The Mahindra Thar, a name synonymous with off-roading, has been updated with the launch of the 3-door model. The second generation of the Thar was launched on October 2, 2020. By 2025, Mahindra had sold over 3 lakh units of the Thar in the country. The company is now offering an updated version of the 3-door Thar, with prices starting at Rs 9.99 lakh. Here’s a look at what’s new. **Pricing for the Mahindra Thar 3-Door:** **Diesel (D117 CRDe)** * AXT RWD MT: Rs 9.99 lakh * LXT RWD MT: Rs 12.19 lakh **Diesel (2.2L mHawk)** * LXT 4WD MT:…
Author: The Chhattisgarh
A gruesome double murder has shaken the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, occurring on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami. The incident took place in the village of Raykera, within the jurisdiction of the Ghargoda police station. The victims, a mother-in-law and her son-in-law, were discovered deceased inside their home. A female family member was also found seriously injured at the scene. Police have initiated an investigation. The deceased individuals have been identified as Sukmet Sidar, aged 80, and her son-in-law, Lakshman Sidar, aged 60. Authorities suspect that both were victims of strangulation. Sukmet’s daughter sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported…
A video depicting Congress MP Imran Masood being showered with money at a qawwali program has gained widespread attention on social media. The incident took place in the Gangoh area of Saharanpur, where large amounts of currency notes were thrown at him. Masood’s twin brother, Qazi Nauman Masood, was also present. The atmosphere was one of both musical performance and the raining of money, with female attendees also participating in the act. Nauman Masood was also seen distributing money to the qawwali artists. The video of Imran Masood has ignited a range of responses. Critics have labeled the event as…
A major telecommunications provider in Australia has been hit with a significant fine due to deceptive practices related to internet plans. The court imposed a penalty of around $11.87 million USD on the company. The core of the issue was the company’s failure to deliver the promised internet speeds to its customers. The company was found guilty of secretly reducing the internet speeds for approximately 9,000 customers. The ACCC reported that Telstra, under its budget brand Belong, moved 8,897 customers to plans with slower speeds. This resulted in a reduction of the upload speed by half. This action by the…
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has sided with veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle in a personality rights case. The court’s decision, issued on Thursday, safeguards Bhosle’s personality rights, preventing the unauthorized use of her name, image, and voice. This protection extends to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), explicitly prohibiting the replication or imitation of her voice without consent. The court emphasized that utilizing AI tools to clone a celebrity’s voice without permission constitutes an infringement of their personality rights. Justice Arif S. Doctor clarified that such tools facilitate the unauthorized exploitation and manipulation of a celebrity’s…
BSNL is now offering eSIM services, allowing users to enjoy calls and internet access without a physical SIM. This initiative puts pressure on existing private telecom providers like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), who previously dominated the eSIM market. The launch of eSIM is part of BSNL’s strategy to enhance user experience and compete effectively with private sector players. To facilitate its eSIM service, BSNL has collaborated with Tata Communications. The MOVE platform from Tata Communications will handle eSIM subscription management, enabling BSNL to efficiently provide eSIMs to its vast customer base. This move underscores BSNL’s commitment to…
KL Rahul’s century in the Ahmedabad Test against the West Indies marked a significant milestone in his career. Rahul, who began his Test career in 2014, has now scored 11 centuries in the format over the course of 11 years. This particular century against the West Indies is his second in Test matches against the Caribbean team, with the first one being scored nine years ago in Kingston, back in 2016.
The two-wheeler segment significantly contributed to TVS’s overall figures. In September 2025, the company sold 5,23,923 two-wheelers, marking an 11.05 percent year-over-year increase. Breaking down the numbers, motorcycles accounted for 2,49,621 units sold (+8.88% YoY), scooters reached 2,18,928 units sold (+17.23% YoY), e-scooters recorded sales of 31,266 units (+8.18% YoY), and mopeds saw 55,374 units sold (a slight decline of -0.72% YoY). Motorcycle sales saw a 12.51 percent jump in month-on-month comparison. E-scooter sales surged by 24.38 percent, and mopeds registered a growth of 18.77%. However, scooter sales experienced a slight dip (-1.52%), and two-wheeler exports decreased by 9.25%, totaling…
During the Manthan 2025 discussions, Prashant Kishor discussed his party’s strategy for the upcoming Bihar elections, aiming to capture a significant portion of the vote share currently held by Tejashwi Yadav. He criticized the NDA, suggesting they were feeling anxious. Kishor pointed out the perceived shift in Nitish Kumar’s leadership style, highlighting the change from a sensitive approach in the past to a perceived lack of empathy in more recent times, specifically referencing an incident in Chapra. Manthan 2025 served as a platform for Bihar’s political leaders to debate their strategies and visions. The event featured a series of speakers,…
Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, historically a Naxal stronghold, witnessed a significant event as 103 Naxalites surrendered to authorities last Thursday. This mass surrender marks an unprecedented shift in the state’s history, with such a large number of Naxalites returning to the mainstream in a single instance. The police had previously placed rewards totaling 1 crore 6 lakh 30 thousand rupees on 49 of the surrendered individuals. In addition to this, each Naxalite received a 50,000-rupee incentive from officials. The surrender ceremony was attended by key officials, including DIG (Dantewada Range) Kamlochan Kashyap, IG (CRPF Sector) BS Negi, and Bijapur SP…