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12 May

Daily honey intake: Surprising health benefits

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

As a healthier sugar substitute, honey has advantages such as antioxidant power, antibacterial action, cough relief, improved sleep, heart health support (cholesterol/blood pressure), digestive aid, wound healing, natural energy, immune boost, and skin hydration. However, it should be used sparingly.Here are some advantages of honey:Rich in Antioxidants: Contains flavonoids and phenols that prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic illness.Antibacterial and antifungal: Beneficial for small illnesses, it inhibits dangerous germs and fungus.Calms Coughs and Sore Throats: Lessens the frequency and intensity of coughs, particularly in youngsters (older than one year).Enhances Heart Health: May reduce blood pressure and bad…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

12 May

NEET-UG 2026: NTA Cancels NEET UG 2026, Reports Of Widespread Leak Emerge; New Dates To Be Announced

anuprova EditorNews

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination which was held on 3rd May due to serious allegations of paper leak with the approval of Government of India. The decision, made on May 12, 2026, is meant to preserve the sanctity of the medical entrance process after inputs from central agencies and the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) indicated that the 'sanctity' of the examination had been compromised. Investigators first homed in on a “guess paper,” with some 410 questions that allegedly circulated up to a month before the test. Reports indicate that about 120…

12 May

Rasna Chairman Piruz Khambatta launches book on Zoroastrian success principles, announces entrepreneurial fund

Business BureauBusiness

Piruz Areez Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Group has launched his new book Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality and announced an entrepreneurial fund aimed at supporting next-generation enterprises and leadership development. The launch event was held at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and was attended by Kiren Rijiju, Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, former Bombay High Court judge Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla, and several members of the Parsi community and business sector. Speaking at the event, Khambatta said the book seeks to bring ancient Zoroastrian wisdom into a modern and practical framework focused on integrity, discipline, ethical…

12 May

Four New Faces in Assam Cabinet: Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Oath Ceremony

riya EditorAssam

Four newly elected MLAs of the NDA will take oath as ministers along with chief minister designate Himanta Biswa Sarma during the swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The leaders named for induction into the Assam Council of Ministers are Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog. "Happy to announce that the following four colleagues of mine will take oath as ministers tomorrow along with me in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. They are Shri Rameswar Teli, Shri Atul Bora, Shri Charan Boro and…

11 May

Assam RGU Joins Hands With Indian Museum Kolkata To Hold Exhibition, Workshops

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Royal Global University in Guwahati is set to host a landmark cultural and academic initiative in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.A major highlight of the event will be the launch of a specially curated exhibition titled “Bharat – Contours of Continuity”, featuring rare replicas and heritage treasures from the collections of the Indian Museum.The special exhibition will remain open for seven days, from May 13 to 21, offering students, scholars, and the public a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural legacy preserved by one of India’s most esteemed…

11 May

Assam 3.0: Himanta Biswa Sarma Eyes 19-Member Cabinet for New Term

SonaliAssam

Following a resounding victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is preparing for a historic third consecutive term in Assam. Caretaker Chief Minister and CM-elect Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that the new state cabinet is expected to consist of 18 to 19 ministers. This announcement comes as the state gears up for the grand swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. Sarma, who led the alliance to a commanding 102-seat victory in the 126-member house, remains the primary architect of the new administration.…

11 May

\Himanta Oath-Taking Ceremony: Elaborate Security Arrangements Made Ahead Of Pm’s Visit To Guwahati

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Security and traffic arrangements have been geared up ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to Guwahati for attending the of the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma, who will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on Tuesday.Sarma will be the first non-Congress Chief Minister to be sworn in for the top post for two consecutive terms in a row in Assam.Unconfirmed sources indicate that two MLAs will also take oath as ministers in the oath-taking ceremony even as the final list of members to take oath would be finalised by Monday evening.Bamboo barricades and security checkpoints have been…

11 May

Tata Consumer crosses Rs 20,000 crore revenue mark in FY26; Q4 profit jumps 22%

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Consumer Products has announced strong financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, driven by broad-based volume-led growth across beverages, foods and international businesses. The company reported an 18 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue from operations to Rs 5,434 crore in the January-March quarter, while annual revenue increased 15 per cent to Rs 20,290 crore, crossing the Rs 20,000 crore milestone for the first time. Consolidated EBITDA rose 27 per cent to Rs 796 crore in Q4, while annual EBITDA stood at Rs 2,815 crore, up 12 per cent. Group net profit increased 22…

11 May

Amazon Summer Sale: Flagship price dropped to lesser Samsung cuts price of Galaxy S25 Ultra by Rs 35,000

anuprova EditorTechnology

If you’re a tech enthusiast looking for a premium upgrade, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is seeing a massive discount during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant was originally launched at ₹1,29,999, but is now available at a jaw-dropping deal price of ₹94,999, one of the biggest discounts since its launch. The “all-time-low” pricing is a mix of a straight-up flat discount and other promotional offers to help clear inventory after the recent launch of the Galaxy S26 series. This deal makes the S25 Ultra still a powerhouse with its Snapdragon 8 Elite…