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07 Apr

‘We Will Enter His House and Kill’: Abhishek Banerjee Issues Fierce Retort to Pakistani Minister’s Kolkata Threat

anuprova EditorIndia, West Bengal

Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has sparked a massive political and diplomatic stir with a fiery response to provocative remarks made by a Pakistani federal minister regarding the city of Kolkata. During a high-octane public rally, Banerjee took a defiant stand against the neighbor nation's rhetoric, declaring that if any external force dares to threaten the sovereignty of India or the peace of West Bengal, they will face a devastating consequence. Using aggressive and uncompromising language, the Diamond Harbour MP stated that India is no longer a nation that sits idle under threat, asserting that "we will enter…

07 Apr

Heavy Snow Disrupts Lachen–Donkyla Route, Evacuation Efforts Ongoing

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Efforts to clear heavy snow along the Lachen–Donkyla–Shiv Mandir stretch continued on Monday, but authorities could not fully restore the route due to bad weather conditions, officials said. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was carried out to remove thick snow deposits and open the road for stranded tourists in Lachen. However, continuous snowfall and harsh weather made the task difficult, forcing teams to halt operations before completion. Officials said the clearance work will begin again early Tuesday morning, depending on weather conditions.Several tourists remain stranded in…

07 Apr

New Three-Year Contract Boosts Army Supply Chain in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A delegation of the Denzong Agricultural Co-operative Society (DACS) held a high-level meeting with officials of the Indian Army at the Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata on April 6 to finalise supply rates for the current financial year.The DACS team was led by Satish Chandra Rai and included senior officials of the cooperative and the state government. The meeting was chaired by Major General Sandeep Sinha of the Army Service Corps (ASC), Eastern Command, and attended by senior officers and finance officials from the Ministry of Defence.Officials said the main focus of the meeting was to negotiate rates for the…

07 Apr

HPCL ensures steady fuel supply, delivers 62.83 lakh LPG cylinders; tightens action on distributors

Business BureauBusiness

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has maintained uninterrupted fuel and LPG supply across the country, supported by a robust supply chain and intensified enforcement measures. Between April 1 and 5, HPCL recorded nozzle sales of 132.81 TMT of Petrol (MS) and 277.64 TMT of Diesel (HSD), reflecting steady consumption trends. To ensure seamless distribution, 30,994 tankers carrying MS, HSD and PDS SKO were dispatched nationwide. In the LPG segment, the company delivered 62.83 lakh cylinders during the same period, while also supplying 1,05,183 Free Trade LPG cylinders of 5 kg and 10,187 cylinders of 2 kg to improve last-mile access…

07 Apr

Biocon to Fill Global Insulin Gap as Rivals Prioritize High-Margin Weight Loss Drugs

nanika EditorBusiness

As the global pharmaceutical landscape undergoes a seismic shift toward GLP-1 "miracle" drugs, Biocon is doubling down on a different mission: becoming the world’s primary provider of insulin. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon, recently outlined a strategic roadmap that positions the Indian firm to capture the market share being vacated by global giants like Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi. The strategy stems from a visible "recalibration" by major players. As these companies prioritize high-margin GLP-1 and incretin-based therapies, they are increasingly shifting away from complex insulin delivery systems like cartridges and pens. While GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized Type-2 diabetes…

07 Apr

Border Movement Curbed for Election Security in Assam District

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Movement along the India–Bhutan international border in Assam’s Tamulpur district has been restricted from Monday evening as part of election security measures for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly polls.The restrictions came into force from 5 pm on April 6 and will remain in place until the completion of polling on April 9. The order was issued by District Magistrate and District Election Officer Simi Karan under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.According to the official directive, all land entry and exit points along the international border have been sealed for the duration of the restriction. The administration…

07 Apr

Embassy Refutes Fake Passport Allegation Amid Assam Political Row

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Egyptian Embassy has dismissed as “forged” a document circulating on social media that claims to show an Egyptian passport in the name of Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.In a clarification issued amid a growing political controversy, the Embassy said the document in question is not genuine and does not represent any valid passport issued by Egyptian authorities. It stated that the document appears to be fabricated, with Sharma’s name and photograph placed onto it.The development comes after Pawan Khera of the Congress raised allegations suggesting that Sharma possessed an Egyptian passport, triggering a…

07 Apr

Kotak BizLabs Season 2 selects 71 startups, expands funding push beyond metro cities

Business BureauBusiness

Kotak Mahindra Bank on April 6 announced the selection of 71 startups for Season 2 of its Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, with 60 startups set to receive structured grants of up to ₹30 lakh each. The programme marks a significant expansion in outreach, with 53% of selected startups coming from non-metro regions, reflecting a shift in India’s entrepreneurial landscape. The cohort includes startups from 13 states across 12 sectors such as AI, deep tech, agritech, sustainability, clean energy, edtech, and healthcare. Season 2 received 3,088 applications—an 80% rise from the previous edition—with over 80% of applicants from beyond the four…

07 Apr

Hyatt expands India footprint with Chennai beachfront hotel, Bengaluru serviced apartments deal

Business BureauBusiness

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand its presence in India through two new properties in partnership with Brigade Group. The company signed management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited and BCV Developers Private Limited for the upcoming Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli. The Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR, slated to open in 2029, will be a premium beachfront hotel along East Coast Road, featuring around 200 rooms, five dining venues, wellness facilities, and large event spaces catering to leisure, business, and MICE segments. Brigade officials said the project aims to position Chennai as a key…

07 Apr

Tourists Evacuated from Snow-Blocked Routes in North Sikkim

riya EditorSikkim

Authorities have launched a coordinated operation to evacuate tourists stranded from snow-blocked routes by clearing he thick layer of snow along Lachen- Donkyla-Shiv Mandir axis in north Sikkim However, the work could not be completed on Monday owing to adverse weather conditions, delaying immediate restoration of connectivity. “Despite best efforts by the Indian Army and Border Roads Organization (BRO) in coordination with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and local stakeholders, the route could not be cleared for safe passage of tourists lodged in Lachen,” officials said. The efforts to clear the snow are being resumed from Tuesday, it was…