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09 Oct

All-new Nissan Tekton promises bold drive for India’s SUV enthusiasts

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Nissan Motor India has offered a first glimpse of its upcoming C-SUV, the All-New Tekton, ahead of its 2026 launch, aiming to redefine the driving experience for Indian consumers. Inspired by the iconic Nissan Patrol, the Tekton blends bold design, advanced technology, and premium craftsmanship. Its name, “Tekton,” meaning “craftsman” or “architect” in Greek, reflects Nissan’s philosophy of precision engineering and vehicles that resonate with people’s lifestyles. As the second product under Nissan’s “One Car, One World” strategy, the Tekton will be produced at Nissan-Renault’s Chennai plant for both domestic sale and select exports. The SUV showcases a muscular side…

09 Oct

In the Zubeen Garg killing case, DSP Sandipan Garg was suspended upon his detention

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, the Assam government has suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The suspension order, issued by the Governor of Assam, took effect immediately on Wednesday, October 8, and applies to Garg’s current posting as In-Charge Co-District Superintendent of Police, Boko-Chaygaon in Kamrup district.According to official sources, the move came hours after the officer was interrogated and taken into custody by the CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) at its headquarters in Guwahati. His…

09 Oct

Dima Hasao seized illegal urea fertilizer valued at Rs 14.98 lakh

Banasree SarkarAssam

At Kalachand under Maibang police station in Dima Hasao district, authorities confiscated a significant amount of illegal urea fertilizer from a truck. A truck with registration number WB-65-E-1581 was stranded on the side of the road on the evening of October 5 after colliding with another car, which resulted in a disagreement. After police stepped in, they took the truck, its driver, and its handyman to the Maibang police station so they could be questioned. But the handyman and driver left the truck behind and ran out of the station, claiming to be eating. Police investigated the car after suspecting…

09 Oct

3 minutes, 3 steps, once a month: Medanta empowers women to detect breast cancer early

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Medanta – The Medicity, named India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, has launched an educational video highlighting a simple self-breast examination procedure aimed at early detection of breast cancer. The initiative is part of its “Jaanta Hai Medanta” movement to raise awareness and drive action against the disease. The video, featuring Dr. Kanchan Kaur, Senior Director, Breast Cancer at Medanta, demonstrates a three-step self-exam that takes just three minutes and should be conducted monthly, ideally 2–3 days after a woman’s periods. The method involves checking the breast and armpit using light pressure in an up-and-down and…

08 Oct

Benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation for Cerebral Palsy Patients

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Dr Anirban Deep Banerjee, Director, Neurosurgery, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect muscle coordination, movement, and posture. This non-progressive condition is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain that occurs during pregnancy, birth, or after birth. It is the most common motor disability in children, with symptoms appearing throughout infancy and early childhood. Many children with CP have trouble walking, muscle stiffness, tremors, and involuntary movements, which can significantly impact their quality of life. Nearly 15-20 per cent of physically disabled children are affected by Cerebral Palsy. In…

08 Oct

West Bengal Delivers Coordinated Diplomacy After Cross-Border Tragedy

Mohini BarmanWest Bengal

In the flood-stricken hills of North Bengal, authorities recovered the bodies of five Nepalese nationals and at least one Bhutanese citizen. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state’s Chief Secretary will coordinate with both the central government and the embassies of Nepal and Bhutan to ensure diplomatic assistance and repatriation. The victims were found in riverine and forested areas near Manebhanjan (for Nepalese) and Nagrakata (for Bhutanese connections). For Indian, Nepali, and Bhutanese media, this incident underscores shared vulnerabilities in cross-border flood zones and the importance of diplomatic cooperation and disaster preparedness across eastern Himalaya regions.

08 Oct

Mamata declares aid for landslide victims and condemns Sikkim hydro projects for the Teesta flooding

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed serious concern over worsening floods in North Bengal, attributing the Teesta river’s overflow to hydel projects in neighbouring Sikkim. She said continuous rainfall, combined with obstructions from these projects, has aggravated flooding in districts such as Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar. “The location of Bengal is like a boat. When floods occur in Sikkim or Nepal, the water naturally flows down to us,” Banerjee explained. “The dams and hydel structures in Sikkim are disrupting the river’s natural course, preventing normal water flow and causing it to overflow into our plains.” The Chief…

08 Oct

WTO Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Cut Goods Trade Expansion

Mohini BarmanInternational

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a stark warning that global goods trade growth will decelerate significantly in 2026, falling to just 0.5%, largely due to escalating tariffs imposed by the U.S. under the Trump administration. The jump in U.S. tariff rates—now nearing 17%, the highest since the 1930s—has created broad policy uncertainty. Many countries have refrained from retaliatory measures thus far, helping cushion the immediate blow. Still, the WTO projects that 2025 trade growth in goods will fare better at 2.4%, boosted by pre-tariff stockpiling in the U.S., robust AI-sector demand, and increased trade among emerging markets. While…

08 Oct

UK PM Keir Starmer begins first India visit

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport earlier today. He was welcomed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Governor Acharya Devvrat. On a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this marks Starmer’s first visit to the country as UK Prime Minister. Over the next two days, he will hold discussions with PM Modi and take part in multiple business-focused meetings. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit builds on the progress made during PM Modi’s…

08 Oct

Ather Energy hits 5,00,000 electric scooter milestone with Rizta rollout

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Ather Energy Limited, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has crossed a landmark production milestone with the rollout of its 5,00,000th scooter from its Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu. The milestone vehicle was the company’s flagship family scooter, Rizta, which has quickly emerged as a key growth driver since its launch last year. Speaking on the achievement, Swapnil Jain, Co-founder and CTO of Ather Energy, said, “Crossing 5,00,000 scooters is a major milestone for Ather. This achievement reflects years of focused engineering, rigorous testing, and meticulous attention to quality, along with the dedication of our teams and the trust…