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01 Sep

Assam cong stages statewide protests over fir against rahul gandhi

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Monday staged a statewide protest, condemning what the party termed as a “conspiratorial registration” of an FIR by the BJP government against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. The Congress leader had demanded stern action against BJP–RSS workers for carrying out a caste-based 'purification' ritual at the venue addressed by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani, Uttarakhand recently. Following the directives of APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, protest demonstrations were organised across all district headquarters of Assam, as well as at the party's state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, opposing the BJP…

01 Sep

Sikkim Extends Helping Hand to Nepal Amid Floods and Landslides

nanika EditorSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday flagged off the ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ relief mission, sending a team of around 35 medical personnel, rescue workers and volunteers to flood- and landslide-affected areas of Nepal. Organised by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), the mission will deliver essential supplies, including medicines and food, while providing medical and rescue assistance to communities affected by the disaster. Describing the initiative as a reflection of compassion, humanity and regional brotherhood, Tamang said Sikkim had come forward to stand with the people of Nepal during the difficult period. He stressed the importance of unity and…

01 Sep

Redmi 17 5G Launching in India on September 3 With 7,900mAh Battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

sunny EditorTechnology

Redmi has officially revealed the India launch date of its upcoming Redmi 17 5G smartphone. The device is scheduled to launch in the country on September 3, ending the speculation around its India debut. Ahead of the launch, Redmi has also started teasing the handset through a dedicated microsite. The India variant will come with a notable upgrade over the global model in terms of battery capacity. While the international version packs a 7,500mAh battery, the Redmi 17 5G launching in India will feature a larger 7,900mAh battery. The smartphone will be sold via Amazon and will be available in…

01 Sep

Aadhar Housing Finance gets ‘IND AA+/Stable’ rating upgrade from India Ratings

Business BureauBusiness

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has received an upgrade in its credit rating from India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), with the agency raising its rating on the company’s debt instruments and bank loan facilities to ‘IND AA+/Stable’ from ‘IND AA/Positive’. Aadhar said the upgrade is the second to ‘AA+/Stable’ after a similar revision by CARE. The upgrade reflects the company’s strong position in the low-income housing finance segment, sustained expansion, stable asset quality, profitability, adequate capitalisation and diversified funding profile. Ind-Ra also highlighted Aadhar’s geographically diversified operations, granular retail-focused portfolio, established underwriting and collection framework and experienced management team. The company…

01 Sep

Bar Maestro crowns Yumit Kumar as India’s first Grand Gold Maestro

Business BureauBusiness

Yumit Kumar of The First Floor, Delhi, has been crowned India’s first Grand Gold Maestro at the inaugural Bar Maestro bartending competition, organised by ABD Maestro in association with Tulleeho Beverage Academy. The seven-city competition culminated at IFBE in Mumbai, where 16 finalists from across the country competed for the top honour. The finalists created original cocktails inspired by the five elements of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space — using WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka or ZOYA Special Batch Gin. Kumar’s spirit-forward creation, which brought all five elements together in a single cocktail, won…

01 Sep

9,500 Yaba Tablets Seized in North Tripura Joint Operation, One Apprehended

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Tripura Police, seized 9,500 Yaba tablets valued at around Rs 38 lakh in Kanchanpur area of North Tripura district on August 31. One person suspected of transporting the narcotics was apprehended during the operation. The operation was launched after Assam Rifles received specific intelligence inputs about the movement of narcotics through the area. Acting on the information, Assam Rifles personnel and Tripura Police conducted a joint operation in Kanchanpur and intercepted a suspected carrier. During the search, the security personnel recovered 9,500 Yaba tablets from the person. A TVS Apache motorcycle, suspected to…

01 Sep

27 Kg Cannabis and Rs 16 Lakh Cash Recovered in Baihata Chariali; Two Detained

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police seized 27 kg of cannabis and Rs 16 lakh in cash during an operation at Agdala village under Baihata Chariali in Assam, officials said on September 1. Two people were detained in connection with the recovery. According to the information available, the seizure was made during a police operation at a residence in Agdala village. The house reportedly belongs to a person identified as Gautam Sarma. During the operation, police recovered 27 kg of cannabis along with cash amounting to Rs 16 lakh. Both the suspected contraband and the cash were taken into custody for further investigation. Two people…

01 Sep

Turkish Airlines highlights multi-city Europe travel options for Indian summer travellers

Business BureauBusiness

As Indian travellers plan summer holidays in Europe, Turkish Airlines is highlighting multi-city journeys as a way to explore the continent’s diverse cultures, cuisines, architecture and landscapes in a single trip. The airline said popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice continue to attract travellers with their historic landmarks, architecture, gastronomy and cultural experiences. Milan and Barcelona offer a mix of fashion, design, Mediterranean coastlines and ancient heritage, while cities including Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Copenhagen and Zurich provide experiences ranging from imperial history and riverside scenery to contemporary design and access to nature. Through its international network and hub…

01 Sep

SLAT 2027 registrations open for undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis

Business BureauBusiness

Registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 have opened for students seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law Schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SLAT 2027 will be held on December 19 and December 26, 2026, at 62 centres across India. The computer-based test will comprise 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes and will cover Legal Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. Candidates can appear for the test twice, with the higher score considered for evaluation. There will be no negative marking. The…

31 Aug

SEC Seeks Political Parties’ Cooperation for Smooth Conduct of Silchar Municipal Election

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

A meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election was held at the conference hall of the State Election Commission office at Panjabari, Guwahati on Monday. The meeting was chaired by State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sarma. Various issues, including reservation of seats, expenditure limits for contesting candidates, digital election management, Model Code of Conduct were discussed at the meeting. State Election Commissioner Sarma sought the cooperation of all political parties for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election. State Election Commission secretary Gitartha Baruah and representatives of various political parties were…