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Samsung launched its Galaxy Fit 2 fitness tracker on October 17 worth Rs 3999. In order to personalise the feature and appearance, the device has a bright 1.1-inch 450 nits AMOLED screen, 3D curved glass and over 70 downloadable watch faces and is available in 2 shades- black and scarlet. With a 159mAh battery Galaxy Fit 2 promises battery back up upto 15 days on a single charge and is water-resistant.

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch lunar rover named ‘Rashid’, the first ever Arab Moon mission in 2024. The rover has named after late Sheikh Rashid, for his vision of Dubai. The mission is meant for scientific study and better understanding of the moon. There will be a range of scientific instruments on the Lunar mission, including two high-resolution optical cameras. Earlier in July, UAE had launched its Mars Mission from Japan.

India’s longest steel bridge, Barsi Bridge, on the Manali-Leh highway in Himachal Pradesh is now ready to use after taking 10 years to get constructed. This 360 m bridge has increased load carrying ability and is expected to improve traffic flow. It has been constructed over the Bhaga river in Darcha village. The steel bridge has been completed by 70 Road Construction Company of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

MG's luxury SUV, 'MG Gloster' has been launched in India with the price range of Rs 28.98-35.38 lakh. The SUV is available in four different versions, Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. Gloster is expected to give a tough competition to SUVs like Fortuner, Endeavor and AlturasG4. The six-seven-seater SUV will be offered with two diesel engine options and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The car was unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo in February.

Land Rover Defender is set to be launched in India on October 15 and the pre-bookings can be done on Land Rover's official website. The SUV's price starts from Rs 70 lakh, and it will have a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Its primary features include air suspension, water wading sensors and off-road tyres among others. With multiple seating options, it also provides 170 accessories to get personalized.