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2 Min Read The Health Ministry has issued new, stricter warnings to smokers to keep them away from their vices. The new warning text will read, “SMOKING CAUSES PAINFUL DEATH” and appear in white font on a red background. The text will also include the helpline number: QUIT TODAY. CALL 1800-11-2356.
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According to a study conducted by a renowned diagnostic service provider Thyrocare, 49.43 % of the tested population in India exhibited abnormal blood sugar levels, with f27.18 % identified as diabetic and 22.25 % as prediabetic. The study was conducted on 1.96 million undergoing routine health check-ups in 2023.
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2 Min Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the cost of insurance premiums for health and life insurance is likely to come down if the GST council recommends a reduction in the GST rate on health and life insurance premium policies.
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China continues to lead sales growth, accounting for almost 70 per cent of total EV sales in the month, while registrations in Europe showed a marginal decline. Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose for a seventh consecutive month in November, jumping 32% year on year for a third consecutive record high, data from market research firm Rho Motion showed on Friday.
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After a festive month of October 2024, Nov 2024 sales for electric cars and SUVs stood at 8,596 units (up 14% YoY). As per Vahan retail sales data (December 1, 2024) total January-November 2024 sales of electric cars, SUVs and MPVs at 89,557 units are 19% YoY increase over the year-ago-sales of 75,051 units. Luxury EV sales fell sharply last month but cumulative 11-month retails are up 12% year on year.
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A survey conducted by Park+ Research Labs on 1,330 recent electric vehicle owners in India reveals that three-quarters of EV owners in India intend to stick with electric cars for life. This signals a robust shift towards sustainable transportation. The survey targets EV owners who purchased their vehicles after January 1, 2024, showcasing that economic considerations are driving the transition to electric vehicles, with 29% of respondents citing cheaper ownership as their primary motivation.
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Uber has launched a pilot program in the city called ‘Moto Women’, exclusively for women two-wheeler riders. According to the company, this on-demand service connects female riders with female drivers. Under the ‘Moto Women’ initiative, around 300 women drivers will operate. “According to a KPMG report titled ‘Unlocking the potential of bike taxis in India’, over 280 million bike taxi rides were completed across platforms in 2022.
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BYD partners with Chinese electric two-wheeler maker TAILG Technology Group to use its battery technology beyond electric vehicles (EVs). The two companies will work together to address the challenges faced by two-wheeler batteries and collaborate on the development of BYD batteries that can achieve the same lifespan as two-wheeler bodies.
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2 Min Read Ola Electric has teased new details of its upcoming electric two-wheeler, which would be catering to the last-mile mobility segment. Ola Electric’s founder, Bhavish Aggarwal has teased the upcoming electric scooter in the commercial segment highlighting the swappable battery technology and some key features of the electric scooter. It is also possible that the company might offer battery rental, the Battery-as-a-Service (B-a-a-S) to make the cost more effective.
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According to NSE-listed data analytics firm PropEquity, the weighted average price of the newly launched residential projects in top 30 Tier-II cities surged up to 65 percent in the one year to October 2024. In North India, Jaipur saw the highest rise in weighted average price of newly launched projects at 65 percent from Rs 4,240 per square feet (sqft) to Rs 6,979 per sqft in the last one year.
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2 Min Read A survey done by property consultant Savills India revealed that millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are gravitating towards home ownership, while Gen X and elders (born between 1965 and 1980 and earlier) are considering to own larger homes.
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2 Min Read According to a company filing on stock exchanges on December 17, Aditya Birla Real Estate (formerly Century Textiles) has acquired a 70.92 acre land parcel in Boisar, near Mumbai, for Rs 104.3 crore. Boisar is the largest industrial suburb in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, falling under the Palghar district of Maharashtra.
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Datin Noraliza Abd Rahman and Datuk Taha Ahmad, both 56, have spent 33 years exploring the world on motorcycles. Their adventures began in the mid-90s with a ride to Golok, Thailand, and have since taken them across ASEAN countries, India, and Pakistan, including the Himalaya expedition from Delhi to Leh.
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Marseille’s Mayor, Benoît Payan, has proposed stringent regulations to control Airbnb rentals. The plan requires landlords to purchase additional properties and offer them as long-term rentals, aiming to increase housing availability for residents. This initiative seeks to balance tourism with local housing needs.
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On December 18, 2022, Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 encountered severe turbulence, injuring 36 individuals, including three passengers and a crew member with serious injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the crew’s decision to fly over a storm cell, despite meteorological warnings, was the probable cause.
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2 Min Read The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) refunded ₹33.27 crore to 4,893 cyber fraud victims during the Mega National Lok Adalat. This initiative underscores TGCSB’s commitment to justice and financial restitution for cyber fraud victims across Telangana.
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At IIT Bombay’s Techfest, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat highlighted the critical role of cyber defence and deterrence in India’s security. He stressed the need for real-time information flow in future network-centric warfare, underscoring the importance of technologies like satellite communication and software-defined radios.
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2 Min Read The “India Cyber Threat Report 2025” by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) places Telangana at the forefront of cyber attacks, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi. Sectors like banking, healthcare, and hospitality remain primary targets, with a noticeable uptick in cyber threats across Tier 2 cities.
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