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06 Jul

Renault India reports 55% rise in June wholesales, H1 sales jump 61%

Business BureauBusiness

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, reported a strong sales performance in June 2026, with domestic wholesales rising 55 per cent year-on-year to 4,063 units. The automaker also posted a 61 per cent increase in first-half sales, reaching 25,844 units, extending its streak of double-digit monthly growth to ten consecutive months. The company attributed the sustained momentum to growing customer acceptance of its evolving product strategy and rising demand across its vehicle portfolio. The latest sales figures underscore Renault India's continued expansion in the domestic passenger vehicle market amid improving consumer sentiment. In another key development, Renault…

06 Jul

RBI Forex Measures Prompt Banks to Cut Certificate of Deposit Issuance

nanika EditorBanking

Indian banks have begun reducing their reliance on short-term debt instruments as the Reserve Bank of India’s recent measures to attract foreign-currency deposits provide a cheaper and more stable source of funding. According to data from The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd, lenders did not issue any certificates of deposit (CDs) maturing within one year in the three trading sessions ending July 2. This follows a broader slowdown in issuance, with banks raising ₹70,800 crore between June 16 and June 29, compared with about ₹1 trillion in the first half of the month. Market participants expect the trend to continue…

06 Jul

Knee preservation surgery restores mobility for West Bengal teenager

Business BureauBusiness

An 18-year-old patient from Barrackpore in West Bengal has successfully undergone a complex knee preservation surgery at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, to treat recurrent left knee instability caused by advanced trochlear dysplasia, a congenital knee abnormality that frequently leads to repeated kneecap dislocations. The patient had been suffering from persistent knee pain and instability following a slip-and-fall injury, affecting her mobility and daily activities. After detailed clinical and radiological evaluation, doctors diagnosed severe trochlear dysplasia and recommended a combined procedure involving left knee arthroscopy, trochleoplasty and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) repair. The surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Clinical…

06 Jul

Assam Congress MLAs Write to IYC Over Leader’s Alleged Conduct

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two Congress legislators from Assam have written to the president of the Indian Youth Congress, seeking disciplinary action against Zubair Anam Mazumder over his alleged conduct during a party meeting held in Guwahati in May. The letter, signed by Dr. Asif Md. Nazar and Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, relates to an incident that allegedly took place at Rajiv Bhavan on May 21, 2026. According to the legislators, the meeting was attended by newly elected MLAs, former legislators, Members of Parliament and senior leaders of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. In the letter, the MLAs alleged that Mazumder arrived about 30…

06 Jul

Assam Cabinet Clears Key Bills Ahead of Assembly Session

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government will introduce a series of important Bills during the Assembly session beginning on Monday, with a focus on tourism, land administration and urban development. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed legislations are aimed at improving governance, easing regulations and supporting the state's long-term development plans. Addressing a press conference after the state Cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Chief Minister said the Assembly would consider amendments to the Assam Tourism and Development Registration Act, 2024, changes to the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act, and a new law to establish the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority. One…

06 Jul

Maya Tata Likely to Lead Westside’s Digital Growth Strategy, Says Report

anuprova EditorBusiness

Maya Tata, daughter of Noel Tata, is reportedly set to play a key role in accelerating the digital expansion of Westside, the fashion and lifestyle retail chain operated by the Tata Group. According to reports, her increased involvement reflects the group's continued focus on strengthening its omnichannel retail presence and enhancing the customer shopping experience through digital innovation. As consumer preferences increasingly shift toward online and hybrid shopping, Westside is expected to invest further in technology-driven solutions, including e-commerce capabilities, digital marketing, personalized customer engagement, and seamless integration between its physical stores and online platforms. Industry observers believe Maya Tata’s…

05 Jul

Jorhat Forest Dept Suspends Forester-II Pending Probe into Bribery Allegations

Preeti SinghAssam

A Forest Department official in Assam has been suspended after an audio clip of him purportedly demanding money from a dumper truck owner to operate illegally went viral on social media.According to an office order, Forester-II of the Jorhat Forest Division Montu Hazarika has been placed under suspension with immediate effect for allegedly indulging in corrupt practices.He has been asked to report to Mariani Range headquarters.Sources said the audio clip came to the notice of Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, who directed the department to take immediate action. Acting on the Minister's instructions, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jorhat Division,…

05 Jul

Assam Records 15% Growth in GST Collection in June, Tops National Average

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam witnessed a 15 per cent growth in GST collection in June compared to the corresponding period a year ago, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Saturday.The GST collection in June stood at Rs 1,437 crore as against Rs 1,255 crore in the same month last year.“June 2026, witnessed 15 per cent GST growth compared to June 2025, well above the national average of 9 per cent, placing Assam among the country's top performing major states," he said after prticipating in a GST related meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with contractors empanelled across various departments of…

05 Jul

“A Life of Courage and Loyalty”: Kaziranga Pays Tribute to Patrol Elephant Joymala

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Kaziranga National Park today accorded a tearful farewell to its legendary female patrol elephant, Joymala."Today, Kaziranga bows its head in tribute to one of its bravest guardians. Joymala was more than a patrol elephant, she was a silent protector who spent 34 years safeguarding the home of the tiger. From anti-poaching patrols to wildlife rescue operations, she stood beside our forest personnel through every challenge, helping protect one of the world's greatest tiger landscapes," said Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah."The unforgettable 2004 moment, when a tiger leapt over her during patrol, became a symbol of the extraordinary courage and deepend…

05 Jul

Carrying the Tricolour Across the Channel: Ankita Konwar Makes Assam Proud

Preeti SinghAssam, India, International, Sports

Assam's endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began at 1:30 a.m. and concluded at 2:35 p.m. (London time), with all team members receiving medals in recognition of their achievement. The English Channel is widely regarded as one of the world's most demanding open-water swimming routes due to its icy waters, strong currents, unpredictable…