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Imagicaa makes a splash in MP with Central India’s biggest water park
MUMBAI: Move over metro exclusivity, the wave has officially reached Madhya Pradesh. Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited, under the Malpani Group, has unveiled Aqua Imagicaa, the largest water park in Central India, making a grand entry near Indore with a deluge of rides, jobs, and tourism promise.
Formally inaugurated in Paliya on the Indore–Ujjain Highway by chief minister Mohan Yadav, along with senior ministers Kailash Vijayvargiya, Tulsi Silawat, and Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi, the launch signals a strategic splash in the state’s leisure and economic landscape.
Spread across themed zones with 20 plus international-standard water attractions, the park blends thrill slides, family play areas, and child-friendly zones, all backed by global safety and water recycling standards. It’s designed as an all-weather retreat for locals, tourists, and adrenaline seekers from across the region.
“This is a proud and defining moment not just for us, but for Madhya Pradesh,” said Malpani Group chairman Rajesh Malpani. “Aqua Imagicaa is more than a park, it’s a lifestyle and tourism anchor, creating joyful memories and boosting economic opportunity far beyond city limits.”
The project has already generated 300 direct jobs, with hundreds more expected through sectors like transport, food & beverage, retail, and allied tourism. Sustainability is woven into the design, with advanced filtration systems ensuring clean, safe water and eco-friendly operations.
From Sai Teerth in Shirdi to the flagship park near Mumbai, Imagicaa’s expansion into MP is part of a broader push to democratise world-class recreation across India. Positioned between Indore and Ujjain, Aqua Imagicaa aims to be both a weekend hotspot and a symbol of inclusive development proof that fun, in Madhya Pradesh, is now a serious business.
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
