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28 Sep

Mivi enters smartphone market with One 5G, targets sub-₹15,000 segment

Business BureauBusiness

Homegrown consumer technology brand Mivi has entered India’s smartphone market with the launch of Mivi One 5G, targeting young and value-conscious consumers in the sub-₹15,000 segment. The smartphone is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G Mobile Platform and comes with a 6000mAh battery, 50MP dual-camera setup, Pure Android 16 and Mivi Clear Talk technology. The device will be available on Flipkart from October 8, with midnight sales scheduled on the platform. It is priced at ₹14,999 for 4GB+128GB, ₹15,999 for 6GB+128GB and ₹16,999 for 8GB+128GB. During the Big Billion Day sale, prices start at ₹11,999, including applicable…

28 Sep

India’s Aerospace Testing Infrastructure Gets Boost from Tata Projects-MDS Aero Partnership

nanika EditorBusiness

Tata Projects has entered into a strategic partnership with Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation to strengthen aero-engine testing infrastructure in India, marking a significant collaboration aimed at supporting the country’s expanding aerospace and propulsion ecosystem. Under the partnership, the two companies will combine Tata Projects’ infrastructure execution capabilities with MDS Aero Support’s specialised global expertise in gas turbine engine testing. The collaboration is intended to support the development of advanced test facilities required for aircraft engines, propulsion systems and related aerospace technologies as India increases its capabilities across manufacturing, testing and advanced engineering. Tata Projects will take responsibility for several…

28 Sep

Tight Security as 6.65 Lakh Voters Cast Ballots

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Polling for the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) began on Monday amid elaborate security arrangements across the state. Voting started at 7 am and no untoward incident had been reported till the time of filing this report.Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) Secretary Anurag Sen said polling began smoothly at all stations where candidates are contesting.The elections are being held for 2,950 seats across 587 Village Committees. Of the total 4,597 seats, 1,644 have already been declared elected unopposed, while three seats remain vacant as no nominations were received. A total of 8,176 candidates…

28 Sep

Stray or Pet Bite? Here is How to Treat Wounds and the Necessary Shots You Must Get

sunny EditorHealth

Immediate action is vital following a dog bite or scratch because while the injury may look small, rabies is a severe viral infection of the central nervous system that is virtually fatal once symptoms develop yet completely preventable if managed promptly with proper wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis, which is especially critical in India where the World Health Organization estimates 9.1 million animal bites occur annually—three-quarters from dogs—resulting in thousands of deaths and highlighting why World Rabies Day on September 28 serves as a crucial reminder to act instantly rather than waiting for symptoms, starting with washing and flushing the…

28 Sep

Vi rolls out free international roaming on select plans across 170+ countries

Business BureauBusiness

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) on Friday announced free international roaming on select postpaid, prepaid and enterprise plans, allowing eligible customers to stay connected across more than 170 countries while travelling overseas. The telecom operator said the new offering, launched under its “Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP” brand promise, could help customers save up to Rs 9,000 a year on international roaming. Depending on the plan, users can access free roaming for up to three trips annually, with international data quotas and outgoing minutes varying by plan. The move is aimed at simplifying overseas connectivity by eliminating the need for customers…

27 Sep

Citizens for Justice and Peace Claims ‘Moral Victory’ as Leaders Are Freed

Preeti SinghAssam

After being detained throughout the day, leaders and volunteers of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) were released by Guwahati Police late on Sunday night. A meeting with CJP volunteers had been scheduled at the residence of Assam Jatiya Parishad leader Kunki Choudhury, located opposite the Assam Secretariat in Dispur. However, police reportedly prevented anyone from reaching the venue. State convenor Sahil Uddin Shah and several others were detained in the morning. Later, police also detained CJP National Co-Convenor Ashutosh Ranka, Northeast in-charge Ankit Bhardwaj, central leader Varun Agarwal, and Premakash while they were speaking to journalists. According to…

27 Sep

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre Completes 56 Years, Records Strong Growth in Tea Sales

Preeti SinghAssam

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), one of the world's most influential tea auction centres and the second-largest CTC tea auction platform globally by volume, has completed 56 years of operation, marking another significant milestone in Assam's tea industry. Established to provide tea producers in Assam with a dedicated marketing platform, GTAC has played a crucial role in strengthening price discovery, ensuring transparency in tea trading and promoting Assam tea in domestic and international markets. Over the decades, it has emerged as a key contributor to the state's economy and the growth of the tea sector. The auction centre has…

27 Sep

CJP Vows to Continue Grassroots Activities Despite Detentions and Venue Changes in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the immediate release of its Co-Convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and other party volunteers who were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of a scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting. According to the CJP, more than 30 of its workers, including members of the party’s central committee, were detained before the meeting could begin. The party also said at least 20 additional volunteers who had arrived in Dispur to attend the programme were detained. The meeting was initially scheduled for 10 am at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road…

26 Sep

Suicide Claim vs. Family Allegations: Guwahati Police Deepen Probe into Nimisha Thakuria’s Death

Preeti SinghAssam

The investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria has intensified, with Guwahati Police arresting a 26-year-old man, identified as Aashique Ali, and examining multiple aspects of the case, including alleged lapses at a Dharapur homestay where the two had reportedly stayed. According to police, Nimisha was taken to the Physical Health Centre at Garal around 4.30 am by three young men before being referred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors declared her brought dead. Police have since arrested Ali and taken him into custody for questioning. Investigators have seized the homestay’s registration records,…

26 Sep

Foundation stone laid for Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd’s e-methanol project at Kandla

Paromita EditorAssam

Strengthening Assam’s growing industrial presence at the national level, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister for Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today laid the foundation stone for a major e-methanol production project at Kandla in Gujarat.The project is a joint initiative of Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL) and the Deendayal Port Authority. With an investment of Rs. 2,300 crore and a production capacity of 150 tonnes per day (TPD), the project is among the major e-methanol production initiatives in the country. It is expected to create more than 3,500 direct…