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12 Apr

Sonowal launches Rs 67.77 cr maritime education projects, highlights government’s modernization push

Business BureauBusiness

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a girls’ hostel at the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Kochi campus and virtually inaugurated infrastructure projects across six IMU campuses, marking a major push towards modernizing maritime education in India. The total estimated cost of these 17 projects is ₹67.77 crore. The newly announced girls’ hostel in Kochi, to be developed at ₹13.11 crore, aims to enhance accommodation facilities for female maritime students. The Minister also unveiled a series of upgrades across IMU campuses in Chennai, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Port, and Visakhapatnam, which…

12 Apr

Nissan drives into festive season with ‘Hattrick Carnival’; offers up to Rs 65,000 in benefits

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India has kicked off the festive and cricket season with the launch of its nationwide ‘Hattrick Carnival’, offering customers a limited-time opportunity to avail exciting deals from April 1 to 30, 2025. This campaign brings together the spirit of Navratri and the thrill of cricket to provide a trio of festive benefits to car buyers across the country. Under the Hattrick Carnival, buyers can enjoy total benefits of up to ₹55,000, an additional carnival bonus of up to ₹10,000, and an assured gold coin with every purchase. To drive home the buzz, the company has launched a 360-degree…

12 Apr

Dilu Tamang to showcase Sikkim’s rich heritage at ‘Ullas’ in Japan

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim’s celebrated folk dancer Dil Kumari Tamang, popularly known as Dilu, is all set to represent India at the international cultural event ‘Ullas’ in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for April 12. Her selection has been hailed as a proud moment for the state. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dilu, who was chosen by the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and drama. She is among just 13 artistes selected from across the country for the event. Dilu will perform three traditional Sikkimese folk dances — Maruni, Ghatu, and Tamang Selo — which…

12 Apr

U.S. Immigration Sparks Outrage Over Activist’s Deportation

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

On April 11, 2025, U.S. authorities ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, citing his political beliefs as a threat to national interests. The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations across the globe, who claim this sets a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression. In a separate but related development, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 9,000 Afghans and canceled visas for nearly 5,000 international students. Civil rights groups have expressed concerns that these measures unfairly target vulnerable populations and strain diplomatic relations. The Biden administration has defended its…

12 Apr

Terre Armée rebrands as Geoquest to usher in a new era of global innovation

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Global geotechnical engineering leader Terre Armée has rebranded itself as Geoquest, marking a strategic shift towards a broader, innovation-driven identity. The transformation reflects the company’s diversification beyond its flagship Reinforced Earth® solutions into cutting-edge geosynthetics, geohazard mitigation, hydraulic engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. Despite the name change, Terre Armée® will remain an integral part of the brand’s technical offerings, reinforcing its commitment to advanced soil-structure solutions. Geoquest reported annual revenues surpassing €330 million in 2024, showcasing its robust global performance and market leadership. “The name Geoquest captures both our expertise and our ambitions,” said Somnath Biswas, Managing Director, Geoquest India. “It…

12 Apr

West Bengal emerges as growth engine in India’s $8.7 billion sexual wellness market

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India’s sexual wellness industry is witnessing an unprecedented boom, and West Bengal is leading the charge. With a projected total addressable market of $8.7 billion by 2030, the sector is evolving from taboo to trend—driven by growing awareness, digital access, and a cultural shift around intimacy and self-care. Data from MyMuse, a market leader in the space, reveals that 88% of its orders now originate beyond metro hubs like Mumbai and Delhi. West Bengal alone has recorded a 179% year-on-year growth, with non-metro regions such as Darjeeling (2100% spike), Howrah, and North 24 Parganas also showing robust adoption. Kolkata stands…

12 Apr

Oral health camp on World Oral Health Day at Goalpara Police Reserve

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Oral Health Day

In honor of World Oral Health Day, the national oral health program held a dental awareness camp in the Goalpara Police Reserve. The initiative was arranged by "The Alchemy Fraternity" and the local health society, which was overseen by the Goalpara district police. Nearly fifty police officers were examined by Dr. Naazmeen Sultana, the district nodal officer for oral health, and Dr. Tushar Srivastava, president of "The Alchemy fraternity," who also gave out medications and dental hygiene supplies.

12 Apr

Waqf protests minimal in Assam, CM credits police, public unity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amid nationwide debates and scattered demonstrations over the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act, Assam has emerged as an island of calm. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday lauded the people of the state and the Assam Police for maintaining peace and harmony, despite concerns that the sensitive nature of the issue could have led to widespread unrest. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma wrote, “Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act.” According to the Chief Minister,…

12 Apr

India’s vegetable oil imports fall 16% in March

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New Delhi, India's vegetable oil imports fell 16 percent to 9.98 lakh tonnes in March due to a sharp drop in crude sunflower oil shipments, according to industry data.In a statement on Friday, the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) said imports of vegetable oils (edible and non-edible) declined to 9,98,344 tonnes in March 2025 from 11,82,152 tonnes in the same month last year.Edible oil imports declined to 9,70,602 tonnes in March 2025 from 11,49,681 tonnes in the same period a year ago. Imports of crude sunflower oil declined to 1,90,645 tonnes last month from 4,45,723 tonnes in March 2024.Arrivals…

11 Apr

Silver futures rise by Rs 1,216 to Rs 92,811 per kg

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New Delhi, Apr 11: Silver prices rose by Rs 1,216 to Rs 92,811 per kg in futures trade on Friday as participants increased their bets.Silver contracts for May delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 1,216, or 1.33 percent, to Rs 92,811 per kg in a business turnover of 19,617 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 1.99 percent higher at $31.37 an ounce in New York.