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Adani Group denies link to Mahabal Cement; calls reports of land allotment in DimaHasao “baseless”

Adani Group denies link to Mahabal Cement; calls reports of land allotment in DimaHasao “baseless”

The Adani Group on Monday issued a strong denial against circulating reports claiming that the Assam government had allotted 3,000 bighas of land in DimaHasao district for a cement plant linked to the conglomerate. In a media statement from Ahmedabad, the group clarified that Mahabal Cement has no ownership, connection, or affiliation with Adani Group. “These reports and references are baseless, false and misleading. Linking the Adani name to Mahabal Cement is mischievous,” the spokesperson said, urging media and social media users to verify facts before sharing information. The statement read: “It has come to our notice that certain news…
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“The right procedure was used”: Sikkim CM on the admission of tribal status for 12+1 communities

“The right procedure was used”: Sikkim CM on the admission of tribal status for 12+1 communities

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday described the submission of final ethnographic reports by the State High-Level Committee (SSHLC) for the inclusion of 12 left-out communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list as a historic milestone for the State. The reports were formally handed over during a valedictory function in the national capital. The four-volume reports, prepared after nine months of extensive fieldwork, recommend granting tribal recognition to Bhujel, Gurung, Jogi, Rai (Kirat Khambu), Kirat Dewan (Yakha), Khas (Chettri-Bahun), Mangar, Newar, Sanyasi, Sunuwar (Mukhia), Thami, and Majhi communities. Such recognition would provide constitutional protection, social justice, and equal…
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Education key to India’s development by 2047, says VIT Chancellor at 40th convocation

Education key to India’s development by 2047, says VIT Chancellor at 40th convocation

Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), stressed the critical role of education in transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 during the university’s 40th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday. Supreme Court Justice R. Mahadevan served as the chief guest, conferring degrees to 8,310 undergraduates, 2,802 postgraduates, and 451 doctoral recipients. Additionally, 68 students were awarded gold medals for outstanding achievements, and 203 were recognized for their rankings. Notable attendees included Tamil Nadu Police Academy Director DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore, who received a Ph.D. in Disaster Management, and Times of India CEO Sivakumar Sundaram as guest of…
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GMCH infant death: High-level probe ordered

GMCH infant death: High-level probe ordered

GUWAHATI: A tragic incident at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has raised serious concerns over neonatal care after three newborns reportedly fell from an overcrowded ICU bed, resulting in the death of one infant. The deceased, a baby girl, was the daughter of Smita Deka and Utpal Bordoloi. According to hospital sources, the infants were undergoing phototherapy treatment for jaundice when three babies were placed on a single ICU bed. Despite several vacant phototherapy machines being available, staff on duty allegedly kept them together, leading to the mishap. One infant sustained fatal head injuries and succumbed, while the other…
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Sanskriti University celebrates Sixth Convocation, confers degrees to over 2,000 graduates

Sanskriti University celebrates Sixth Convocation, confers degrees to over 2,000 graduates

Sanskriti University, Mathura, marked a landmark moment as it held its Sixth Convocation Ceremony, conferring degrees to 2,089 students across diverse disciplines. The event witnessed the presence of eminent personalities from academia, industry, and spiritual spheres, celebrating the achievements of the graduating cohort. Dr. J. C. Chaudhry, Chairman of Aakash Educational Services Ltd., and actor-poet Ashutosh Rana were conferred with Honorary Doctorates in recognition of their exceptional contributions. A total of 536 diplomas, 1,277 undergraduate degrees, 248 postgraduate degrees, and 28 Ph.D. degrees were awarded, while 130 students received gold medals for outstanding academic performance. The convocation was further enriched…
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Guwahati police summon journalists Karan Thapar, Siddharth Varadarajan on sedition-linked case

Guwahati police summon journalists Karan Thapar, Siddharth Varadarajan on sedition-linked case

GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Police has summoned senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in connection with a case registered on sedition charges, according to the notices. The two journalists, both with digital media platform The Wire, have been asked to appear before the Crime Branch of Guwahati Police on August 22. The identical summonses stated: "It is revealed that there are reasonable grounds to question you to ascertain the facts and circumstances from you, in relation to the present investigation." However, no FIR or charges were provided to the accused scribes along with the summonses, an official of The Wire…
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Tata Salt expands audio campaign to rural India, highlights Iodine awareness

Tata Salt expands audio campaign to rural India, highlights Iodine awareness

Tata Salt, India’s leading branded iodized salt, has expanded its Independence Day audio-led campaign, “Namak ho Tata ka… Tata Namak,” to strengthen awareness on iodine as a key nutrient for mental development. The campaign, which earlier reached audiences through digital and television, is now penetrating rural and semi-urban India with audio activations at railway stations, bus stands, and vans across cities like Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Delhi Junction, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Indore, and Bhopal. At the heart of the initiative is Tata Salt’s iconic sonic identity, reimagined through four short films highlighting iodine’s role in a child’s cognitive growth and its…
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Assam CM Sarma pushes inclusive land policy for BTR communities

Assam CM Sarma pushes inclusive land policy for BTR communities

In the BJP's campaign for the September 2025 Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke at two rallies: one in Orang, which covered the Pasnoi Serfang and Rowta constituencies, and another in Udalguri, which covered the Bhairabkunda and Dhansiri constituencies. Although the BTC has grown and developed since its founding in 2003, Chief Minister Sarma stated that a number of issues have not been resolved. Sarma made reference to the 2020 BTR Peace Accord, claiming that it brought "permanent peace and prosperity" to an area that had previously been plagued by insurgency and intercommunal…
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iPhone 17e Release Date & More

iPhone 17e Release Date & More

Although Apple has yet to unveil the flagship iPhone 17 series, early leaks have already begun surfacing about a more affordable model — the iPhone 17e, which is reportedly in development for a 2027 release. According to a leak from Apple's supply chain, the iPhone 17e is expected to bring notable upgrades in design, display, and performance. This could make it a promising option for users seeking a budget-friendly iPhone. A popular tipster, Digital Chat Station, shared details on Weibo suggesting the iPhone 17e will undergo a major design overhaul, though specifics remain unclear. One confirmed change is the replacement…
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Crude oil futures reduce on weak spot demand

Crude oil futures reduce on weak spot demand

New Delhi: Crude oil futures on Monday fell by Rs 102 to Rs 5,498 per barrel as traders offloaded their positions on weak spot demand. At the Multi-Commodity Exchange, crude oil contracts for September delivery fell by Rs 102, or 1.82 percent, to Rs 5,498 per barrel in a business turnover of 6,275 lots. Analysts said trimming of positions by traders amid weak spot demand put pressure on prices. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude for September contract in New York was trading 0.11 percent higher at $62.87 per barrel, while Brent crude for October contract fell 0.03 percent to $65.83…
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