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31 Oct

Huma Qureshi Shines, But Single Salma’s Writing Trips Over Its Own Wedding Saree

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Single Salma is a coming-of-age story about a 30-something woman from a conservative Muslim family in Lucknow who embraces self-love and independence. Starring Huma Qureshi, the film explores themes of feminism and individuality while challenging societal pressures around marriage. Single Salma centers on an unconventional woman in India, addressing self-love, freedom of choice, and resisting societal marriage pressure. While the themes are commendable, the film's execution is lacking, as the storytelling tends to be didactic and mediocre, ultimately leading to an underwhelming outcome despite the team's efforts. Hindi cinema has previously addressed similar themes. Salma, a 33-year-old engineer in Lucknow’s…

31 Oct

Assam govt resshuffles senior police officers

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government has announced a series of significant transfers affecting senior police officers across the state, marking another round of administrative changes within the force. Padmanabh Baruah, an IPS officer from the 2016 batch who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) in Guwahati, has been appointed as Senior Superintendent of Police for Udalguri district. The transfer, which partially modifies an earlier notification from October 17, 2025, takes effect immediately upon his assumption of charge, replacing Pushkin Jain who has been transferred. Meanwhile, Pushkin Jain, a 2017-batch IPS officer, moves from his position as SSP Udalguri to head…

31 Oct

Sikkim wants cleaner restrooms and improved public facilities while cracking down on gas stations

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a major step towards improving public hygiene and travel convenience, the Government of Sikkim has directed all petrol pumps in the state to immediately upgrade customer facilities. The order focuses on clean toilets, safe drinking water, and other basic services for motorists and the general public. The directive was issued by the Food and Civil Supplies Department through the Legal Metrology Unit and Consumer Protection Cell. Officials stated that despite earlier instructions, many stations failed to maintain proper sanitation standards, leading to frequent complaints from citizens and travellers. This time, the government has taken a strict position and made…

31 Oct

There will be a historic air show in Guwahati when 150 IAF planes, including Rafales, thunder over Brahmaputra

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Guwahati is preparing for one of the most spectacular defence events ever witnessed in the Northeast, as the Indian Air Force will stage a mega air show on November 9 at Lachit Ghat along the Brahmaputra riverfront. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the event, which will feature around 150 aircraft, including cutting-edge Rafales, Sukhoi-30 MKIs, and MiG series fighter jets, making it one of the largest aerial demonstrations the region has seen. Announcing the event, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the show will highlight the strength and precision of the Indian Air Force. “On November 9,…

30 Oct

Galaxy AI expands support to 22 languages worldwide

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming expansion of two new languages for Galaxy AI: Filipino and Gujarati. This expanded language support began rolling out from October 29. With this new update, Galaxy AI will support a total of 2 languages, strengthening Samsung’s ongoing commitment to lowering language barriers and bringing meaningful mobile AI experiences to more people. As Galaxy AI continues to evolve, users in even more regions can now access its suite of intelligent features designed to make communication and productivity easier and more intuitive in everyday life. With Live Translate’s real-time, two-way voice and text translations,…

30 Oct

Jio-bp announced the launch of India’s first of its kind and largest integrated mobility hub with 28 EV charging points

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Jio-bp today announced the launch of India’s first of its kind and largest integrated mobility hub with 28 EV charging points within a retail outlet at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and smarter mobility. The Devanahalli outlet is a multi-fuel retail site offering petrol, diesel, CNG, and a wildbean café. It now adds a state-of-the-art EV charging hub, featuring superfast DC chargers with 28 charging points dispensing up to 360kW. This flagship destination brings together fuel, CNG, EV, retail, and café experiences under one roof, redefining convenience for customers and travellers alike. Speaking…

30 Oct

Mahindra expands network with 10 new truck & bus dealerships to accelerate growth this festive season

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has inaugurated 10 new state-of-the-art 3S dealerships across India during the festive season. The new outlets, located in Durgapur, Guwahati, Haldwani, Hissar, Bhopal, Hubli, Raipur, Muzaffarpur, Jalandhar, and Kanpur, add 60 service bays with a combined capacity to service over 100 vehicles daily, offering facilities such as driver lodging, 24-hour breakdown assistance, and AdBlue availability. Highlighting the company’s growth strategy, Mr. Vinod Sahay, President – Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, and Member of Group Executive Board, said, “The addition of 10 more 3S dealerships reinforces our strong commitment and aspirations in the truck…

30 Oct

CM rembers victims of Assam’s deadliest blast by terror outfit NDFB

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of the 2008 serial bomb blasts across the state. A total of nine blasts were triggered by the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), claiming the lives of 88 people and injuring over 500. "30th Oct 2008 will always be a dark day in the history of Assam as it witnessed the most dastardly attack on its soil," Sarma said in a post on X. The NDFB's Ranjan Daimary faction had carried out the serial blasts in Guwahati, Kokrajhar, Barpeta and Bongaigaon. In September 2022, the Gauhati…

30 Oct

SKM responds to SDF’s comments about women’s safety by stating that “respect for women is our core value”

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has hit back at the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) over its recent remarks on women’s safety, asserting that respect for women remains one of the party’s “core values.” The SKM’s response followed SDF leader Komal Chamling’s statement that “women’s safety must come before politics,” made after her party met the State Women’s Commission and senior police officials to raise concerns about alleged cyber harassment targeting women leaders. In a sharp rebuttal, SKM leaders accused the SDF of politicizing sensitive social issues for electoral gain. “A woman is like Lakshmi — a symbol of…

30 Oct

Renault brings back the iconic duster, set for Republic Day 2026 launch

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Renault India has officially announced the return of its legendary SUV, the Duster, marking a major milestone in the company’s India-centric transformation strategy, Renault. Rethink. The all-new Duster will be unveiled on Republic Day, January 26, 2026, rekindling the passion of SUV lovers across the country. First launched in 2012, the Duster revolutionized India’s SUV segment and remains one of Renault’s most successful models, with over 200,000 owners in India and 1.8 million customers globally. The upcoming model will be the first launch under Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, signifying the brand’s renewed commitment to the Indian market. “Renault Duster…