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07 Oct

Škoda Slavia gets new features, eight-speed automatic as prices start at ₹9.99 lakh

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Škoda Auto India has announced prices for the new Slavia, with the updated sedan starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and deliveries set to begin next week. Built on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform, the new Slavia is offered in six trims — Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. The 1.0 TSI engine is available with a six-speed manual and a new eight-speed torque converter automatic, claimed as a first-in-segment offering, while the 1.5 TSI is paired with a seven-speed DSG. The car gets refreshed styling with new LED headlamps and taillamps, sequential rear indicators, revised bumpers, a horizontal chrome…

07 Oct

KAI India brings Japanese craftsmanship to festive kitchens with Shun Sora Santoku Knife

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KAI India, the Indian subsidiary of Japanese kitchen and beauty tools brand KAI, has introduced its Shun Sora Santoku Knife as a premium kitchen tool aimed at making festive cooking and everyday food preparation more convenient. Priced at ₹14,000, the knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, and is available through KAI India’s online platform and other leading e-commerce channels. Designed for slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, fruits, meat and other ingredients, the Santoku knife features hollow-ground indentations that help reduce food sticking to the blade. Its composite construction combines a VG10 high-performance cutting core with a Japanese 420J stainless…

07 Oct

Amazon Now launches in Nadia with delivery in minutes

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Amazon has launched its delivery-in-minutes service Amazon Now in Nadia, offering customers access to tens of thousands of products across groceries, personal care, fashion, beauty, home and kitchen, small appliances and other daily essentials. The company said popular products ordered through Amazon Now in Nadia include fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, cooking oil, ghee, biscuits and confectionery. Demand is also showing a growing preference for premium products, particularly chocolates, personal care and home care items. In Nadia, the launch marks an expansion of rapid-commerce options in the district, with demand spanning both routine household necessities and premium consumer products. The…

07 Oct

No Road-Blocking Pandals, No DJ After 10 PM: Police Issues Durga Puja Guidelines in Jalukbari

Preeti SinghAssam

In the Jalukbari Police Station area, where around 85 small and big public Durga Pujas, the highest within Guwahati city, are held, the Puja celebration committees have started preparations to ensure that the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated smoothly in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by the police and administration. In parallel, a general meeting was held today at the Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia Auditorium at Maligaon Boripara under the joint initiative of the Pandughat Immersion Committee and Jalukbari Police Station to ensure that idol immersion can be conducted in an orderly manner in the Brahmaputra at…

07 Oct

India’s data centre expansion puts power resilience and risk management in focus

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India’s rapidly expanding data centres ector is facing a growing range of risks as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud adoption and rising digital service demand drive capacity expansion, according to Aon. Industry estimates suggest installed data centre capacity could increase more than fourfold by 2030, increasing pressure on power, water and supporting infrastructure. Power availability is emerging as a key factor influencing data centre development and commissioning timelines. Rising AI workloads are increasing power density, prompting developers to consider behind-the-meter generation, battery storage and hybrid energy systems. While these solutions can improve resilience, they also introduce operational, maintenance and fire risks.…

06 Oct

DIG Somashekar in Custody After Forgery and Sexual Assault Allegations Surface

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A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…

06 Oct

Nobel Physics Prize 2026: Francis Halzen Celebrated for Cosmic Particle Research

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen. As announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, the physicist was honoured with this highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. Born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium, Halzen is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He played a pioneering role in establishing the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' in Antarctica at the South Pole to search for the universe's mysterious and hidden neutrino particles.…

06 Oct

An Evening of Memories, Music and Durga Puja Nostalgia in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

With the festive rhythm of Durga Puja just around the corner and the spirit of autumn in the air, cultural platform Kalasamanway organised a unique Agomoni gathering at Rehabari in Guwahati. Through engaging conversations and soulful music, the event brought alive the emotions, memories, history and cultural traditions that Durga Puja holds for Bengalis. Designed around the festive mood that accompanies the arrival of autumn, the evening offered a warm, intimate setting for discussions on various facets of Durga Puja. Reminiscences, reflections and performances of traditional Agomoni and Sharadiya songs added to the charm of the occasion. Such a multidimensional…

06 Oct

Guwahati University Rejects ‘Misleading Claims’ Over PGSU Polls, Defends Nomination Process

Paromita EditorAssam

Guwhati University on Tuesday defended its handling of the Post-Graduate Students' Union (PGSU) Election 2026-27, stating that all decisions related to nominations and grievances were taken strictly in accordance with established rules and institutional procedures. In a statement, the university said misinformation was being circulated regarding the nomination and appeal process. It clarified that the matter had been examined by multiple bodies, including the Returning Officer, Election Tribunal, Appeal Hearing Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell. According to the university, the nominations of Nayan Akash Bora and another candidate, Pratik Sharma, came under scrutiny after concerns regarding their eligibility were raised…

06 Oct

Nagaon lok sabha bypoll conducted peacefully; over 70 percent voter turnout recorded

Paromita EditorAssam

A voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election by Tuesday evening with polling remaining by and large peaceful throughout the day.Voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm across the eight Assembly segments under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.Polling was held across 2112 polling stations including five auxiliary polling stations in the constituency. Of these, five are model polling stations and 335 are polling stations managed by women.According to official sources, no untoward incident has been reported from any polling station in the eight Assembly segments under the Lok Sabha constituency…