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31 Dec

Nalanda Literature Festival 2025 Concludes, Reaffirming Nalanda’s Legacy as a Global Centre of Learning

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Rajgir, Bihar: The Nalanda Literature Festival (NLF) 2025 concluded on December 25 at the Rajgir Convention Centre, marking five days of rich literary dialogue, cultural performances, and intellectual engagement inspired by the legacy of the ancient Nalanda University. The festival brought together writers, scholars, artists, and thinkers from across India, with a special focus on voices from Bihar and the North East. The festival was inaugurated in the presence of Bihar Governor Shri Arif Mohammad Khan and noted author Dr. Shashi Tharoor, who emphasized the enduring relevance of literature, language, and critical thought in shaping society. Speakers highlighted Nalanda’s historic…

31 Dec

Power Draped in Poise: Nayanthara Commands Attention in Toxic

Preeti SinghEntertainment

On December 31, Yash unveiled the first look of Nayanthara in the upcoming film "Toxic – A Fairytale For Grown-Ups," directed by Geetu Mohandas. This introduction portrays Nayanthara as the character Ganga, highlighting her duality of elegance and danger. Her look is part of a promotional series that has previously included reveals of Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi. Nayanthara's character Ganga in the upcoming project titled "Toxic" is introduced in a promotional poster shared by Yash on social media. The caption reads “Introducing Nayanthara as GANGA in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups.” The poster depicts Ganga confidently walking…

31 Dec

AODH Irish Whiskey debuts in India as ABD Maestro enters fast-growing premium segment

Business BureauBusiness

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), has launched AODH Irish Whiskey in India, marking its entry into one of the fastest-growing categories in the country. The company, co-founded by Superstar Ranveer Singh, who also serves as creative partner, aims to build world-class brands for Indian and global consumers. AODH, meaning “flame” in Irish, is positioned as an authentic Irish expression crafted using triple distillation. The whiskey features a bright gold hue with copper glints and offers notes of vanilla cream, light honey and toffee from ex-bourbon cask maturation, with a…

31 Dec

GST Registration Simplified: Eligibility, GSTIN, and Legal Requirements

editorNational

Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is essential for businesses operating under India’s unified indirect tax system, as it provides a legal tax identity, enables compliance, and allows access to input tax credit. GST replaces multiple state and central taxes, simplifying taxation and improving transparency. Businesses must register for GST if their annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh for goods suppliers or ₹20 lakh for service providers, except in special category states where lower thresholds apply. Certain entities must register regardless of turnover, including inter-state traders, e-commerce sellers and operators, casual taxable persons, non-resident taxpayers, and those liable under the Reverse…

31 Dec

Guwahati Schools to Remain Shut Till January 6 Amid Severe Cold Conditions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Guwahati is currently experiencing a spell of very cold weather, and because of this, all government and provincialised schools in the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district will remain closed for one week starting from December 31, 2025. The decision has been taken by the district education authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of school students during the severe cold conditions being reported across the city. Officials said the order was issued on December 30 after the district administration reviewed the weather situation. The advisory came from the Office of the District Elementary Education Officer-cum-District Mission Coordinator under Samagra Shiksha, Kamrup (Metro).…

31 Dec

JSW MG Motor India launches industry-first assured buy-back program for electric vehvicles

Business BureauBusiness

JSW MG Motor India has announced a first-of-its-kind Assured Buy Back Program for its electric vehicles, extending guaranteed resale value benefits from 3 years to up to 5 years. With this initiative, MG becomes the first car brand in India to offer assured buy-back for such a long ownership period, aimed at boosting confidence among EV buyers. Customers can receive a guaranteed resale value ranging between 40% and 60% at the end of the selected tenure. The program also covers commercial MG ZS EV fleet vehicles up to three years old or with mileage up to ₹60,000 per year. The…

31 Dec

Assam CM inaugurates new campus of Bhattadev University

Banasree SarkarAssam

An important turning point in the state's higher education system was reached when Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma opened the new Bhattadev University campus in Medhikuchi. The university campus, which spans 120 bighas of land, was built under a project valued at Rs 52.99 crore. Senior authorities and local representatives, including Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Barpeta MP Phani Bhushan Choudhury, and Bhawanipur MLA Phanidhar Talukdar, attended the inaugural ceremony. Bhattadev University is being envisioned as a "Global Smart University," with a strong focus on technology-driven teaching, research, and innovation, according to teaching Minister…

30 Dec

Samsung certifies 450 youth in AI and coding under innovation campus programme in Hyderabad

Business BureauBusiness

Samsung has certified 450 students in Artificial Intelligence and Coding & Programming under its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) initiative at the NSIC Technical Service Centre in Hyderabad, reinforcing its commitment to developing India’s digital talent pipeline. The felicitation ceremony was attended by NSIC Hyderabad Centre Head Rajivnath, who stressed the importance of continuous investment in technology-led skilling to support India’s digital transformation. Of the total students certified, 100 completed advanced AI training, while 350 were trained in coding through structured, industry-relevant modules. Samsung Innovation Campus aims to skill 20,000 youth in India in 2025, in alignment with the Government’s Skill…

30 Dec

Sensex, Nifty 50 end flat amid lack of fresh triggers

Purbalee DuttaCover Stories

The Indian stock market ended flat on Tuesday, 30 December, as investors kept their bets low amid a lack of fresh domestic triggers and mixed global cues. The Sensex ended at 84,675.08, slipping 20 points, or 0.02%, while the Nifty 50 closed the day 3 points, or 0.01%, lower at 25,938.85. The BSE Midcap index slipped 0.05%, while the Smallcap index dropped by 0.20%. The domestic market is witnessing stock-specific action, which is keeping the indices range-bound. On Tuesday, benchmark indices ended flat as gains in shares of select heavyweights, including Mahindra and Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, and SBI,…

30 Dec

Assam Police Bust Indian Module of Radical Bangladeshi Outfit, 11 Arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Basing operations on credible intelligence, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police executed multiple raids in Assam and Tripura, resulting in the arrest of 11 members of the radical Islamic module called Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), linked to a Bangladesh-based terrorist group. The arrests occurred across Barpeta, Chirang, Baksa, and Darrang districts in Assam on December 29 and 30. The suspects include individuals aged between 22 to 46, mainly from Barpeta and Baksa districts, as well as Tripura. The STF’s actions were influenced by careful monitoring of jihadi activities in North East India, particularly in light of recent developments…