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Mahindra Premieres XUV 7XO with 5 Pioneering Tech Disruptions – Starting at ₹ 13.66 Lakh

Mahindra Premieres XUV 7XO with 5 Pioneering Tech Disruptions – Starting at ₹ 13.66 Lakh

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https://youtu.be/9nBRLGfUmzI 09 January 2026- World’s first DAVINCI suspension system India’s first ICE SUV with coast-to-coast triple screen across all variants India’s first ICE Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) India’s first Integrated Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Experience India’s first ADAS Level 2 with Dynamic Visualisation Bookings start January 14, 2026. BENGALURU/MUMBAI-BUREAU - January 09, 2026: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today launched the new XUV 7XO, the company’s latest trendsetter. Starting at a price of ₹13.66 lakh (ex-showroom), the XUV 7XO raises the benchmarks set by the gamechanger XUV 700, which has had over 300000 customers since its launch in 2021. The XUV 7XO delivers an experience that rewrites the...
Bengaluru North City Corporation is organizing the 9th Footpath Walk under the “Walkaluru” Project.

Bengaluru North City Corporation is organizing the 9th Footpath Walk under the “Walkaluru” Project.

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Bengaluru, Jan 08: With the objective of creating awareness among citizens about pedestrian safety, smooth mobility, and the importance of walkable streets, the Bengaluru North City Corporation is organizing the 9th Footpath Walk under the “Walkaluru” Project. This community-based 5.2 km footpath walk will be conducted in the Kammanahalli area of Sarvajnanagar Division, aiming to assess local walkability on-site and identify locations that require improvement. The footpath walk will commence on Saturday, January 10, at 7:30 AM from Joyalukkas on Kammanahalli Main Road. 29 km of Footpath Walks Already Completed within Bengaluru North City Corporation limits. So far, footpath walks covering 5 km in Banaswadi, 7 km in Thanisandra, 10 km in Yelahanka, and 7 km in R.T. Nagar (Hebbal...
Power Supply Disconnected to 66 Advertisement Hoardings within the North City Corporation Limits

Power Supply Disconnected to 66 Advertisement Hoardings within the North City Corporation Limits

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SOURCE-PHOTO CREDIT-GBA Bengaluru, Jan. 8- Acting on the directions of the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation,  Pommala Sunil Kumar, a total of 82 unauthorized LED advertisement hoardings were identified within Zones 1 and 2 of the Bengaluru North City Corporation. Out of these, power supply has been disconnected to 66 hoardings. This action was carried out by a team of subdivision officers under the leadership of the Zonal Joint Commissioners. Strict instructions have been issued not to install such unauthorized LED advertisement hoardings in the future, and the said action has been taken in the interest of ensuring smooth and safe movement of the public.
Complete K.R. Market Basement Parking Works at the Earliest: Daljit Kumar,Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru Central City Corporation

Complete K.R. Market Basement Parking Works at the Earliest: Daljit Kumar,Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru Central City Corporation

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Improvement in Cleanliness at K.R. Market Due to Intensive Cleaning Drives The Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru Central City Corporation,  Daljit Kumar, today visited K.R. Market in the city and inspected the parking works being carried out in the basement of the market building. K.R. Market is a historic and heritage building that attracts thousands of customers every day. As there is no proper parking facility in the surrounding areas, the basement parking facility being developed at K.R. Market will be convenient for the public and will also ensure the safety of vehicles, he said. Further, he stated that the parking project is in its final stage and instructed the engineers and contractors to complete the remaining works at the earliest, including providing el...
Shyam Steel appoints Harmanpreet Kaur as Brand Ambassador

Shyam Steel appoints Harmanpreet Kaur as Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026 16:01:58 Shyam Steel's Brand Ambassador Harmanpreet Kaur with Shyam Steel's Directors - Sarvesh Beriwala and Radhika Beriwala Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: Shyam Steel, one of India’s leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador. The association marks a significant step for the brand, reinforcing its progressive outlook by aligning with one of India’s most respected women leaders in sport. With this partnership, Shyam Steel highlights its belief that strength today goes beyond infrastructure, it reflects mindset, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Guided by its core philosophy, “Maksad Toh Hai India Ko Banana Hames...
Year-end investment surge propels institutional inflows in Indian realty to record USD 8.5 bn in 2025: Colliers India

Year-end investment surge propels institutional inflows in Indian realty to record USD 8.5 bn in 2025: Colliers India

Business & Finance
Domestic investments surge over 2X times at USD 4.8 billion, driving 57% of the institutional investments in 2025 Investments in office assets doubles at USD 4.5 billion, accounting for over half of the total inflows Bengaluru & Mumbai cumulatively account for about half of the real estate inflows in 2025 Quarterly capital inflows peak in Q4 2025 at USD 4.2 billion, more than 2X rise YoY Gurgaon, 6th January 2026: Institutional investments in the Indian real estate sector witnessed a remarkable all-time high of USD 8.5 billion inflows in 2025, marking a 29% year-on-year growth. This new peak comes at a time when the global economy is holding up better, with signs of trade normalcy even in the wake of ongoing tariff negotiations. Additionally, India’s growth prospects and ...
Holcim acquires Alkern to expand in high-value Building Solutions

Holcim acquires Alkern to expand in high-value Building Solutions

Business & Finance
Leading French manufacturer of precast concrete elements for sustainable  construction with est. 2025 net sales of around EUR 250 million Alkern additionally offers building solutions for the built environment, from infrastructure to industry and buildings Value-accretive acquisition to deliver run-rate EBITDA synergies of EUR 11 million in year three, EPS accretive in year one Acquisition to advance Holcim's NextGen Growth 2030 target for Building Solutions to reach 50% of 2030 net sales Zug | 6 January 2026- Holcim has closed the acquisition of Alkern, a leading French manufacturer of precast concrete, with estimated net sales of around EUR 250 million in 2025. Alkern additionally offers a range of building solutions for infrastructure and industry to buildings. Founded...
Instructions to Inspect Unauthorized PGs and Ensure Safety Measures,Remove Encroachments on Footpaths: Rajendra Cholan

Instructions to Inspect Unauthorized PGs and Ensure Safety Measures,Remove Encroachments on Footpaths: Rajendra Cholan

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Bengaluru, Jan 05:- With the objective of directly hearing citizens’ grievances and providing prompt solutions, the Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City Corporation, Shri P. Rajendra Cholan, today conducted a Phone-In Programme, during which 29 citizens raised a total of 35 issues over the telephone. Within the Central City Corporation limits, seven complaints related to footpath encroachments were received today. Addressing these complaints, the Commissioner instructed the officials to identify and remove encroachments on footpaths. Ensure Effective Removal of Dry Trees and Overhanging Branches:Complaints were also received regarding dry trees and overhanging branches. In this regard, the Commissioner directed the Forest Department officials to function effectively and ensure t...
Operation of All PGs and Service Apartments Must Comply with Safety Standards: D.S. Ramesh

Operation of All PGs and Service Apartments Must Comply with Safety Standards: D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Jan. 3- The Commissioner of Bengaluru East City Corporation, D.S. Ramesh, today conducted inspections across various areas under the East City Corporation limits, including inspections of PG accommodations, lakes, garbage black spots, the electric crematorium, and sealing operations of commercial buildings for revenue recovery. Inspection of Over 20 PGs: In the interest of public health and safety, all owners, operators, and managers of PG accommodations within the Bengaluru East City Corporation limits have been directed to immediately review and strictly comply with all prescribed safety protocols, including but not limited to the following: * Safe and authorized use of LPG/gas connections * Prohibition of illegal or unsafe gas cylinders * Adequate ventilation an...
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Worth $250,000 Extends Deadline Till 11th January 2026

Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Worth $250,000 Extends Deadline Till 11th January 2026

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended. Nurses worldwide can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare – a leading integrated healthcare provider, has announced the extension of its deadline to January 11, 2026. The awards have already received over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, highlighting its growing global reach and recognition among nurses worldwide. Nurses from around the world can submit their nominations through the dedicated platform at www.asterguardians.com. Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award worth USD 250,000 (Photo: AETOSWire) Th...