New Delhi, 4th April 2025 – Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. sets a new standard in imaging industry with the launch of the Z5II, a full-frame mirrorless camera designed to deliver unparalleled performance across a range of demanding conditions. With its advanced imaging capabilities, the Z5II empowers videographers and photographers to capture stunning, high-quality images, Video’s with unparalleled precision, even in low-light environments. Its powerful autofocus, cutting-edge image processing, and advanced stabilization system ensure sharp, clear results in every frame, making it the ideal companion for both professionals and enthusiasts seeking ultimate control and versatility.

Uncompromising Performance in Any Light, Any Moment

Designed to push the boundaries of imaging performance, the 24.5-megapixel Z5II is equipped with an impressive list of high-performance features:

• 5-axis in-body Vibration Reduction (VR) system of up to 7.5 stops1,
• 10EV2 autofocus detection range — the lowest in Nikon’s lineup of cameras, and
• EXPEED 7 image processing engine – For fast and Accurate AF

These state-of-the-art features enhance stability and clarity, delivering sharp images even in challenging low-light conditions — making the camera ideal for night photography, indoor shooting, and capturing subjects in dimly lit settings.

The camera’s intelligent 3D-tracking system and High-Speed Frame Capture, alongside its AF focusing that is 3 times faster3 than its Z5 predecessor, also play a part in ensuring continued focus on sudden, fast-moving subjects, even at an extended 14 fps high-speed rate. Whether to capture a bird taking flight or a split-second moment in sports, the Z5II is the perfect camera to capture fleeting instances with precision.

Primary Features

4K Video and Advanced Recording Modes for Filmmakers

The Z5II is built for filmmakers and content creators, offering a suite of video recording capabilities for both hobbyists and professionals. With support for up to 4K video and 12-bit N-RAW recording, it delivers intrinsic detail and dynamic range, ensuring high-quality footage ready for post-production. Videographers can achieve high-quality footage with 4K 60p recording in DX mode and up to 4K 30p recording in FX mode, utilising 6K supersample for enhanced details. Additionally, Full HD recording at up to 120p enables smooth slow-motion capture.

The N-Log, HLG, and SDR recording modes available within the Z5II also provide greater flexibility in colour grading, making the Z5II a powerful tool for storytelling in any lighting condition.

Unrivaled Low-Light Performance

The Z5II features Nikon’s No. 1 low-light performance, boasting an impressive AF detection range as low as -10 EV. Whether capturing a night scene, photographing dimly lit interiors, or shooting in challenging environments, users can rely on the Z5II’s autofocus to deliver consistently sharp and detailed results.

High-Definition Imaging with EXPEED 7

The flagship-grade EXPEED 7 image processing engine enables the Z5II to render high-resolution images with extraordinary texture and fine details. With enhanced noise reduction capabilities, the camera maintains image quality even at higher ISO sensitivities, ensuring optimal performance when using lenses with slower maximum apertures or teleconverters.

Next-Level Autofocus with 9 Types of Subject Detection

The Z5II features Nikon’s advanced subject detection system, designed to accurately recognise and track a wide range of subjects, including people, animals (dogs, cats, and birds), and vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, and airplanes). This enhanced detection capability ensures precise autofocus performance, even in dynamic and fast-paced shooting environments.

Advanced Imaging and Intelligent Scene Recognition Developed Using AI

With Nikon’s deep learning-based AI technology, the Z5II intelligently adapts to different scenes, analysing and recognising subjects in real time. This advanced system developed using AI optimises key exposure settings—including aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and autofocus—delivering exceptional image quality with minimal manual adjustments.

Nikon Z5II Picture Control Button allows users to conveniently switch between different Imaging Recipes

The Z5II is also the first FX-format mirrorless camera to feature a dedicated Picture Control button, allowing users to quickly switch between Imaging Recipes and experience different artistic styles in real time, even in Auto Shooting Mode. With support for up to nine Imaging Recipes per camera, photographers can seamlessly apply Nikon’s stock presets or create and share their own, offering greater creative flexibility.

Seamless Compatibility and Enhanced Control – Designed to integrate seamlessly with Nikon’s Z Mount lens system, the Z5II provides access to a broad lineup of high-performance lenses.

Additional Features

• A 3.2-in. LCD 2100k-dot vari-angle monitor with wide viewing angle

• High versatility in different lighting conditions, capturing details while preventing overexposure in bright outdoor conditions, and maintaining photo quality in low light conditions like event photography, concerts, wildlife, and indoor sports

• Achieve greater precision with 273-point Single-Point AF and enhanced subject detection with 299-point Auto-Area AF, providing improved flexibility for composition.

• The camera supports continuous video recording of up to 125 minutes per clip.⁴

• With an Electric View Finder (EVF) of 3000 cd/m², the Nikon Z5II is one of the brightest in the market, ensuring clear visibility even in harsh sunlight, reducing glare and improving usability in outdoor environments.

• Compatible with USB Type-C, HDMI Type-D and MC-DC3 Remote Cord.

Compatible with USB Type-C, HDMI Type-D and MC-DC3 Remote Cord.

New Delhi: India Assist, a real-time travel assistance service, has achieved a major milestone by venturing into international market operations. India Assist has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE authorities to launch UAE Assist and provide complimentary assistance to every UAE visa applicant upon arrival. By this, India Assist is making a revolutionary move in global travel assistance.

This innovative program ensures more than 40 million visitors receive real-time assistance, emergency advice, and ground support in the UAE. By providing instant help at pivotal moments in time, UAE Assist would be establishing a new benchmark for safety and convenience in travel, further cementing its role as a pre-eminent travel necessity.

Harish Khatri, Founder and Managing Director of India Assist and UAE Assist, expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, stating, “Our expansion into the UAE marks a pivotal moment for us. By providing real-time assistance to millions of travelers, we are not only enhancing their safety and convenience but also setting a new standard in global travel support. This MoU is just the beginning of our vision to create a seamless travel experience for international visitors worldwide.”

India Assist is rapidly scaling its global footprint, starting with the UAE and with future expansion into other key international destinations. The initiative is expected to generate significant revenue growth, marking a major leap in India Assist’s business trajectory. Travelers—including leisure tourists, business professionals, first-time visitors, and families—will benefit from a seamless, stress-free experience.

India Assist’s capabilities have already been showcased across large-scale events such as the recently held MahaKumbh and as an official assistance partner to MotoGP. These associations reflect the company’s operational prowess in handling high-footfall situations and providing traveler safety and convenience.

National, 04 April, 2025, Allen Online, the digital arm of Allen Career Institute, the country’s leading coaching institute, has announced a unique live NEET package at a starting price of just Rs 9990. This NEET-Power Plus course is specially designed as an add-on resource for students preparing for NEET-2026. This course includes live classes by experienced and expert faculties of Allen Kota, which will ensure quality education for students across the country.

This new package will be available on Allen.in from today. Its classes will start in the second week of May. After this announcement, through NEET Power Plus, the desire of students studying in any corner of the country to study from experienced and expert faculties of Allen Kota will be fulfilled at a starting price of just Rs 9990.

Allen Digital CEO Abha Maheshwari said that medical entrance exam NEET students in the country are looking for quality additional resources to strengthen their preparation. The special price of this course shows that Allen Online is committed to delivering Allen’s exceptional pedagogy and study material to every student in the country. This course is designed to excel in the NEET preparation of the students and help them perform better in competitive exams. The package includes all the necessary topics to strengthen the preparation of NEET-2026.
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Main characteristics
– Interactive Live Classes by experienced faculties of Allen Kota.
– 24 hour doubt solving support
– Comprehensive practice material tailored to NEET-UG exam
– Regular tests prepared by experts to assess students’ progress, strengths and weaknesses.
– Benefits of the Allen app, including flash cards, custom practice, score booster, and more.

At a starting price of INR 9990, NEET Power Plus is attractive for students who want to access quality education in live interactive classes at their convenience. It is an add-on resource for NEET students without breaking the bank.

The highly anticipated action-thriller, G20 is all set to take the world by storm with its engrossing narrative, high-octane action sequences, and emotional depth, premiering exclusively on Prime Video. As audiences gear up for an adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience, all eyes are on the Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, renowned for her raw, nuanced, and powerhouse performances, who breathes life into Danielle Sutton, the President of the United States of America. Joining Davis is the talented Anthony Anderson, who steps into the role of her reel-life husband Derek Sutton, a former military medic, who is thrust into a relentless mission to protect their family. As the film’s premiere is just around the corner, Anderson gets candid about finding the best of all worlds in G20.

Sharing his experience working with the legendary actor and his friend, Viola Davis, Anderson revealed, “Not too many people can say that they got to work with and are friends with an EGOT like Viola Davis.” He continued, “I always want to collaborate with the best people, the best possible material and give the best I can. I was fortunate enough to get all of that in G20.”

Sharing insights about his character in the film, Anderson said, “Derek is ex-military himself, a former medic who has seen his share of battles. Now his job is supporting his wife and the mother of his children, who also happens to be the leader of the free world.” He further added, “Sacrifices have to be made, but he makes sure nothing falls between the cracks. When the Sutton family is separated during the attack, Derek’s only job is to keep his kids safe.”

Directed by Patricia Riggen, G20 is written by Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss, alongside Logan and Noah Miller, who also developed the story. Produced by Andrew Lazar, p.g.a., Viola Davis, and Julius Tennon, the film is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, MRC, Mad Chance Productions and JuVee Productions. The action-thriller boasts a robust ensemble cast, led by Viola Davis, along with Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Christopher Farrar, and Antony Starr in key roles. G20 is set to premiere worldwide on April 10, exclusively on Prime Video.

4th April 2025 – Freudenberg Group, a global technology conglomerate, has announced record growth in revenues and operating profits for the financial year 2024. The company achieved sales of €11,947.5 million, which is a 0.4 percent increase compared to last year (€11,902.8 million). However, exchange rate changes had a negative effect of €76.9 million on sales. Operating profit grew by about 4.7 percent, reaching €1,132.4 million, up from €1,081.6 million last year. This growth is largely due to the company’s innovative products and its strategic expansion into key markets, especially in areas like medical technology and the energy sector.

The profit margin increased to 9.5 percent (up from 9.1 percent last year). Cash flow from ongoing business activities was €1,288.9 million, which is €114.8 million less than last year. The company’s equity ratio, which remains very stable, has slightly improved and is now at 56.8 percent (compared to 56.1 percent last year).

Freudenberg India reported strong sales of INR 4,015 crore, up from INR 3,803 crore in the previous year. The Freudenberg Group operates in India with 11 companies and a workforce of around 3,678 people across various business groups. The company has also invested in building a new production facility for its Vibracoustic Business Group and its joint venture, Freudenberg-NOK India. This new plant was inaugurated in Morinda, India, in 2024.

“The fiscal year 2024 was a year of stable growth in a challenging market environment. Despite continuing weakness in demand, especially in the auto industry and machine-building, we were able to increase our earnings and our sales. Due to this business success, we are able to invest large sums in our future capabilities – in research and development, facilities and technologies. Freudenberg thinks and takes action for the long term” said Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg Group.

 “Over this period, the sales and operating profit doubled at Freudenberg, achieving an average annual growth rate of 6.6 and 9.7 percent respectively. Our investments in research and development have grown even more vigorously – by 10.8 percent. They have tripled over that period,” said Sohi, who is retiring at the end of June and passing the baton to Claus Möhlenkamp.

1.  Sivasailam, Director & CEO of Freudenberg Regional Corporate Center India and Managing Director, Freudenberg Performance Materials, India. said, “Freudenberg’s sustained growth in India reflects our commitment to innovation, customer focused solutions, and strategic investments, exemplified by the expansion of our production capabilities, including the newly inaugurated Morinda facility. With a diverse product portfolio and a strong focus on R&D, we are dedicated to delivering greater value to our customers while contributing to India’s industrial progress. As we move forward, we will continue applying our global expertise to address market needs and drive sustainable growth in the region”.

Energy Efficiency and CO₂ Reduction

Over the past year, Freudenberg has made significant progress in its sustainability initiatives, with a strong emphasis on reducing CO₂ emissions and expanding the use of renewable energy. Despite maintaining consistent energy consumption levels, the company successfully increased its reliance on renewable energy sources. Since 2020, Freudenberg has achieved a 45% reduction in relative CO₂ emissions per million euros in sales, bringing emissions down to 47.5 tonnes per million euros. This translates to an absolute reduction of approximately 200 kilotonnes of CO₂, marking a 26% decline from the base year. In 2024, the company’s total energy consumption stood at 2,486 GWh, with 38% of its electricity derived from renewable sources and an energy efficiency rate of 0.21 kWh per euro of sales. Freudenberg’s global CO₂ emissions (market-based) for the year amounted to 568,000 tonnes. Looking ahead, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability by continuously enhancing energy efficiency, increasing its share of renewables, and minimizing its environmental footprint.

• Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital, plans to recruit 8,000 people worldwide in 2025 to support the strong growth momentum across its three business segments. Around 40% of new hires will join engineering roles (including software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data, etc.), while approximately 25% will join industrial roles (including technicians, operators and industrial engineers).
• In parallel, more than 4,000 employees will benefit from functional and geographical internal mobility.

• In a context marked by interconnected geopolitical crises, a rebound in air traffic and accelerating global connectivity, all of Thales’s businesses are growing and hiring. This builds on the strong momentum established in recent years, with:
• Over 30,000 new hires between 2022 and 2024, including 9,000 in the Defence sector;
• Over 8,000 internal mobility moves between 2023 and 2024;
• Ten consecutive years during which Thales has hired at least 5,000 people annually.

In 2025, recruitment will take place across all regions of operation, including approximately 3,000 people in France, over 1,000 in the United Kingdom, 500 in the Netherlands, 400 in the United States, 400 in Australia, 300 in Central Europe, 250 in India, 200 in Germany, and 150 in Africa and the Middle East.

 Learning company: supporting employees’ professional development and keeping Thales’s expertise at the highest level

•  For the past three years, Thales has invested in its “Learning company” global skills development programme, delivered by 2,000 internal trainers as well as numerous tutors and mentors. Since 2023, Thales has increased the number of its Academies, which are designed to share knowledge globally. The Group now operates 13 Domain Academies (AI, Cybersecurity, Radar, Naval, Tube, Pyrotechnics, etc.) and 18 Functional Academies (Software, Hardware, Systems, Industry, Bid & Project Management, HR, Finance, Communication, etc.). By the end of 2025, Thales will have more than 35 academies.
• The Group has also introduced innovative skills development methods, including a shared competency management system, simulation and virtual reality tools, and hands-on training solutions.
• In 2024, 90% of Thales’s global workforce – 72,000 people – took part in skills development activities.

Thales is committed to raising awareness amongst youth about the importance of science and to promoting inclusion and diversity

•  Across all countries where it operates, Thales strengthened its outreach efforts in 2024, engaging with more than 150,000 young people and taking part in over 600 events. In France in 2025, the Group plans to host more than 3,000 interns and apprentices, around 25% of whom will go on to be hired on permanent or fixed-term contracts. Nearly 1,500 middle and high school students will also complete observation internships at Thales sites.
• Improving gender balance within teams and leadership remains a key priority for the Group. In 2024, women accounted for 30% of new hires worldwide. More than 60% of the Group’s executive Committees included at least four women; Thales is aiming for 75% by 2026.
• With the signing of a new Group-wide agreement in 2024 to further promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, Thales is reaffirming its commitment, with an employment rate of nearly 7% in France.

“To support the Group’s growth and performance, recruitment and internal mobility are essential, but we must go further. Giving our teams the opportunity to continuously develop their skills and encouraging them to pass on their expertise to colleagues is both the spirit and the ambition of our ‘Learning company’ programme. Our goal is to support the professional growth of our people and maintain Thales’s expertise at the highest level,” said Clément de Villepin, Senior Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Thales

Interested candidates can learn more and apply online at https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en