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October 2026

Hyundai Expands Maharashtra Footprint With ₹4,000 Crore Investment, Plans 26 New Models & 4 EVs

The facility was launched officially by state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with his deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar, state transport minister Uday Samant, as well as top Hyundai Group executives

Tarun Garghyundai Motor India CEO and Managing Director
We are investing a lot in the entire EV ecosystem. So not only will we have four EVs by 2029, but we will also be investing in the charging infrastructure,
Tarun Garghyundai Motor India CEO and Managing Director
So 4,000 crore definitely will be invested in Maharashtra out of this (USD 15.5 billion) investment. We are looking at much beyond mobility through this investment. How much investment has gone towards this? Rs 7,000 crore has already been invested in Maharashtra. This is a direct investment by Hyundai into Maharashtra,
On the export side, we are the number one company in India to reach 4 million export landmarks. But we are still not satisfied. We want to increase further. So I think that is the second thing which we are going to do,
Maharashtra is going to play a very important role. We are looking at Pune to really provide a great fillip to our plants in India. Also, the Maharashtra ecosystem gives us an opportunity to localise further from 83 per cent to 92 per cent is what we are aiming for,
So we are having a multi-pronged approach. Today you saw the capacity addition. As you know, we are going to launch 26 new models to marry this capacity so that we can get back the market share as well,

'Design In Pune, Manufacture In Pune, Supply To World' Says CM Fadnavis At Hyundai Plant Launch

Lee Seong-hosouth korean Ambassador
Bring all the Korean industries to Maharashtra. We will create a seamless process for their footprint and facilitate them through a single window,
Design in Pune, manufacture in Pune and supply to the entire world should be your motto in Pune,
Nobody has to go from pillar to post. Just go to 'Invest Maharashtra', tell them what you require, and everything will be done at a single window,
Cars without drivers should be your last priority, but other than that, the entire automation is most welcome,
I could foresee a day when 100 per cent component sourcing and 100 per cent manufacturing will be in India, and in India, it will be in Maharashtra,

'Not Aid But Mockery Of Farmers': Sena (UBT) MLA Kailas Patil Criticises ₹5,000 Assistance To Cultivators Ahead of Diwali

If the government had given assistance to farmers on the day that it declared a drought, then it would have been understandable to call it 'advance assistance',
How can the farmer — who has been devastated by the drought, and whose economic calculations have collapsed due to inflation — celebrate Diwali with a meagre aid of Rs 5,000?"
This Diwali is going to be difficult for farmers. It will be difficult for them to manage during Diwali. Considering this situation, we have discussed and decided to provide assistance to farmers in the coming days. We have decided to give Rs 5,000 to farmers as a Diwali bonus. This amount should reach the farmers' accounts before Diwali. The loan waiver amount is also being credited to their accounts,

'The Story Has Ended...': Drishyam The Conclusion Director Abhishek Pathak Confirms There Won't Be Drishyam 4

Abhishek Pathak's Drishyam The Conclusion has become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year

All of us believe this is the last part of the film. Obviously, the audience is loving it, and talking about it. But Drishyam isn’t the franchise where we can just decide to make another film. It’s very much dependent on the story, and the story has ended. I always thought the ending was very poetic. It’s a love letter to the franchise."
If you get to it, there can be an enormous amount of story to it, but that’s not the point. We had to stop it at some point, and this was a beautiful ending to the franchise."

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Announces 'Lehra Do Tiranga' Rally At New Delhi's Connaught Place On October 16 | Video

Abhijeet DipkecJP founder
Hello everyone, as you all know, Sourav and Ashu have been put in jail for waving the Tiranga. So, I request all the patriots, all the people who love the Tiranga, On 16th October, at 5 pm, all of you come to Central Park, Cannot Place, with the Tiranga. We will wave our Tiranga there, and we will tell that waving a Tiranga is not a crime,
Tell these dictators that our Tricolour is our pride and waving it is not a crime,
It is possible that after this, I will also be put in jail, but I am not worried about that. My Tiranga is my pride and I will keep waving it,

Jailer 2 Advance Booking Is On Fire; Rajinikanth Starrer Sells More Than 35 Lakh Tickets

Directed by Nelson, the movie is a sequel to the 2023 release Jailer, which was a superhit at the box office

Madhya Pradesh Govt To Deploy CM Fellows In 55 Districts To Assess Welfare Schemes

These young professionals will evaluate the implementation of Central and state government schemes and identify shortcomings so that necessary improvements can be made,
Do not treat your responsibilities merely as a job. Work for the betterment of the state and ensure that the benefits of welfare programmes reach the common people,

'Neha Was Unaware Of Meaning': Arjun Bijlani Issues Apology As Wife Faces Backlash Over Wearing T-Shirt With Islam Reference

It was a t-shirt gifted by a fan in Bangkok at a mall and we didnt know the meaning of what was written, we celebrate all festivals and we will never hurt anyone's sentiments in any way. We are sorry for what happened unintentionally and we will always be careful in future with regards to the gifts received."
While we understand that people may have strong feelings about matters of religious significance, the trolling, abusive language, curses and threats directed at Neha are deeply distressing and unacceptable. A situation arising from a lack of awareness should not become a reason to subject an individual to online harassment or threats."
We request everyone to approach this matter with understanding. sensitivity and compassion, and to refrain from spreading hate or targeting Neha and her family. We believe that mutual respect and dialogue are far more constructive than abuse and intimidation. We hope this clarification helps put the matter into perspective and request everyone to allow the situation to be addressed with dignity and understanding.
Neha was completely unaware of the meaning and significance of the writing on the T-shirt when she wore it.”

Hometown Hero Tilak Varma Arrives In ₹5 Crore Orange Lamborghini Urus Ahead Of IND Vs WI 4th T20I | VIDEO

Varma, who hails from Hyderabad, drove up to the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday in his luxury Orange Lamborghini Urus

It is really a proud moment for me to play in front of Hyderabad crowd as vice-captain of the Indian team. It will be a special moment for me,

Saudi Arabia Overturns Sri Lankan Worker's Death Sentence Over Alleged Blasphemous Facebook Comment

Anojan Sivarasa, 27, was sentenced to death in September after being convicted of blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad over a comment he posted on Facebook

Ektaa Kapoor Calls Out 'Hinduphobia' In Entertainment Industry, Recalls Being Mocked For Wearing Tika And Dhaaga

Producer Ektaa Kapoor opened up about what she believes is a bias against Hindu traditions and mythology in the entertainment industry

Wearing a tika and wearing a dhaaga is dressed like a freak, my darling? I can't even tell you. Wearing a tika and wearing your religion on your sleeve is such a problem
Did you go to a mandir?"... Yeah."... What's so shocking?"

Scindia Family ₹41K Crore Property Dispute: Gwalior Court Asks Jyotiraditya Scindia's Cousin Pratima Devi Rana To Submit Evidence Of Fraudulent Signatures On Proposed Settlement Papers

VisionQuest X Review: 'Solid Start', 'Best MCU Show'; Marvel's New Web Show Impresses Netizens

Marvel Cinematic Universe's new web show titled VisionQuest has started streaming on JioHotstar

#Visionquest is a BEAUTFUL exploration of family, grief, and rebirth. The PERFECT end to the Wandavision trilogy. Terry Matalas brilliantly translates digital elements into genuinely human analogue experiences. Bettany, Spader, & Hampshire give standout performances. I ADORED IT! (sic).
The best mcu show so far it seems to be even better than loki and wanda’s vision!!!! #visionquest (sic)."
#VisionQuest is the kind of Marvel TV I want more of. It’s funny, full of personality, and builds on what made WandaVision special. Paul Bettany is terrific, but Emily Hampshire and James Spader are the absolute STANDOUTS. A story about AI with nothing artificial about its HEART (sic).

Karisma Kapoor To Make Surprise Appearance Alongside Salman Khan On Koffee With Karan 9 Premiere Episode: Report

While the details of Karisma's appearance remain unclear, it is not yet known how long she will be part of the episode or what role she will play in the conversation

Pune: Shiv Sena Functionary Accused Of Threatening To Run Vehicle Over Protesting SPPU Students

If the Vice-Chancellor and other senior university authorities do not take such incidents seriously, SPPU risks becoming known for repeated controversies involving misconduct, crimes, agitations and protests rather than for its academic excellence. Students come here to study in a safe environment, and the administration must ensure that campus security and academics are not compromised."
It is disturbing to see a university gaining attention for political clashes, protests and incidents of misconduct rather than academic achievements. The authorities are not paying enough attention to students safety on campus or the quality of education. Professors are rushing through the syllabus without giving students enough time to understand concepts in depth. Incidents like these further disturb our academic environment and make it difficult for us to concentrate on our studies."
We will not bow to any political pressure. Decisions will be taken after considering the concerns of all groups, and the administration will act with sensitivity towards everyone involved. The political angle is now disturbing the environment in the university. We are taking this issue seriously and will address this issue legally if required."
The two students entered the hostel premises after following the girl. They allegedly forced their way past the security gate, where several women students were present, and a confrontation ensued with security personnel,
When the girls stopped his vehicle and demanded an apology, Kamble allegedly told them to move aside, warning that he would drive the vehicle onto them if they did not,

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