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News18
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs 27.79 Lakh
Last Updated: A 'BE 6 X The Dark Knight' badge on the tailgate confirms its limited-edition status. Mahindra has marked this Independence Day with a striking launch – the BE 6 Batman Edition, priced at Rs 27.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings open on 23 August for a token amount of Rs 21,000, with deliveries starting on 20 September, which also happens to be International Batman Day. Only 300 units will be available, making it a true collector's delight. This special edition carries a premium of Rs 89,000 over the regular Pack Three variant and comes with an official Warner Bros collaboration – a first in the Indian automotive industry. Pratap Bose, Chief Design & Creative Officer – Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., shares: 'With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further — to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history." Design Finished in satin black with gloss-black claddings, the BE 6 Batman Edition oozes superhero charisma. Batman-themed decals adorn the doors, while gold-finished emblems stand out on the front fenders, wheel hubcaps, rear bumper, and even the windows. The cabin boasts of dual-tone black interior with rich gold accents. Highlights include gold stitching on the upholstery, a numbered Batman Edition plaque, and Dark Knight logos across the seats, dashboard, and even the boost button. Ambient lighting in the panoramic glass roof follows the Batman theme, while puddle lamps project the iconic Bat logo. The instrument cluster features a Batman welcome animation, and the start-up sound is straight out of Gotham. Commenting on this iconic partnership, Vikram Sharma, Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, APAC, said, 'This collaboration brings that spirit to the road in a bold, electric way. With this limited-edition range, fans in India can now experience the thrill of Batman every time they drive. It's a collector's statement on wheels." Engine Specification Built on the top-spec Pack Three variant, the BE 6 Batman Edition houses a 79kWh battery with an ARAI-claimed range of 682km. It's powered by a rear-axle electric motor producing 286 bhp and 380Nm of torque. AC charging options include 7.2kW or 11kW chargers (optional extras). view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
FIR lodged after pistols fire up birthday bash in Mohali
1 2 3 Mohali: What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into a spectacle of recklessness when a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant in Dhakoli took a dangerous turn. A video that has since gone viral shows Vikram Sharma, a young man, standing confidently amid a cheering crowd, firing two pistols into the air — one in each hand. With a smile on his face and guests applauding the stunt, Sharma fired 9 to 10 rounds into the night sky, while others captured the moment on their phones. But the internet wasn't impressed. The video sparked widespread outrage, with citizens and authorities condemning the act as a blatant violation of public safety norms. Despite strict guidelines by the Punjab government banning celebratory firing at public events, such incidents continue to surface — often with tragic consequences. Locals called the act "irresponsible" and "potentially fatal," demanding swift police action. And the police responded. Acting on the viral footage, Dhakoli police registered a case under the Arms Act and launched an investigation. "We are tracing the accused using video evidence and verifying the source of the firearms," said Inspector Simarjeet Singh, SHO of Dhakoli police station. "He will be arrested soon, and appropriate legal action will follow." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo No action against venue Interestingly, while the shooter faces legal action, no case has been registered against the restaurant owner, despite clear violations of government orders banning firearms at public venues. The district magistrate has repeatedly issued such directives, but enforcement remains lax.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Smiles, cheers & gunfire: Punjab man fires 9–10 rounds in air at birthday party; FIR filed
MOHALI: What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into a spectacle of recklessness when a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant in Dhakoli took a dangerous turn. A video that has since gone viral shows Vikram Sharma, a young man, standing confidently amid a cheering crowd, firing two pistols into the air — one in each hand. With a smile on his face and guests applauding the stunt, Sharma fired 9 to 10 rounds into the night sky, while others captured the moment on their phones. But the internet wasn't impressed. The video sparked widespread outrage, with citizens and authorities condemning the act as a blatant violation of public safety norms. Despite strict guidelines by the Punjab government banning celebratory firing at public events, such incidents continue to surface — often with tragic consequences. Locals called the act 'irresponsible' and 'potentially fatal,' demanding swift police action. And the police responded. Acting on the viral footage, Dhakoli police registered a case under the Arms Act and launched an investigation. 'We are tracing the accused using video evidence and verifying the source of the firearms,' said Inspector Simarjeet Singh, SHO of Dhakoli police station. 'He will be arrested soon, and appropriate legal action will follow.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo No action against venue Interestingly, while the shooter faces legal action, no case has been registered against the restaurant owner, despite clear violations of government orders banning firearms at public venues. The district magistrate has repeatedly issued such directives, but enforcement remains lax.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Ex-comp operator, bro arrested for siphoning off Rs 3cr from municipality's Swachh Bharat funds
1 2 Lucknow: Rae Bareli police on Saturday arrested a former computer operator of Rae Bareli nagar palika parishad (municipal board) and his brother for siphoning off Rs 3.17 crore from govt accounts meant for the Swachh Bharat mission . The accused, Vikram Sharma, was arrested along with his brother Jaswant Sharma from Shahjahanpur. Police said Vikram, a resident of Shahjahanpur, had been appointed as a computer operator in Rae Bareli nagar palika in 2022. During his tenure, he illegally accessed digital signatures and confidential credentials of senior municipal officials. He then used this sensitive data, along with Aadhaar numbers, to transfer Rs 3.17 crore from municipal accounts to private bank accounts in Sitapur and Lucknow in the name of bogus firms. The embezzled funds were routed into three separate transactions — Rs 98.65 lakh and Rs 99.56 lakh into the accounts of a firm named Anekta Mein Ekta Kranti Manch, and Rs 1.2 crore into New Royal Enterprises. None of these firms had any contractual association with the nagar palika, officials said. Police investigations revealed that Rs 1.98 crore was sent to a Bank of India account in Sitapur, and ₹1.2 crore to an ICICI Bank account in Lucknow, from which Rs 15 lakh was withdrawn in two instalments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Following the suspicious transactions, the nagar palika administration conducted an internal inquiry and registered an FIR on Oct 25, 2023, at Kotwali police station, based on a complaint by executive officer Swarn Singh. Rae Bareli additional SP Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, who supervised the probe, said that Vikram, who had earlier been jailed in a related data breach case, resumed fraudulent activities upon release, with help from his brother. After the arrests, police succeeded in retrieving and redirecting the embezzled amount back to the nagar palika's accounts through coordination with the banks concerned.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
TCS to steady operational efficiency of Danish retailer, Salling Group
TCS has entered a long-term, strategic partnership with Danish retailer Salling Group to drive sustainability, technology innovations and improve organisational efficiency. This collaboration would cover Salling Group's 2,100 stores, brands and 68,000 employees across Denmark, Poland, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia including BR, a nationwide toy store chain, franchise quick-service restaurants Carl's Jr. and Starbucks, and grocers føtex, Bilka, Netto and RIMI Baltic. As part of this partnership, TCS would help the Salling Group's cloud adoption journey and subsequently stabilise the operations to drive more agility, scalability, and sustainability. Additionally, TCS would support the retail group's digital transformation, focusing on enhancing the e-commerce platform to be more responsive to the evolving consumer demands. TCS would also leverage its AI-enabled cloud operations solution, Cloud Exponence, which applies a Machine First approach and optimizes machine-human collaboration to deliver smart managed services in hybrid cloud environments. Through the power of AI and intelligent automation of operational tasks, along with built-in security and compliance, the solution reduces cloud management overheads, offers consistent service delivery experience and provides full-stack infrastructure services. Vikram Sharma, Country Head, TCS Denmark, said, 'Salling Group is an esteemed and successful retail group with a century long legacy, playing a vital role in the Danish community and across Europe. We will bring our global retail experience and technical prowess to help the Salling Group build resilience and unlock new technologies to help drive their strategic goals.' TCS has had a strong presence in Denmark for the past 30 years. Currently, over 20,000 TCS employees support leading enterprises in the Nordics, driving growth and transformation for some of the region's top multinationals in sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, telecom, and hi-tech, said the tech firm.
