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12 Aug

Praj Industries Share Price Cracks Post Q1 Results

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Praj Industries’ share price dropped over 9% on Tuesday, August 12, following the release of its April-June quarter results after market hours on Monday. The company reported a net profit of ₹5.34 crore for Q1 FY26, a sharp fall of more than 90% from ₹84.18 crore in the same quarter last year, disappointing investors and triggering the steep decline. Sequentially, net profit also fell significantly from ₹39.82 crore in the January-March 2025 quarter. Management attributed the drop to cautiousness in the domestic ethanol market after achieving the 20% ethanol blending program (EBP) target and upcoming blending mandates. Geopolitical tensions and…

12 Aug

Education Reform: Major Push to Reduce Student Debt

Mohini BarmanInternational

In a bold bid to tackle student debt and boost economic opportunity, U.S. President Biden has unveiled a proposal offering free community college education for students from households earning under $80,000 annually. The plan also includes expanded Pell Grants and emergency student financial aid through partnerships with community colleges and nonprofits. The initiative is expected to increase high school graduation incentives and funnel skilled workers into trade sectors. Education advocates in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are observing closely—engaging in discussions about similar models to reduce dropout rates in rural areas. This push could reshape workforce development and inspire region-wide reforms…

12 Aug

700 new Goa police officers finish their training at the Lachit Borphukan Academy in Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a significant step for interstate police collaboration, 700 Goa Police recruits have finished their 43-week basic training at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in the Golaghat region of Assam. The trainees, who started at the academy on October 4 of last year, received intense instruction in field tactics, weapon handling, mental toughness, and physical endurance. They are now members of the Indian Reserve Battalions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present during the passing-out parade. Sarma praised the event as historic, pointing out that it promoted professional…

12 Aug

Assam women’s group slams firearms plan, warns of civil unrest and gender violence

editorAssam

The Nari Nagarik Manch, an apolitical women's collective in Assam, has strongly opposed the state government's plan to license firearms to "indigenous people" in areas that are considered vulnerable. The group warned that decades of peace could be undone by the action. Most of Assam has been peaceful since the conclusion of the militancy in 2009–2010. When weapons reached non-state actors, the Manch fear a recurrence of the bloodshed that occurred in Manipur. About 30 members decided to ask the President, Prime Minister, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to cancel the idea. Through a PIL, they can also petition…

12 Aug

SECI profit upgrade 15% to Rs 502 crore in FY25

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in its net profit to Rs 501.92 crore in FY2024-25, mainly on the back of higher revenues. As per the audited standalone financial results for the year ending March 31, 2025, SECI has recorded revenue from operations of Rs 15,185.10 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 501.92 crore, the company statement said. In comparison, it reported that SECI's revenue from operations for FY2023-24 stood at Rs 13,035.07 crore and profit after tax at Rs 436.03 crore. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of…

11 Aug

DOMS Industries shares jump 12% on heavy trading

editorBusiness, News

Stationery products maker DOMS Industries shares rose 12.34% to hit a high of ₹2,570 on the BSE. On the National Stock Exchange, DOMS Industries shares rose 12.29% to hit a high of ₹2,569 on Friday due to heavier than usual trading after the announcement of its June quarter results. DOMS Industries reported a net profit of ₹59 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY26), up 9% from ₹54 crore in the corresponding period last year. Its revenue from operations rose 26% year-on-year to ₹562 crore in the April-June period from ₹445 crore in the same period…

11 Aug

Elanpro certifies 30 refrigeration technicians in Guwahati to strengthen cold chain sector

Business BureauBusiness

Elanpro, in collaboration with non-profit Care U 365, has successfully concluded the first phase of its “Cool Skills, Bright Future” initiative in Guwahati, certifying 30 aspiring refrigeration technicians. The six-week skill development programme, held at Assam Engineering College, aimed to address the shortage of qualified service professionals in India’s fast-growing commercial refrigeration industry. The certification ceremony was attended by Assam Minister for Education, Welfare of Plain Tribe & Backward Classes Ranuj Pegu, Director of Technical Education Dhrubajyoti Bora, and AEI Chandmari Principal Dr. Hitesh Tahbildar. Trainees underwent a blend of classroom sessions, performance assessments, and hands-on experience with real-world refrigeration…

11 Aug

super.money takes off with ‘FLIGHTS’; bets big on Gen Z travel surge via UPI

Business BureauBusiness

UPI-first platform super.money has launched ‘FLIGHTS’—a travel booking feature tailored for Gen Z users. Partnering with Cleartrip, the company now allows users to book domestic flights using UPI and earn an additional 5% reward on top of existing offers, making it one of the most rewarding flight-booking platforms in India. The launch reflects super.money’s ambition to transform UPI from a basic payment tool into a value-driven commerce experience. By removing the need for credit cards while maintaining benefits, the app directly caters to Gen Z’s preference for instant, debt-free, and digital transactions. According to Cleartrip, Gen Z travellers now lead…

11 Aug

Aama Samman Diwas Scheme, worth Rs 128 crore, is launched in Sikkim, with 32,000 mothers receiving Rs 40,000 apiece

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday unveiled a landmark ₹128-crore welfare initiative during the state’s first-ever Aama Samman Diwas, pledging financial assistance of ₹40,000 each to nearly 32,000 mothers across the state. The launch event, held at Rangpo Playground, drew thousands of attendees. The aid will be disbursed in two instalments of ₹20,000, alongside the distribution of hot water bottles to recipients. Linking the occasion to Jan Unmukti Diwas — the day marking his release from what he described as “unjust imprisonment” — Tamang spoke emotionally about the support he received from mothers during his incarceration.“When I was…

11 Aug

Tata Tea Premium blends art and AI in Independence Day campaign ‘Desh Ka Garv – Pradesh Ki Kala’

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Tea Premium, the flagship brand from Tata Consumer Products, has launched the 2025 edition of its much-awaited Independence Day campaign, ‘Desh Ka Garv – Pradesh Ki Kala’, celebrating India’s diverse regional art forms through hand-painted artisanal kettles. In collaboration with Kaushalam, a platform preserving Indian folk art, the brand has unveiled a limited-edition kettle collection inspired by iconic art styles like Warli, Gond, Madhubani, Sanjhi, Kalighat, Phulkari, and Pattachitra. Each kettle, a cultural artefact, features region-specific motifs—from Punjab’s vibrant dhols to Uttar Pradesh’s serene ghats—designed to preserve and promote India’s rich artistic traditions. The campaign also features a visually…