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TallyPrime 7.0 launched with stronger banking links, enhanced data security for MSMEs

TallyPrime 7.0 launched with stronger banking links, enhanced data security for MSMEs

Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, India’s leading business automation software provider, has announced the launch of TallyPrime Release 7.0, marking five years of the TallyPrime platform. Since its inception, TallyPrime has been designed around one clear promise- make digitisation simple, reliable, and truly useful for MSMEs. This milestone release strengthens that mission by bringing together deeper integrations, smarter automation, and meaningful data-protection enhancements into a more cohesive, connected experience. Over the years, TallyPrime has helped businesses navigate India’s fast-evolving digital landscape, from e-invoicing and e-way bills to connected GST compliance and everyday financial operations. With features like Connected Banking and TallyPrime…
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MG Windsor becomes India’s No. 1 selling EV of 2025 with 46,735 units sold

MG Windsor becomes India’s No. 1 selling EV of 2025 with 46,735 units sold

JSW MG Motor India has announced that the MG Windsor has emerged as India’s No. 1 selling electric vehicle in 2025, clocking sales of over 46,735 units during the calendar year. The company is the first OEM in the country to achieve such volumes with a single EV model. The Windsor also recorded the highest month-on-month EV sales through 2025, averaging nearly 4,000 units per month. Overall, JSW MG Motor India posted 19% growth for the year, while its EV sales surged by 111% compared to 2024. Windsor sales also grew by more than 20% in Q4 2025 over the…
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California Opens Probe Into Grok Over AI Deepfake Abuse Claims

California Opens Probe Into Grok Over AI Deepfake Abuse Claims

California has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s xAI following mounting allegations that its Grok model is generating sexually explicit deepfake images without consent. State Attorney General Rob Bonta said recent reports showing the spread of fabricated nude imagery including depictions of women and children were shocking and called on xAI to act immediately. The probe comes as global scrutiny intensifies. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that X, which hosts Grok, could lose its ability to self-regulate. British watchdog Ofcom has separately opened its own investigation and could impose fines of up to 10% of global…
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Proud Moment for Sikkim: Rinzing Namgyal Bhutia Named Match Observer for Rajkot ODI

Proud Moment for Sikkim: Rinzing Namgyal Bhutia Named Match Observer for Rajkot ODI

Rinzing Namgyal Bhutia, Honorary Secretary of the Sikkim Cricket Association, has been appointed as Match Observer for the second One Day International (ODI) of the ongoing India–New Zealand series. The match was held in Rajkot on January 14 as part of the three-match ODI series sponsored by IDFC First Bank. The appointment was made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), marking another important milestone for Bhutia and for cricket administration from Sikkim. This is the second time that Bhutia has been given the responsibility of Match Observer by the BCCI. Earlier, he served in the same…
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Shoppers Don’t Mind, Gig Workers Happy

Shoppers Don’t Mind, Gig Workers Happy

In India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce sector, the promise of “10-minute delivery” came to represent extreme convenience driven by nearby dark stores and streamlined logistics. However, as Blinkit drops this claim following intervention by the Labour Ministry, the focus is shifting amid growing concerns over the safety and well-being of gig workers. A delivery rider, who participated in a nationwide strike, said strict time expectations often led to customer harassment and risky behaviour on the road. He recalled being pressured during delays and even meeting with an accident due to constant calls from customers. The government’s intervention, he said, has brought…
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Assam Govt to Act Against Middlemen as CM Fixes Paddy Procurement Price, Proposes Local Rice Mills

Assam Govt to Act Against Middlemen as CM Fixes Paddy Procurement Price, Proposes Local Rice Mills

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday issued a strong warning to traders and buyers against exploiting farmers during the ongoing paddy procurement season, saying the state government will not tolerate the purchase of paddy below the fixed government rate. Speaking to the media in Diphu on January 14, the Chief Minister said the Assam government has fixed the procurement price of paddy at ₹2,670 per quintal and made it clear that this price is final and non-negotiable. He said any trader, miller or private buyer found purchasing paddy at a lower rate would face strict legal action. Dr.…
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In Assam, World Bank approves loans worth USD 680 million for three key development projects

In Assam, World Bank approves loans worth USD 680 million for three key development projects

Three major development projects in Assam have received loans totaling USD 680 million from the World Bank. These initiatives are intended to improve governance and service delivery, increase education and workforce preparedness throughout the state, and build climate resilience. The Washington-based multilateral lender said in a statement on January 15 that its Board of Executive Directors approved the projects on Tuesday to assist Assam in responding to extreme weather events, enhance public administration, and give over four million students the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. The biggest element is the USD 350 million Assam Disaster Resilient…
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Budget Countdown: Telecom Players Demand Sharper Cuts in Licence Charges

Budget Countdown: Telecom Players Demand Sharper Cuts in Licence Charges

The telecom industry is lobbying the finance ministry for significant reductions in licence fees and a temporary suspension of compulsory contributions to the Digital Bharat Nidhi in the forthcoming Union Budget. They assert that the existing regulatory fees are hindering their ability to invest in next-generation networks. According to industry recommendations submitted in advance of the Budget, there is a request to reduce the licence fee from the current rate of 3% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to a range between 0.5% and 1%. Additionally, it is proposed that the 5% AGR contribution to the Digital Bharat Nidhi be temporarily…
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Samsung announces the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship SIC programme

Samsung announces the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship SIC programme

Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, on the occasion of National Youth Day, has announced the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s youth-skilling efforts in the state. The certification ceremony was held at the City Group of Institutions in Lucknow, in the presence of Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with academic leaders and programme partners. With this cohort, the total number of students trained under Samsung Innovation Campus in Uttar Pradesh has reached 3,900, making it one…
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ARMED FORCES VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED IN GUWAHATI

ARMED FORCES VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED IN GUWAHATI

The 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated at the Air Force Station in Guwahati on Wednesday by paying tributes to the valiant veterans of the Indian Armed Forces.The event was graced by Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in Chief (AOC-in-C), Eastern Air Command as the chief guest, who lauded the enduring legacy of selfless service and sacrifices made by ex-servicemen in safeguarding the nation, a statement issued by the PRO Defence on Wednesday said.The ceremony commenced with a wreath-laying at the War Memorial by the AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command.Addressing over 1500 veterans, serving personnel, veer naris and families,…
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