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09 Aug

India To Overtake US & Be No. 1 ChatGPT Market Soon

Purbalee DuttaNews

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model, now accessible to both free and paid ChatGPT users, as well as developers via API. The company stated that GPT-5 brings enhanced reasoning, speed, accuracy, and mathematical performance. During the launch event, CEO Sam Altman emphasized India's increasing significance, noting, “India is our second-largest market after the U.S., and could soon become our biggest.” He praised the innovative ways Indians are using AI and confirmed that OpenAI is collaborating with local partners to boost AI affordability and accessibility in the country. Altman also announced plans to visit India in…

09 Aug

Government sets a price cap on four emergency use medications

Banasree SarkarNational

The Union government has set a price cap for 37 different prescription formulations, including antibiotics and painkillers, as well as four emergency-use medications. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) set the pricing, and the medications cover everything from diabetes and vitamin deficiencies to infections, heart conditions, and inflammation. The NPPA stated that manufacturers who offer branded, generic, or both types of medications at a price higher than the ceiling price (plus GST) must lower their pricing without going above the ceiling price. The NPPA further stated that manufacturers with an MRP below the ceiling price must keep their current MRP.…

09 Aug

USA Expands Credit for First-Time Homebuyers Amid Housing Crisis

Mohini BarmanInternational

The U.S. government has enacted a $7,500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers earning up to $125,000 annually. Combined with expanded down payment assistance and programs for low-income borrowers, this is one of the largest housing affordability efforts in recent years. Participants must complete homebuyer education and buy homes in designated affordability zones. The Department of Housing and Urban Development expects the move to benefit over 200,000 families in urban and suburban areas. Housing advocates note the model could inspire similar low-cost ownership schemes in growing metropolitan regions of India and South Asia, including Dhaka and Kathmandu.

09 Aug

Major Dr. Dipanwita Kalita becomes Assam’s first woman paratrooper, featured in Femina’s ‘Warrior Women’ cover

editorAssam

With Major Dr. Dipanwita Kalita from Swaheed Nagari Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur district, becoming the first Assamese woman paratrooper, Assam has made a lasting impression on the Indian Army's history. In addition to this noteworthy accomplishment, she was included alongside Colonel Sophia Qureshi and eight other outstanding female officers from the Indian Armed Forces on the Independence Day special cover of Femina India, one of the most well-known and extensively read magazines in the world. Her mother, Parbati Kalita, had gallbladder surgery yesterday, so although her triumph has made the people of Dhekiajuli very proud, celebrations at her parents' house have been…

08 Aug

Medanta reports record Q1 FY26 results; eyes Guwahati expansion

Business BureauBusiness

Global Health Limited (Medanta), one of the largest private multi-specialty tertiary care providers in North and East India, posted its highest-ever quarterly performance for Q1 FY26, with total income rising 19.1% year-on-year to ₹10,513 million. EBITDA grew 22.6% to ₹2,553 million, while Profit After Tax surged 49.6% to ₹1,590 million. The growth was driven by a 13.3% rise in occupied bed days, improved ARPOB of ₹66,584, and strong performances from both mature and developing hospitals. International patient revenue jumped 33.8% to ₹636 million. OPD pharmacy revenues also saw a 21.6% increase. CEO Pankaj Sahni credited the robust results to higher…

08 Aug

SBI’s first quarter profit upgrade 12% to Rs 19,160 crore

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, The country's largest lender SBI on Friday reported that its standalone net profit rose 12 percent to Rs 19,160 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year. The bank had earned a net profit of Rs 17,035 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. Total income in the June quarter of 2025-26 rose to Rs 1,35,342 crore from Rs 1,22,688 crore a year ago, State Bank of India said in a regulatory filing. Interest earned by the bank rose to Rs 1,17,996 crore from Rs 1,11,526 crore in the June quarter of FY 2025.…

08 Aug

Bhergaon Eri Centre distributes free silkworm seeds to empower rural women

editorAssam

An important step was taken on Wednesday at the Bhergaon Eri Cocoon Production and Demonstration Centre to encourage rural women to become self-sufficient and earn a steady income. 50 economically disadvantaged people received free Eri silkworm seeds and vital host plant saplings during the ceremony, which ran from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Daobaisa Boro, an executive member of BTR's Eri Mission, spearheaded the campaign and stressed the value of enlisting women, particularly those from the tea garden areas, to participate in Eri sericulture by using their underutilized land for plantations. An essential component of Assam's silk legacy, Muga cultivation…

08 Aug

CM Tamang sends wishes on Lepcha festival Tendong Lho Rum Faat

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Tendong Lho Rum Faat, one of the most revered festivals of the Lepcha community. The festival, celebrated with deep devotion, pays homage to the Almighty and to the sacred Tendong Hill, which holds a central place in Lepcha history and identity. In his message, the Chief Minister offered special wishes to the Lepcha people, describing Tendong Lho Rum Faat as a festival of profound spiritual significance. As per Lepcha legend, Tendong Hill is believed to have saved their ancestors from…

08 Aug

From September 20, IndiGo will begin operating morning flights from Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati

Banasree SarkarAssam

IndiGo will begin operating a new morning flight service from New Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati on September 20, 2025, according to the Assam Chief Minister's Office (CMO). In order to enhance air connection and convenience for Barak Valley residents, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheaded the introduction of the service, according to Barak Valley Development Minister Kaushik Rai. Rai thanked the chief minister and IndiGo Airlines for making the extra flight possible. On his official X account, the minister thanked the Assam chief minister for "considering the needs of the people of Barak Valley and arranging an additional flight."…

08 Aug

Vi launches REDX Family Plan with unlimited data, international roaming & premium OTT perks

Business BureauBusiness

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has unveiled its new REDX Family Plan, marking a significant expansion of its flagship REDX postpaid offering. Designed for today’s hyper-connected families, the plan is the first of its kind in India to offer unlimited 4G and 5G data, international roaming, and equal premium benefits to both primary and secondary members. At a starting price of ₹1601 per month for two members, the REDX Family Plan includes bundled access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioCinema, SonyLIV, and a six-month subscription to Swiggy One. It also features four complimentary airport lounge accesses, an annual 7-day international roaming pack worth…