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27 Jun

Amazon’s $48 Billion India Strategy Targets AI, Jobs and Digital Growth

nanika EditorBusiness

Amazon has announced a major expansion of its India strategy, committing an additional $13 billion investment by 2030, taking its total planned investment in the country to $48 billion over the next five years. The announcement came after Amazon chief executive officer Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The new investment will primarily focus on artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, with more than $21 billion allocated to strengthen Amazon Web Services (AWS) capabilities in India. The company said the expansion will significantly enhance data centre capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad, enabling wider access to AI tools, cloud…

27 Jun

20 years of leadership amid evolving global dynamics: ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal marks 20th anniversary highlighting India as a key driver of global growth

Business BureauBusiness

ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal has stated that the last 20 years has been characterized by China’s remarkable growth. Now it is India’s turn, with massive infrastructure expansion, rapid urban housing growth, and energy transition infrastructure all on the cards. “If I look back over the 20 years, I genuinely believe that the merger did indeed create a stronger company, benefiting from greater scale, diversification, resilience and strategic reach. Clearly – as is always the way - there have been events we did not anticipate. The aftershocks of the Global Financial Crisis are still with us, and the fallout from…

27 Jun

Brent Crude Slumps More Than 5%, Drops Below $72 a Barrel Amid Easing Supply Concerns

anuprova EditorBusiness

Brent crude oil prices plunged more than 5% to fall below the $72 per barrel mark, reflecting a sharp shift in global market sentiment as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased. The decline came after traders reassessed geopolitical risks and focused on improving supply expectations, prompting a broad sell-off in oil futures. Market participants also cited weaker demand forecasts and expectations of adequate global inventories as factors weighing on crude prices. The sharp fall marks one of the steepest single-session declines in recent weeks and highlights the continued volatility in the energy market. The drop in Brent crude is expected…

27 Jun

Guwahati emerges as India’s fastest-growing pet care market

Business BureauBusiness

Guwahati has emerged as India’s fastest-growing pet care market, recording a staggering 1,473 per cent year-on-year surge in pet care orders, according to data released by Instamart, highlighting the rapid shift from pet ownership to pet parenting across the country. The report, based on Instamart orders between June 2025 and June 2026 across more than 130 cities, found that pet care orders nationwide grew 41 per cent year-on-year, driven by rising demand for premium nutrition, grooming products, wellness supplements and treats. Tier II and smaller cities have become key growth engines, with pet care orders in these markets rising 96…

27 Jun

Kolkata leads India’s cat care boom as pet parenting reshapes market

Business BureauBusiness

Kolkata has emerged as India’s most cat-dominated pet care market, with more than eight out of every 10 cat-and-dog food orders in the city being placed for cats, according to an analysis of Instamart orders between June 2025 and June 2026. The findings highlight a broader shift from traditional pet ownership to pet parenting across the country, with pet care orders rising 41 per cent year-on-year. Cat food now accounts for nearly 60 per cent of all pet food demand on the platform and is also the most searched pet-related term. While Mumbai ranks as India’s cat capital in terms…

26 Jun

Old Jail to Marketplace: Tripura Clears ‘Juri Haat’ for Women SHGs in North District

Preeti SinghTripura

The Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has sanctioned an Integrated Marketing Centre, named 'Juri Haat', at the old jail premises in Juri, marking a significant step towards promoting rural entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment in North Tripura district. The project, which will be implemented by the North Tripura District Mission Management Unit (DMMU), aims to transform the former jail complex into a modern marketplace that will serve as a hub for local artisans, entrepreneurs and community activities. Designed to provide sustainable market access, Juri Haat will offer a dedicated platform for members of Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to display and…

26 Jun

NIA chargesheets 11 in case related to terror activities of JMB offshoot in NE, Bengal

Paromita EditorAssam

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against 11 accused persons in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist organisation.The accused have been charged under various BNS, 2023 and the UA(P) Act, 1967 in the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati (Assam).NIA investigations had revealed the active involvement of the accused in the conspiracy of Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) – a manifestation of JBM, to expand the terror outfit’s terrorist ideology in West Bengal and the north-eastern states of India, including Assam and Tripura. The conspiracy…

26 Jun

Adani Unveils ₹20,000-Crore Airport City Plan Across Six Airports, Including Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop integrated airport cities across six airports in India, with an investment of more than ₹20,000 crore in the first phase. The project will transform airports into integrated urban hubs featuring hotels, retail spaces, entertainment centres, business districts, convention facilities and commercial infrastructure. The first phase of development will cover nearly 22 million square feet across airports in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. According to the company, the project spans more than 655 acres across six airports…

26 Jun

Assam Governor Reviews Lok Bhavan Welfare Schemes, Stresses Transparent and Citizen-Centric Governance

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday reviewed the various welfare-oriented schemes and initiatives being implemented by Lok Bhavan for the benefit of the people across the State. The Governor reviewed the progress, impact and effectiveness of the schemes and outreach programmes undertaken by Lok Bhavan. “Inspired by the people-centric governance model and the vision of Antyodaya championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these initiatives have been conceived to bring about meaningful and measurable improvements in the lives of the beneficiaries,” he stated. Stressing the need for efficient, transparent and timely implementation of all schemes, he underscored the importance of…

26 Jun

Assam minister reviews development projects, calls for faster implementation of public welfare projects

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister for Women and Child Development and Tourism Ajanta Neog on Thursday reviewed the progress of various development projects in Golaghat district and directed officials to expedite pending works, particularly the construction of the Golaghat Medical College and measures to prevent flooding by the Doyang river. Chairing a meeting of the District Development Committee at the office of the District Commissioner in Golaghat, the Minister instructed the concerned departments to complete the remaining works of the medical college, including land acquisition required for drainage facilities, within the stipulated timeframe. “Development and public welfare projects must be implemented with greater…