Mira Kapoor, a strong advocate of healthy and conscious choices, recently invested in Zama Organics, an organic grocery start-up founded by Shriya Naheta Wadhwa. The collaboration aligns with Mira's values and Zama's mission to provide trusted choices of healthy and organic products directly from farmers and artisans. With plans to expand their operations and digital presence, Zama Organics hopes to spread the message of sustainable and clean eating.
India's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) sets a new world record by constructing the highest motorable road at 19,400 feet, surpassing its earlier record at Umling La. This new route in Ladakh's Leh district is strategically vital, improving military logistics and promoting development in the region. It also showcases BRO's engineering excellence and commitment in constructing roads in some of the world's toughest terrains, including the Himalayas and neighboring countries.
In a ruling with implications for landlord-tenant disputes, the Bombay High Court has restored a trial court's decree in favour of the legal heirs of a deceased landlord who had sought eviction of his tenant for bona fide use of a property. The High Court held that the landlord's own assessment of his requirement should be given primacy, and that the appellate court had erred in relying on subsequent events to deny the eviction. The ruling clarifies that a landlord's need does not automatically cease upon their death or the marriage of their family members.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav urges villagers to support local Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) by buying indigenous goods. Yadav emphasizes the duty of public servants to treat citizens with sensitivity and empathy, while addressing the Jagdishpur villagers. He also directs them to work towards environmental conservation and purchase eco-friendly products.
India's electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached a major milestone, with sales of over 100,000 units in the FY25. This surge can be attributed to the launch of several new electric models by top players in the market. The issue also takes a look at the challenges faced by Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran in his third term and India's response to the new 50% tariff on Indian goods implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump. Don't miss out on these fascinating stories in the latest issue of Fortune India.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS for falsely claiming to have contributed to the success of 216 candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022. An investigation found that the coaching institute had only provided free interview guidance to 75% of these candidates, while the remaining 25% had enrolled in other courses. This concealment of important details violates the Consumer Protection Act and has resulted in a misleading impression of the institute's contribution to the candidates' success.
The legal team of Shilpa Shetty has released a statement denying the allegations of her involvement in a financial fraud case. The actress is now planning to file criminal proceedings and civil damages against the media outlets that spread this misinformation. In the statement, her lawyer mentioned that no such amount was ever received by Shilpa, and they are ready to cooperate with the investigating agencies to clear her name. Shilpa also plans to seek legal protection against those responsible for tarnishing her image.
During a recent interactive session in Indore, Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary announced the implementation of GST 2.0 and described it as a 'GST Savings Festival'. The event saw the participation of approximately 200 taxpayers and included discussions on Next-Gen GST reforms. Chaudhary assured that the government is listening to feedback and suggestions from the business community to shape future reforms under GST 2.0. MP Shankar Lalwani also commended the new GST reforms and extended appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government.
Autocar India reports on the upcoming changes to the Hero Xpulse range, with a larger than 210cc engine expected to be added. While there have been rumors of an Xpulse 210 launch, it is more likely that the new engine spotted in spy images last year will be used. With this change, potential buyers, such as Pranav Sonone who is looking to transition from the Hero ZMR 225cc to the Xpulse, may want to consider waiting for the updated model.
The sedan segment in India continues to see strong growth, with total sales of 28,451 units in August 2025, up 15.01% compared to the same period last year. Maruti Dzire remains the top-selling sedan in the country, followed by Hyundai Aura. However, sales in the overall segment saw a decline on a monthly basis, largely due to reduced volumes from top-selling models. The implementation of GST 2.0 reforms is expected to boost demand for passenger vehicles, particularly in segments such as hatchbacks and entry-level SUVs, but sedans may not see as significant of a lift due to stronger demand for SUVs in the Indian market.