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18 Jun

Moneyboxx Finance bats for grassroots cricket with Bengal Pro T20 sponsorship

Business BureauBusiness

Moneyboxx Finance Ltd., a BSE-listed NBFC known for empowering underserved micro and small enterprises, has announced its association as an Associate Sponsor for Team Sobisco Smashers Malda in the ongoing Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. The move marks a strategic push by the company to build brand equity at the grassroots level by tapping into regional cricket’s growing popularity. As part of the sponsorship, Moneyboxx will enjoy prominent trouser branding on both legs of the team’s kit during the league, which runs from June 11 to 28 with eight teams competing in 31 matches. The partnership, according to Moneyboxx Co-founder…

18 Jun

ONGC denies relocation rumors, reaffirms commitment to Sivasagar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant development following the gas leak incident at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) Bhatiyapara rig sites in Sivasagar district, senior ONGC officials confirmed on Tuesday that the situation is currently under control. Addressing the press at a temporary relief camp set up at Bongaon High School, Bhaskar Chowdhury, Executive Director of ONGC Assam Asset, assured that the company is working around the clock with both national and international experts to manage the emergency. The gas leak, which began on June 12 at well sites 147(A) and 135, had triggered widespread concern among local residents and raised serious…

18 Jun

Avoidance of monsoon hair care practices

Banasree SarkarLifestyle

In many areas, the early monsoon causes hair loss; research indicates that daily hair loss can reach 250 strands, which is 30% greater than the normal 50–100 strands. A thorough study of climatic fluctuations, scalp health, and mental health is necessary because over 90% of people experience monsoon-related hair loss, which is influenced by environmental, physical, and psychological variables. The physical properties of hair are impacted by high air moisture content, which can lead to enlargement, inflammation, infections, and scalp conditions such seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, and tinea capitis. Due to hormonal pathways, psychological stress, and scalp conditions, monsoons promote hair…

17 Jun

Gold price downgrade Rs 170; weak global cues

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New Delhi, June 17 Gold prices in the national capital on Monday fell by Rs 170 to Rs 1,01,370 per 10 grams amid weak global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 percent purity had closed at Rs 1,01,540 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold of 99.5 percent purity fell by Rs 150 to Rs 1,00,550 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). The metal had closed at Rs 1,00,700 per 10 grams in the previous session. Besides, the price of silver on Monday fell by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,07,100 per kg (inclusive…

17 Jun

Nissan expands Rajasthan footprint with five new touchpoints, eyes regional growth

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. has taken a major step in strengthening its regional presence by launching five new customer touchpoints across Rajasthan in a single week. With this expansion, the company now boasts 283 touchpoints nationwide and 19 in Rajasthan alone, reflecting its aggressive network growth strategy in high-potential markets. The newly inaugurated facilities include a showroom and workshop in Jaipur, a 3S (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) centre in Udaipur, and a showroom in Ajmer. These modern centres are equipped to deliver a seamless and enriching customer experience and were inaugurated by Nissan India Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa, who…

17 Jun

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance unveils super term plan with health, income and life cover in one

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, has launched its all-in-one term insurance solution — ABSLI Super Term Plan — offering comprehensive life protection, health services, and income security under one policy. Designed to align with evolving customer needs, the plan underlines ABSLI’s focus on a holistic, goal-based protection approach. The Super Term Plan features three coverage options — Level Cover, Increasing Cover, and Level Cover with Return of Premium — allowing policyholders to customise benefits according to their life goals. Notably, it provides built-in health management tools throughout the term and the…

17 Jun

Government Targets 2,000 New Hotspots by End of 2025

Mohini BarmanInternational

South Africa’s Department of Communications has announced an ambitious plan to set up 2,000 free public Wi-Fi hotspots in under-served urban townships by 2025. The move aims to bridge the digital divide in areas like Soweto, Khayelitsha, and Umlazi. The initiative is being supported by local telecom companies and partially funded by the World Bank. Authorities say improved connectivity will boost access to online education, e-governance, and job opportunities. Similar digital inclusion strategies are being considered by governments in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, where rural-urban connectivity gaps persist. Stakeholders view this as a scalable model for the Global South.

17 Jun

Record-Breaking Heatwave Grips U.S. Midwest

Mohini BarmanInternational

Cities across the U.S. Midwest are experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, with Chicago recording 41°C—the hottest June day since 1944. Health officials have issued red alerts in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, urging residents to stay indoors, hydrate, and check on vulnerable populations. Hospitals in Chicago and Detroit reported a 20% rise in heatstroke cases over the weekend. Local power grids are under pressure as air conditioning use surges. The U.S. National Weather Service attributes the heat to a stalled high-pressure system and links it to a longer trend of climate volatility. Meteorologists in South Asia are monitoring the pattern…

17 Jun

Sikkim University student Sunaina Subba dies after fall at hidden falls

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sunaina Subba, a student of Sikkim University, died after accidentally slipping into a gorge at Hidden Falls, near Majuwa village in Yangang, on Sunday. Sunaina, a resident of Timburbong, Soreng, was studying in the Limboo Department of the university. The accident occurred while she was visiting the popular natural site, known for its scenic beauty but also rugged terrain. Following the mishap, a rescue team comprising the Yangang Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was immediately mobilised. Despite their swift response, Sunaina was found lifeless and her body was recovered from the gorge. Her body was taken to…

17 Jun

Canara Robeco’s ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ rolls into West Bengal to boost mutual fund awareness

Business BureauBusiness

In a bid to spread awareness about mutual funds, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd., India’s second oldest asset management firm, is launching its ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ from June 16 across five cities in West Bengal. The 19-day initiative will begin in Kolkata and travel through Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol, and Siliguri, bringing investor education directly to communities. The campaign will serve as a mobile digital experience zone, offering videos and in-person sessions to demystify mutual fund investments for the general public. The bus will stop at major societies, markets, and public junctions in each city. “Informed investors make better financial…