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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches “Youth Dialogue” Initiative

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches “Youth Dialogue” Initiative

In a major outreach program, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today hosted the first session of the "Youth Dialogue" at the Tyagaraj Stadium. The CM interacted with over 5,000 university students, outlining a new policy that creates a direct pipeline for graduates into urban planning and municipal management internships. Gupta announced that the city would fund 1,00,000 paid internships by December 2026, aimed at utilizing fresh talent to modernize the capital’s civic services and waste management infrastructure.
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Airbnb Insights Reveals: How music-led experiences are shaping India’s Gen Z travel culture

Airbnb Insights Reveals: How music-led experiences are shaping India’s Gen Z travel culture

Music has quietly become one of the most powerful forces shaping travel choices among young Indians. Airbnb’s new Experience-Led Travel Insights has revealed that Gen Z are increasingly planning trips around live concerts and festivals, turning gigs into gateways for discovering new cities, extending stays, and spending time exploring local neighborhoods well beyond the main event. For this generation, travel decisions are being driven less by calendars and more by culture. Live events and IRL experiences influence where they go, who they travel with and how deeply they engage with the destination. In 2026, music is set to play an…
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India–Israel film co-produced in Assam makes it to Pune International Film Festival

India–Israel film co-produced in Assam makes it to Pune International Film Festival

The Indo–Israel feature film ‘Murders Too Close – Love Too Far’, co-directed by Assamese filmmaker Manju Borah and Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman, has been selected for screening at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026 in the Global Cinema section on January 17 and 19. This selection is a landmark for Assamese cinema, being the first international co-production involving Assamese and foreign entities, supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting through NFDC. The film was shot entirely in Assam with a local crew, highlighting the region's growing capabilities in cinema. Co-produced by Borah, Amir Gedalia, and Wolman, this 108-minute…
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Gauhati High Court Bar Association takes to hunger strike over plan to shift Gauhati High Court

Gauhati High Court Bar Association takes to hunger strike over plan to shift Gauhati High Court

As resistance to the proposed judicial township in Rangmahal grew, members of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) started a three-day hunger strike on January 8 in protest of the government's proposal to move the Gauhati High Court's principal seat to North Guwahati. The protest began at 10 a.m. in front of the former High Court building in Uzan Bazar and was set to last for six hours every day. It comes after a resolution that was approved earlier this week at the Bar Association's emergent extraordinary general meeting. The agitation is being led by K N Choudhury, president…
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Shyam Steel appoints Indian Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador

Shyam Steel appoints Indian Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador

Shyam Steel, one of India’s leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador. The association marks a significant step for the brand, reinforcing its progressive outlook by aligning with one of India’s most respected women leaders in sport. With this partnership, Shyam Steel highlights its belief that strength today goes beyond infrastructure, it reflects mindset, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Guided by its core philosophy, “Maksad Toh Hai India Ko Banana Hamesha Ke Liye Strong”, the brand continues to evolve its narrative by…
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Sikkim Strengthens Export Ecosystem with IIFT Partnership and New Support Cell for Entrepreneurs

Sikkim Strengthens Export Ecosystem with IIFT Partnership and New Support Cell for Entrepreneurs

Sikkim has taken an important step to strengthen its small businesses and help local entrepreneurs reach wider markets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata. Along with this, the state government has also launched a dedicated Export Facilitation Cell to support exports and promote the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The MoU was signed between the Commerce and Industries Department of Sikkim and IIFT Kolkata at a programme held at the department’s conference hall on Wednesday, January 7. The signing coincided with the formal inauguration of the Export Facilitation…
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Nuvoco lunches Concreto Tri Shield to bost sructural durability aross India

Nuvoco lunches Concreto Tri Shield to bost sructural durability aross India

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies, has launched Nuvoco Concreto Tri Shield, a high-performance Ready-Mix Concrete engineered to enhance structural durability and longevity. Part of the company’s flagship Nuvoco Concreto portfolio, the newly introduced product is positioned as a three-in-one durability solution aimed at protecting buildings exposed to harsh environmental conditions across India. The company said the product has been specifically developed to counter rising challenges such as high chloride levels in borewell water and coastal air, rapid carbonation due to urban pollution, and sulphate-rich soil and groundwater. These factors are widely known to accelerate…
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7 in 10 Indians say California Almonds support weight management, finds YouGov Survey: New Year, New Habits

7 in 10 Indians say California Almonds support weight management, finds YouGov Survey: New Year, New Habits

With the New Year underway and health goals taking centre stage, weight management often tops resolution lists. As people reset their routines and look for sustainable ways to feel fitter and more energised, mindful eating and balanced nutrition take on renewed importance. Reflecting this shift, a new YouGov survey conducted in association with the Almond Board of California reveals that Indian consumers are increasingly embracing healthier choices, from exercising regularly to choosing nutrient-dense foods like almonds that support everyday wellness. Among these, California Almonds continue to feature prominently in morning routines and breakfast habits, with many associating them with improved…
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Fenesta strengthens West Bengal presence with 1st showroom in Howrah

Fenesta strengthens West Bengal presence with 1st showroom in Howrah

Fenesta, India’s most trusted brand for premium windows and doors, has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of a new showroom in Howrah. Operated by Easy Construction, the showroom is located at Belur, Girish Ghosh Road, Swamiji Apartment, Ground Floor, Howrah – 711202, further reinforcing Fenesta’s commitment to delivering world-class fenestration solutions across key growth markets. The newly launched showroom offers customers an immersive experience of Fenesta’s comprehensive product portfolio, including uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors, Solid Panel Doors and Facades. Designed to cater to the region’s evolving architectural preferences and modern lifestyle needs, the showroom…
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Coordinated Assam Rifles Operations Hit Drug Networks in Tripura, Assam and Mizoram; Narcotics Worth Over Rs 100 Crore Recovered

Coordinated Assam Rifles Operations Hit Drug Networks in Tripura, Assam and Mizoram; Narcotics Worth Over Rs 100 Crore Recovered

The Assam Rifles has carried out a series of coordinated operations across the Northeast, leading to the destruction of a large illegal ganja plantation in Tripura and the seizure of narcotics and counterfeit goods in other states, officials said on Wednesday.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation on January 7 in the Dhanpur, Induria, Kacchakhala and Dhanmura areas of Tripura, located around 66 kilometres south of Agartala. The drive was conducted along with the Border Security Force, Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles and the Forest Department. During the operation, security forces uprooted and destroyed nearly six…
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