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16 Sep

Rashi Peripherals strengthens tech channel presence with CBF 2025 in Guwahati

Business BureauBusiness

Rashi Peripherals Limited (NSE: RPTECH) successfully hosted its flagship Channel Business Forum (CBF) 2025 in Guwahati, bringing together over 110 local resellers and retailers. The event, part of RP Tech’s nationwide initiative to expand technology distribution in Tier C and D cities, aimed to connect channel partners with leading global tech brands and foster business growth through collaboration. The forum featured live product demonstrations, hands-on experience zones, and interactive training sessions, covering AI-powered laptops, consumer peripherals, gaming hardware, smart collaboration tools, and storage solutions. “CBF 2025 is helping us build deeper relationships in emerging markets like Guwahati, where demand for…

16 Sep

Arun Limboo’s arrest is criticized by the SDF as “undemocratic.”

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has condemned the arrest of its spokesperson Arun Limboo, calling the move “undemocratic” and “politically motivated.” The party has demanded his immediate release, alleging that the ruling establishment is attempting to silence opposition voices. Limboo was arrested following an FIR lodged by Sonam Choden Bhutia, Officer on Special Duty (Legal) to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The complaint accuses Limboo of circulating manipulated images, derogatory content, and threatening messages directed at the Chief Minister and his spouse, Krishna Kumari Rai. Among the alleged posts were references to “atom bomb” and “hydrogen bomb,” which police say…

16 Sep

Following a violent altercation in the hostel, NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students and mandates their expulsion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major disciplinary move, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has suspended five Bangladeshi students following a violent clash inside a campus hostel that left several students seriously injured. The institute has also confirmed that the students, who were studying in India under scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will be deported to Bangladesh. The incident took place on the night of September 8, when a group of third-year students allegedly attacked their senior compatriots inside one of the hostels. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers were carrying rods, knives and screwdrivers, and appeared to be…

16 Sep

Government Aims for Renewable Energy Independence

Mohini BarmanInternational

Kenya has inaugurated Africa’s largest wind farm near Lake Turkana, capable of generating 310 megawatts of clean electricity. The project, backed by European investment, is expected to provide nearly 20% of Kenya’s energy needs. President William Ruto hailed it as a “green leap forward,” saying renewable energy will cut reliance on fossil fuels and create jobs. Environmental groups praised the initiative, urging other African nations to replicate Kenya’s model in addressing climate change.

16 Sep

Tezpur University VC welcomes freshers at Women’s Studies Centre Orientation

Banasree SarkarAssam

Tezpur University's Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies hosted a Freshers' Program to greet the recently accepted students. Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, the university's vice chancellor, lit the lamp to mark the start of the new academic year for the entering students, and the program officially began. Professor Shambhu Nath Singh, the vice chancellor, welcomed the incoming students with open arms and stressed the value of women's studies in forming a society based on justice, equality, and compassion. He encouraged students to fully utilize Tezpur University's academic and cultural offerings and to uphold Chandraprabha Saikiani's principles via study, discussion, and…

16 Sep

Evacuations Ordered in Coastal Carolina Towns

Mohini BarmanInternational

Authorities have ordered precautionary evacuations as Hurricane Lee moves closer to the U.S. East Coast. The Category 3 storm is expected to bring torrential rains, strong winds, and possible storm surges to parts of North Carolina and Virginia. The National Hurricane Center warned residents to secure property and prepare for power outages. Emergency shelters have been opened, while airlines canceled dozens of flights in anticipation. Experts say warming ocean waters are fueling stronger hurricanes, making preparedness more critical.

16 Sep

ITR Filing Deadline Extended Twice: Here’s Why You Have Till September 16

editorBusiness, Economy

In a statement issued late Monday night, the CBDT announced that the income tax ITR filing deadline has been extended from September 15 to September 16. ITR Filing Due Date Extended: In a late-night statement on Monday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for filing ITRs (income tax returns), providing relief to taxpayers. The ITR filing deadline has been extended by one day to September 16, meaning that the last day to file is today. In a statement issued late Monday night, the CBDT announced that the income tax ITR filing deadline has been extended from…

16 Sep

TCS launches 26th Rural IT Quiz to empower students from smaller towns

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has announced the launch of the 26th edition of its acclaimed TCS Rural IT Quiz. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the program aims to raise technology awareness among students from smaller towns and districts across the country. The quiz, part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, is open to students of Classes 8 to 12, excluding those from city corporation limits. It features online tests, virtual rounds, and physical quiz events, covering technology…

15 Sep

Coriander futures prices upgrade on demand

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, Coriander prices on Monday rose by Rs 44 to Rs 8,096 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their positions in view of a firm trend in the spot market. At NCDEX, coriander contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 44, or 0.54 per cent, to Rs 8,096 per quintal in a business turnover of 14,360 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and limited supplies from producing regions.

15 Sep

Blenders Pride partners with Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards 2025 to celebrate icons of fashion and stardom

Business BureauBusiness

Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has announced its headlining partnership with the Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards 2025, uniting two iconic forces in India’s fashion and entertainment landscape. The collaboration created a platform to honor individuals who embody fearless confidence, trendsetting style, and the essence of being “The One & Only.” For decades, Blenders Pride has driven fashion conversations through its Fashion Tour, while Filmfare has remained a defining voice in entertainment and stardom. This year’s awards spotlighted emerging icons with special honors powered by Blenders Pride – Ishaan Khatter as Face of Fashion, Tamannaah Bhatia as Most Desirable (Female),…