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02 Sep

Grand Shopsy Mela returns; Flipkart’s hyper value platform launches biggest festive sale

Business BureauBusiness

Shopsy by Flipkart has announced the return of its biggest annual shopping event, the Grand Shopsy Mela (GSM), running from August 29 to September 7. The sale, themed “Aise Girenge Dam, Shopping Hogi Subah Shaam,” promises unmatched affordability with over 1 crore products priced under ₹149 across fashion, lifestyle, home, and beauty categories. This year’s edition brings a wide range of offers including Grand Jhatpat Deals, Crazy Offers, Jackpot Deals, and hourly price drops, making festive shopping accessible for millions of families in Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns. According to Kapil Thirani, Business Head of Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace,…

02 Sep

Flipkart expands supply chain network ahead of Big Billion Days, strengthens regional markets

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart has announced a significant expansion of its pan-India supply chain network ahead of its flagship festive sale, The Big Billion Days 2025. The homegrown e-commerce major has added fulfilment centres (FCs) and last-mile hubs in Varanasi, Patna, Manesar, Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Agartala, boosting capacity across 21,000+ pincodes. The expansion spans 35 lakh sq. ft. and covers large, non-large, and grocery categories, including Myntra. A 2.0 lakh sq. ft. facility in Varanasi has generated 3,600 jobs, while a 4.5 lakh sq. ft. centre in Patna is serving 1,000 pincodes and creating 1,100 jobs. In Manesar, a 140-acre Regional Distribution…

02 Sep

Dough as you like shines as Rich presents Hospitality Horizon Awards 2025 Honour India’s best bakeries

Business BureauBusiness

Mumbai turned into a hub of celebration as the Rich Presents Hospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Awards 2025 unfolded at Novotel Airport, Andheri East. The glittering evening recognized excellence in India’s baking and confectionery industry, bringing together top talent, celebrity chefs, and leading entrepreneurs. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of the Top 10 Chain Bakeries and Top 10 Standalone Bakeries in India, who travelled from across the country to receive their laurels. Dough as you like won the award in Kolkata. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Rich Products India, MENA & Turkey,…

02 Sep

Sikkim has extended the deadline for paying traffic fines to September 15

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Transport Department has announced a 15-day extension for its one-time traffic fine settlement scheme under the AI-driven Traffic Management System. Originally scheduled to conclude on August 31, the initiative will now remain open until September 15, 2025, giving vehicle owners extra time to clear pending fines. The scheme allows violators to settle dues by paying 50% of the total penalty or ₹20,000, whichever is lower. Launched in July, the program aims to reduce financial burden on vehicle owners while encouraging compliance with traffic regulations. However, initial collections during August recovered only about 25% of outstanding fines, officials said.…

02 Sep

Assam CM wraps up Barak Valley tour, hands over cheques to women entrepreneurs

Banasree SarkarAssam

Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister, said that Bangladeshi infiltrators primarily enter India through four border crossing locations in northeastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura. He claimed that the security forces would immediately push back the Bangladeshi infiltrators since his government has increased the watch on the Mankachar and Sribhumi borders. He did acknowledge, though, that the brokers who assist Bangladeshis in entering India, primarily across the Tripura border, are Hindus. According to Sarma, "They charge Rs 20,000 per Bangladeshi citizen for illegal infiltration." With a government event in Patharkandi, the Chief Minister concluded his two-day visit to…

02 Sep

District-level orientation for Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan held in Sonitpur under DC Ananda Kumar Das

editorAssam

Under the direction of District Commissioner Ananda Kumar Das, a district-level orientation session for the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan-Responsive Governance session was organized on Monday at Conference Hall-II, Office of the District Commissioner, Sonitpur. Along with master trainers and heads of the relevant departments under the Sonitpur district administration, the meeting was graced by Karabi Saikia Karan, the chief executive officer of Sonitpur Zilla Parishad; Jintu Borah, the additional district commissioner; Iris Arman Ahmed, the assistant commissioner-cum-district master trainer; and Nishinath Sarma, the deputy CEO of Sonitpur Zilla Parishad. CEO Karabi Saikia Karan gave the program's opening comments, outlining the Abhiyan's…

02 Sep

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind delegation to Goalpara, and Assam CM promises strict security

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced heightened security measures in Goalpara district ahead of the visit by a delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister emphasized the need for maintaining peace and stability in the district, given the sensitive context surrounding the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) elections. “Considering the upcoming BTR elections and the sensitive situation in the district, the Assam Police will continue strict monitoring to ensure peace and stability,” Sarma stated, reassuring residents of the district. The visiting delegation includes prominent leaders of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, such as Maulana…

02 Sep

SEBI Re-Introduces Intraday Limits For Index Options Trading

Purbalee DuttaLatest

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a detailed framework to regulate intraday positions in equity index derivatives, aiming to limit excessive exposures while maintaining market liquidity and stability. As per a circular issued late Monday, SEBI will enforce specific intraday position limits per entity trading in index options. From October 1, 2025, net intraday positions, on a futures-equivalent basis, will be capped at ₹5,000 crore, while gross intraday positions will be limited to ₹10,000 crore, aligning with existing end-of-day gross limits. This move addresses growing concerns about traders taking disproportionately large positions, particularly on options expiry…

02 Sep

Wildfires Rage Across California

Mohini BarmanInternational

Massive wildfires have engulfed parts of Northern California, forcing more than 50,000 residents to evacuate. Fueled by strong winds and a prolonged drought, the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and charred thousands of acres of land. Authorities said several highways remain closed as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze. Smoke has spread across major cities including Sacramento and San Francisco, prompting health warnings. U.S. President Joe Biden has approved emergency funding, while state officials urged citizens to conserve water and energy during the crisis.

02 Sep

Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind delegation to visit Assam, police to keep strict vigil

Mohini BarmanAssam

A delegation of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is visiting Assam's Goalpara district, and the police will strictly monitor the situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The seven-member delegation is led by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Mahmood Madani, he said on Monday. "Considering the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) elections and the sensitive situation in the district, the @assampolice will continue to maintain strict monitoring to ensure peace and stability," he said in a post on X.