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28 May

President Murmu Plants Rhododendron Arboreum During Gangtok Visit

riya EditorSikkim

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day tour of Sikkim, on Thursday planted a sampling of Rhododendron arboretum on the premises of Lok Bhavan in Gangtok. The ceremonial plantation programmer formed part of the President’s official engagements in the State and underscored the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. The initiative also highlighted Sikkim’s rich ecological heritage and the State’s continued commitment towards preserving the natural environment of the Himalayan region. Governor Mr. Om Prakash Mathur, Secretary-cum-PCCF, Forest and Environment Department, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Governor, Lok Bhawan, Jitendra Singh Raje, District Collector Gangtok; Rohan Agwane, officials…

28 May

Swiggy Exits the Burn: CEO Majety Rejects Amazon-Walmart Spending War

nanika EditorBusiness

In India’s hyper-competitive consumer tech arena, Swiggy is drawing a line in the sand. CEO Sriharsha Majety has announced a deliberate decision to step back from the aggressive spending war currently being waged by deep-pocketed giants like Amazon, Walmart-backed Flipkart, and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail. As these conglomerates battle to dominate the ten-minute delivery space with deep discounts, Swiggy is shifting its focus toward profitability and capital restraint. Following a challenging period—including a 30 percent dip in share value this year and slowing growth at its Instamart unit—investors have demanded a clear roadmap to profitability. Majety’s response is to reject…

28 May

Anti-Drug Activist Gumin Mize Granted Interim Bail; East Siang Bandh Called Off

riya EditorAssam

Anti-drug activist Gumin Mize was released from judicial custody after Assam’s Lakhimpur District and Sessions Court granted him interim bail. Following his release, the 12-hour bandh called by the Adi Students Union (AdiSU) along with several other local student organisations in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district was withdrawn at noon. The bandh had been called in protest against the arrest of Mize by Assam Police and allegations of custodial torture. The shutdown began at 5 am and affected normal life across several areas, including Ruksin, Sille Oyan, Mebo and Pasighat. Shops, markets and business establishments remained closed for several hours,…

28 May

Governor Presents Excellence Awards at Cotton University’s 126th Foundation Day Celebration

riya EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the 126th foundation day celebration of Cotton University in Guwahati and presented the Governor’s Excellence Awards to meritorious undergraduate and postgraduate students at the KBR auditorium of the university here on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor extended his greetings and congratulations to the students, faculty members and alumni of the university and described Cotton University as one of the most prestigious centers of higher education, intellectual awakening and cultural renaissance in the Northeast. Recalling the institution’s rich legacy since its establishment in 1901, he said the university has played a pivotal role…

27 May

Scindia Rolls Out ₹236 Crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ to Turn Tripura’s GI-Tagged Fruit into Global Brand

Preeti SinghTripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha on Friday jointly launched “Mission Queen Pineapple”, a ₹236 crore convergence-driven programme to boost cultivation, processing, and global marketing of Tripura’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple. The three-year mission will run from Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028 and aims to build a complete value chain around the state’s unique fruit. Anchored by MDoNER, the initiative brings together schemes and support from the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Commerce, MSME, APEDA, DPIIT, ICAR, CSIR, TRIFED, NERAMAC, and the Tripura government.…

27 May

Guwahati students excel in SOF International Olympiads 2025-26

Business BureauBusiness

Students from Guwahati delivered an impressive performance in the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) examinations for the academic year 2025–26, bringing recognition to the city on the international stage. The SOF Olympiads this year witnessed participation from millions of students across 72 countries, including more than 42,000 students from Guwahati. Among the top achievers, Nishanth Chettri of Class 1 from St. Rose School secured International Rank 1 in the International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO). Arnab Bhagowati of Class 4 from Modern English School achieved International Rank 1 in the National Science Olympiad (NSO), while Rohit Mahto of Class 4 from Happy…

27 May

TVS Motor tops global durable consumer goods ranking for shareholder value creation

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company has been ranked number one globally in the ‘Durable Consumer Goods’ category in the annual ‘Best Stocks in the World’ ranking published by Boston Consulting Group and Germany-based business weekly WirtschaftsWoche. The ranking evaluated more than 2,000 listed companies across 35 industries worldwide. According to the study, TVS Motor delivered an average annual Total Shareholder Return of around 51 per cent between 2021 and 2025, emerging ahead of competitors from Japan, China, the United States and India. The analysis stated that the company’s performance was driven by strong revenue growth, premium market valuation, improving profitability and a…

27 May

Supreme Court Revives Amazon-Future Deal Dispute, Overturns Anti-Trust Ruling

nanika EditorBusiness

In a major legal victory for US e-commerce giant Amazon, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday set aside the ₹202 crore penalty imposed on the company by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The top court also overturned the June 2022 order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had previously rejected Amazon’s appeal against the suspension of its 2019 investment deal with the Future Group. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta delivered the landmark verdict, effectively striking down both the NCLAT judgment and the CCI’s December 2021 order. The antitrust regulator had initially…

27 May

India sends five-member team to Taipei WorldSkills tournament ahead of Shanghai 2026

Business BureauBusiness

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Sunday flagged off the Indian contingent for the 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament to be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 26 to 28. The five-member Indian team will compete against participants from around 15 countries in the international vocational and technical skills competition, which is being organised as a preparatory event ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. The competition focuses on promoting global skills development, technical excellence and workforce innovation. The send-off ceremony was attended by Skill Development…

27 May

Indriya unveils ‘Madhuragini’ bridal collection inspired by Madhubani art and Ram-Sita wedding traditions

Business BureauBusiness

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery has launched its new bridal collection ‘Madhuragini’, drawing inspiration from the sacred traditions of Mithila and the timeless Madhubani art form associated with the wedding of Lord Ram and Sita. Crafted in 22kt gold, the collection celebrates themes of divine union, womanhood, protection and continuity through intricate handcrafted motifs rooted in Bihar’s cultural heritage. The collection features a range of bridal jewellery including necklace sets, earrings, rings, maang tikkas, naths and mangalsutra dolnas across multiple price segments. The highlight of the collection is the two-layered masterpiece featuring the Samyukta Haar and Sita Haar. The Samyukta Haar…