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California Declares Emergency Over Wildfire Season

California Declares Emergency Over Wildfire Season

California has declared a state of emergency after over 50 wildfires erupted across the state amid an intense heatwave. The largest, the Sunset Valley Fire, has already burned 70,000 acres near San Bernardino, forcing the evacuation of 25,000 residents. Governor Gavin Newsom activated the National Guard and requested federal disaster relief funds. Authorities blame the unusual spike in temperatures, prolonged drought, and strong winds for accelerating the crisis. Experts from South Asia are also watching the situation closely, as parts of India and Bangladesh face similar climate-induced wildfire risks in forested zones.
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ixigo shares jump over 15%, hit new 52-week high after Q1 results

ixigo shares jump over 15%, hit new 52-week high after Q1 results

Ixigo shares: Shares of travel services provider Le Travenues Technologies (Ixigo) rose 15.24% to hit a new 52-week high of ₹206 on the BSE, a day after the company announced its June quarter results. On the National Stock Exchange, ixigo shares rose as much as 15% to hit an intraday high of ₹206.20. Ixigo's operating revenue rose 75% to ₹321 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 from ₹184 crore in the same period a year ago. Its net profit rose 28% to ₹19 crore as against ₹15 crore in the same period last year. Operationally, ixigo reported strong performance…
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Crude oil prices upsurge on spot demand

Crude oil prices upsurge on spot demand

New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 76 to Rs 5,868 per barrel in futures trade on Friday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 76 or 1.31 percent to Rs 5,868 per barrel in a business of 11,533 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.80 percent higher at $68.08 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 0.65 percent to $69.97 per…
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Tata Motors Unveils Ace Pro: India’s Most Affordable 4-Wheel Mini-Truck

Tata Motors Unveils Ace Pro: India’s Most Affordable 4-Wheel Mini-Truck

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, creating a new milestone in cargo mobility with the launch of the all-new Tata Ace Pro, heralding a transformative era in small cargo mobility. With an unbeatable starting price of just Rs. 3.99 lakh, the Tata Ace Pro is India’s most affordable four-wheel mini truck, delivering exceptional efficiency, unmatched versatility, and superior value. Designed to empower a new wave of entrepreneurs, the Tata Ace Pro is available in Petrol, Bi-Fuel (CNG + Petrol), and Electric variants – providing customers with the flexibility to choose the ideal solution for their business needs.  Customers can…
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JSW Cement proudly announces the launch of CHD JalKavach

JSW Cement proudly announces the launch of CHD JalKavach

JSW Cement has launched CHD JalKavach, a revolutionary super-premium cement powered by Turbo Gel Technology, marking India’s first water-repellent cement specifically engineered for moisture-prone regions like West Bengal and Bihar. Announced by JSW Cement CEO Nilesh Narwekar, the product promises superior resistance to seepage, dampness, and corrosion—common challenges during the monsoon season in Eastern India. “The weather in this region compromises concrete longevity. CHD JalKavach is a targeted solution for stronger, longer-lasting structures,” said Narwekar. Formulated with a polymer-enriched hydration matrix, the Turbo Gel Technology enhances compressive strength and workability. The cement’s slag-based composition also supports JSW’s sustainability goals, offering…
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Assam faces agricultural crisis as CM orders emergency irrigation measures amid rain shortfall

Assam faces agricultural crisis as CM orders emergency irrigation measures amid rain shortfall

On July 17, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over a meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan with senior Agriculture Department officials and experts from the Regional Meteorological Centre to evaluate the effects of insufficient rainfall on Assam's agriculture. After reviewing data from the impacted districts, CM Sarma gave the Assam Chief Secretary instructions to increase departmental action and irrigation measures in order to assist farmers. However, the state's farmers are left in a precarious position as they are unable to plant paddy seedlings in their fields due to insufficient rainfall and inadequate irrigation facilities. Some farmers are using folklore to…
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Skill India Mission marks decade of empowerment, 6 crore trained

Skill India Mission marks decade of empowerment, 6 crore trained

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, today inaugurated a week-long celebration commemorating the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission. Coinciding with World Youth Skills Day, the event underscored the mission's profound impact, having trained over 6 crore individuals across the nation. Minister Chaudhary, describing the journey as 'Kaushal ka Dashak' (Decade of Skill), highlighted the mission's role in transforming India's youth into a dynamic workforce, both domestically and globally. He noted the consolidation of fragmented skilling efforts into a unified "whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach." Significant achievements include the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana…
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Indian Racing League makes history with first-ever driver draft for 2025 season

Indian Racing League makes history with first-ever driver draft for 2025 season

The Indian Racing Festival 2025 roared to life with a historic milestone — the Indian Racing League (IRL) conducted its first-ever official Driver Draft at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, unveiling a full lineup of 24 drivers across six city-based franchises. The event brought together franchise owners, motorsport executives, and media to mark a transformative moment in Indian motorsport, promising a more inclusive, data-driven, and competitive season ahead. Each team selected a diverse quartet comprising an international ace, a domestic Indian talent, an emerging Indian-origin or global racer, and a female driver. Notable inclusions include Neel Jani, Jon Lancaster, and Raoul…
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Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Rahul Gandhi for Goalpara violence

Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Rahul Gandhi for Goalpara violence

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday strongly blamed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for inciting unrest that led to violent clashes between alleged encroachers and security personnel in the Paikan Reserve Forest area of Goalpara district. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left 21 police and forest officials injured. The Chief Minister, in a sharply worded statement posted on his official X handle (formerly Twitter), alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements during his Assam visit had directly encouraged encroachment on government forest land. “Rahul Gandhi came to Assam and openly encouraged encroachers to occupy forest…
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Honda India Foundation launches ‘Project Buniyaad’ in Sikkim to empower youth through hospitality training

Honda India Foundation launches ‘Project Buniyaad’ in Sikkim to empower youth through hospitality training

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Honda India Foundation (HIF) launched its flagship CSR initiative, Project Buniyaad, in Sikkim through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Directorate of Craftsmanship Training & Scheme (DCTSE), Skill Development Department (SDD), Government of Sikkim. The MoU was formalized at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok, in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and senior officials from HIF and the state government. The initiative, part of the World Bank-supported Sikkim INSPIRES Program, aims to provide structured, industry-aligned training in the hospitality sector, complete with certification and job placement. Targeted especially at youth…
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