social impact. The Big Billion Days were powered by its robust logistics network, which fulfilled record volumes, enabled near-instant deliveries, and significantly expanded its regional footprint. With over 4 lakh  seasonal job opportunities created, a 44%  growth in same-day/next-day deliveries, and heightened demand from Tier 2 / 3 cities, Flipkart’s supply chain put both te...

~ Chicken lovers can enjoy a range of their KFC favourites including Hot & Crispy, Boneless Strips, Fries, Dip, Pepsi & more at unbeatable prices~ ~Epic savings upto 4th January 2026 only~ India, 2025: Year-end celebrations just got even more epic, crispy, and finger lickin’ good! KFC is bringing an EPIC FEAST for year-end festivities with friends & family. Chicken lovers can enjoy their favourites such as the signature Hot & Crispy chicken, juicy Boneless Chicken Strips, Fries, chilled Pepsi & a selection of flavorful dips making it the perfect meal for sharing! Priced starting at just ₹799, the EPIC FEAST offer is now available in select markets across India including Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Karnataka for dine-in and takeaway till 4th January 2026 only. So what are you waiting for? Make your year-end celebrations absolutely epic with KFC’s EPIC FEAST. KFC fans can also pre-order on the KFC app while dining in to skip the wait and ge...

 Xiaomi India today announced the launch of the REDMI 15C 5G, a smartphone designed to deliver a sleek aesthetic, a spacious 17.53 cm immersive display, and dependable all-day performance for users who seamlessly switch between work and entertainment. Commenting on the launch, Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India said, “With REDMI 15C 5G, our goal was to build a phone that feels effortless in the hands of everyday users. The combination of a big immersive display, a reliable all-day battery and a refined royale design reflects how people now watch, learn and work on their phones. As we look ahead, our focus is on keeping the REDMI experience reliable and built around what truly matters to our users.” The REDMI 15C 5G features a slim, polished body with a 3D quad-curved back for a balanced grip and a distinctive floating crater camera design. It comes in Moonlight Blue, Dusk Purple and Midnight Black, with Moonlight Blue crafted through a dual-colour magnetic ink proce...

  In a landmark triumph for India’s renewable-energy landscape, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has secured a Guinness World Record by installing an unprecedented 45,911 solar pumping systems within just one month. This exceptional milestone stands as a testament to MSEDCL’s visionary leadership, strong execution capabilities, and unwavering commitment to empowering India’s farming communities.   C.R.I. Pumps’ Solar Division is proud to have been one of the key contributors to this transformative solar initiative. By installing solar pumps in 1,686 villages across Maharashtra, C.R.I. Solar empowered thousands of farmers with sustainable water solutions. Each installation was carried out with exceptional precision, disciplined execution, and coordinated teamwork—reflecting C.R.I.’s hallmark strengths.   This milestone aligns seamlessly with C.R.I.’s broader mission of driving India’s clean-energy evolution. The company has already co...