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Violence Erupts in Chirang as Police Open Fire After Protest Turns Violent

Violence Erupts in Chirang as Police Open Fire After Protest Turns Violent

Police opened fire to control a violent protest at the Runikhata Forest Range Office along the India–Bhutan border in Assam’s Chirang district after clashes between demonstrators and security personnel escalated sharply. According to officials, the situation spiralled out of control when protesters allegedly attacked police and forest personnel and resorted to heavy stone pelting. Security forces first used a baton charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd before opening fire, triggering panic in the area. Tension continues to prevail despite reinforcement of additional police personnel. The unrest began on Thursday night after forest officials detained 25 individuals from the…
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AI, content creation emerge as top roles for fresh graduates: LinkedIn report

AI, content creation emerge as top roles for fresh graduates: LinkedIn report

Artificial Intelligence specialists, Generative AI engineers, and digital content creators are among the fastest-growing roles for fresh graduates in India, according to LinkedIn’s latest Grads’ Guide 2026. The report highlights a shifting job landscape where opportunities are expanding beyond traditional technology roles into business and people-centric sectors. The data shows strong demand across functions such as Human Resources, Consulting, Information Technology, Marketing, and Project Management. Among industries, Utilities, Education, Government Administration, Transportation and Logistics, and Energy Technology are emerging as key growth drivers for early career professionals. LinkedIn Career Expert Nirajita Banerjee said young professionals must stay open to unconventional…
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Assam CM Urges Pawan Khera to Surrender Following SC Relief Denial

Assam CM Urges Pawan Khera to Surrender Following SC Relief Denial

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 17 said Congress leader Pawan Khera should surrender before the law and appear in Guwahati after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail. Speaking in Uttar Dinajpur, Sarma said Khera should follow due legal process and present himself before the appropriate court in Assam. “He should come to Guwahati and surrender there,” he said. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court rejected Khera’s plea seeking an extension of transit anticipatory bail, which had earlier been granted by the Telangana High Court. The plea sought additional time to…
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Tata Motors rolls out 10 lakh CVs from Lucknow plant, flags green mobility push

Tata Motors rolls out 10 lakh CVs from Lucknow plant, flags green mobility push

Tata Motors Ltd. on Tuesday achieved a major milestone with the rollout of its 10th lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, marking over 35 years of operations in Uttar Pradesh. The milestone vehicle, a zero-emission electric bus, signals the company’s push towards cleaner mobility, aligned with India’s net-zero ambitions. The vehicle was flagged off by Yogi Adityanath along with N. Chandrasekaran, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Tata Motors MD & CEO Girish Wagh. Adityanath said the achievement reflects Uttar Pradesh’s industrial potential and its vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy. Established in 1992,…
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Mumbai’s Skyline Surges While 11 Million Residents Remain in Slums

Mumbai’s Skyline Surges While 11 Million Residents Remain in Slums

Mumbai’s skyline is reaching unprecedented heights, but beneath the glittering glass of towers like the 41-story Altimus in Worli, a profound housing crisis is reaching a breaking point. As of April 2026, the city is emerging as a global financial fortress, attracting giants like Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock. Yet, for the millions who power this economy—the drivers, cleaners, and laborers—the dream of a "sea-facing flat" remains a distant, high-stakes negotiation. The statistics of the 2026 housing landscape tell a story of extreme contrast. According to the latest findings from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), slums now occupy nearly 24%…
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Vivo launches T5 Pro with 9020mAh battery, targets power users

Vivo launches T5 Pro with 9020mAh battery, targets power users

Vivo India has launched the vivo T5 Pro 5G, expanding its performance-focused Series-T lineup with a device built around power, endurance and gaming performance. The smartphone features vivo’s biggest-ever 9020mAh battery in an ultra-slim 0.825 cm body, supported by 90W FlashCharge that delivers up to 50% charge in 37 minutes. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor with an AnTuTu score of 1.2 million, the device supports up to 120FPS gaming and houses a segment-leading 7000 mm vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance. It sports a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display with 5000 nits peak brightness and eye-care features.…
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Tata Tea Gold celebrates Poila Boishakh with warmth and togetherness message

Tata Tea Gold celebrates Poila Boishakh with warmth and togetherness message

As Poila Boishakh marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year, homes across Bengal are filled with hope, warmth, and renewed optimism. The festival, also known as Bengali New Year, is a time for families to reconnect, reflect, and embrace fresh beginnings. Highlighting the cultural significance of everyday rituals, Tata Tea Gold extended festive greetings, positioning tea as a unifying element in Bengali households. Known for its rich taste and aroma, the brand continues to resonate with Bengal’s discerning tea preferences and remains a popular choice during celebrations. Over the years, Tata Tea Gold has remained closely associated with Bengal’s…
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Govt’s clean fuel drive brings relief to LPG consumers

Govt’s clean fuel drive brings relief to LPG consumers

For millions of households across India, access to clean cooking fuel is becoming more reliable as the Government of India strengthens the LPG ecosystem with a renewed focus on transparency and consumer protection. Led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), a nationwide crackdown on malpractices such as hoarding and diversion is helping ensure that cylinders reach genuine consumers without disruption. Behind the policy push are technology-driven monitoring systems and tighter oversight of distribution networks, which are improving accountability and service delivery. For families who once faced uncertainty over cylinder availability, the changes are translating into timely deliveries…
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Fuel Availability Back to Normal in Assam, Confirms Indian Oil

Fuel Availability Back to Normal in Assam, Confirms Indian Oil

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today said that the supply situation of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is completely normal in Assam. The supply of all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and LPG, in the state of Assam is fully normal and under control. Uninterrupted supply is being ensured through the state’s robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring system, and effective coordination with State government officials," an official statement from IOC stated. Currently, there are a total of 1,737 retail outlets in Assam (OMCs: 1,461 and private: 276) along with 9 supply locations/depots in operation. On average, 2,935 KL of petrol (MS)…
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HPCL delivers 187 lakh LPG cylinders in 15 days amid demand surge, activates ‘Peak Demand Playbook’

HPCL delivers 187 lakh LPG cylinders in 15 days amid demand surge, activates ‘Peak Demand Playbook’

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has ramped up operations under its “Peak Demand Playbook” to manage rising LPG demand, delivering over 187 lakh cylinders across India between April 1 and 15, 2026. The company said the strategy focuses on scaling bottling plant capacity through additional shifts, optimised manpower, and faster turnaround times, ensuring quicker filling and dispatch without compromising safety. This was supported by strengthened logistics, with 1,14,755 tankers deployed to maintain uninterrupted fuel movement nationwide. HPCL’s response is driven by real-time data, with 99.3% of LPG bookings now digital, enabling dynamic route optimisation and prioritisation of high-demand areas for…
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