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Medanta to host three-day multi-speciality medical camp in Kohima from June 25

Medanta to host three-day multi-speciality medical camp in Kohima from June 25

Gurgaon-based Medanta – The Medicity, India’s top-ranked private hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, is set to host a three-day multi-speciality medical camp in Kohima from June 25 to 27. Organized in collaboration with the Government of Nagaland, IDAN, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, and Nagaland Police, the initiative aims to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities in the Northeast. The camp follows Medanta’s MoU with the Nagaland government under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), reinforcing its commitment to expanding advanced healthcare services in remote regions. The event will be held across three key locations, targeting…
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Indian missions lead International Yoga Day celebrations worldwide

Indian missions lead International Yoga Day celebrations worldwide

Indian missions across the globe marked the 11th International Yoga Day with great zeal and participation on June 21. From Times Square in New York to cities in Africa, and from London to Beijing, thousands gathered to celebrate yoga, the ancient Indian practice symbolizing unity, peace, and wellness. Mass yoga sessions were held in countries including the US, Russia, UK, France, China, Japan, Australia, and Qatar. At the UN Headquarters in New York, yoga guru Deepak Chopra led a meditation session with over 1,200 participants. Ambassador P. Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said this year’s theme, “One Earth,…
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North East Growth Lab launched to supercharge 90 startups across Northeast with Rs 100 cr enterprise vision

North East Growth Lab launched to supercharge 90 startups across Northeast with Rs 100 cr enterprise vision

IIMA Ventures, in partnership with SAP, has officially launched the North East Growth Lab (NEGL)—an ambitious platform set to accelerate 90 startups and social enterprises across all eight northeastern states. Modeled on the success of the World Bank-supported Assam Agribusiness Growth Lab (AAGL), NEGL will offer catalytic capital (grants and optionally convertible debt), mentorship, business training, and critical market access. Over the next three years, NEGL aims to generate ₹100 crore in enterprise value and positively impact over 5 lakh individuals, especially from low- and middle-income segments. The initiative also includes ecosystem-building events such as startup outreach, bootcamps, and investment-focused…
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Bajaj Allianz bets on regional customisation with ‘ApnarJonyo’ health plan for West Bengal

Bajaj Allianz bets on regional customisation with ‘ApnarJonyo’ health plan for West Bengal

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has introduced 'ApnarJonyo', a state-specific health insurance product aimed at tapping into the unique healthcare demands of West Bengal. Announced on June 19, 2025, the product exemplifies a growing industry trend toward regional customisation to boost insurance penetration in underserved and demographically diverse markets. The policy, available in both individual and floater variants, offers sum insured options ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh. It includes coverage for inpatient and daycare procedures, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, organ donor costs, and advanced treatments like robotic surgery and stem cell therapy. Optional benefits include unlimited sum insured reinstatement,…
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Lenovo strengthens East India presence with Hybrid experience stores in Kolkata, Patna

Lenovo strengthens East India presence with Hybrid experience stores in Kolkata, Patna

Lenovo has expanded its retail footprint in East India with the launch of six new hybrid experience stores, including in Kolkata and Patna, featuring exclusive gaming zones. With these additions, Lenovo now operates over 55 stores across West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth. The new outlets in Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad, Raipur, and Ranchi have been designed to provide a hands-on, immersive experience with interactive displays, demo zones, and trained staff offering technical support. The hybrid stores in Kolkata and Patna stand out with dedicated gaming areas showcasing the latest in Lenovo’s AI-powered technology for gamers, students,…
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Brazil’s Amazon Gold Mines Shut After Illegal Operations Exposed

Brazil’s Amazon Gold Mines Shut After Illegal Operations Exposed

Brazil’s environmental agency, IBAMA, has shut down over 50 illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon rainforest. The crackdown followed months of surveillance revealing unlicensed deforestation, mercury pollution in rivers, and human rights violations involving Indigenous communities. Backed by drones and military helicopters, the raids mark a renewed push by President Lula’s government to protect the rainforest from extractive industries. Environmentalists welcome the move but call for sustained oversight. South Asian conservationists, especially in India and Bhutan, have drawn parallels with illegal mining in forest zones near national parks, emphasizing the need for technology-driven monitoring systems.
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FYUP brings new opportunities for Sikkim students

FYUP brings new opportunities for Sikkim students

The Government of Sikkim on Monday officially launched the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ushering in a new era of academic opportunity for students across the state. The launch ceremony took place at the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation conference hall and was attended by Education Minister Raju Basnet, Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University Prof. Abhijit Dutta, university deans, senior faculty members, and representatives from various colleges. The event began with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony and Saraswati Vandana, performed by the university’s Department of Music. Professors Satyananda Panda and Yodida Bhutia welcomed…
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California Declares Emergency Amid Record Wildfire Season

California Declares Emergency Amid Record Wildfire Season

The state of California has declared a state of emergency after over a dozen major wildfires erupted across northern and central regions, burning more than 400,000 acres. Firefighters are battling flames under triple-digit temperatures and dry winds, with over 15,000 residents already evacuated. Governor Gavin Newsom has requested federal aid as the fires threaten infrastructure and national parks. Climate scientists attribute the intense fire season to prolonged droughts and rising global temperatures. South Asia, including parts of central India and Nepal, is closely monitoring this crisis, as wildfire patterns begin affecting Himalayan forest belts as well—prompting calls for international collaboration…
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Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over dairy farm funding

Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over dairy farm funding

A major political storm has erupted in Assam after opposition leader Gaurav Gogoi alleged that ₹50 lakh in taxpayer money was handed over to a serving minister for his private dairy farm, raising serious questions about transparency and fairness in the use of public funds. The allegation, which Gogoi made through a strongly worded post on social media platform X, has intensified scrutiny over the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s handling of development schemes. Gogoi, who is the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and a Member of Parliament, accused the Chief Minister of encouraging a system of…
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UAE ambassador calls on Assam CM in Guwahati

UAE ambassador calls on Assam CM in Guwahati

United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Monday. ''Had the pleasure to host H.E @aj_alshaali, the Ambassador of UAE to India at Lok Sewa Bhawan today'', the Chief Minister posted on 'X'. UAE is keen to expand trade, boost connectivity and explore investment opportunities in Assam, Sarma said.
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