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08 Dec

Renault launches ‘Discovery Days’ nationwide; Guwahati customers invited to explore new Triber & Kiger

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Renault India has announced the nationwide rollout of its flagship customer engagement campaign, ‘Discovery Days’, inviting buyers to experience the new Triber and new Kiger across all dealerships in India. The 13-day initiative will run from December 10 to December 22, 2025, offering immersive showroom activities and exclusive benefits. Designed as a festive, interactive experience, Discovery Days will transform Renault dealerships into carnival-like spaces where visitors can enjoy themed games, demonstrations, and personalised interactions with Renault’s product specialists. Car buyers will also have access to a range of lucrative offers, including 0% interest financing, a 50% waiver on processing fees,…

08 Dec

Maruti Suzuki expands EV charging network, boost northeast connectivity through Siliguri corridor

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Maruti Suzuki has announced a major step toward building a unified EV charging ecosystem in India by signing collaboration agreements with 13 leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs). The new platform will allow EV owners to access home and public charging, discover charging locations and make seamless digital payments — all through a single application. The gateway city to the Northeast, the initiative is expected to significantly strengthen long-distance EV travel. With rising EV adoption among urban commuters and inter-state travellers moving through the Siliguri Corridor, the availability of new fast-charging points will improve reliability along national highways leading to Assam,…

08 Dec

Isuzu Motors India announces nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp’ for its range of ISUZU D-MAX Pick-ups and SUVs

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In a constant endeavour to reaffirm ISUZU’s commitment to provide best service and ownership experience, Isuzu Motors India has conducted a nation-wide ‘ISUZU I-Care Winter Camp’ for its range of ISUZU D-MAX Pick-ups and SUVs. This service camp is aimed at offering customers exciting benefits and preventive maintenance checks for a hassle-free driving experience during the season across the country. An initiative of ‘ISUZU Care’, the Winter camp will be organised across all ISUZU authorised dealer service outlets, between 08th - 13th December 2025 (both days inclusive). During this period, customers can also avail special offers & benefits for their…

08 Dec

Roumari Lake Teems With Migratory Birds as Winter Breathes New Life Into Wetland

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Roumari Lake in Jogighopa area of Bongaigaon district has again started attracting a large number of migratory birds with the arrival of the winter season. The wetland, also known locally as Roumari Beel, is located near Malegarh village and covers almost 70 hectares of land. People in the area say that the beel has now turned into a lively place as different bird species have started gathering here over the past several weeks. Local residents who regularly observe the wetland say that nearly 29 bird species can be seen around the lake throughout the year. With the cooler weather, several…

08 Dec

IndiGo mass cancellations continue for 7th day

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

IndiGo’s operational crisis continued for a seventh straight day on December 8, with the airline cancelling more than 250 flights across major airports. According to reports, 251 flights were grounded at Delhi and Bengaluru alone. Delhi airport saw 134 cancellations — 75 departures and 59 arrivals — while Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recorded 127 cancellations, affecting 65 arrivals and 62 departures. Additional disruptions were reported nationwide: five flights were cancelled in Thiruvananthapuram, eighteen in Ahmedabad, and seventy-seven in Hyderabad. Jaipur airport also faced multiple IndiGo cancellations, though authorities said passenger movement remained calm. However, travellers were left waiting for updates…

08 Dec

Kolkata students join India’s AI wave as Solve for Tomorrow 2025 spotlights social impact innovation

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AI-driven problem-solving is becoming central to India’s youth innovation journey, and this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, held in collaboration with IIT Delhi, showcased how students nationwide are using artificial intelligence to build safer and more inclusive communities. The theme for this year, “AI for a Safer, Smarter and Inclusive Bharat,” attracted thousands of young innovators designing real-world, socially impactful solutions. Student teams presented ideas ranging from AI-based surveillance systems and women’s safety applications to smart meters and wearable navigation tools for the visually impaired. Teams such as Chakravyuh, Error 404, Passionate Problem Solver, Sicario, and Percevia stood…

08 Dec

Repo Rate cut in line with expectations, says Kotak Mahindra Bank Economist

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Reacting to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest monetary policy decision, Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the move to cut the repo rate and introduce liquidity support was broadly in line with the bank’s expectations. She noted that the central bank has kept the door open for additional policy easing in the coming months. “We see scope for another 25 basis points reduction, taking the terminal policy rate closer to 5 percent,” Bhardwaj stated. According to her assessment, after reaching that level, the RBI may shift to a prolonged pause phase, depending on the domestic inflation…

08 Dec

Post Malone to Perform in Guwahati Today as Delay in Zubeen Garg Death Report Sparks Controversy

Sonakshi SarkarEntertainment

Global rap star Post Malone is scheduled to perform in Khanapara, Guwahati, marking his second concert in India, a follow-up to his debut in Mumbai. The event is shadowed by a political controversy regarding the postponed inquiry report on the death of acclaimed Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, originally due today but now set for December 12. Critics claim that the concert serves as a distraction from this delay. In response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma refuted these claims, asserting that Post Malone was invited before Garg's death and that there was no prior opposition to the concert. He argued…

08 Dec

Car Plunges into Champabati River Amid Dense Fog in Assam; One Killed, One Missing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Dense winter fog has severely impacted road safety in Assam, leading to a tragic accident at Yogi Ghopa–Boalimari in Bongaigaon district, where a vehicle plunged into the Champabati river around midnight. Four individuals were in the car: driver Akidul Islam and passenger Jubbar Ali survived, while Bokkar Ali was recovered deceased, and Azahar Ali Mondal remains missing. The group was returning to Barpeta after attending a local fair when their Dhubri-bound vehicle lost control on a foggy stretch, rolling down a slope into the river. Survivors highlighted the sudden loss of control, with Jubbar recalling the moment before the crash.…

08 Dec

Goa Nightclub Blaze Claims Lives of Three People from Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On Sunday, a catastrophic fire at a nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of at least three individuals from Assam, identified as Rahul Tanti and Manojit Mal from Cachar district, and Diganta Patir from Dhemaji. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, stating, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of death of three persons from Assam in this accident." The incident, which took place at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, resulted in a total of 25 fatalities, including four tourists and 14 staff members.