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16 Jun

Godrej Enterprises marks 25 years of Chennai facility, expands warehousing capabilities

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Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has marked the 25th anniversary of its Chennai manufacturing facility and announced continued investments in its Chennai and Bengaluru plants to strengthen automation, innovation and next-generation warehousing infrastructure in India. The company said the Chennai facility has evolved into a major manufacturing and engineering hub over the past two and a half decades, supporting India’s growing logistics and warehousing sector. Backed by more than 70 years of expertise in intralogistics, the business is focusing on automation-led manufacturing, precision engineering and digital design-to-delivery systems to meet rising demand from e-commerce, quick commerce and manufacturing industries. According to…

16 Jun

Godrej expands smart surveillance portfolio with BIS-certified security cameras

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The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has launched a new portfolio of Wi-Fi and 4G-enabled surveillance cameras, marking a strategic expansion in India’s organised surveillance market as demand rises for connected, secure and compliant monitoring solutions. The newly introduced range includes indoor security cameras as well as outdoor pan-tilt, dome and bullet cameras. Designed for residential, commercial and institutional users, the portfolio aims to provide seamless monitoring experiences with enhanced connectivity, reliability and ease of use. While Wi-Fi variants are targeted at connected homes and businesses, the 4G-enabled smart and solar cameras are designed for locations where…

16 Jun

A success story in Malda: APAI-WB Pre-Counselling & Education Fair 2026 draws strong response in Malda

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The Association of Professional Academic Institutions, West Bengal (APAI-WB) has successfully organised the APAI-WB Pre-Counselling & Education Fair 2026 at Vrindaban Garden, Sahapur, Malda, providing students and parents with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and make informed academic and career decisions. The fair was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Shri Khagen Murmu, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Maldaha Uttar; Shri Gopal Chandra Saha, Hon'ble Member, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Malda; Shri Sardar Taranjit Singh, President, APAI-WB; Shri Rajanvir Singh Kapur, IAS, District Magistrate & Collector, Malda. Designed to support students preparing for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate…

16 Jun

ABD Maestro launches Bar Maestro to spotlight India’s bartending talent

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ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers Limited (ABD), has launched "Bar Maestro", a multi-city bartending and skill competition aimed at celebrating India's growing cocktail culture and providing a national platform for bartending talent. Launched in association with Tulleeho, a leading bar and beverage education platform, the competition will roll out from June 15 across Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata. The initiative seeks to promote bartending as a creative, high-quality and consistent craft while offering participants recognition and career growth opportunities.Bar Maestro will feature ABD Maestro's premium portfolio, including…

16 Jun

Assam Animated Short ‘Chyimi’ Wins in Athens; Hat-Trick of Global Honours for Dr Mahanta

Preeti SinghAssam, Entertainment

The animated short film ‘Chyimi’, written and directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta — a leading cultural activist, litterateur, filmmaker, actor of the state and Commissioner of Police, Guwahati — has brought glory to the state by winning the ‘Honourable Mention’ in the Best Short Film category at the ‘Athens Marathon Film Awards’, earning special acclaim. This honour has further strengthened ‘Chyimi’s’ glorious journey in the world of animated short films. The film has already received significant appreciation at the international level. Earlier, ‘Chyimi’ won the Best Short Film award at the Jaipur International Film Festival and was also honoured as…

16 Jun

LPL gets major boost as promoters secure multimillion-dollar funding ahead of Season 6

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The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has received a significant financial boost ahead of its sixth season, with promoters Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (IPG) announcing a multimillion-dollar strategic funding arrangement through a partnership with a Nasdaq-listed entity. The development comes just weeks before Season 6 of the LPL is scheduled to begin on July 10. IPG has completed its strategic all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc., bringing its portfolio of T20 league commercial rights, including the LPL, to the Nasdaq-listed platform UGRO (NASDAQ: UGRO). The move places IPG and the leagues under its management within a publicly governed…

16 Jun

US-Iran Peace Pact May Slash India’s Oil Import Costs

anuprova EditorInternational

The emerging peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to provide significant economic relief to India by reducing its oil import bill and easing pressure on inflation. As one of the world’s largest crude oil importers, India has been heavily affected by fluctuations in global energy prices during the recent conflict in West Asia. With the proposed deal paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments, analysts believe crude supplies could stabilize and prices may decline further in the coming weeks. The announcement has already had a…

16 Jun

Student Groups Seek Judicial Inquiry into Fake Document Racket in Margherita

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Allegations of a large-scale document forgery racket linked to recruitment in Central Government security forces have surfaced in Assam's Margherita Co-District, leading several student organisations and local groups to demand a judicial inquiry into the matter. The allegations have sparked concern among residents and civil society organisations, with claims that individuals from outside Assam may have used forged residential and identity documents issued from the state to secure employment in various Central security agencies. According to local organisations, youths from states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and West Bengal have allegedly been attempting to obtain jobs in Central security forces…

16 Jun

Toxic Parthenium Spread Along NH-127 Sparks Fresh Concern in Nagaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The widespread growth of toxic Parthenium weed along National Highway-127 in Assam's Nagaon district has once again become a major concern for residents, with locals warning of potential health and environmental risks as the invasive plant continues to spread across large stretches of the highway.The weed has reportedly covered significant portions of the roadside from Uriagaon to Amoni, growing densely on both sides of the highway and affecting several nearby communities. Residents living along the route, as well as daily commuters, have expressed concern over the unchecked expansion of the plant, which is known for its harmful effects on human…

16 Jun

A 29-year-old Kolkata woman who upskilled at Scaler Built a startup that is being used by 2 lakh people daily

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Startup success story: A Kolkata woman who upskilled at Scaler Built a startup that is being used by 2 lakh people daily At 29, Kolkata’s Antara Sarkar has already navigated through multiple career chapters. An alumnus of NIT Durgapur, she worked as a civil structural engineering professional for nearly eight years. Entrepreneurship was never her initial plan, it emerged from a desire to build something of her own. That ambition eventually led her to Scaler and to launch Vedaz.io, a platform at the intersection of spirituality and technology. Building a startup brought with it a challenge she had not anticipated.…