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Vande Bharat Sleeper Debuts: PM Modi Launches Faster Overnight Rail Link Between Eastern India and Northeast

Vande Bharat Sleeper Debuts: PM Modi Launches Faster Overnight Rail Link Between Eastern India and Northeast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major step in long-distance railway travel in India. The new service will connect Howrah with Guwahati (Kamakhya) and is expected to make travel between eastern India and the Northeast faster and more comfortable. The inaugural run of the sleeper train was flagged off from Malda, where the Prime Minister addressed officials and reviewed key railway initiatives. Along with the forward journey, Modi also virtually flagged off the return Guwahati–Howrah service, signalling the formal start of operations on the busy route. According to a…
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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. announces its financial results for Q3 FY26

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. announces its financial results for Q3 FY26

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a leading building materials Company in India, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company continues its progress on the strategic capacity expansion in the East, coupled with the project execution at the Vadraj Cement facilities, which remains on track, with the operationalisation of the Clinker unit and Grinding units planned in phases starting in Q3 FY27. These initiatives position Nuvoco's total cement capacity at ~35 MMTPA, thereby consolidating its position as the fifth-largest cement group in India for the long-term. The Company sustained improved YoY performance despite macro headwinds…
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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company announces the launch of Pink (Period) Leave policy

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company announces the launch of Pink (Period) Leave policy

In line with its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empathetic workplace, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company has announced the launch of Pink (Period) Leave policy—becoming one of the first health insurance companies in India to introduce such an initiative for all its employees across India. This progressive initiative reinforces the company’s dedication to prioritizing women’s health and creating a supportive environment for all employees.  As per the policy, all women employees at Niva Bupa will be eligible for one day of Pink Leave per month, designed to support them in managing period-related discomfort such as cramps, migraines, nausea, and…
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Kotak celebrates 30 years on NSE, showcases India’s stronger and trusted financial markets

Kotak celebrates 30 years on NSE, showcases India’s stronger and trusted financial markets

Kotak Mahindra Bank today marked 30 years of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) with a bell-ringing ceremony in Mumbai, highlighting the bank’s growth alongside India’s emergence as a strong and trusted financial market. The bank, which began as a small non-banking finance company in the 1980s, has since evolved into a diversified financial services group. Its journey mirrors India’s shift towards deeper capital markets, wider access to formal finance and greater use of digital public infrastructure. Over the past three decades, Kotak has focused on building customer trust while contributing to improved stability and transparency…
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Zubeen Garg Death Probe: SIT Moves to Attach Manager’s Guwahati Property

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: SIT Moves to Attach Manager’s Guwahati Property

Police investigation into Zubeen Garg's death has revealed that his manager Siddharth Sharma had purchased a posh residential apartment in Guwahati with the money he had misappropriated from Garg.  The special investigation team (SIT) of Assam police, which is investigating the high-profile case, has filed an application in court under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for attachment and forfeiture of Sharma's residential apartment (flat No.3A) in Orchid Hill View at the Fatasil area in Guwahati on the ground that he had purchased the property with  money misappropriated from his employer, late Zubeen Garg.  Section 107 of…
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Police Nab Two Additional Suspects in Dilseng Sangma Killing; Hunt On for Absconding Quarry Owner

Police Nab Two Additional Suspects in Dilseng Sangma Killing; Hunt On for Absconding Quarry Owner

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of activist Dilseng M. Sangma, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight, officials said on Friday.According to police, the latest arrests were made late on Thursday night from Diara in South Salmara district of Assam. The two accused have been identified as Mozahidur Momin (22) and Mofidur Hussain (22). Their arrest was confirmed by the Superintendent of Police of West Garo Hills district. With these arrests, the number of people taken into custody in the case has increased to eight. The other accused already arrested…
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JLL is appointed by BharathCloud as advisory partner for USD 100 million AI-ready sovereign cloud investment

JLL is appointed by BharathCloud as advisory partner for USD 100 million AI-ready sovereign cloud investment

BharathCloud has appointed JLL as an advisory partner to facilitate build of AI-ready sovereign cloud infrastructure across major cities in India and select international locations. BharathCloud intends to invest up to USD 100 million over the next five years, subject to board approvals, financing arrangements, regulatory clearances, and prevailing market conditions. As part of this arrangement, JLL will serve as exclusive advisory partner, supporting BharathCloud in colocation site identification, design consultancy, and portfolio optimization. Together, the companies aim to deliver world-class edge cloud infrastructure in cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, and Pune, as well as…
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Airbnb bets on music-led travel with Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Mumbai Like a Local’ experience ahead of Lollapalooza India 2026

Airbnb bets on music-led travel with Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Mumbai Like a Local’ experience ahead of Lollapalooza India 2026

Actor and musician Siddhant Chaturvedi has partnered with Airbnb to offer an exclusive, invite-only experience that allows guests to explore Mumbai through his personal lens during Lollapalooza India 2026. Titled Lolla India Like a Local, the four-hour Airbnb Original Experience will be open for booking from January 19 at 11 AM IST. Designed for just four guests, the experience includes a meal at one of Siddhant’s favourite local food joints, a guided heritage walk through Bandra’s historic Ranwar Village, an intimate jam session where he performs an original track inspired by the city, and finally, attending Lollapalooza India alongside him.…
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Court to Rule on Bail Pleas as Proceedings Continue in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Court to Rule on Bail Pleas as Proceedings Continue in Zubeen Garg Death Case

The third hearing in the death case of Zubeen Garg is being held today at the District and Sessions Judge’s Court in Guwahati, with the newly appointed Special Public Prosecutor scheduled to appear before the court for the first time. However, there is little expectation of any major development during the hearing, as the case is still at a preliminary stage. According to court sources, the accused are likely to be produced before the court through video conferencing. The proceedings are expected to move slowly as several accused persons have not yet received all the relevant case documents. Until the…
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Thousands of Bodo Artistes to Perform Bagurumba as Assam Showcases Cultural Heritage on PM’s Visit

Thousands of Bodo Artistes to Perform Bagurumba as Assam Showcases Cultural Heritage on PM’s Visit

Assam for a two-day visit starting January 17. One of the main events of the visit will be a large-scale Bagurumba dance presentation at Sarusajai Stadium, where thousands of artistes from the Bodo community will perform together. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Prime Minister is expected to reach the stadium in the evening and will witness the cultural programme organised by the state government. He said the event has been planned to highlight Assam’s traditional art forms and present the cultural identity of the Bodo community on a larger platform. According to the Chief Minister, the Bagurumba…
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