IKEA EXPANDS IN BENGALURU WITH ITS SECOND STORE TO BE OPENED ON 5th NOVEMBER,2026 AT KONANAKUNTE CROSS.

IKEA is bringing its complete shopping experience closer to customers across South Bengaluru & neighbouring areas .Spanning over 80,000 Sq.ft, the store is located within walking distance of Konanakunte cross Metro Station.It offers more than 5200 products for customers to explore with over 3000 available for immediate take away. The complete IKEA range over 7000 products can be ordered in-store through the IKEA website,app and shop by phone service. Customers can also take a

break from shopping & enjoy Swedish favourites & local treats at the 100 seater IKEA restaurant.

Mr.Patrik Antoni,CEO,IKEA India says,"Bengaluru holds a special place in our India journey.Over the last 5 years,we have been welcomed into thousands of homes & have had the oppurtunity to learn from customers about how they live,what they value and how their needs are evolving.These insights have been instrumental in designing our new South Bengaluru store." IKEA began its journey in Bengaluru with e-commerce in 2021,followed by the opening of its first store in 2022. Today, the city is home to a community of over 9,00,000 IKEA family members. Across India,IKEA reaches over 300 million visitors through its online and offline channels & has a strong community  of more than 3 million IKEA family members.

IKEA presently has  7 stores in India & planning to have 30 stores by 2030.

RAMAIAH MEMORIAL HOSPITL STRENGTHENS FIRST RESPONDER PREPAREDNESS TO SAVE LIVES IN PLATINUM 10 MINUTES ON WORLD TRAUMA DAY.

Nearly18% of the 3340 road accidents reported in Bengaluru between January & July 2026 were classified as fatal,highlighting the importance of timely emergency response at accident sites. In trauma ,the first 10 minutes -The platinum 10 minutes-decide survival.Recognising the critical role of those who reach an injured person before medical teams arrive.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH)  marked World trauma Day 2026 by conducting "BE FIRST" -Basic Emergency First Aid Integrated Responder Skill training", A hands on training programme for over 100 + first responders.Organised under the theme "Building a safer future with Trauma Care",the initiative aimed to equip participants with practical skills to respond safely & appropriately to trauma emergencies. The first person at an accident site is usually not a doctor,but a policeman or home guard  a passerby ,red cross volunteers & Fire emergency services.The programme brought together first responders to empower them to provide safe medical care at the site before ambulance arrives.

The training covered practical aspects of trauma response -like understanding the nature & mechanism of injuries,immediate bleeding control,splinting & bandaging,handling head injuries,rapid & safe shifting of trauma victims & safe helmet removal.The programme was graced by Dr.P.R.S. Chetan,GallantryShaurya Medal Awardee,Officer commanding (Head Qrs.&Ops),& State Nodal OfficerCivil Defence,Office of the Director General of Police  as the Chief Guest, Dr.M.S.Rajesh,MC Member- Indian red Cross Society & CEO of National Association of Blind,Karnataka,as the Guest of Honor, along with senior leadership & medical experts from Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH),Dr.Aruna C Ramesh,HOD,& Senior consultant ,Dept.of Emergency Medicine,RMH,led the clinical training alongside the hospital's medical team.

Dr.Madan S Gaekwad, COO,Ramaiah Memorial Hospital,said," Through "Be First" we are taking essential emergency response knowledge beyond the hospital & strengthening preparedness among those who may be first to assist during emergency,where timely action & appropriate assistance can support the patient's journey to definitive medical care". Dr.Aruna C.Ramesh said," In Trauma,the response at the scene needs to be both quick and correct ".

BLAZO i-TRK BY MAHINDRA : SETTING NEW STANDARDS FOR PROFITABLE & INTELLIGENT TRUCKING IN INDIA.

Mahindra Truck & Bus , part of the Mahindra Group,announced the launch of the all new BLAZO i-TRK,a new generation Heavy Commercial Truck  engineered around one singular promise to transporters & Fleet owners-"Profit ka Rocket". Purpose-built as a complete business solution rather than just a truck, the Blazo i TRK combines best in class fuel efficiency,high performance powertrain, intelligent connected technologies and an industry -leading uptime guarantee. It enables customers to maximise earnings,improve productivity,reduce operating costs and exercise greater control over their fleet. The BLAZO i-TRK has been engineered around three powerful customer assurances : 

EARN  MORE: Delivering upto 10% better fuel efficiency ,the Blazo i TRK integrates advanced technologies including AI-Powered iFUELSMART auto drive mode.TurboMAXX turbocharger,OptiFuel  air compressor & multiple other hardware solutions and software innovations to extrat maximum value from every drop of fuel. These cumulative savings can translate upto Rs.15 lakhs of additional profit per truck over five years helping customers grow their business faster.

RUN MORE : powered by Mahindra's trustworthy & best in class 320 HP mPower engine across the entire BLAZO i-TRK range,the truck delivers strong performance,higher reliability & greater productivity.Every BLAZO i-TRK is backed by Mahindra's comprehensive service assurance programme designed to maximise vehicle availability & minimise operating costs.At its core is the INDUSTRY FIRST 48 hour guarantee under which customers receive Rs.10,000/-  per day if the vehicle is not put back on road within the committed timeline of 48 hours.

CONTROL MORE : The BLAZO i-TRK comes equipped with iMAXX 2.0,Mahindra's next generation connected vehicle platform. 

Commenting on the launch,Mr.Vinod Sahay,President-Truck & Buses,Executive Chairman,SML Mahindra & Member of the Group Executive Board,Mahindra Group said," India's freight and logistics sector is entering a new phase of growth, where technology,reliability& operational efficiency will define competetive advantag,and older concepts such as resale will not be relevant. Our ambition is not only to build better trucks but also to shape the future of commercial mobility through innovation and strong customer partnerships.".

MAGNET HOSPITALS UNVEIL " GOLDEN HOUR RECOGNITION" AHEAD OF EMERGENCY NURSES DAY.

 Magnet Hospitals, a doctor-led hospital network  announced the Golden Hour Recognition, a campaign that spotlights the life saving impact of the first sixty minutes after a medical emergency.To commemorate the Emergency Nurses Day,the event brought together nurses & doctors to tell the story of the decisions, judgement calls and split second actions that separate crisis from recovery.The event was graced by accomplished clinicians & Dr.Kamini Rao (pioneer in assisted fertilization) and Dr.Venkataramana (astute paediatric neuro surgeon). Every emergency is different,whether a stroke,a cardiac arrest or a trauma case,but every nurse who handles such emergency is united by one instinct ; act fast, stay calm, get it right within the hour. Emergency nurses are usually the first clinical contact a patient has.

Usually, the work of the emergency nurses often goes unseen, & hence the Emergency Nurses Day to recognise their expertise,their devotion,dedication & application to different emergency situations. The nurses at Magnet hospitals said, " The Golden Hour is Real.The first 60 minutes can mean the difference between life & Death".