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Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Vivo V60 leak hints at Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, 6,500mAh battery and triple cameras: Launch timeline tipped
Vivo is reportedly gearing up to unveil the successor to its V50 smartphone in India next month. The upcoming Vivo V60, expected to launch on 19 August, has been the subject of several leaks, revealing key specifications, colour variants, and even design renders ahead of its official debut. According to noted tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Vivo V60 could come equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a notable upgrade over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 featured in the V50. The handset is also said to pack a massive 6,500mAh battery, potentially supporting 90W fast charging, as hinted by recent TUV and SIRIM listings. Brar suggests that the upcoming smartphone may continue the brand's focus on photography, possibly offering 50MP cameras, although the exact camera configuration remains unclear. The leaked renders point to a triple rear camera setup, arranged uniquely within a pill-shaped camera island, with an additional lens and LED flash positioned alongside it. Vivo's branding appears on the bottom-left corner of the rear panel. In terms of aesthetics, the Vivo V60 could be launched in three distinct colour options: Mist Grey, Moonlit Blue, and Auspicious Gold, further adding to its premium appeal. Adding to the excitement, the tipster also claims that Vivo might introduce OriginOS, its custom user interface based on Android 16, in India alongside the new handset. This would mark the first appearance of OriginOS in the Indian market, offering a fresh user experience compared to the company's traditional Funtouch OS. The Vivo V60 is expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessor, the Vivo V50, which made its Indian debut in February this year. The V50 features a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. Camera-wise, it sports a dual rear camera setup (50MP main + 50MP ultrawide) and a 50MP front camera.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Judge's personal security officer shoots self to death with his service revolver in Mohali
A Punjab Police head constable, posted as the personal security officer (PSO) to the sub-divisional judicial magistrate (SDJM) in Dera Bassi, allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver late Wednesday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased was identified as Harjeet Singh, a resident of Sundran village in Dera Bassi. His bullet-ridden and blood-stained body was found inside a locked Honda Amaze car, which belonged to the SDJM, police said. Confirming the incident, Dera Bassi deputy superintendent of Police (DSP) Bikramjit Singh Brar said that the police were alerted after the judge informed them that his PSO had gone to drop his daughter off but failed to return and his phone had been switched off. "Following the call, the SHO of Dera Bassi police station launched a search. Later, a constable from Chandigarh Police who lives near the area noticed the vehicle with the officer's body inside and informed the local police," said DSP Brar. Upon reaching the scene, police found the car engine running and the vehicle locked from inside. 'We had to break the window to open the door. The head constable had shot himself in the middle of his forehead. His service revolver was recovered from inside the vehicle,' the DSP added. No suicide note was found from the spot. The motive behind the alleged suicide remains unknown. DSP Brar said that preliminary inquiry revealed that Harjeet Singh was a well-mannered and soft-spoken individual. 'He had worked as a PSO to several judges in the past and had never shown signs of stress or depression,' he said. The deceased's mobile phone has been seized for forensic examination, and his family has been informed. The police have initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC, and further investigations are underway.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Breaking bench hierarchies: Chandigarh schools push for inclusion
Chandigarh: Inspired by a model gaining traction in Kerala, some govt schools in Chandigarh have begun doing away with the traditional row-wise classroom layout in a bid to end the backbencher label that often sidelines quieter students. Schools like GMSSS Sector 9 and GMSSS Sector 19 are now seating students in semicircles or semi-rectangles to ensure equal visibility, eye contact, and participation across the room. The move is part of efforts supported by the UT education department to promote inclusive classrooms where no student is confined to the margins, physically or socially. Teachers say the new arrangements allow them to engage with all students more evenly, and discourage fixed seating that often reinforces groupings based on marks or popularity. "This is not just an experiment. We will not let it fizzle out," said director of school education Harsuhinder Pal Singh Brar. "Wherever infrastructure permits, all govt schools in Chandigarh will follow this. We want every child to feel seen, heard and valued, regardless of where they sit." At GMSSS-9, teachers say the new seating pattern has made classrooms more dynamic. Morning assemblies now include brief activities to mix student groups, and classrooms have been rearranged to support flexible seating. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Some students who usually kept to the back benches are now more visible and taking part," said a teacher, calling the shift a positive step. GMSSS-19 has also begun rotating seating in several classes. Staff members say the approach has helped break usual groupings and encouraged more cross-group interaction. Teachers are keeping a close watch to ensure the changes are effective and inclusive for all students. The education department will coordinate with school heads for regular feedback. "Classrooms shape character," Brar added. "If we break down invisible barriers here, we will raise citizens who treat each other as equals everywhere."
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh to include private schools' data in Vidya Samiksha Kendra
The UT education department has written to private schools of the city to integrate data of the schools in the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) run by the department. Chandigarh's VSK is connected to the Rashtriya Vidya Samiksha Kendra (RVSK) at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi. (HT photo for representation) Presently, only government school data is being analysed through this platform. Onboarding of all private schools (with valid UDISE+ codes) onto the VSK platform will ensure holistic utilisation of VSK's benefits for all categories of schools and for all stakeholders. Chandigarh's VSK is connected to the Rashtriya Vidya Samiksha Kendra (RVSK) at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi. The VSK, installed in the Sector-9 school education department office, connects systemic data and aims to bring visibility to real time educational datasets. It also enables data driven decisions for both administrative and academic educational stakeholders and is mandated for all states and UTs by the centre. The data of Parakh Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 which was recently released for UT schools when hosted on VSK will support the development of inclusive, data-driven educational policies and targeted interventions. This will work for areas such as attendance, assessment, administration and accreditation. Speaking about the initiative, UT director of school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar said that the department aims to gather data that accurately reflects the quality and effectiveness of UT's education system while giving insight into where policy interventions and resource allocations are most needed. 'This will allow the department to identify specific areas for targeted improvement, whether it is in curriculum design, teaching practices/training, or learning environments, ensuring every child has equitable access to quality education,' he added. Brar hopes that the process will be carried out within this academic session. UT writes to centre on mandatory biometric Aadhar update of children After the UID Implementation Committee (UIDIC) had directed to give priority to the mandatory biometric update of the children who have attained the age of 5 and 15, the UT director of school education has written to Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) that the UT has adopted the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) developed by NIC, New Delhi and has been implemented in all states/UTs wherein the child-wise data is being collected along with Aadhaar number. When the Aadhaar number of the student/teacher is entered on this UDISE+ portal and checked for validation from UIDAI Portal, it reflects whether the Aadhar entry is validated or not. Brar said that the current UDISE+ portal software returns a report of only the Aadhaar number being verified but does not confirm whether the Aadhar mandatory biometric has been updated for that number or not. He proposed that UIDAI may consider a software update giving an option on the UDISE+ portal to reflect whether the biometric has been updated or not. The centre has accepted this proposal and has begun integrating this in their software.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Hardeep Singh Brar named new President and CEO of BMW Group India
BMW Group India has announced a key leadership transition, appointing Hardeep Singh Brar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025. Brar will succeed Vikram Pawah, who moves on to helm BMW Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand as Chief Executive Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group, highlighted India's strategic importance for the brand. "India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understating of Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here. We would like to thank Pawah for his immense contribution towards strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development,' he brings over three decades of experience in the Indian automotive sector, having held senior leadership roles across marquee brands including Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor, Great Wall Motor Company, and most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India. A mechanical engineering graduate from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, Brar is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School's Senior Executive Leadership Program. Vikram Pawah, who joined BMW Group in 2017, has steered operations in India and Australia during his tenure. Under his leadership, BMW Group India expanded its market share, advanced its electric mobility initiatives, enhanced digitalisation, and elevated retail and customer Group India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BMW Group headquartered in Gurugram, operates a manufacturing facility in Chennai, a regional distribution centre in Pune, a training centre in Gurugram, and an extensive dealer network covering major Indian cities. The company locally produces 10 car models and oversees the BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands, with over 80 touchpoints across the to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
