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22 Nov

US Sanctions on Russian Oil Majors Take Effect

Mohini BarmanInternational

New US sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, came into effect on November 21, 2025. The sanctions aim to significantly disrupt Russia's oil trade, causing approximately 48 million barrels of Russian crude to become temporarily stranded at sea as vessels urgently seek new buyers. The sanctions directly impact US-India trade discussions, as the Trump administration has imposed a 25% penal tariff on Indian exports in response to India's continued crude oil imports from Russia. While major Indian refiners are expected to cease direct procurement from the sanctioned entities, Russian oil is unlikely to disappear entirely…

22 Nov

Workplace Health 2030: Godrej Industries Group and Global Partners aim to reinvent well-being for new era of work

Business BureauBusiness

Godrej Industries Group, in collaboration with The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) and Arogya World, will host the Global Summit 2025 and the 14th Annual Healthy Workplace Conference on November 20–21 at Godrej One, Mumbai. Themed “Workplace Health 2030: Redefining the Future, From Wellness to Vitality,” the two-day event will bring together global leaders, health experts, and corporate changemakers to explore holistic well-being, mental health parity, AI-driven predictive health, empathetic leadership, and ESG-linked wellness metrics. Keynote speakers include Dr. Rati Godrej, Banmali Agrawala, and Sumit Mitra, with insights from international experts such as Hector Garcia and representatives from OECD,…

22 Nov

Assam CM is pleased that Guwahati will host the test venue

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed delight that Guwahati made its debut as the newest test centre on Saturday as India took on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series."Proud to see ACA Stadium become India’s 30th Test venue, bringing the pinnacle of cricket to Assam," Sarma said."This moment will inspire countless young talents and elevate our sporting ambitions even higher," he added.This is a big occasion for Guwahati as it becomes the eastern-most Test venue in India.

22 Nov

2 labourers from Assam killed, 3 hurt in Garo Hills mudslide

Sonakshi SarkarClimate & Environment

Two labourers from Assam, who had been working at a construction site near Bokmagre on the outskirts of Tura town in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district, met a tragic end after they along with three others got trapped under deep mud. Bodies of the two have been recovered while the others were rescued with injuries.The incident, which occurred on Thursday, came to light after the families of the victims filed an FIR at the Araimile Outpost while another FIR was filed against the landowner, Saljrang D Sangma, resident of Dakopgre, Tura and sub contractor, Anowar Hussain (resident of South Salmara,…

22 Nov

Farhan Akhtar Leads a Gripping Mission in Emotion-Loaded ‘120 Bahadur

editorEntertainment

120 Bahadur highlights the valor of 120 Indian soldiers, led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who fought against a Chinese force of 3000 during the November 1962 clash in Ladakh, ultimately sacrificing their lives to protect the vital Chushul valley. In the Battle of Rezang La, only six soldiers from the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, survived the relentless Chinese assault. Farhan Akhtar portrays Bhati, who leads his men into a dire situation, making the film a compelling Bollywood war drama that successfully balances action and emotional depth. The 1964 film Haqeeqat, directed by Chetan Anand, explores the same conflict…

22 Nov

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour ushers in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition

Business BureauBusiness

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has ushered in ‘The Futureverse of Fashion’ at its Gurugram edition, with a groundbreaking exploration of how technology, design, and immersive storytelling are reimagining the very experience of fashion. Taking a leap from this year’s theme of defining Fashion’s Next Move, this edition presented an incredibly immersive visual spectacle that took haute couture beyond fabric and form into the digital era of AI, code & interaction. The showcase led with the creative forces of designer Falguni and Shane Peacock, alongside the Fashion Tour’s long-standing collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The ‘Futureverse of Fashion’…

22 Nov

Tension grips Manipur as IDPs attempts to march to their native homes

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

Tension gripped Phugakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district of Manipur today after a large group of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from , Torbung Bangla and several abandoned villages attempted to return to their native homes.Security forces stopped the march and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd after the situation turned volatile.The displaced families, belonging to Churachandpur district and areas of Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur, gathered in large numbers demanding safe passage to their original settlements.Security personnel prevented them from proceeding beyond Phugakchao Ikhai, the last permissible point for the Meiteis.One protester said the IDPs decided to march because the…

21 Nov

Bodo Groups Demand Time-Bound Implementation of the Bodo Accord and Passage of the 125th Amendment Bill by Holding a Sit-In at Jantar Mantar

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Three major Bodo organisations—the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), the United Boro People’s Organization (UBPO) and the Ex-NDFB Welfare Association—staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on Thursday, demanding urgent, time-bound implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord signed in 2020 and immediate passage of the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019.The demonstration followed a national seminar held on Wednesday at the Constitution Club, which was attended by leaders from ten Sixth Schedule councils across Northeast India. The organisations accused the government of delaying key commitments made under the Accord, despite repeated assurances at multiple high-level meetings over the past five years.ABSU…

21 Nov

Rishabh Pant Calls Barsapara Stadium ‘Deeply Special’ Ahead of First Test as Captain

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

India’s Test captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium holds a “deeply special” place in his career, as he prepares to lead the national team in a Test match there for the first time. Pant noted that his international journey in limited-overs cricket began at this very venue, making his return as Test captain even more meaningful. “Barsapara has always been special for me. My ODI career started here, and now my first Test match as captain will also be played at this stadium,” he said.The historic Test, scheduled to begin tomorrow, has generated considerable excitement…

21 Nov

Globe Enterprises posts robust Q2 results; PAT jumps 220% to Rs 446 lakh

biman SarkarNorth East

Globe Enterprises (India) Limited reported strong consolidated financials for Q2 FY2025–26, with Profit After Tax (PAT) soaring 219.94% to ₹446.38 lakh, driven by improved margins and sharper operational efficiency. Revenue for the September quarter stood at ₹15,856.26 lakh, marking a 6.81% rise from the previous quarter. Managing Director Bhavik Parikh said the results reflect the company’s focus on efficiency and market expansion despite industry-wide cost pressures. “With improving demand conditions, we are confident of sustaining the growth trajectory in the coming quarters,” he added. In Kolkata, analysts noted a steady rise in demand for value-added fabrics and home textiles ahead…