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Kia India joins Tennis Premier League as the exclusive sponsor in a multi-year deal

Kia India joins Tennis Premier League as the exclusive sponsor in a multi-year deal

Kia India and Tennis Premier League (TPL) announced a landmark three-year partnership, with Kia India coming on board as the Exclusive Sponsor for the league. Bringing together Kia India’s long-standing global association with tennis and TPL’s growing ecosystem around the sport in India, the partnership reflects a shared vision towards strengthening the relevance and reach of tennis and inspiring a new generation of audiences across the country. This multi-year deal marks one of the most significant milestones in Indian tennis, uniting one of the world’s leading automotive brands with a home-grown movement that is quietly rewriting the country’s tennis story through the Tennis Premier League and its App, with a strong focus on supporting grassroots tennis in India. With a global tennis legacy spanning 25 years through its association with the Australian Open, Kia India has consistently focused on creating meaningful experiences around the sport through youth-focused and participation-led initiatives. The partnership with TPL reflects Kia India’s continued commitment towards engaging with progressive sporting platforms that are shaping contemporary sports culture in India. With 7 …

Gold smuggling racket busted at KIA, 5 arrested

Gold smuggling racket busted at KIA, 5 arrested

The operation, carried out over April 6 and 7 by the DRI’s Bengaluru Zonal Unit, led to the seizure of approximately 3.356 kg of high-purity gold, valued at nearly ₹5 crore. | Photo Credit: File Photo In a major crackdown on international smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a well-organised gold smuggling syndicate operating through Kempegowda International Airport. The operation, carried out over April 6 and 7 by the DRI’s Bengaluru Zonal Unit, led to the seizure of approximately 3.356 kg of high-purity gold, valued at nearly ₹5 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials mounted a surveillance operation at Terminal-2 of the airport and intercepted members of the syndicate. The smuggled gold was cleverly concealed in paste form inside capsule-shaped packets, which were hidden on the bodies of the carriers. Investigations revealed that the syndicate primarily used transit passengers, especially foreign nationals, who deliberately chose Bengaluru routes with longer layovers. This allowed them to transfer contraband within the airport premises without raising suspicion. The handover of gold reportedly took place in …

New-gen Kia Seltos production commences ahead of January launch

New-gen Kia Seltos production commences ahead of January launch

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025 09:09 am IST New generation Kia Seltos enters production in India ahead of its January 2026 launch, bringing updated design, more space, new tech, and enhanced safety. The production of the new generation Kia Seltos has commenced in India, ahead of its anticipated launch in January 2026. The first units have been produced at Kia’s manufacturing facility located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The manufacturing plant commenced mass production in August 2019 and has an installed annual production capacity of 300,000 units The new Seltos will be offered in three engine options – two petrol and a one diesel. The new Seltos is designed as a big departure from the existing model. It is longer and wider, enhancing its road presence. The wheelbase is also longer to provide more interior space for the occupants. These modifications help in increasing the comfort and increasing road presence, while also ensuring that the SUV feels more stable and grounded on the road. Regarding design, the new Seltos showcases a more refined and contemporary appearance. …

FedEx opens 60,000 sq.ft air hub at Kempegowda International Airport

FedEx opens 60,000 sq.ft air hub at Kempegowda International Airport

Federal Express Corporation, a US-based express transportation company, is expanding its footprint in India with a 60,000 sq.ft integrated air hub at the AISATS Logistics Park, Kempegowda International Airport. The company said the new development is in tune with the airport’s capacity building plans to nearly double its annual cargo capacity to one million metric tons, positioning Bengaluru as a critical export gateway and aligning the FedEx investment with India’s next phase of high-growth manufacturing and trade. This new hub elevates the region’s logistics infrastructure by consolidating international import and export handling, automated processing systems, mechanised conveyors, telescopic belts, and a high-speed DIM machine for non-contact dynamic dimensioning, the company stated. Suvendu Choudhury, vice-president of India operations and planning and engineering at FedEx, said, “This new hub strengthens our India network by combining intelligent processes with advanced infrastructure. It brings the agility and resilience required by customers and enables businesses of every size to access global markets with greater confidence.” The inauguration of the new FedEx hub at the AISATS Logistics Park marks an important …

FedEx opens 60,000 sq.ft air hub at Kempegowda International Airport

Delhi Red Fort blast: Passengers asked to arrive early at KIA

In the wake of the Delhi Red Fort blast, the operators of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru have asked passengers to arrive early and allow sufficient time for travel formalities. “Due to enhanced security measures at airports across the country, we request all passengers to plan their travel and arrive at the airport well in advance. This will ensure a smooth journey providing sufficient time to complete security checks without delays. For flight related information, please stay in touch with your respective airline. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep your travel safe and seamless,” said a passenger advisory issued on Tuesday. Published – November 11, 2025 07:12 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kia to make LPGA Tour debut on sponsor’s exemption before she starts college

Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kia to make LPGA Tour debut on sponsor’s exemption before she starts college

When one is arguably the most powerful (and influential) man on the planet, a lot of doors open for their family and others close to them. It’s no different in the case of current US president Donald Trump. His grand-daughter Kai, 18, is due to play college golf for Miami Hurricanes but before that will make her debut on the LPGA Tour, the toughest and most prestigious circuit in the women’s game, when she tees up at the Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida from November 13-16 November. Kai will play on a sponsor’s exemption the penultimate event on the LPGA schedule, which has a prize fund of $3.25 million. Kai is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr and has committed to play golf at the University of Miami in 2026, BBC Sport reported. Story continues below this ad “My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour,” she said in a statement. “This event will be an incredible experience. I look forward to meeting and …

FedEx opens 60,000 sq.ft air hub at Kempegowda International Airport

Foreign national arrested at KIA with drugs

The officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Wednesday caught a woman from Ghana at the Kempegowda International Airport and 3.1 kg of cocaine worth around ₹38 crore was recovered from her. The accused was arrested soon after she landed at the airport from Doha, based on her profile and travel history. She was subjected to frisking and the drugs were concealed in her body, officials said. The woman is suspected to be working as a mule for the international drug smuggling racket and was supposed to hand over the consignment to her handler waiting outside the airport, they added. Published – March 20, 2025 01:10 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ranya Rao Case: Probe Ordered Into DGP’s Role, Misuse Of Protocol By Actor At KIA | N18G | News18

Ranya Rao Case: Probe Ordered Into DGP’s Role, Misuse Of Protocol By Actor At KIA | N18G | News18

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Kia takes a savage dig at Elon Musk with EV3 sticker: ‘I bought this after Elon went crazy’ | Trending

Kia takes a savage dig at Elon Musk with EV3 sticker: ‘I bought this after Elon went crazy’ | Trending

Mar 10, 2025 09:29 AM IST Kia Norway has taken a dig at Tesla CEO Elon Musk with a viral Instagram post that taps into the growing trend of anti-Musk stickers Kia Norway has taken a dig at Tesla CEO Elon Musk with a viral Instagram post that taps into the growing trend of anti-Musk stickers. The official Instagram account of Kia Norway recently shared a picture of one of its EV3 electric vehicles sporting a sticker that reads: “I bought this after Elon went crazy.” Tesla-rival Kia takes a dig at Elon Musk with a car sticker.(Instagram/@kiabilnorge) The post has sparked much amusement online, coming as it does at a time when Musk’s popularity is at an all-time low among certain sections of the internet. Although Kia’s post was shared in February, it has only recently gained traction online. The South Korean automaker shared the Instagram picture sans caption. Take a look at the post below: Anti-Musk stickers Over the past couple of months, stickers criticising Musk have become increasingly popular among Tesla owners …

Kia unveils PV5 electric van as a futuristic ‘people mover’

Kia unveils PV5 electric van as a futuristic ‘people mover’

With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ram ProMaster EV. There are very few electric vans on the market today, but that looks to be changing with these new entrants. The PV5 will come in a number of configurations, depending on whether you want something for cargo delivery, rideshare, or just to fulfill your #vanlife fantasies. There will also be models built for specialized conversions, which is sure to thrill the van conversion aftermarket. While the passenger version features a large window area, the cargo variant emphasizes space efficiency with a clean, modern look. Kia didn’t offer any details about its powertrain, range, price, or availability. The PV5 will be the first of many PBV-branded vehicles to come from Kia. PBV was introduced during CES 2024 in Las Vegas as a family of EVs built on a flexible vehicle architecture, with different swappable body types. The vehicle can be transformed from a minivan to a full-size van to a …